Features

• 4-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
• Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
• Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
• Color LCD Screen
• 130 dB SPL XY Mic
• 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
• 3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier mics and line level sources
• Built-in mixer to adjust each track’s audio level
• Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
• 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera
• Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
• 32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
• Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
• Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
• Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOS
• Record to SD cads up to 1TB
• 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power

*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included

Specifications

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Form Factor
Handheld Recorder

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Number of Tracks
4

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Number of Input Channels
5 (3 x Mono, 1 x Stereo)

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Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 32-Bit Float

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Microphone
Built-In Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration

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Number of Microphone Inputs
3

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Built-In Speaker
Yes, 1 W Mono

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Display
2" / 5.1 cm Monochrome OLED

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Memory Card
Support microSDXC (Up to 1 TB)

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Internal Storage
No

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Special Features
Overdubbing

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Audio File Formats
BWF, iXML, WAV

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Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz

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Bit Depth
Up to 32-Bit (Floating Point)

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Timecode Support
No

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Included Software
No

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Analog I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone/Line Output

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Digital I/O
No

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Phantom Power
+48 V

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Phantom Power Current
10 mA (Max)

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System Connection
1x USB-C (I/O, 2.0)

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Audio Interface Capability
Stereo Only

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Wireless
Bluetooth
*Via Optional Adapter

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Mobile App Compatible
Yes: iOS Only
App Name: H4essntial Control App
Functionality: Remote Control

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Max Input Level
Mic Inputs:
+4 dBu

Line Inputs:
+24 dBu

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Headphone Output Power
20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms

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Impedance
Outputs:
≤15 Kilohms

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Microphone Sensitivity
-43 dB (X/Y)

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Microphone Max SPL
130 dB SPL (X/Y)

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Power Options
Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter

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Battery Type
2x AA

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Approximate Battery Life
9 Hours (AA Alkaline, Recording, Built-In Mic)
14 Hours (AA NiMH, Recording, Built-In Mic)
20 Hours (AA Lithium, Recording, Built-In Mic)

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AC/DC Power Adapter
5 VDC at 1 A (Included)

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Included Accessories
No

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Dimensions
2.6 x 1.5 x 6.1" / 6.7 x 3.8 x 15.6 cm

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Weight
8 oz / 226 g (with Batteries)