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Zoom H4ESSENTIAL 4-Track 32-Bit Float Recorder With Built-In XY Mic System

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Description

Zoom H4ESSENTIAL 4-Track 32-Bit Float Recorder With Built-In XY Mic SystemFour Tracks. More Options. 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. More Dynamic Range With 32 bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H4essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high quality, clip free audio in every take. The First Recorders With Accessibility The Essential Series was designed with

Four Tracks. More Options. 
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.

More Dynamic Range
With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H4essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality, clip-free audio in every take.

The First Recorders With Accessibility
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.*

Sound Pressure Level
The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s 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.

Record And Stream
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.

Mix. Monitor. Record.
Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level. It also has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records.

ESSENTIAL FOR CREATORS

Big Stage Sound For Musicians
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.

Location Sound
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.

For Interviews And Podcasts
Podcasters can use the H4essential’s XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X/Y mics for interviews on-the-go.

NEW CONNECTIONS

Pair With Your Ios Device
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

Bluetooth Timecode Sync
With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.

*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included

Features

  • Soft Touch Controls: Recording and rotary controls have been designed to allow for quiet operation.
  • Built-In Speaker : You can use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.
  • In And Out: Use the 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera. The H4essential also features a 3.5mm mic/line input. 
  • Brilliant Color Display: The new, vivid full-color LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H4essential’s menu and functions.
  • High Capacity Storage: The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

Specifications

Input and output channels Inputs Built-in mic (stereo) 1
XLR/TRS 2
MIC/LINE IN 1

Outputs Headphones 1
Built-in speaker (mono) 1
Inputs Built-in mic 90º XY stereo format
Directionality Unidirectional
Sensitivity –43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure
input		 130 dB SPL
XLR/TRS Connector XLR/TRS combo jacks ×２
(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）
Input gain Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance XLR : 3 kΩ or more TRS : 3 kΩ or more
Maximum input level XLR : +4 dBu TRS : +24 dBu


