The Zoom H4N Pro Recorder is the perfect portable recorder for music films podcasts and more. The new H4N Pro offers four-track audio recording with advanced X/Y microphones incredibly natural-sounding preamps and a super-low noise floor along with USB interface capabilities. The new and improved 1.9 backlit LCD display ensures user-friendly operation even in dimly lit environments. Providing the essential combination of versatility portability and superior audio quality the H4N Pro is the new gold standard in field recording. The filmmakers favourite The H4N Pro is packed with features that make it perfect for capturing audio for film productions. The onboard X/Y microphone produces incredible stereo imaging while the two combo input jacks allow you to use your favourite microphones as well. Additionally the headphone/line output jack is ideal for sending high-definition stereo audio directly to your camera. Perfect for capturing live performances Capable of handling up to 140dB SPL the H4N Pro can easily record everything from heavy metal to bass-heavy EDM. Now you can take line-level stereo audio from your mixing console and capture room ambience with the X/Y microphones putting your listeners front row center. Mobile studio With overdubbing and punch-in features as well as studio-quality instrument effects and emulators you can create songs from start to finish with the H4N Pro. This handy recorder also functions as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface ensuring complete compatibility with your favourite recording/editing software – or why not start creating with the included Cubase LE8 software. High-performance mic preamps Featuring the same high-performance low-noise mic preamps as Zoom acclaimed H5 and H6 the H4N Pro offers recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz. Built-in stereo recording The X/Y stereo recording covers a wide area while capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition. The two unidirectional condenser microphones can easily be changed from 90 degrees to 120 degrees allowing you to choose between a tightly focused stereo image and a wider image simply by twisting the capsules. Portable form factor The new rubberized ergonomic body is perfect for use in the field or with a camera while new locking connectors ensure your cables stay secure. Incredibly portable the H4N Pro can travel anywhere with you ensuring you never miss a moment. Three ways to record The Stereo Mode utilises the built-in X/Y microphones (or external mics) and is suitable for recording live performances acoustic instruments dialogue and more. In 4CH mode the H4N Pro allows you to record with both the X/Y microphones and two external inputs simultaneously suitable for capturing live room sound and a stereo feed at the same time. Finally MTR Mode (Multi-track) transforms the H4N Pro into a four-track studio with built-in effects overdub functions and the ability to work with previously recorded sound files. Editing and recording software included The H4N Pro comes complete with free download licenses for Steinbergs Cubase LE music production software and WaveLab LE audio editing software. Providing you with a complete audio production toolkit now you can create your own audio utilising the Pros USB audio interface function while also expanding your own capabilities with Steinbergs renowned software. Whats Included Zoom H4n Portable Recorder Protective Case 2 x AA Batteries Operation Manual Steinberg Cubase LE8 for Mac OS X 10.9/10.10 and Windows 7/8/8.1 WaveLab LE8 for Mac OS X 10.8/10.9/10.10 and Windows 7/8/8.1/10 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 input mini phone jack +24 or +48V phantom power for main inputs and plug-in power (2.5V) via Mic/Line mini phone jack Output/headphone jack with dedicated volume control New rubberized and ergonomic body with improved 1.9 backlit LCD display Built-in reference speaker for fast playback 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 Onboard Mid-Side decoding Internal mixdown: four-track to stereo and stereo to dual mono Up to 99 marks per recording 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 file transfer to and from computer 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) Specifications Simultaneous Recording: 2 – Stereo Mode / 4 – 4CH Mode / 2 – MTR Mode Simultaneous Playback: 2 – Stereo Mode / 4 – 4CH Mode / 4 – MTR Mode Recording Time 4GB (SDHC): Approx. 380 minutes WAV 44.1kHz 16-bit Stereo Approx. 68 hours MP3 44.1kHz 128 kpbs Stereo Projects: 1000/Card Locate Functions: Hours / Minutes / Seconds / Milliseconds Other Functions: Punch-In/Out Bounce A-B Repeat Effect Modules: 2 Stereo/4CH Mode: Lo Cut Comp/Limiter MTR Mode: Preamp 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 x 128 Oversampling D/A Conversion: 24-bit x 128 Oversampling Recording Media: SD Card or SDHC Card SD Card: 2 MB – 2 GB SDHC Card: 4 GB – 32 GB Display: 128 x 64 Dots Full-Dot Backlit LCD Dimensions: 73mm x 157.2mm x 37mm (W x D x H) Weight: 294g Inputs Inputs: XLR Balanced / Standard Phone Unbalanced Combo Jack Input Impedance: Balanced Input: 3k Ohms or More Unbalanced Input: 470k Ohms or More Input Gain: Balanced Input: -16dB to +43dB Unbalanced Input: -30dB to +32dB Built-In Stereo Mic: Unidirectional Condenser Microphone Sensitivity: -45dB/1 Pa at 1kHz Input Gain: -16dB to +51dB Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 140dB SPL External Mic: Mini Stereo Phone Jack Input Impedence: 2k Ohms or More Input Gain: -16dB to +51dB Outputs Line/Phone Load Impedance: 10k Ohms or More Line/Phone Output Level: -10dBu Phone: 20mW + 20mW (Into 32 Ohms Load) Monaural Speaker: 400mW 8 Ohms Phantom Power: 48V 24V OFF USB: USB 2.0 High Speed Mass Storage Class Operation Audio Interface Operation Power Requirements: DC 5V 1A AC from AC Adapter (Zoom AD-14) 2 x AA Batteries Continuous Recording Time: Stereo Mode: Using built-in mics at 44.1kHz/16-bit without headphones connected about 6 hours using batteries or about 8 hours using NiMH batteries Stamina Mode: Using built-in mics at 44.1kHz/16-bit without headphones connected about 10 hours using batteries or about 12 hours using NiMH batteries