Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder
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Meet the recorder that goes wherever creativity takes you. The Zoom H4essential packs four tracks of 32-bit float recording into a handheld device, giving musicians, podcasters, and filmmakers a portable studio without compromise. Dual AD converters capture an expansive dynamic range — no clipping, no lost takes, just pristine audio every single time.
Built for Every Creator
Two XLR/TRS combo inputs feed through ultra-clean Zoom preamps, while the onboard X/Y microphones handle up to 135 dB SPL with ease. The updated 3.0 capsule system adapts to any recording scenario, from intimate studio sessions to loud live stages. Need an audio interface? Connect via USB-C to Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android and instantly gain a 4-in / 2-out interface — all while simultaneously recording to microSD (up to 1TB). Add the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter (sold separately) to remotely control recording, adjust your mix, view waveforms, and sync with Bluetooth timecode devices for seamless audio-video alignment.
Accessibility at the Core
The Essential Series was purpose-built with accessibility in mind. Blind and visually impaired users can navigate every menu through audible descriptions delivered via the built-in 500mW speaker or headphones, available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese. Soft-touch controls, a vivid 2-inch color LCD, and up to 10 hours of battery life on four AA batteries round out a recorder designed for everyone.
- Max Bit Depth/Sample Rate
- 32-bit float/96kHz
- Built-in Mics
- 90° X/Y stereo condenser
- Inputs
- 2x XLR/TRS combo (+48V phantom), 1x 3.5mm stereo mic/line
- Storage
- microSD/microSDXC, up to 1TB
- Battery
- 2x AA, ~9 hours (2-track, alkaline)
- Recording Formats
- WAV, BWF, iXML
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