Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder

Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder Product Details

Description

With four tracks, 32-bit float recording and enhanced X/Y microphones, the Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder offers a wealth of possibilities for musicians, podcasters and content creators. Thanks to the extended dynamic range of 32-bit float recording, the H4essential enables distortion-free recordings in perfect quality at all times. The Essential series has been designed to be accessible and offers audio guidance in multiple languages via the built-in speaker or headphones. With two XLR/TRS combo inputs and X/Y microphones with a sound pressure level of up to 130 dB, the H4essential is ideal for recording live music, on-set dialog or ambient sound. The integrated mixer allows easy adjustment of the audio level of each track, while the waveform display provides visual monitoring of the audio signal.

Whether for music recording, location sound, interviews or podcasts, the H4essential is a versatile tool. The soft-touch controls ensure quiet operation and the internal speaker allows for quick monitoring of recordings. Versatile inputs and outputs, including the 3.5 mm line output and microphone/line input, offer flexibility when connecting to headphones, cameras and other devices.

The brilliant full-color LCD screen makes it easy to navigate the menu and makes the H4essential a user-friendly recorder. With the ability to simultaneously record to SD card and stream in 32-bit float, the H4essential can also be used as an audio interface when connected to a computer or mobile device. A powerful tool for anyone looking for high-quality audio recordings in a wide range of applications.

Features:

• built-in speaker
• phantom power
• limiter
• possible battery operation
• voice guidance
• USB PORT
• built-in microphone
• display

Technical data:

• Inputs and outputs
• Inputs
• Built-in microphone
• 90º XY, in stereo
• Directivity: Unidirectional
• Sensitivity -43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
• Maximum sound pressure at input: 130 dB SPL
• 2x XLR/TRS
• 1x Mic/Line input
• Outputs
• Headphone connection: stereo mini jack
• Maximum output level: 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（at 32 Ω load）
• Output impedance: 15 Ω or less
• Built-in speaker: 250 mW 8 Ω mono speaker
• XLR/TRS connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks 2×, lockable (XLR：2 Hot TRS：TIP Hot）
• Gain setting: No setting necessary
• Input impedance:
• XLR : 3 kΩ or more
• TRS : 3 kΩ or more
• Maximum input level:
• XLR : +4 dBu
• TRS : +24 dBu
• Phantom power: +48 V, total channel 10 mA or less
• Equivalent input noise: -120 dBu or less (IHF-A) @150 Ω input
• Mic/line input connections
• Stereo mini jack ×1
• Gain adjustment: No adjustment necessary
• Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
• 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 are supported
• Recording media
• 4-32GB cards compatible with microSDHC specification
• 64GB-1TB cards, compatible with the microSDXC specification
• Display: 2.0-inch color LCD（360 x 240)
• USB port: USB Type-C Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
• USB microphone: USB2.0 High Speed
• 44.1/48 kHz
• 24-bit/32-bit float
• 4 inputs/2 outputs
• File transfer: USB2.0 High Speed
• Remote control: Special wireless adapter, ZOOM BTA-1
• Power supply:
• 4x AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
• Mains adapter: ZOOM AD-17, DC 5V/1A
• Power supply via USB bus is supported.
• Estimated continuous operating times when using batteries 2-track recording (built-in XY microphone, 48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones connected, no remote control, display power save mode switched on)
• Standard batteries: approx. 9 hours
• NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): approx. 14 hours
• Lithium batteries: approx. 20 hours
• These values are approximate. The continuous operating times of the batteries were determined using internal test methods. They vary greatly depending on how the recorder is used
• Power consumption: 3 W maximum
• Dimensions: 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (L) × 38.0 mm (H)
• Weight (including batteries) 226g