Zoom H4essential

With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS inputs, creators have more ways to record their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.

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.*

Sound Pressure Level

The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps that supports phantom power and +4dBu professional line level input. The onboard X/Y microphones can capture sound up to a thunderous 130 dB SPL, equivalent to a rock concert.

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.

Mix. Monitor. Record.

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.

Big Stage Sound For Musicians

The H4essential is perfect for recording music. With 2 XLR/TRS inputs and the stereo X/Y microphones it's easy to record live shows, rehearsals and songs.

Location Sound

The XLR inputs can be used to capture on-set dialogue and audio for sound design. The onboard X/Y microphones are perfect for recording ambience.

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 interviews on-the-go.

Pair With Your iOS Device

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.

Bluetooth Timecode

With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.

*BTA-1 Adapter not included

Features and Specs

H4essential

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