Overview

More Dynamic Range With 32-bit float recording means no need to readjust levels. The H4essential captures every nuance of sound, ensuring interference-free, high-quality audio in every recording. The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility The Essential Series is designed with accessibility in mind for the blind and visually impaired. Use the built-in speaker or headphones to navigate the menus with audio description. Producers can choose from English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian and Chinese.* * To use a language other than English, please visit Support and Downloads From Zoom's product page. Sound Pressure Level The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s 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 track’s audio level. It also has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records. 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.

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Premium Features

Soft Touch Controls Recording and rotary controls have been designed to allow for quiet operation. Built-In Speaker You can use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference. Now In Color The new full-color LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H4essential’s menu and functions. In and Out Use the 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera. The H4essential also features a 3.5mm mic/line input. Advanced XY Mics The onboard X/Y microphones capture crystal clear audio up to 130 dB SPL. High Capacity Storage The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

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Specifications

• 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