Detail 01
90-degree X/Y stereo microphones
The recorder has onboard stereo microphones arranged in a 90-degree X/Y format.
Product detailSKU #1500000419096
ZoomH4essential 32-Bit Float 4-Track Recorder
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The H4essential is a lightweight portable four-track recorder with 32-bit float WAV recording and built-in 90-degree X/Y stereo microphones. Two XLR/TRS combo inputs add external-source connections, and the stereo mini-jack input broadens the input options. A 2-inch full-color LCD, built-in mixer, and voice guidance in seven languages keep operation accessible in the field. It records up to four tracks at once, making it useful when stereo ambience and external microphones or instruments need to be captured together.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Capturing stereo ambience with the built-in X/Y microphones away from a studio.
- Portable music, podcast, or audio-for-video work needing up to four simultaneous tracks.
- Sessions that combine onboard stereo microphones with two external XLR/TRS sources.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
32-bit float WAV recording
It supports WAV recording at 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz in 32-bit float mono or stereo.
Detail 03
2-inch full-color LCD
The display supports waveform viewing and track-level adjustment with the built-in mixer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Recording requires compatible microSDHC or microSDXC media.
- 02An optional Zoom AD-17 AC adapter is listed for DC 5V/1A power.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many tracks can it record simultaneously?
It records up to four tracks at once.
02What microphones are built in?
It has built-in 90-degree X/Y stereo microphones.
03How many XLR/TRS inputs does it have?
It has two XLR/TRS combo inputs.
04What can power the recorder?
It uses four AA batteries or a Zoom AD-17 AC adapter.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Power
- 4 AA batteries, AC adapter (Zoom AD-17) : DC 5V/1A
- Built in Speaker Mono
- 1
- Built in Speaker
- 250 mW ohm mono speaker
- Sensitivity
- -43dB/1 Pa a 1kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks
- 4
7 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- Type-C, USB bus power is supported
- Phantom Power
- +48V
- External Mic Input
- Yes
- Headphone Output
- Stereo mini jack x1
- Input Impedance
- 2 kohm or more
- Connector
- XLR/TRS combo jacks x2
- Maximum Input Level
- XLR- +4dBu TRS- +24dBu
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 156.1 mm
- Weight
- 226
- Depth
- 38 mm
- Width
- 66.9 mm
10 detailsOther
- Headphones
- 1
- Recording Formats
- WAV, 44.1/48/96kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo
- Directionality
- Unidirectional
- Mic Line in
- Stereo mini jack x1
- XLR TRS
- 2
- Recording Media
- 4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC, 64GB–1TB cards compatible with microSDXC
- Display
- 2” full-color LCD (360x240)
- Built in Mic
- 90° XY stereo format
- Maximum SPL
- 130dB SPL
- Built in Mics Stereo
- 1
