Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder
Four Tracks. More Options.
With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS inputs, creators have more ways to record their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.
Features and Specs
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
2 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
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOS
Record to SD cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Four Tracks. More Options.
With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS inputs, creators have more ways to record their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.
Features and Specs
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
2 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
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOS
Record to SD cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Four Tracks. More Options.
With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS inputs, creators have more ways to record their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.
Features and Specs
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
2 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
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOS
Record to SD cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
InputsBuilt-in mic (stereo)1XLR/TRS2MIC/LINE IN1OutputsHeadphones1Built-in speaker (mono)1
INPUTS
Built-in mic90º XY stereo formatDirectionalityUnidirectionalSensitivity–43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHzMaximum sound pressure input130 dB SPLINPUT1-2ConnectorXLR/TRS combo jacks ×２(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）Input gainAdjustment unnecessaryInput impedanceMIC: 3.8 kΩ or moreLINE: 39 kΩ or moreMaximum input levelMIC: +4 dBuLINE: +24 dBuPhantom power+48 VChannel total 10 mA or lessEquivalent input noiseMIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω inputLINE: -95 dBu or less（IHF-A) @600 Ω inputMIC/LINE INConnectorStereo mini jack（supports plug-in power）Input gainAdjustment unnecessaryInput impedance2 kΩ or more
OUTPUTS
HeadphonesConnectorStereo mini jackMaximum output level20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）Output impedance10 Ω or lessBuilt-in speakerType20 x 30mm elliptical dynamic speakerEffective maximum output250mW
RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks4Maximum simultaneous playback tracks4Recording formatsWAV44.1/48/96 kHz,32-bit float mono/stereoBWF and iXML formats supportedRecording media4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
DISPLAY
2.0-inch full-color LCD360 x 240
USB
ConnectorUSB Type-C• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.Audio InterfaceUSB 2.0 High SpeedInput and output channels4 in / 2 out (Multi)2 in / 2 out (Stereo)Sampling frequency44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)Bit depth24-bit, 32-bit floatFile transferUSB 2.0 High Speed
REMOTE
Dedicated wireless adapterZOOM BTA-1
POWER
2 AA batteriesAlkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteriesAC AdapterZOOM AD-17：DC 5V / 1 A• USB bus power is supported.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 2-track recording (built-in XY mic)
Alkaline batteriesAbout 9 hoursNiMH batteries (1900 mAh)About 9 hoursLithium batteriesAbout 19 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2)
Alkaline batteriesAbout 2 hours 30 minutesNiMH batteries (1900 mAh)About 4 hoursLithium batteriesAbout 8 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (plug-in power mic with INPUT 1-2)
Alkaline batteriesAbout 40 minutesNiMH batteries (1900 mAh)About 1 hour 30 minutesLithium batteriesAbout 3 hours 30 minutes
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Power consumption3 W maximumDimensions66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0 mm (H)Weight (including batteries)243 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
