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: 3.8 kΩ or more LINE: 39 kΩ or more Maximum input level MIC: +4 dBu LINE: +24 dBu Phantom power +48 V Channel total 10 mA or less Equivalent input noise MIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input LINE: -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