ZOOM H4 essential mobile recorder

Four lanes. More possibilities.

With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, improved X/Y microphones and two XLR/TRS inputs, creatives have more ways to record their music, podcasts and audio-for-video.
Higher dynamic range

With 32-bit float recording, the H4essential achieves an even higher dynamic range, allowing you to record audio signals without distortion and in perfect quality at all times.
The Essential series was developed to be barrier-free for visually impaired people. When navigating the menu, acoustic instructions are output via the integrated loudspeaker or headphones. Creative people can choose between English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian and Chinese.
Sound pressure level

The two XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom's ultra-clean preamps, while the built-in X/Y microphones can handle extreme sound pressure levels of up to 130 dB, equivalent to a rock concert.

    4-track 32-bit float recorder with two A/D converters
    Clip-free recording without having to adjust the gain
    Records a sampling rate of up to 96 kHz
    Color LCD screen
    130 dB SPL XY microphone
    2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking plugs
    3.5 mm mic/line input for lavalier mics and line-level sources
    Built-in mixer to adjust the audio level of each track
    Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
    3.5 mm line output for headphones or connection 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 at the same time
    With the Bluetooth adapter BTA-1* you can synchronize with wireless timecode devices via Bluetooth
    Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth adapter to pair with the H4essential Control app for iOS
    Record to SD cards of up to 1 TB
    10 hours battery life with AA battery (2x) or USB-C bus power
    *Please note: The BTA-1 adapter is not included in the scope of delivery