Name: Zoom H4 Essential Portable Recorder - 4 Tracks 32-bit Float Audio
Brand: Zoom

Zoom H4 Essential Portable Recorder - 4 Tracks 32-bit Float Audio is a compact handheld recorder designed to capture professional-quality sound on the go.

The Zoom H4 Essential delivers 32-bit float audio and a wide frequency range from 44.1 to 96 kHz, giving you exceptionally clean recordings with plenty of headroom thanks to a maximum input level of 130 dBV. Its precise preamps and high microphone input impedance of 3,800 Ω help preserve detail for voice, instruments, and field recordings.

This model includes XLR inputs for connecting professional microphones and external gear, and a USB 2.0 port for fast data transfer and easy integration with your computer-based workflows. The recorder’s four-track capability makes it suitable for overdubbing, simple multitrack setups, and stereo location capture.

Weighing just 243 g and measuring 66.9 x 156.1 x 38 mm, the H4 Essential is truly portable and fits comfortably in a bag or hand. Its sturdy black housing is built for frequent use in studios, rehearsal rooms, and on-location shoots where reliability matters.

Typical use cases include field recording for documentaries, podcasting and interview capture, live music rehearsals, and mobile music production where you need clear, high-dynamic-range audio. The device’s combination of XLR connectivity and high input tolerance makes it ideal for both condenser and dynamic microphones.

Key selling points include 32-bit float resolution for simplified gain staging, wide frequency response up to 96 kHz, robust XLR inputs, and lightweight portability for extended sessions outside the studio.

32-bit float audio for superior dynamic range
44.1–96 kHz frequency support
XLR inputs and USB 2.0 connectivity
Max input level 130 dBV; mic input impedance 3,800 Ω
Compact: 66.9 x 156.1 x 38 mm; 243 g

Whether you are a journalist, musician, or content creator, the Zoom H4 Essential Portable Recorder provides the audio quality and connectivity to capture professional recordings anywhere.