ZOOM H4NPRO HANDY RECORDER

A portable recording device and a 2-channel USB interface in one palm-sized unit, the H4n Pro Handy Recorder from Zoom  features a stereo X/Y microphone capable of handling 140 dB SPL, as well as two low-noise preamps with locking combination XLR / 1/4″ inputs, multiple recording modes, on-board effects, a built-in metronome, a chromatic tuner, and more. As such, it’s suitable not only for film-audio capture, podcasting, and field interviews, but for the creation and editing of multitracked audio in conjunction with DAWs.
The H4n Pro can record up to four simultaneous channels of audio at resolutions and sample rates higher than CD-quality, capturing sound sources in WAV and MP3 formats. It utilises an SDHC card for storage and a USB connection for transferring material to your computer. A pair of standard AA batteries powers the device, and can provide up to 12 hours of continuous recording in Stamina mode (using NiMH 2450 mAh batteries).
Key Features
Built-In Stereo Mic in X/Y Configuration The on-board X/Y stereo microphone is capable of handling sound pressure levels of 140 dB. It can also cover a wide berth whilst capturing any sound source in its centre with precision. Both microphones are angle-adjustable: You can change the angle of capture from 90° (for a focused stereo image) or 120° (for a wider stereo image) simply by twisting each mic’s capsule.
Back-Lit LDC Display This device utilises a back-lit LDC display that makes reading its panel on stage more convenient.
On-Board M/S Decoder Perhaps you’d prefer to capture stereo audio by means of an M/S technique, rather than through the H4n Pro’s X/Y-configured capsules. Should you wish to plug external microphones into the unit’s preamp for this very purpose, the H4n Pro provides an on-board MS decoder, allowing you to adjust the width of the stereo image within the device itself. This is useful both for sound design and for broadcasting.
Connections Revamped with the same low-noise preamps as the H5 and H6, the H4n Pro provides combination inputs for XLR or 1/4″ connections, both balanced and unbalanced. As such, it can handle mic/line and instrument signals. 24 or 48V Phantom can be applied to both inputs. Additionally, a stereo 3.5mm jack for external devices—lavalier microphones, for example—is included. This jack supplies 2.5V power, if need be.
Portable Pocket Interface Utilising its mini-USB port, you can use the H4n Pro as a 2-in/2-out interface for computers, recording straight to your DAW via its preamps and monitoring through the 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.
Multiple Recording Modes Record in stereo mode, four-channel mode (utilising the on-board stereo mics in addition to the built-in preamps), or in multitrack mode, which makes use of built-in effects, overdub functions, and the ability to work with prerecorded material. Additionally, you can use the pre-record function—ensuring you always capture audio starting from two seconds before the moment you press record—or the auto-record function, which allows the H4n Pro to start recording whenever it senses audio, and to stop as soon as the signal drops below a pre-set threshold.
Onboard Effects The H4n Pro offers a variety of effects, including compression, limiting, reverb, delay, echo, a low-cut filter, and more. You also get an on-board metronome and tuner, along with dozens of amp models and effects crafted for guitars and basses. Furthermore, you can loop playback, adjusting the pitch and speed of the audio independently; this makes the H4n Pro a tool suitable for transcriptions, whether you need to get the words of a particularly fast talker down on paper, or the notes of a particularly fast guitar solo under your fingers.
Cubase LE and WaveLab LE Included The H4n Pro includes licences for Steinberg’s Cubase LE music production software, as well as WaveLab LE audio editing software. This is particularly useful for those who hope to create their own music utilising the Pro’s USB audio interface function.
Rubberised and Secure Construction The H4n Pro sports a rubberised body and revamped locking XLR/TRS connection points to keep your mic cables secure.
Additional Features

Record up to 140 dB SPL with X/Y microphones.
Output/headphone jack with dedicated volume control.
Built-in reference speaker for fast playback.
Internal mix-down: Four-track to stereo and stereo to dual mono.
Up to 99 marks per recording.
Normalise (maximum gain) and Divide (file-splitting) functions.
Mounts to mic stand or tripod, or directly to DSLR with optional Hot Shoe adapter.

Specifications

Number of Tracks
Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2 (stereo mode), 4 (4-channel mode), 2 (MTR mode) Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2 (stereo mode), 4 (4-channel mode), 4 (MTR mode)

Recording Time
4 GB with SDHC: Approx. 380 minutes (WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit stereo track) Approx. 68 hours (MP3 44.1 kHz/128 kbps stereo track)
* Recording times are approximations

Recording File Size
Maximum: 2 GB

Project Files
1000/card

Locate Function
Hours/Minutes/Seconds/Milliseconds

Other Functions
Punch-in/out, Bounce, A-B repeat

Effects
Modules: 2 Stereo/4 Ch Mode: Lo Cut, Compressor/Limiter MTR Mode: Pre Amp module, EFX module

Type
53

Patches
60

Tuners
Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD

Metronome
Sound Sources: 5

Beat
Variable: 1/4 to 8/4, 6/8, unaccentuated

Tempo
40.0 to 250.0 BPM

A/D and D/A Conversion
24-bit x 128 oversampling

Recording Media
SD card (16 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 to 32 GB)

Display
128 x 64 dots full-dot backlit LCD

Data Type
WAV Format (Record/Play) Quantisation: 16/24-bit Sampling Frequency: 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz MP3 Format (Recording) Bit Rate: 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320kbps, VBR Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz MP3 Format (Playback) Bit Rate: 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320kbps, VBR Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48 kHz

