The world acclaimed H4n is now available in a new package.
Creators have found the H4n to be the most trustworthy field recorder available. Used by videographers, musicians, bloggers, ghost-hunters, podcasters, educators, and journalists everywhere, the ultra-portable H4n's 4 tracks of high quality audio make it an essential audio companion for everyone.
The H4n at a Glance
Onboard X/Y Mics:
High quality with easy to set selectable recording width (90 and 120 degrees)
2 XLR/TRS Inputs:
Connect mics, instruments, and line level devices for added possibilities
24-bit/96kHz Recording:
High resolution audio
Expanded Capabilities:
Built-in effects, audio interface mode, and onboard speaker make it the recorder of choice
Great on Location
The H4n's onboard X/Y microphone delivers stunning stereo and its dual input combo connectors allow you to use your choice of external microphones as well.
WAV files recorded with the H4n—up to 24-bit, 96kHz—are automatically time-stamped to ensure perfect sync with your video footage, while built-in multi-effects and MS (Mid-Side) decoding gives you plenty of options in postproduction. With the use of our optional HS-1 Hot Shoe adapter, you can even mount the H4n directly to your camera.
Instant Studio
The H4n transforms any rehearsal room into a recording studio. Connect mics and line level devices like electronic keyboards—even electric guitar or bass—and record up to four tracks of digital audio simultaneously, then bounce the tracks down to stereo or mono for additional overdubbing with no loss of quality.
Punch-in features and onboard effects such as compression, limiting, reverb, and guitar and bass amp modeling enable you to quickly and easily turn your musical ideas into full-fledged productions. You can even convert your finished song to an MP3 file for emailing and posting to your favorite social site.
Live Recording
Capture the sound of concerts, rehearsals, meetings, or lectures. The H4n's built-in X/Y microphone allows you to record natural-sounding stereo with a strong center image, and the angle of its two matched unidirectional mic elements can easily be changed from 90 degrees for a tightly focused stereo image to 120 degrees for a wider image. (US Patent 8184815).
In addition, dual combo XLR/TRS input jacks—complete with phantom power—allow you to use a wide variety of external microphones and to connect line-level signals such as a feed from a mixing board.
H4n Inputs and Outputs
Inputs
Dual XLR/¼" combo input jacks allow you to connect microphones, line-level signals, or even instruments directly into the H4n. Phantom power of +24 or +48 volts can be applied to both inputs, allowing the use of condenser mics. There's also a secondary stereo ⅛" input for the connection of microphones requiring 2.5 volts of Plug-In Power.
Outputs
A stereo ⅛" Line/Phone Out with dedicated volume control allows private monitoring over headphones as well as connection to the audio input of your DSLR—the H4n even has a built-in speaker for fast monophonic monitoring without the need to make any connections. In addition, a USB port allows recorded audio to be sent your favorite DAW and/or editing software and enables the H4n to act as a 2-in/2-out computer interface.
Pre-Record and Auto-Record
Pre-Record
The H4n's Pre-record function ensures that you'll never miss the start of a great take. It automatically keeps the H4n silently but continuously recording in the background, all the time, keeping the previous two seconds* of audio whenever you hit RECORD.
*One second when recording at 96k in 4CH mode.
Auto Record
When enabled, Auto Record sets the H4n to automatically starts recording at a level of sound. An equivalent Stop function can be used to end recording as soon as incoming signal drops below a certain threshold.
Onboard Effects
Effects can make all the difference. They make your recordings sound professional and polished, and can be used both to enhance audio and to compensate for acoustic problems in the recording environment.
The H4n offers a variety of effects, ranging from compression and limiting to reverb, delay, echo, and a low-cut filter for the elimination of wind noise, pops and other kinds of unwanted low frequency noise. There's also an onboard metronome and tuner, along with dozens of effects crafted especially for guitar and bass, such as amp models. In addition, playback can be looped and the playback speed varied without pitch change (or vice versa), making the H4n perfect for phrase training.
File Types
Audio recorded with the H4n is stored in your choice of WAV or MP3 format. WAV files are uncompressed and full fidelity, and thus provide optimum quality. The H4n provides support for 16 and 24-bit WAV audio at sampling rates of 44.1, 48, or 96kHz. In addition, H4n WAV files are automatically time-stamped, making them Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compliant, allowing precise synchronization in post-production.
MP3 recordings are compressed, removing unnecessary data so that they require less storage space and are easier to upload and download.
Battery Life
The H4n requires just 2 AA batteries—either alkaline or rechargeable NiMH. Battery life when using alkaline batteries is up to 6 hours in normal operation, or up to 11 hours when operating in STAMINA mode. Alternatively, an optional AD-14 AC adapter allows the H4n to be powered from any standard wall outlet.
Recording Times
The H4n records directly to SD and SDHC cards, up to 32 gigabytes. The charts below show maximum recording times for different file types and card sizes.
Using the H4n as an Audio Interface
A built-in USB port allows the H4n to serve as a 2-input / 2-output audio interface for any PC or Mac computer. Simply launch your favorite DAW or use the supplied Cubase LE software download, and start creating—you can even apply onboard effects to live incoming signal.*
*When operating at a 44.1k sampling rate.
