H4essential Handy Recorder

The H4essential is a four-track handheld recorder with 32-bit float recording, built-in X/Y stereo microphone,  two XLR/TRS inputs, and accessibility features. It's designed to easily capture great audio for musicians, podcasters, or filmmakers, and content creators,

Recording
With 32-bit float recording, your levels have a lot of leeway. The H4essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality audio with every take.

The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

Zoom's 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.

Microphones and Mixer
The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 130 dB SPL, equivalent to a rock concert.

Alternatively, the 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps that supports phantom power and +4dBu professional line level input.

The H4essential also features a 3.5mm mic/line input.

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.

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.

Built-in Speaker
Use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Audio Output
Use the 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or plug in headphones to monitor audio.

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

Soft Touch Controls
Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.

Bluetooth Pairing with BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter (sold separately)
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, you can also pair with Bluetooth time code devices for audio and video sync.