Zoom H4 Essential

LARGER DYNAMIC RANGE Thanks to 32-bit floating point recording, the H4essential offers a greater dynamic range, allowing you to capture perfect quality sound every time, without clipping. THE FIRST RECORDERS DESIGNED FOR ACCESSIBILITY The Essential series has been designed to be accessible to the visually impaired. Navigate through the menu using the descriptions audible through the headphones or through the built-in speaker. Creators can choose from English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese. ACOUSTIC PRESSURE LEVEL The 2 XLR / TRS jack mixed inputs are equipped with ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the integrated X / Y microphones can accept a sound pressure of up to 130 dB SPL, or the equivalent of a rock concert. MIX. CONTROL. SAVE. Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust the audio level for each track. It also has a waveform display that allows you to see your sound while recording. THE SOUND OF A BIG STAGE FOR MUSICIANS The H4essential is perfect for recording music. Thanks to the 2 XLR / TRS inputs and the stereo X / Y microphones, it is easy to record gigs, rehearsals and songs. SITE SOUND The XLR inputs can be used to capture dialogue on set and sounds for sound design. The built-in X / Y microphones are perfect for recording ambiences. FOR INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS Podcasters can use the H4essential's XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X / Y mics for on-the-go interviews. PAIRING WITH YOUR iOS DEVICE Use the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter * to pair your iOS device to trigger recording, adjust your mix, view your waveforms and change your settings, all from a distance. BLUETOOTH TIMECODE SYNCHRONIZATION With the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter *, you can also pair Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video synchronization. * Note: the BTA-1 adapter is not included SOFT TOUCH CONTROLS The rotary and recording controls have been designed to reduce handling noise for quiet operation. BUILT-IN SPEAKER You can also use the built-in speaker to quickly listen and control your recordings. INPUT AND OUTPUT Use the 3.5mm mini jack line output for headphones or for connecting to a camera. The H4essential also has a microphone / line input on a 3.5mm mini jack. BRILLIANT COLOR DISPLAY The new brightly colored LCD display makes it easier to navigate the H4essential's menu and functions. RECORD AND BROADCAST Stream in 32-bit floating point while simultaneously recording to an SD card. Connected to a computer or mobile device, the H4essential can serve as a 2-in / 2-out audio interface.