Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
Features
- Portable, Intuitive Audio Recorder
- Musicians, Content Creators & Podcasters
- 32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed
- Onboard X/Y Mics Handle up to 130 dB
- 2 XLR-1/4" TRS Combo Inputs with Preamps
- Onboard Mixer and Waveform Display
Description
The Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder is a perfect tool for musicians, filmmakers, and content creators. It provides four tracks of high-quality audio that is distortion-free, eliminating the need to set levels manually. The recorder boasts 32-bit float recording and X/Y microphones capable of handling 130 dB effortlessly, offering a versatile and hassle-free audio solution.
Equipped with dual XLR-1/4" combo inputs, the H4essential features low-noise and high-quality Zoom mic preamps, complete with +48V phantom power to accommodate professional condenser microphones. With an easy-to-use onboard mixer and a vibrant 2" color display, users can adjust individual tracks and view waveforms in real time. Additionally, the recorder can be connected to computers and smart devices via its USB-C port, not only for power but also to stream up to two channels of audio, effectively acting as a 4-in/2-out interface. Furthermore, the H4essential is tripod mountable, allowing for convenient use in a stationary position or even atop a camera with the help of an adapter, making it suitable for various field recording tasks.
Specifications
| Portable Recorder | |
| Form Factor | Handheld Recorder |
| Primary Use Applications | Audio-for-Video, Dictation & Transcription, Music Recording, Podcasting |
| Number of Tracks | 4 |
| Number of Input Channels | 5 (3 x Mono, 1 x Stereo) |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 96 kHz / 32-Bit Float |
| Microphone | Built-In Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration |
| Number of Microphone Inputs | 3 |
| Built-In Speaker | Yes, 1 W Mono |
| Display | 2" / 5.1 cm Monochrome OLED |
| Memory Card Support | microSDXC (Up to 1 TB) |
| Internal Storage | No |
| Special Features | Overdubbing |
| Recording | |
| Audio File Formats | BWF, iXML, WAV |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz |
| Bit Depth | Up to 32-Bit (Floating Point) |
| Timecode Support | No |
| Included Software | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Analogue I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone/Line Output |
| Digital I/O | No |
| Phantom Power | +48 V |
| Phantom Power Current | 10 mA (Max) |
| System Connection | 1 x USB-C (I/O, 2.0) |
| Audio Interface Capability | Stereo Only |
| Wireless | No |
| Mobile App Compatible | No |
| Performance | |
| Max Input Level | Mic Inputs: +4 dBu Line Inputs: +24 dBu |
| Headphone Output Power | 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
| Impedance | Outputs: ≤15 Kilohms |
| Microphone Sensitivity | -43 dB (X/Y) |
| Microphone Max SPL | 130 dB SPL (X/Y) |
| Power | |
| Power Options | Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter |
| Battery Type | 4 x AA |
| Approximate Battery Life | 9 Hours (AA Alkaline, Recording, Built-In Mic) 14 Hours (AA NiMH, Recording, Built-In Mic) 20 Hours (AA Lithium, Recording, Built-In Mic) |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC at 1 A (Included) |
| Physical | |
| Included Accessories | No |
| Dimensions | 2.6 x 1.5 x 6.1" / 6.7 x 3.8 x 15.6 cm |
| Weight | 8 oz / 226 g (with Batteries) |
In The Box
- Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
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Details
- Product: Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
- Manufacturer: Zoom
- Model: H4 essential
- SKU: H4ESSENTIAL
- RM Product #: 111918
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