State of the art editing with every recorder
The Zoom H4nSP comes with free download licenses for Sternberg’s Cubase LE music production software and WaveLab LE audio editing software, providing not just the ability to capture superior audio in every box, but to do spectacular things with it.
Whether you wish to create your own music utilizing the Handy Recorder’s USB audio interface function or take your recordings to a more professional level, Steinberg’s powerful and state-of-the-art audio software used by creators around the world now comes with every Zoom Handy Recorder purchase.
Currently shipping with:
Cubase LE7 for Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 and Windows 7/8
Wavelab LE8 for Mac OS X 10.7, 19.8 and Windows 7/8
Features
Includes H4n Handy Recorder, protective case, two AA batteries, owners manual, and download license for Steinberg Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software
Four-track simultaneous recording
Built-in X/Y stereo mic, adjustable between 90˚ and 120˚
Onboard MS decoding
Dual mic/line/instrument level inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors
Stereo ⅛" Mic/Line In mini phone jack
+24 or +48V phantom power for main inputs and Plug-in power (2.5V) via Mic/Line In mini phone jack
Output/headphone jack with dedicated volume control
Built-in reference speaker for fast monitoring
Large 1.9 inch backlit LCD display
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB
Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
Auto-record and Pre-record features
Internal mixdown: four-track to stereo and stereo to dual mono
Up to 99 marks per recording
Flexible overdubbing and punch-in/out
Built-in effects, including compression/limiting, low-cut filtering, modulation, reverb/delay and amp models
Normalize (maximum gain) and Divide (file splitting) functions
Chromatic tuner and metronome
Loop playback with user-defined start and stop points
Variable playback speed, from 50% to 150%, without affecting pitch
Variable pitch without affecting playback speed
USB port for data exchange to and from computer
2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac computers
SD card reader function
Mounts to mic stand or tripod, or directly to DSLR with optional Hot Shoe adapter
Runs on only 2 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
Up to 6 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries (up to11 hours in Stamina mode)
System Requirements
Specifications
Number of simultaneous recording tracks::
2 (STEREO mode), 4 (4CH mode), 2 (MTR mode)
Number of simultaneous playback tracks:
2 (STEREO mode), 4 (4CH mode), 4 (MTR mode)
Recording time 4GB (SDHC):
Approx. 380 minutes (WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit stereo track)
Approx. 68 hours (MP3 44.1 kHz/128kbps stereo track)
* Recording times are approximations. Actual times may differ according to recording conditions.
Maximum number of simultaneous recording files size:
2GB
Projects:
1000/card
Locate function:
Hours/Minutes/Seconds/Milliseconds
Other functions:
Punch-in/out, Bounce, A-B repeat
Effects modules:
2
STEREO / 4CH Mode: LO CUT, COMP/LIMITER
MTR Mode PRE AMP module, EFX module
Types:
50
Patches:
60
Tuners:
Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD
Metronome sound sources:
5
Variable beat:
1/4 - 8/4, 6/8, unaccentuated
Tempo:
40.0 - 250.0 BPM
A/D conversion:
24 bit × 128 oversampling
D/A conversion:
24 bit × 128 oversampling
Recording media:
SD card (16MB - 2GB), SDHC card (4GB - 32GB)
Display:
128 x 64 dots Full-dot backlit LCD
DATA TYPE - WAV FORMAT (RECORD/PLAY)
Quantization:
16/24 bit
Sampling frequency:
44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
DATA TYPE - MP3 FORMAT (RECORDING)
Bit rate:
48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequency:
44.1 kHz
DATA TYPE - MP3 FORMAT (PLAYBACK)
Bit rate:
48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequency:
44.1 / 48 kHz
INPUTS
Input [1] [2]:
XLR (balanced input) / standard phone (unbalanced input) combo jack
Input impedance:
(Using balanced input) 1 kΩ balanced, pin 2 hot
(Using unbalanced input) 480 kΩ unbalanced
Input level:
(Using balanced input) −10 dBm to -42 dBm
(Using unbalanced input) +2 dBm to -32 dBm
Built-in stereo mic:
Unidirectional condenser microphone
Gain: +7 dB to +47 dB
External mic:
Mini stereo phone jack
Input impedance: 2 kΩ
Input level: -7 dBm to -47 dBm
OUTPUTS
Line/phone:
LINE Output load impedance: 10 kΩ or more
Rated output level: -10 dBm
PHONE: 20 mW+20 mW (into 32-Ω load)
Monaural speaker:
400 mW 8 Ω
Phantom power:
48 V, 24 V, OFF
USB:
USB 2.0 High Speed Mass Storage Class operation, Audio interface operation
(USB functions can be operated by USB bus power)
Power requirements:
DC 5 V 1A AC from AC adapter ( ZOOM AD-14)
Batteries:
IEC R6 ( size AA ) x 2
Continuous recording time:
6 hours (STEREO/4CH/MTR mode)
11 hours (STAMINA mode)
Dimensions:
73 (W) × 156.3 (D) × 35 (H) mm
Weight:
280 g
* 0 dBm = 0.755 Vrms * Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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