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