Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder

Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder

Content creators, filmmakers, and musicians are raving about the Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder, an updated iteration of the company's popular portable recorder lineup. Featuring additional recording and playback tracks, combo input interfacing, and an updated LCD, the H4essential brings more recording enthusiasm than ever. Enhanced features include expanded memory card compatibility for higher workload handling, several hours of onboard battery life, and quiet operation controls — to name just a few. There's also a brand-new Accessibility Mode, where a screen reader assists visually impaired creators with menu navigation. Zoom's collection of portable recording gear has been a longtime favorite among content creators. With the introduction of the H4essential, that tradition won't be replaced anytime soon.

Four Tracks. More Options. 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.

Features:

• 4-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
• Clip-free recording with no need to set the 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 an AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
• *Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
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Premium Features

NOW IN COLOR

The new full-color LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H4essential’s menu and functions.

 

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.

 

Built-In Speaker

You can use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

FOR INTERVIEW 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.

 

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.

 

PAIR WITH YOUR IOS DEVICE

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

With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync. *BTA-1 Adapter not included

 

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.