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.The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zooms ultra-clean preamps that supports phantom power and +4dBu professional line level input. The onboard X/Y microphones can capture sound up to a thunderous 130 dB SPL, equivalent to a rock concert.Stream in 32-bit float while simultaneously recording to an SD card. When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C port, the H4essential can be used as a 4-in/2-out audio interface.Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust each tracks audio level. It also has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records.The H4essential is perfect for recording music. With 2 XLR/TRS inputs and the stereo X/Y microphones it’s easy to record live shows, rehearsals and songs.The XLR inputs can be used to capture on-set dialogue and audio for sound design. The onboard X/Y microphones are perfect for recording ambience.Podcasters can use the H4essentials XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X/Y mics for interviews on-the-go.Main Features:4-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D ConvertersClip-free recording with no need to set gainRecords up to 96kHZ sample rateColor LCD Screen130 dB SPL XY Mic2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier mics and line level sourcesBuilt-in mixer to adjust each tracks audio levelBuilt-in speaker for quick reference playback3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C portUse as an interface and record to SD card simultaneouslyUsing the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetoothUse the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOSRecord to SD cads up to 1TB10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus PowerSpecifications:Built-in Mic:-90 XY stereo format-Directionality: Unidirectional-Sensitivity: 43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz-Maximum sound pressure input: 130 dB SPLInput 1-2:-Connector: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR2 HOT TRSTIP HOT)-Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary-Input impedance: MIC: 3.8 k or more, LINE: 39 k 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 lessIHF-A) @150 input, LINE: -95 dBu or lessIHF-A) @600 inputMic/Line In (supports plug-in power):-Connector: Stereo mini jack-Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary-Input impedance: 2 k or moreHeadphones Output:-Connector: Stereo mini jack-Maximum output level: 20 W + 20 Winto 32 load)-Output impedance: 15 or lessBuilt-in Speaker:-Type: 20 x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker-Effective maximum output: 250mWMaximum simultaneous recording tracks: 4Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 4Recording Formats:-WAV-44.1/48/96 kHz-32-bit float mono/stereo-BWF and iXML formats supportedRecording Media:-4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification-64GB1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification2.0-inch full-color LCD Display: 360 x 240Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer)USB Mic:-USB 2.0 High Speed-44.1/48 kHz-24-bit /32-bit float-4-in/2-outFile Transfer: USB2.0 High SpeedPower:-2 AA Batteries: Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries-AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17DC 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 hoursESTIMATED 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 hoursESTIMATED 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 minutesPower consumption: 3 W maximumDimensions: 66.9 mm (W) 156.1 mm (D) 38.0mm (H)Weight (including batteries): 243 g