Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
- Record to SD cads up to 1TB
- 32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
- 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
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 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
Specifications
Form Factor
Handheld Recorder
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
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
Analog I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input
1x 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
1x USB-C (I/O, 2.0)
Audio Interface Capability
Stereo Only
Wireless
Bluetooth
*Via Optional Adapter
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: iOS Only
App Name: H4essntial Control App
Functionality: Remote Control
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 Options
Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type
2x 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)
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)
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