Zoom H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder

The Zoom H4essential gives creators four tracks of 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and two XLR/TRS combo inputs for music, podcasts and audio for video. You never have to adjust levels for clip-free takes, the X/Y mics handle up to 130 dB SPL, and the XLR/TRS inputs use Zoom's ultra-clean preamps with phantom power and +4 dBu line-level support. Firmware adds AI Noise Reduction, level adjustment during recording and a compressed recording format. Podcasters can plug external mics into the XLR inputs, and filmmakers can use them for dialogue while the X/Y mics capture ambience. Over USB-C it works as a 4-in/2-out audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, streaming in 32-bit float while recording to SD. A built-in mixer and waveform display make levels easy to check, and the Essential Series offers audible menu guidance in seven languages.