Zoom H4essential

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 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps that support 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.

Application

• 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 H4essential’s XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X/Y mics for interviews on-the-go.

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 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 cards up to 1TB
• 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
  *Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included

Specifications

• INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
  • Inputs: Built-in mic (stereo) 1, XLR/TRS 2, MIC/LINE IN 1
  • Outputs: Headphones 1, Built-in speaker (mono) 1
• INPUTS
  • Built-in mic: 90º XY stereo format, Directionality: Unidirectional, Sensitivity: –43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz, Maximum sound pressure input: 130 dB SPL
  • INPUT1-2: Connector: XLR/TRS combo jacks ×2 (XLR: 2 HOT TRS: TIP HOT), Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary, Input impedance: MIC: 3.8 kΩ or more, LINE: 39 kΩ or more, Maximum input level: MIC: +4 dBu, LINE: +24 dBu, Phantom power: +48 V, Channel total 10 mA or less, Equivalent input noise: MIC: -120 dBu or less (IHF-A) @150 Ω input, LINE: -95 dBu or less (IHF-A) @600 Ω input
  • MIC/LINE IN: Connector: Stereo mini jack (supports plug-in power), Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary, Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
• OUTPUTS
  • Headphones: Connector: Stereo mini jack, Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ω load), Output impedance: 10 Ω or less
  • Built-in speaker: Type: 20 x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker, Effective maximum output: 250mW
• RECORDER
  • Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 4
  • Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 4
  • 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, 64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
• DISPLAY
  • 2.0-inch full-color LCD 360 x 240
• USB
  • Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer)
  • Audio Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed, Input and output channels: 4 in / 2 out (Multi), 2 in / 2 out (Stereo), Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only), 44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording), Bit depth: 24-bit, 32-bit float, File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed
• REMOTE
  • Dedicated wireless adapter: ZOOM BTA-1
• POWER
  • 2 AA batteries: Alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH batteries
  • AC Adapter: ZOOM 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 batteries: About 9 hours
      • NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 9 hours
      • Lithium batteries: About 19 hours
    • 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
    • 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
  • Power consumption: 3 W maximum
  • Dimensions: 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0 mm (H)
  • Weight (including batteries): 243 g
  • Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

For more information – visit the manufacturer’s website – Zoom H4essential