Rent the Zoom H4essential – 4 Track Handy Recorder For Creators

The Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder is a versatile 4-track portable audio recorder perfect for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. It delivers high-quality audio recording with advanced features like 32-bit float recording and dual XLR/TRS inputs.

Why rent the Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder?

• 32-Bit Float Recording: Eliminates the need for manual gain adjustments, capturing audio with a wide dynamic range and preventing clipping, even in challenging environments.
• Advanced X/Y Microphones: Onboard stereo microphones capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 130 dB SPL, making it suitable for loud environments.
• Multiple Inputs: Features 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connectors, a 3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier mics, and a 3.5mm line output for headphones or camera connection.
• Built-In Mixer: Allows real-time adjustment of each track's audio level and includes a waveform display for visual monitoring.
• USB-C Audio Interface: Functions as a 4-in/2-out audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C, supporting simultaneous recording to SD card.
• Bluetooth Timecode Sync: With the optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter, syncs with wireless timecode devices for audio and video synchronization.
• 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power

Specifications:

• Recording Formats: WAV (44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo), BWF, iXML.
• Storage: Supports microSDXC cards up to 1TB.
• Display: 2.0-inch full-color LCD screen
• Power Options: Operates on 2 AA batteries (approx. 9 hours), USB bus power, or AC adapter (5 VDC at 1 A)
• Weight: 226g (with batteries).

Perfect for:

• Musicians & Bands: Capture rehearsals, live performances, and songwriting sessions with its 4-track recording capability and high-quality X/Y microphones.
• Podcasters & Interviewers: Utilize the dual XLR/TRS inputs and onboard microphones for professional-quality interviews and podcasts, both in the studio and on-the-go.
• Filmmakers & Content Creators: Record clear audio for video projects, sync audio with video using Bluetooth timecode, and use it as a 4-in/2-out audio interface for streaming.
• Field Recorders & Sound Designers: Capture high-pressure sounds up to 130 dB SPL, making it suitable for environmental sound recording and sound design applications.