4-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
Color LCD Screen
130 dB SPL XY Mic
2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier mics and line level sources
Built-in mixer to adjust each track’s audio level
Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera
Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOS
Record to SD cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Specs
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
INPUT1-2
Connector
XLR/TRS combo jacks ×２
(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）
Input gain
Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance
MIC: 3.8 kΩ or more
LINE: 39 kΩ or more
Maximum input level
MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power
+48 V
Channel total 10 mA or less
Equivalent input noise
MIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input
LINE: -95 dBu or less（IHF-A) @600 Ω input
MIC/LINE IN
Connector
Stereo mini jack
（supports plug-in power）
Input gain
Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance
2 kΩ or more
OUTPUTS
Headphones
Connector
Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level
20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）
Output impedance
15 Ω or less
Built-in speaker
Type
20 x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output
250mW
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.
Audio Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels
4 in / 2 out (Multi)
2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequency
44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)
44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)
Bit depth
24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer
USB 2.0 High Speed
REMOTE
DEDICATED WIRELESS ADAPTER
ZOOM BTA-1
POWER
2 AA batteries
Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
AC Adapter
ZOOM AD-17：DC 5V / 1 A
• USB bus power is supported.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 2-track recording (built-in XY mic)
Alkaline batteries
About 9 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)
About 9 hours
Lithium batteries
About 19 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium • These values are approximate. • Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2)
Alkaline batteries
About 2 hours 30 minutes
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)
About 4 hours
Lithium batteries
About 8 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium • These values are approximate. • Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (plug-in power mic with INPUT 1-2)
Alkaline batteries
About 40 minutes
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)
About 1 hour 30 minutes
Lithium batteries
About 3 hours 30 minutes
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium • These values are approximate. • Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
