H4n Pro Four-Track Audio Recorder

Record cleaner, closer and clearer than ever before.

Advanced X/Y microphones, incredibly natural-sounding preamps, and built-in cutting-edge effects make the H4n Pro the ultimate portable 4 track recorder for musicians.

SPECS & DETAILS

Product image of H4n Pro All Black and H4n Pro Gray

A guitarist and a bassist in a living room recording a song on the H4n Pro.

Marcus Gilmore playing drums live at the Blue Note, NYC

Closeup photo of the H4n Pro, dramatically lit.

Professional Grade Preamps

The H4n Pro features high performance, low-noise mic preamps with recording resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. The improved noise floor (-120 dBu EIN) captures audio at lower volumes with less noise and fewer artifacts.

H4n Pro, in interface mode, connected to a laptop

USB Audio Interface

Functioning as a 2-input/2-output USB audio interface for PC or Mac, the H4n Pro enables you to record directly to your computer.

Never Miss
A Take

Pre-Record
Capture two seconds* of audio before you hit RECORD with the Pre-Record function and never miss the start of a great take.

^{*One second when recording at 96 kHz/sec or working 4CH mode.}

Auto-Record
The Auto-Record and Auto-Stop functions allow the H4n Pro to automatically start and stop recording according to your designated levels.

_{Kenneth Crouch}_{| Hammond B3 at Central Staging, Burbank, CA}

Gregoiré Manet and Carlitos del Puerto playing and recording a duet

Gregoiré Manet and Carlitos del Puerto | ZOOM Creators

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Stereo Mode

Stereo Mode can be used with the built-in X/Y microphones or external mics, and is convenient for recording live performances, acoustic instruments, and more.

H4n Pro connected to a professional sound board at a music venue

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4-Channel Mode

4-Channel Mode records with the built-in X/Y mics and two external inputs to capture live room sound and a stereo board feed at the same time.

Michael Mazzaraco playing an acoustic guitar in a living room, recording to an H4n Pro

Michael Mazzaraco | ZOOM Creator

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MTR Mode

Multi-Track Mode turns your device into a four-track studio, with built-in effects, overdub functions, and the ability to work with previously recorded sound files.

Inputs and Outputs

INPUTS | The H4n Pro offers two locking XLR/TRS combo jacks, each with switchable phantom power. Additionally there is a mic/line input via the stereo 1/8” input jack.

OUTPUTS | Monitor your performance with headphones or connect to external devices using the stereo 1/8” line output with dedicated volume control.

H4n Pro in front of Steve Gadd and his drum kit, recording him playing

_{Steve Gadd}_{| The Drummer's Collective, NYC}

Trumpeter, Mike Rodriguez, playing into a H4n Pro in the studio.

Mike Rodriguez | Grammy-Winning Trumpeter

Studio-Grade Effects

Choose from a variety of effects, including EQ, compression, reverb, delay, amp and cab emulators and more. Practice with an onboard metronome, tuner and looper.

Saxaphonist Mark Shim plays while a videographer records him using a DSLR camera with an H4n Pro mounted to it, recording audio.

Mark Shim | Tenor Saxophone | Jazz Gallery, NYC

Recording Time and File Formats

The H4n Pro can capture audio in both MP3 and WAV file formats. WAV files recorded with the H4n Pro comply with BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and include marks and creation dates. It allows for easy syncing and file organization for both musicians and filmmakers.

What's in the Box

Here’s what comes with the H4n Pro.

Operation manual
Protective case

Optional H4n Pro accessories

PCH-4n Protective Case
(compatible with both Zoom H4n and H4n Pro Handy Recorders)
WSU-1 Universal Hairy Windscreen
MA-2 Mic Clip Adapter
RC4 Wired Remote Control
HS-1 Hot Shoe Mount Adapter
AD-14 AC Adapter

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Number of simultaneous recording tracks:	2 (STEREO mode), 4 (4CH mode), 2 (MTR mode)
Recording time 4 GB (SDHC):	Approx. 380 minutes (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit stereo track)
	Approx. 68 hours (MP3 44.1 kHz / 128 kbps stereo track)
	* Recording times are approximations. Actual times may differ according to recording conditions.
Maximum file size of simultaneous recording:	2 GB
Projects:	1000/card
Locate function:	Hours/Minutes/Seconds/Milliseconds
Other functions:	Punch-in/out, Bounce, A-B repeat
Effects modules:	2
	STEREO / 4CH Mode: LO CUT, COMP/LIMITER
	MTR Mode: PRE AMP module, EFX module
Types:	53
Patches:	60
Tuners:	Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD
Metronome sound sources:	5
Variable beat:	1/4 - 8/4, 6/8, unaccentuated
Tempo:	40.0 - 250.0 BPM
A/D conversion:	24-bit × 128 oversampling
D/A conversion:	24-bit × 128 oversampling
Recording media:	SD card (16 MB – 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB – 32 GB)
Display:	128 x 64 dots Full-dot backlit LCD

Quantization:	16- / 24-bit
Sampling frequency:	44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz

Bit rate:	32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequency:	44.1 / 48 kHz

Input [1] [2]:	XLR (balanced input) / standard phone (unbalanced input) combo jack
Input impedance:	(Using balanced input) 3 kΩ or more, pin 2 hot
	(Using unbalanced input) 470 kΩ or more
Input gain:	(Using balanced input) −16 dB to +43 dB
	(Using unbalanced input) -30 dB to +32 dB
Built-in stereo mic:	Unidirectional condenser microphone
	Sensitivity: -45 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
	Input gain: -16 dB to +51 dB
	Maximum sound pressure input: 140 dB SPL
External mic:	Mini stereo phone jack
	Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
	Input gain: - 16 dB to +51 dB

Line/phone:	LINE Output load impedance: 10 kΩ or more
	LINE rated output level: -10 dBu
	PHONE: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load)
Monaural speaker:	400 mW 8 Ω
Phantom power:	48V, 24V, OFF
USB:	USB 2.0 High Speed Mass Storage Class operation, Audio interface operation
	(USB functions can be operated by USB bus power)
Power requirements:	DC 5V 1A AC from AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14), 2 x AA batteries
Batteries:	IEC R6 (size AA) x 2
Continuous recording time:	STEREO mode
	Using built-in mics at 44.1 kHz/16-bit without headphones connected
	About 5.5 hours using alkaline batteries or about 7.5 hours using NiMH (2500mAh) batteries
	STAMINA mode
	Using built-in mics at 44.1 kHz/16-bit without headphones connected
	About 8 hours using alkaline batteries or about 10.5 hours using NiMH (2500mAh) batteries
Dimensions:	73 (W) × 157.2 (D) × 37 (H) mm
Weight:	294 g
	* 0 dBm = 0.755 Vrms
	* Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

H4n Pro

Record cleaner, closer and clearer than ever before.

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Professional Grade Preamps

USB Audio Interface