ZOOM - H4 ESSENTIAL 4-track 32-bit recorder

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ZOOM - H4 ESSENTIAL 4-track 32-bit recorder:

32-bit floating point recording for everyone.

Four Tracks, More Options:


With four tracks, 32-bit floating point recording, state-of-the-art X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS jack inputs, creators have plenty of ways to record their music, podcasts and audio for videos.


Features and Specifications:

 4-track 32-bit floating recorder with two A/D converters
 Clipless recording without the need to adjust gain
 Records up to 96 kHz sample rate
 Color LCD screen
 XY microphone 130 dB SPL
 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
 3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier microphones and line-level sources
 Built-in mixer to adjust the audio level of each track
 Built-in speaker for quick reference reading
 3.5mm line output for headphones or for connecting to a camera
 Accessibility of voice guidance for the visually impaired
 32-bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices via USB-C port
 Use as interface and record to SD card simultaneously
 Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth adapter, sync with timecode devices wirelessly via Bluetooth
 Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth adapter to pair with the H4essential Control app for iOS
 Save to SD cards up to 1TB
 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C bus power


*Please note: BTA-1 adapter not included


Greater Dynamic Range:


With 32-bit floating point recording, the H4essential offers greater dynamic range, allowing you to capture perfect sound quality every time, without clipping.


The First Handy Recorders Planned for Accessibility:

The Essential series was designed to be accessible to the visually impaired. Navigate the menu using descriptions audible through headphones or via the built-in speaker. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese.

Acoustic Pressure Level:

The 2 mixed XLR/TRS jack inputs feature ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the built-in X/Y microphones can handle sound pressure up to 130 dB SPL, the equivalent of 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. Control. Save.


Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust the audio level of each track. It also has a waveform display that lets you see your sound while recording.


The Sound of a Big Stage for Musicians:


The H4essential is perfect for recording music. Thanks to the 2 XLR/TRS jack inputs and stereo X/Y microphones, it's easy to record concerts, rehearsals and songs.


Detailed specifications:

•  INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS:
•  Inputs Built-in microphone (stereo) x 1
•  XLR/TRS x 2
•  MIC/LINE INPUT x 1
•  Headphone outputs 1
•  Built-in speaker (mono) x 1

CONTRIBUTIONS:

•  Integrated microphone 90º XY stereo format
•  Directionality Unidirectional
•  Sensitivity –43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
•  Maximum sound pressure input 130 dB SPL
•  INPUT1-2 connector XLR/TRS combo jacks ×?
•  (XLR: 2 HOT TRS: TIP HOT)
•  Input gain Unnecessary adjustment
•  MIC input impedance: 3.8 kΩ or more
•  LINE: 39 kΩ or more
•  Maximum MIC input level: +4 dBu
•  LINE: +24 dBu
•  +48V phantom power
•  Total channel 10 mA or less
•  MIC equivalent input noise: -120 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150 Ω input
•  LINE: -95 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 600 Ω input
•  MIC/LINE IN connector Stereo mini jack
•  (supports plug-in power supply) Input gain Unnecessary adjustment
•  Input impedance 2 kΩ or more

 OUTPUTS :

•  Earphone connector Stereo mini jack
•  Maximum output level 20 ?W + 20 ?W?into a 32 Ω load?
•  Output impedance 15 Ω or less
•  Built-in speaker Type Elliptical dynamic speaker 20 x 30 mm
•  Maximum effective output 250 mW

RECORDER:

•  Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 4
•  Maximum simultaneous playback tracks 4
•  WAV recording formats
•  44.1/48/96 kHz,
•  32-bit floating mono/stereo
•  Supported BWF and iXML formats
•  Recording media 4 to 32 GB cards compatible with microSDHC specification
•  64GB to 1TB cards compatible with microSDXC specification

DISPLAY :

 2.0-inch color LCD screen, 360 x 240

USB:

USB Type-C connector

• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.

•  High-speed USB 2.0 audio interface
•  Input and output channels 4 inputs / 2 outputs (Multi)
•  2 inputs / 2 outputs (stereo)
•  Sampling frequency 44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)
•  44.1/48 kHz (AIF + integrated recording)
•  Bit depth 24 bits, 32 bits float
•  High Speed ??USB 2.0 File Transfer

REMOTE :

ZOOM BTA-1 Dedicated Wireless Adapter

FOOD :

 2 AA batteries Alkaline, lithium or NiMH rechargeable batteries
 ZOOM AD-17?DC 5V/1A power adapter
 • USB power supply is supported.


ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES ON BATTERIES:

 2-track recording (built-in XY microphone) Alkaline batteries Approximately 9 hours
 NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) Approximately 9 hours
 Lithium batteries Approximately 19 hours

48kHz/32-bit floating, phantom power off, no headphones, no remote, screen power save on, screen brightness medium.

• These values ??are approximate.

• Continuous battery operating times have been determined using internal testing methods. They vary considerably depending on the conditions of use.

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES:

 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2) Alkaline batteries Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
 NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) Approximately 4 hours
 Lithium batteries Approximately 8 hours


48 kHz/32-bit floating, phantom power off, headphones in use (33 Ω load), no remote, screen power saving enabled, screen brightness medium.

• These values ??are approximate.
• Continuous battery operating times have been determined using internal testing methods. They vary considerably depending on the conditions of use.

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES:

 4-track recording (pluggable power mic with INPUT 1-2) Alkaline batteries Approx. 40 minutes
 NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
 Lithium batteries Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes

48 kHz/32-bit floating, phantom power off, headphones in use (33 Ω load), no remote, screen power saving enabled, screen brightness medium.

• These values ??are approximate.

• Continuous battery operating times have been determined using internal testing methods. They vary considerably depending on the conditions of use.

 Power consumption 3 W maximum
 Dimensions 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0 mm (H)
 Weight (batteries included) 243 g


Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Weight : 243.00 g