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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 sound for their videos. With 32-bit floating point recording, the H4essential offers greater dynamic range, allowing you to capture perfect sound quality every time, without clipping.
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. 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. 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.
Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust the audio level for each track. It also has a waveform display that lets you see your sound while recording. 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. 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. Podcasters can use the H4essential's XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and X/Y mics for on-the-go interviews.
Features:
- 32-bit / 96 kHz portable recorder
- No need for gain adjustment thanks to 32Bit-Float-Converter technology
- Record and playback up to 4 tracks in WAV, BWF or iXML format
- Built-in X/Y stereo microphone (130 dB max. SPL)
- 2x mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jack)
- Switchable +48V phantom power
- External mic/line inputs can be used simultaneously with built-in microphones
- Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired thanks to audio descriptions via the built-in speaker or headphones
- 2" color screen
- Built-in speaker
- Timecode synchronization via Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter not included
- Recording media: microSDHC cards up to 32 GB, microSDXC cards up to 1 TB (not included)
- Recording and streaming via USB on PC, Mac, iOS and Android (2 inputs and outputs)
- Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included), Zoom AD-17 power supply not included) or USB-C port
- Stereo mic/line input (3.5mm jack)
- Stereo line/headphone output (3.5 mm jack)
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 156 x 66 x 38 mm
- Weight: 226g