Four Tracks. More Options. 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. Features and Specs 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 (XLR) : 3.8 kΩ or more LINE (TRS) : 39 kΩ or more Maximum input level MIC (XLR) : +4 dBu LINE (TRS) : +24 dBu Phantom power +48 V Channel total 10 mA or less Equivalent input noise MIC (XLR) : -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input LINE (TRS) : -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 10 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. Power consumption 3 W maximum Dimensions 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0 mm (H) Weight (including batteries) 243 g Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
