• 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

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.