Zoom H4essential Portable Handheld Recorder (H4e)

Content creators, filmmakers, and musicians alike are raving about the H4essential, an updated iteration of the company's popular portable recorder lineup. Featuring additional recording and playback tracks, combo input interfacing, and an updated LCD, the H4essential brings more recording gusto to the table than ever before. Enhanced features include expanded memory card compatibility for higher workload handling, several hours of onboard battery life, and quiet operation controls — to name just a few. There's also a brand-new Accessibility Mode, where a screen reader assists visually impaired creators with menu navigation. Zoom's collection of portable recording gear has been a longtime favorite among content creators at Music Bliss. With the introduction of the H4essential, that tradition won't be replaced anytime soon.

FEATURES

• Portable audio recorder and audio interface for content creation, filmmaking, musical projects, and more
• Onboard 32-bit float recording with simultaneous streaming support for balanced, high-quality sound in any studio or off-site setting
• X/Y stereo microphones capable of capturing crystal-clear audio up to 130dB SPL
• 4 simultaneous recording and playback tracks
• 3.5mm output accommodates most modern cameras and plug-in monitoring headphones — perfect for filmmaking and content creation scenarios
• 4 inputs with clean preamps and phantom power support — great for performances and studio recording
• Quiet operation recording and rotary controls offer seamless navigation of the recorder’s features
• Bluetooth iOS connectivity and time-code sync
• Optional “mono mode” for impromptu conversations and instrument recording
• Easy-to-read, full-color LCD
• Functions as a USB microphone via the onboard USB-C port connection
• Built-in mono speaker for on-the-spot recording reference
• Lavalier compatible 3.5mm mic/line input for professional-grade dialogue capture
• Compact form factor fares well in several studios and on-site recording locations
• Accommodates microSDXC cards up to 1 TB and microSDHC cards up to 32 GB
• Accessibility mode provides audible feedback in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese
• Powered via 2 AA batteries or AC adapter (not included)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Audio Interface:4-channel Field Recorder
• A/D Resolution:32-bit/96kHz
• Simultaneous Rec Tracks:4
• Simultaneous Play Tracks:4
• Built-in Mic(s):2
• Analog Inputs:1 x 1/8" (mic/line), 2 x XLR-1/4" Combo
• Headphones:1 x 1/8"
• Built-in Speaker:Yes
• Memory (removable):microSDHC (up to 32GB), microSDXC (up to 1TB)
• File Format:BWF, iXML
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Power Supply:2 x AA batteries, USB Bus Power
• Battery Life:Up to 20 hours (lithium), Up to 9 hours hours (alkaline), Up to 14 hours (NiMH)
• Height:1.49"
• Width:2.63"
• Depth:6.14"
• Weight:0.5 lbs.