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.

More Dynamic Range With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H4essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality, clip-free audio in every take.

The First 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.

Sound Pressure Level The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps that supports phantom power and +4dBu professional line level input. The onboard X/Y microphones can capture sound up to a thunderous 130 dB SPL, equivalent to 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. Monitor. Record.

Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level. It also has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bluetooth Timecode Sync With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync. *Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included 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.

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.

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

High-Capacity Storage The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.   Technical Specifications Input and output channels Inputs Built-in mic (stereo): 1 XLR/TRS: 2 MIC/LINE IN: 1 Outputs Headphones: 1 Built-in speaker (mono): 1 Inputs Built-in mic: 90º XY stereo format Directionality: Unidirectional Sensitivity: –43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz Maximum sound pressure input: 130 dB SPL XLR/TRS Connector XLR/TRS combo jacks × 2 (XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT） Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary Input impedance XLR: 3 kΩ or more TRS: 3 kΩ or more Maximum input level XLR: +4 dBu TRS : +24 dBu Phantom power: +48 V, Channel total 10 mA or less Equivalent input noise -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input MIC/LINE IN Connector Stereo mini jack ×1 (supports plug-in power） Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more Outputs Headphones Connector: Stereo mini jack ×1 Maximum output level: 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load） Output impedance: 15 Ω or less Built-in speaker: 250 mW 8 Ω mono speaker Recorder 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 Display: 2.0-inch full-color LCD（360 x 240) USB Connector: USB Type-C Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.

USB bus power is supported.

USB Mic: USB2.0 High Speed 44.1/48 kHz 24-bit /32-bit float 4-in/2-out File transfer: USB2.0 High Speed Remote : Dedicated wireless adapter（ZOOM BTA-1） Power 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) AC adapter ZOOM AD-17):DC 5V/1A USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous operation times using 2-track recording (built-in XY mic), 48 kHz/32-bit float phantom power off, no headphones, no remote, display power saving on: Alkaline batteries: about 9 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 14 hours Lithium batteries: about 20 hours These values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were ...