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Zoom H4essential 4-Track Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording, Accessibility, and Stereo Microphones

  • mfr: ZH4E
  • SKU: ZH4E-ZOOM
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Product highlights

  • 4-track recorder with 32-bit float recording
  • Advanced X and Y mics
  • 2 XLR and TRS inputs
  • Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired 
  • 4-in and 2-out audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, or Android
  • Built-in mixer

Zoom H4essential 4-Track Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording, Accessibility, and Stereo Microphones

The Zoom H4essential comes with four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X and Y mics, and 2 XLR and 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 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.
Sound Pressure Level
The 2 XLR and TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps that support phantom power and plus 4dBu professional line level input. The onboard X and Y microphones can capture sound up to a thunderous 130 dB SPL, equivalent to a rock concert. 
Record And Stream
Stream in the 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 and 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.
Essential for Recorders
The H4essential is perfect for recording music. With 2 XLR and TRS inputs and the stereo X and Y microphones it's easy to record live shows, rehearsals, and songs. The XLR inputs can be used to capture on-set dialogue and audio for sound design. The onboard X and Y microphones are perfect for recording ambiance. Podcasters can use the H4essential’s XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X and Y mics for interviews on the go.
New Connections
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. With the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter, you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.
Premium Controls
Recording and rotary controls have been designed to allow for quiet operation. You can use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference. Use the 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera. The H4essential also features a 3.5mm mic and line input. The new, vivid full-color LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H4essential’s menu and functions. The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

Specifications

General
Power 3 W
Weight .70 lbs.
Battery Life 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x)
Headphone Connector Yes
User Presets
Ports 5

Questions

Customer Questions
No Questions

Returns

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You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges. 
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days. 
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage. 
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.  
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead. 
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund. 
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund. 
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900. 
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy. 

Shipping and Returns

Same Day Shipping

All orders placed by 4PM( EST), Monday through Thursday, and by 11AM (EST) on Friday, are shipped same day. Orders placed outside these times will ship the next business day. We do not ship internationally or to Puerto Rico, Guam and other US territories at this time. For more details click here.

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We offer free expedited shipping on thousands of items within the continental USA (this does not include Alaska and Hawaii).

Flexible, Easy Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, our flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund. Click here to view our return policy.

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