Zoom H4essential Field Recorder

Portable audio pro Zoom H4essential, microphone & recorder

The Zoom H4essential Microphone is a portable 32-bit audio recorder that requires no leveling and allows clip-free recording. It features an integrated X/Y stereo microphone that achieves a 130 dB SPL limiting sound pressure level and two XLR/TRS combo jacks for line and microphone signals with switchable +48V phantom power. The microphone/line inputs can be used in parallel with the integrated stereo microphone to record up to four tracks in WAV, BWF or iXML format with a maximum resolution of 32 bits and a maximum sampling rate of 96 kHz. The microphone has a 2" color display, a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone output, a 3.5 mm microphone/line input for lavalier microphones and line-level sources, and a built-in mixer to adjust the audio level of each track. The H4essential also offers an audio guide function for blind or visually impaired people, making it easier to operate the device.

The microphone also supports timecode synchronization via the optional Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter, as well as recording and streaming via USB to Mac, PC, iOS and Android devices. The microphone uses microSDHC cards up to 32 GB or microSDXC cards up to 1 TB as recording media and can be powered by two AA batteries, a Zoom AD-17 power adapter or USB-C port. The microphone is ideal for musicians, podcasters and video producers looking for a professional, mobile and versatile audio recorder.