Overview
ZOOM H4essential, 4 Track Handy Portable Audio Recorder with 2 Inputs
The H4essential simply captures great audio the first time, every time. Designed for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators, this compact 4-track recorder packs a punch with 32-bit float recording so you never need to adjust levels. The H4essential effortlessly captures every nuance of your source audio, from a whisper to a scream. Tailored for accessibility, its menu features audible descriptions in multiple languages for an inclusive user experience. With onboard X/Y microphones, overdubbing, and playback-speed adjustment, musicians can document rehearsals and performances and not worry about distortion thanks to a 130 dB SPL (Sound Pressure Level) tolerance. Plus the +4dBu preamps support professional line level gear and condenser microphones that require phantom power. Filmmakers will benefit from direct to camera recording and Bluetooth Audio Sync, and podcasters will enjoy versatile mounting options. There's also a built-in mixer so you can so can begin post production while the inspiration is fresh.The H1essential also doubles as a USB microphone when connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device, offering seamless connectivity with all your devices. With quiet controls, a gorgeous full-color LCD screen, and support for up to 1TB SDXC cards, the H4essential is your go-to audio companion.
Features
- 4-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
- Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
- Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
- Color LCD Screen
- 130 dB SPL XY Mic
- 2x XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
- 3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier mics and line level sources
- Built-in mixer to adjust each track's audio level
- Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
- 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera
- Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
- 32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
- Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
- Record to SD cads up to 1TB
- 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
Specifications / Documents
- Input Channels:
- Built-in mic (stereo), 90° XY stereo format
- XLR/TRS
- MIC/LINE IN
- Output Channels:
- Headphones
- Built-in speaker (mono)
- Built-in Mic
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Sensitivity: -43dB/1 Pa @ 1kHz
- Max Sound Pressure Input: 130dB SPL
- Inputs 1-2
- Connector: 2x XLR/TRS combo jacks
- Input Gain: Adjustment unnecessary
- Input Impedance:
- MIC: 3.8kΩ or more
- LINE: 39kΩ or more
- Max Input Level:
- MIC: 4dBu
- LINE: 24dBu
- Phantom Power: 48V, Channel total 10mA or less
- Equivalent Input Noise:
- MIC: -120dBu or less (IHF-A) @ 150Ω input
- LINE: -95dBu or less (IHF-A) @ 600Ω input
- MIC/LINE IN
- Connector: 1x stereo mini jack
- Input Gain: Adjustment unnecessary
- Input Impedance: 2kΩ or more
- Headphones Output
- Connector: 1x stereo mini jack
- Max Output Level: 20mW + 20mW (into 32Ω load)
- Output Impedance: 15Ω or less
- Built-In Speaker Output
- Type: 20mm x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
- Effective Max Output: 250mW
- Recorder
- Max Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 4
- Max Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 4
- Recording Formats:
- WAV
- 44.1/48/96 kHz
- 32-bit float mono/stereo
- BWF and iXML formats supported
- Recording Media:
- 4GB - 32GB microSDHC card specification
- 64GB - 1TB microSDXC card specification
- USB
- Connector: 1x USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer)
- USB Mic:
- USB 2.0 High Speed
- 44.1/48 kHz
- 24-bit /32-bit float
- 4-in/2-out
- File Transfer: USB 2.0 high speed
- USB Mic:
- Connector: 1x USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer)
- Other
- Display: 360 x 240 2" full-color LCD
- Power
- AA Batteries: 2x Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
- AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5V/1A) (USB bus power is supported)
- Power Consumption: 3W max
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.50" x 2.63" x 6.15" (38.0mm x 66.9mm x 156.1mm)
- Weight (incl. batt.): 8.57oz (243g)
