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Product Description
With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The Zoom H4essential Portable Recorder captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality, clip-free audio in every take.
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.
THE FIRST 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 Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps that supports phantom power and +4 dBu 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.
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.
NEW CONNECTIONS
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.
BLUETOOTH TIMECODE SYNC
With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Features
Specifications
| Analog or Digital | |
|---|---|
| Input Connectors | XLR Combo Jack TRS |
| Output Connectors | 3.5 mm |
| Number of Tracks | |
| Max. Sampling Rate | |
| Device interface | USB |