Inputs

General
1 & 2: XLR (balanced input) / 1/4″ (6.3 mm) phone (unbalanced input) combo jack

Input Impedance
Balanced: 3 kOhms or more, pin-2 hot Unbalanced: 470 kOhms or more

Input Gain
Balanced: -16 to 43 dB Unbalanced: -30 to 32 dB

Built-In Microphone
Type: Unidirectional condenser microphone Sensitivity: -45 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz Input gain: -16 to 51 dB Maximum SPL: 140 dB

External Microphones
Connection: 3.5mm Mini stereo phone jack Input impedance: 2 kOhms or more Input gain: – 16 to 51 dB

Outputs

Line / Phone
Line output load impedance: 10 kOhms or more Rated output level: -10 dBu Phone: 20 + 20 mW (into 32-Ohms load)

Speaker
400 mW 8 Ohms

Phantom Power
48 & 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
5 VDC from AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14)

Batteries
2 x IEC R6 (size AA)

Continuous Recording Time
Stereo mode: (With built-in mics at 44.1 kHz/16-bit without headphones connected): 6 hours with alkaline batteries, 8 hours with NiMH batteries. Stamina mode: (With built-in mics at 44.1 kHz/16-bit without headphones connected): 10 hours with alkaline batteries, 12 hours with NiMH batteries.

Dimensions (W x D x H)
73 x 167.2 x 37 mm

Weight
294 g

A New Look on a Classic Design

Meant to travel anywhere, the H4n Pro’s design is the gold standard in portable recording.  Available in Classic and new All Black finish.
All Black finish is available at an additional cost.

 

The Ultimate Handheld Recording Studio

With onboard X/Y microphones, two combo input jacks, overdubbing, effects, and more, the H4n Pro is packed with features that allows musicians to create songs from start to finish.

Take Your Live Show Home

The H4n Pro is capable of recording the loudest and heaviest performances, up to 140 dB SPL without distortion. Take a line-level* stereo feed from the mixing console and capture room ambience with the X/Y microphones.
* +4dBu line-level is not supported.

Professional Grade Preamps

The H4n Pro features high performance, low-noise mic preamps with recording resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. The improved noise floor (-120 dBu EIN) captures audio at lower volumes with less noise and fewer artifacts.

USB Audio Interface

Functioning as a 2-input/2-output USB audio interface for PC or Mac, the H4n Pro enables you to record directly to your computer.

Never Miss a Take

Pre-Record Capture two seconds* of audio before you hit RECORD with the Pre-Record function and never miss the start of a great take.
*One second when recording at 96 kHz/sec or working 4CH mode.
Auto-Record The Auto-Record and Auto-Stop functions allow the H4n Pro to automatically start and stop recording according to your designated levels.

 

Three Recording Modes

 
Stereo Mode
Stereo Mode can be used with the built-in X/Y microphones or external mics, and is convenient for recording live performances, acoustic instruments, and more.
 

 
4-Channel Mode
4-Channel Mode records with the built-in X/Y mics and two external inputs to capture live room sound and a stereo board feed at the same time.
 

 
MTR Mode
Multi-Track Mode turns your device into a four-track studio, with built-in effects, overdub functions, and the ability to work with previously recorded sound files.
 

 

Inputs and Outputs

Inputs The H4n Pro offers two locking XLR/TRS combo jacks, each with switchable phantom power. Additionally there is a mic/line input via the stereo 1/8” input jack.
Outputs Monitor your performance with headphones or connect to external devices using the stereo 1/8” line output with dedicated volume control.

 

Music Production Software

Record, edit, mix and master your music with free download licenses for Steinberg’s Cubase LE music production software and WaveLab LE audio editing software.

Studio-Grade Effects

Choose from a variety of effects, including EQ, compression, reverb, delay, amp and cab emulators and more. Practice with an onboard metronome, tuner and looper.

Recording Time and File Formats

The H4n Pro can capture audio in both MP3 and WAV file formats. WAV files recorded with the H4n Pro comply with BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and include marks and creation dates. It allows for easy syncing and file organization for both musicians and filmmakers.
 
 

Record cleaner,

closer and clearer than ever before.

Features

Four-track simultaneous recording
High-fidelity mic preamps
Built-in X/Y stereo microphones, adjustable between 90˚ and 120˚
Record up to 140 dB SPL with X/Y microphones
Two mic/line level inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors
Stereo 1/8″ Mic 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
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
Built-in effects, including compression/limiting, low-cut filtering, modulation, reverb/delay and amp models
2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac computers
Mounts to mic stand or tripod, or directly to DSLR with optional Hot Shoe adapter
Runs on 2 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries with up to 6 hours of operation (up to 10 hours in Stamina mode)

What’s In The Box

Here’s what comes with the H4n Pro.

Operation manual
2 x AA batteries
Protective case
Steinberg WaveLab LE software download
Steinberg Cubase LE software download

 
Optional H4n Pro accessories

PCH-4n Protective Case (compatible with both Zoom H4n and H4n Pro Handy Recorders)
WSU-1 Universal Hairy Windscreen
MA-2 Mic Clip Adapter
RC4 Wired Remote Control
HS-1 Hot Shoe Mount Adapter
AD-14 AC Adapter

 

Accessory Pack

The APH-4n Pro Accessory Pack includes:

Hairy windscreen
Splitter cable
Attenuator cable
USB cable
AD-14 AC adapter

H4n Pro Accessory Package sold separately

 

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