Zoom H4essential

Portable 32-Track Audio Recorder

No levelling required thanks to 32-bit float converter technology
Recording and playback of up to 4 tracks in WAV, BWF or iXML format
Maximum recording quality: 32 bit / 96 kHz
Built-in X/Y stereo microphone
Maximum sound pressure level: 130dB max. SPL
2 x XLR/TRS combo socket for line and microphone signals
+48V phantom power switchable
Microphone/line inputs can be used in parallel with the built-in stereo microphone
Barrier-free operation for people with visual impairments thanks to acoustic instructions via the built-in speaker or headphone output
2" Colour display
Built-in speaker
Timecode synchronisation via Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (Art. 423971, not included)
Recording media: microSDHC cards up to 32GB
microSDXC cards up to 1TB (not included)
Recording and streaming via USB to Mac, PC, iOS and Android (2 inputs and outputs)
Power supply: 2x AA batteries (not included)
Zoom AD-17 power adapter (item 325751, not included) or USB-C port
Stereo mic/line input: 3.5 mm jack
Stereo line/headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 156.1 x 66.9 x 38 mm
Weight: 226 g

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Item number 585324

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Integrated Stereo Microhone Yes

Recording Tracks 4

Microphone Inputs 2

48 V Phantom power Yes

Line Inputs 2

Storage Medium microSD/SDHC/SDXC

Headphone connection Yes

Integrated Speaker Yes

Resolution max. 32 bit

Max. Sample Rate 96 kHz

Limiter No

Max. Memory 1

Power Feed 2x AA Batteries, Power Supply, USB

Dimensions 156 x 67 x 38 mm

Weight 226 g

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Crashes after recording

imranino 29.04.2024

I was excited about using this recorder - having previously owned an H4n a decade ago, I knew it would be reliable and easy to use.

My main use case is recording music remotely and recording my live performances. In both cases I'm focussing on performing, so I just want to set up, record and no longer have to worry about it. In the first instance, I've had several instances of the resultant wav file having about 10 seconds of audio followed by silence for the rest of the file.

Yesterday I had a performance and was recording sound from the mixing desk and the inbuilt microphones for a room sound. After pressing 'stop', the loading wheel remained spinning. I left it for as long as possible while I packed down the stage. Unfortunately it was completely crashed and the only way to get anywhere was a hard reset (removing a battery). Therefore I lost 49 minutes of recording.

I've tried several SD cards, formatted them on the device and had similar results.

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tonteam 24.05.2024

Der neue H4Ess hat Features die interessant sind. Es werden immer drei Dateien aufgenommen (R, L und R+L). Die 32 bit Geschichte macht ihren Job. Gut, Line In und Line Out 2 getrennte Buchsen.

Schlechter gegenüber dem H4pro (habe beide parallel getestet) ist:
Die Mikros lassen sich nicht auf 120 Grad verstellen. Verarbeitung deutlich plastiker als beim H4pro, keinerlei Case oder Zubehör dabei. Weniger Low Cut Stufen als der H4Pro.
Fazit: Nur wegen der 32 bit Aussteuerung lohnt sich m.E. nicht der Umstieg vom H4Pro zum H4 Ess. Auch wegen der billigeren Verarbeitung des Neulings. Die 32 bit Technik macht viel sinn bei Reportagen. Da habe ich den Zoom M2Mictrac geholt, der dafür ideal ist.

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Eigentlich gut aber Einsparungen

CameoFilm 04.03.2024

Sound und Bedienung sind super beim neuen H4. Man merkt nur leider, dass doch am ein oder anderen Punkt gespart wurde.
-Bluetooth- und Appverbindung immer noch über einen extra kaufbaren dongle
-Starke Griffgeräusche am eingebauten Mikrofon wenn man das Gerät in der Hand hält
-Keine Transportverpackung für die Nutzung außer den Verpackungskarton
-Kein Windschutz mitgeliefert

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No hay mejor grabadora en el mercado

Pablo Barred Reyes 08.03.2024

Haciendo un extenso estudio de mercado y mirando las opciones de Tascam y Zoom, me quedo con la nueva grabadora de 32 bits flotantes, literalmente no tienes que hacer nada mas que apretar y grabar, no hay que fijarse en ganancias, todo el audio grabado es recuperable, incluso con los ruidos saturados he recuperado TODA la grabación. Simplemente increíble

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