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H4N PRO

Description

Brilliant Four-Track Audio Recording for Music, Film, Podcasting, and Beyond

The H4n Pro features advanced X/Y microphones, incredibly natural-sounding preamps, and a super-low noise floor. You can record everything from the Indy 500 to the fluttering of a hummingbird with extraordinary realism.

The H4n Pro is packed with features that make it perfect for capturing audio for film. The onboard X/Y microphones deliver spectacular stereo imaging, and two combo input jacks allow you to use your favourite microphones as well. It also includes a headphone/line out jack to easily send high-definition stereo directly to your camera. The Pro features the same high performance, low-noise mic preamps as Zoom's acclaimed Zoom H5 and H6 Handy Recorders, with recording and playback at 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.

Now available in classic finish and all black.

Built-in Stereo Recording
X/Y stereo recording covers a wide area while capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition. The angle of its two unidirectional condenser mics can easily be changed from 90 degrees for a tightly focused stereo image to 120 degrees for a wider image simply by twisting the mic capsules.

The H4n Pro provides an onboard MS decoder for Mid-Side recording with external microphones. This allows you to adjust the width of the stereo image, making it especially useful for sound design and broadcasting.

The Pro offers studio-grade effects and emulators to enhance your recordings. Choose from a variety of effects, including compression, limiting, reverb, delay, echo, a low-cut filter, and more.

There's an onboard metronome and tuner, along with dozens of amp models and effects crafted for guitar and bass. Additionally, you can loop playback and adjust pitch and speed independently, making the H4n Pro a perfect tool for phrase training.

Podcasters and Journalists
The H4n Pro provides the essential combination of mic'ing versatility, portability, and superior audio necessary for impactful storytelling. With support for plug-in power, you can use a lavalier to mic up your subject for podcasts or interviews. Record time-stamped WAV files to sync with video footage in post-production, or embed superior audio directly on your video in real-time through a 1/4" stereo feed.

Mobile Studio
With overdubbing and punch-in features, as well as studio-grade instrument effects and emulators, you can create songs from start to finish. The Pro also functions as a 2-input/2-output USB audio interface for PC or Mac. Launch your favorite recording/editing software or use the included Cubase LE to start creating.

Features at a Glance

* Four-track simultaneous recording
* High-fidelity mic preamps
* Built-in X/Y stereo microphones, adjustable between 90 and 120 degrees
* 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 (USB cable not included)
* 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 included with the H4n Pro:

H4n Pro Handy Recorder
2 x AA batteries
Protective case
Operation manual
Download license for Steinberg Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software

Specifications:

GENERAL

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 4 GB (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. Actual times may differ according to recording conditions.
Maximum file size of simultaneous recording: 2 GB
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: 53
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 (16 MB 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB 32 GB)
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: 32, 40, 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) 3 kΩ or more, pin 2 hot
(Using unbalanced input) 470 kΩ or more
Input gain:
(Using balanced input) −16 dB to +43 dB
(Using unbalanced input) -30 dB to +32 dB
Built-in stereo mic: Unidirectional condenser microphone
Sensitivity: -45 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Input gain: -16 dB to +51 dB
Maximum sound pressure input: 140 dB SPL
External mic: Mini stereo phone jack
Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
Input gain: - 16 dB to +51 dB

OUTPUTS

Line/phone:
LINE Output load impedance: 10 kΩ or more
LINE rated output level: -10 dBu
PHONE: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load)
Monaural speaker: 400 mW 8 Ω
Phantom power: 48V, 24V, 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 5V 1A AC from AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14), 2 x AA batteries
Batteries: IEC R6 (size AA) x 2
Continuous recording time:
STEREO mode
- Using built-in mics at 44.1 kHz/16-bit without headphones connected
- About 6 hours using alkaline batteries or about 8 hours using NiMH (2450mAh) batteries
STAMINA mode
- Using built-in mics at 44.1 kHz/16-bit without headphones connected
- About 10 hours using alkaline batteries or about 12 hours using NiMH (2450mAh) batteries
Dimensions: 73 (W) 157.2 (D) 37 (H) mm
Weight: 294 g
*0 dBm = 0.755 Vrms
*Design and specifications subject to change without notice.