H4essential

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 and Specs

The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility

The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*

_{^{* To use a language other then English, please visit}} _{^{Support and Downloads}}_^.

_{Ellis Hall}_{| Singer, Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist}

connecting an XLR cablre to the H4essential

ESSENTIAL FOR CREATORS

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.

_{Vinny Valentino}_{| Guitar}_{Luisito Quintero}_{| Percussion}_{John Benitez}_{| Bass}

Location Sound

The XLR inputs can be used to capture on-set dialogue and audio for sound design. The onboard X/Y microphones are perfect for recording ambience.

_{James Appleton}_{| Location Sound Mixer}_{Frank Antonetti}_{| Owner, 1653 Pizza Co., Huntington, NY}

Ming Chen and Ethan Aracco podcasting with the H4e

For Interviews 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.

_{Ming Chen} _and_{Ethan Nieratko}_{| Podcasters | A Shared Universe Podcastudio}

H4essential being controlled by an iPhone using the iOS app

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.

The H4essential with the BTA-1 bluetooth adapter connected to the Ultra Sync Blue time code generator

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}}

Premium Features

Soft Touch Controls

Recording and rotary controls have been designed to allow for quiet operation.

Built-In Speaker

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

Now In Color

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

In and Out

Use the 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera. The H4essential also features a 3.5mm mic/line input.

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.

muical trio recording with the H4essential

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
INPUT1-2	Connector	XLR/TRS combo jacks ×２
		(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）
	Input gain	Adjustment unnecessary
	Input impedance	MIC: 3.8 kΩ or more
		LINE: 39 kΩ or more
	Maximum input level	MIC: +4 dBu
		LINE: +24 dBu
	Phantom power	+48 V
		Channel total 10 mA or less
	Equivalent input noise	MIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input
		LINE: -95 dBu or less（IHF-A) @600 Ω input
MIC/LINE IN	Connector	Stereo mini jack
（supports plug-in power）	Input gain	Adjustment unnecessary
	Input impedance	2 kΩ or more

Headphones	Connector	Stereo mini jack
	Maximum output level	20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）
	Output impedance	10 Ω or less
Built-in speaker	Type	20 x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
	Effective maximum output	250mW

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

Connector		USB Type-C
		• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Audio Interface		USB 2.0 High Speed
	Input and output channels	4 in / 2 out (Multi)
		2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
	Sampling frequency	44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)
		44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)
	Bit depth	24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer		USB 2.0 High Speed

2.0-inch full-color LCD	360 x 240

Dedicated wireless adapter	ZOOM BTA-1

2 AA batteries	Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
AC Adapter	ZOOM AD-17：DC 5V / 1 A
	• USB bus power is supported.

Alkaline batteries	About 9 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)	About 9 hours
Lithium batteries	About 19 hours

Four Tracks. More Options.

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