Phantom power
 +48 V
Channel total 10 mA or less
Equivalent input noise -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input
MIC/LINE IN Connector Stereo mini jack ×1
（supports plug-in power） Input gain Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance 2 kΩ or more
Outputs Headphones Connector Stereo mini jack ×1
Maximum output level 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）
Output impedance 15 Ω or less
Built-in speaker 250 mW 8 Ω mono speaker
Recorder Maximum simultaneous
recording tracks		 4
Maximum simultaneous
playback tracks		 4
Recording formats WAV
44.1/48/96 kHz,
32-bit float mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported
Recording media 4-32GB cards compatible with the
microSDHC specification
64GB–1TB cards compatible with the
microSDXC specification
Display 2.0-inch full-color LCD（360 x 240)
USB Connector USB Type-C
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
　 USB bus power is supported.
USB Mic USB2.0 High Speed
44.1/48 kHz
24-bit /32-bit float
4-in/2-out
File transfer USB2.0 High Speed
Remote Dedicated wireless adapter（ZOOM BTA-1）
Power 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or
lithium)
AC adapter（ZOOM AD-17）：DC 5V/1A
• USB bus power is supported.
Estimated continuous operation times using 2-track recording (built-in Alkaline batteries: about 9 hours
batteries XY mic), 48 kHz/32-bit float, NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 14 hours
• These values are approximate. phantom power off, no Lithium batteries: about 20 hours
• Continuous battery operation times were headphones, no remote,
determined using in-house testing methods. display power saving on
They will vary greatly according to use
conditions.
Power consumption 3 W maximum
Dimensions 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0　mm (H)
Weight (including batteries) 226g
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SkincareJunkie420
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
My Dogs Love This!
As a dog mom to two pups, I’m always looking for toys that encourage interactive play, and this one has been a hit. ✨ What stood out: ✔ Easy-to-grab handles ✔ Great for tug-of-war ✔ Flexible but sturdy design ✔ Floats in water ✔ Fun sensory scent ✔ Perfect size for medium dogs The dual-handle design makes it comfortable for both me and my dogs during tug games, and it feels much safer than trying to grab random rope toys. The material has enough flexibility to be comfortable while still feeling durable enough for active play. My dogs immediately took interest in it, and we’ve used it both indoors and outdoors. It’s made from a thick material that is extremely durable as well as chew resistant. My dogs go crazy over it! If your dog enjoys tug-of-war, fetch, or interactive play with their humans, this is a really fun option!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
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Amazon Customer
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Quality materials, durable, and fun to play with.
This Pupstages Flex-Force tug toy is perfect for people who have two large dogs, like I do. The two-handle design is a great feature. It gives you a comfortable, secure grip during tug-of-war, which makes playtime feel more controlled. It’s also helpful if you have two dogs who want to play at the same time, because each can grab a side and get into the game. Another fun thing about the design is that the irregular shape gives it an unpredictable bounce that’s exciting for my dog who loves to fetch. The material is rubbery enough that it bounces well too. The material has a bit of flex to it, which helps absorb some of the pulling force instead of feeling rigid. That slight give makes tugging feel smoother and a little easier on both your hands and your dog’s mouth. It’s also more fun for my dogs. It’s sturdy enough for regular play, though as with most toys, extremely aggressive chewers may still wear it down over time. So far, I’ve been impressed by how sturdy it is. The material feels high-quality to me, like it’s made from very good materials. I’ve owned probably a hundred different dog toys, and this feels like one of the better made ones. One fun detail is the blueberry-apple scent. It’s not overpowering, but it’s noticeable enough to make the toy more interesting to dogs. I can smell it if I hold it up to my nose. Whether they think it smells like a gourmet treat or just “intriguing mystery object” is up to them, but it definitely adds to the appeal. The fact that it floats is a nice bonus. It opens up the option for water play, like tugging at the edge of a pool, lake, or even just retrieving it from shallow water. I have a tiny pond in my backyard, so most dog toys end up wet at some point. Size-wise, it works well for a range of breeds. It’s big enough to feel substantial but not so large that it becomes awkward to handle. It has some nice weight to it, while still being manageable for smaller dogs to carry. This is a fun, well-designed tug toy that encourages interactive play. It’s comfortable to hold, engaging for my dogs, and versatile enough for both land and water adventures. I think it’s a very good value at the current price.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
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Lynne
Houston, US
★★★★★ 4
Not for aggressive chewers but fun otherwise!
This flex tug toy is great for pups who loves tug of war! It is a softer material than I thought it would be, which does make it more likely to be ripped by aggressive chewers. I have a pitbull who would easily destroy this toy. Luckily, I have a smaller puppy as well, and he loves playing tug of war with it. The soft material makes it more comfortable to be held when playing. It also smells much better than most dog toys lol! The blueberry scent is great and definitely makes it more enjoyable for me to play with my dog, and he loves it too!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
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AmazonCustomer
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Durable + Fun Design + Smells Good Too
I chose this flex-force dog tug toy from Pupstages for my two Pitbulls. They like to wrestle and this seemed like a good option that would keep them from wrestling throat to throat. This sounds scary, but they never bring blood or even have slobber on their neck when they’re playing. I was extremely pleased with the quality of this dog boy and also the scent was bright and fun. I asked my husband to smell it before I told him what it was, he said it smelled fruity. The blueberry apple scent is pleasant and might keep it long-term from smelling like dog slobber. The materials used to make this feels very durable and it stretches easily. It’s also a fun way to play with each dog one on one or sometimes play with both of them while I pull on the other end. Even though my dogs are aggressive chewers, I don’t have any concerns about the durability of this toy. It will not be something that I leave for them to chew on when we are not playing since it was not designed for that purpose. If they accidentally get a hold of it, I don’t think it will be an issue short term if they chew on it. For the sake of comparison, I had a dog pull toy that I would have said was similar to this one. When this pull toy from Pupstages arrived, I realized there was a difference compared to a similar toy we have had a couple years. Our previous toy’s design - connected the two loops without any angle - that toy lays flat on the counter. This toy connects the two looped areas at a 90° angle to each other. I like this design. This new angle feels different when tugging for me and the dogs. I can hold the old toy and the new toy and offer to play…at least now, they are choosing this one. I hope my details, thoughts and photos help someone.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026
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Elyssa Snyder
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 1
Broke Within Moments
My two medium sized dogs played tug of war ONE time and it ripped in half. Not durable at all. Did not hold up well.
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