Zoom H4e Handy Recorder
Zoom - H4essential, 32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder
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32-Bit Float Recording for All
Zoom - H4essential
The World’s Easiest Recorder, Just Got Easier
Introducing the Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder – a versatile and powerful recording device designed to meet the diverse needs of musicians, podcasters, and content creators. Elevate your recording experience with its 4-track 32-bit float recorder and dual A/D converters, ensuring top-notch audio quality without the hassle of adjusting gain.
Experience intuitive navigation with the color LCD screen and capture crystal-clear audio with the 130 dB SPL XY mic. The two XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connectors make professional-level recording a breeze. With a 3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier mics and line-level sources, this recorder adapts to any recording scenario.
What sets the H4essential apart is its built-in mixer, allowing you to fine-tune audio levels for each track. Quick reference playback is made easy with the built-in speaker, and the 3.5mm line output is perfect for headphones or connecting to a camera. Accessibility is key, and the recorder features voice guidance for the visually impaired, ensuring inclusivity for all creators.
As a 32-bit float audio interface, the H4essential seamlessly connects to PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via its USB-C port. Record to an SD card and simultaneously stream in 32-bit float – ideal for on-the-go recording. It can also serve as a 4-in/2-out audio interface when connected to a computer or mobile device.
Musicians, filmmakers, and podcasters alike will appreciate the soft-touch controls, built-in speaker, and vibrant color display that make the Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder a user-friendly and powerful tool. Elevate your recordings to the next level – get your hands on the H4essential today and experience unmatched audio quality.
at a glance
• 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
• 130 dB SPL 90º XY Mics
• Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
• New OLED Display
• Overdubbing, auto record, pre-record and timer functions
• USB Microphone Function
• Audio guidance function for the blind and visually impaired
• 10 hours of battery life on 2 AAA Batteries or USB-C Bus power
What’s in the box?
• 1 x Zoom H4e Handy Recorder
• 1 x Instruction Manual
Best-In-Class
Big Features, Small Package The H4essential has advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.
USB MicrophoneWhen connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C Port, the H1essential can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card.
Soft Touch ControlsRecording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.
Built-In SpeakerUse the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.
Camera FriendlyUse the 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or plug in headphones to monitor audio.
Lavalier ReadyThe 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture.
Vivid OLED ScreenThe high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1essential’s simple interface.
Set MarkersThe H1essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
High Capacity StoragesThe H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Inputs | Built-in mic (stereo): 1 XLR/TRS: 2 MIC/LINE IN: 1 |
|---|---|
| Outputs | Headphones: 1 Built-in speaker (mono): 1 |
| Built-In Mic | 90º XY stereo format Directionality: Unidirectional Sensitivity: –43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz Maximum sound pressure input: 130 dB SPL |
| XLR/TRS | Connector: XLR/TRS combo jacks ×2 (XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT) Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary 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 Channel total 10 mA or less Equivalent input noise: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input |
| MIC/LINE IN | Connector: Stereo mini jack ×1 (SUPPORTS PLUG-IN POWER): Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more |
| Headphones | Connector: Stereo mini jack ×1 Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW（into 32 Ω load） Output impedance: 15 Ω or less |
| 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) |
| Dimensions | 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0 mm (H) |
| Weight | 226g |
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