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.

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More Dynamic Range
With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H4essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality, clip-free audio in every take.

The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility
The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*

Sound Pressure Level
The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zooms ultra-clean preamps that supports phantom power and +4dBu professional line level input. The onboard X/Y microphones can capture sound up to a thunderous 130 dB SPL, equivalent to a rock concert.

Record and Stream
Stream in 32-bit float while simultaneously recording to an SD card. When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C port, the H4essential can be used as a 4-in/2-out audio interface.

Mix. Monitor. Record.
Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust each tracks audio level. It also has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records.

Big Stage Sound For Musicians
The H4essential is perfect for recording music. With 2 XLR/TRS inputs and the stereo X/Y microphones it’s easy to record live shows, rehearsals and songs.

Location Sound
The XLR inputs can be used to capture on-set dialogue and audio for sound design. The onboard X/Y microphones are perfect for recording ambience.

For Interviews and Podcasts
Podcasters can use the H4essentials XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X/Y mics for interviews on-the-go.

Pair With Your iOS Device
Use the BTA-1 (not included) Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

Bluetooth Timecode
With the BTA-1 (not included) Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.

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
• 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 tracks audio level
• Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
• 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera
• Soft Touch Controls
• Full-Color LCD screen
• 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

• Inputs
• Built-in mic (stereo)
• XLR/TRS: 2x combo jacks
• MIC/LINE IN: 1x stereo mini jack
• Outputs
• Headphones: 1x stereo mini jack
• Built-in speaker (mono): 1x 20 x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
• Recorder
• Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 4x
• Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 4x
• Recording formats
• WAV
• 44.1/48/96 kHz,
• 32-bit float mono/stereo
• BWF and iXML formats supported
• Recording media
• 4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
• 64GB1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
• Display:2.0-inch full-color LCD
• USB Type-C
• USB Mic (USB 2.0 High Speed)
• Power
• 3W power consumption (max)
• 2 AA batteries
• AC Adapter ZOOM AD-17DC 5V / 1 A
• *USB bus power is supported
• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2)
• Alkaline batteries: About 2 hours 30 minutes
• NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 4 hours
• Lithium batteries: About 8 hours
• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (plug-in power mic with INPUT 1-2)
• Alkaline batteries: About 40 minutes
• NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 1 hour 30 minutes
• Lithium batteries: About 3 hours 30 minutes
• Dimensions 2.63 (W) 6.15 (D) 1.5 (H) inches
• Weight (including batteries) 0.54 lbs