Zoom H4essential User Manual

Testing microSD cards
The writing speed of microSD cards can be tested to check if performance is good enough to save the data
recorded by the H4essential.
A Quick Test can be done in a short amount of time, while a Full Test examines the entire microSD card.
Conducting a quick test
1. On the Home Screen, use to select (SD card) and press .
The SD Card screen will open.
2. Use to select “Quick Test” and press .
3. Use to select “Execute” and press .
The card performance test will start.
The result of the test will be shown when it completes.
NOTE
Even if a performance test result is "Pass", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This
information is just to provide guidance.
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Zoom H4essential Specifications

General

Maximum Sample Rate	96 kHz
Recorder Channels	4
USB	Yes
Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Power Source	USB Bus Power
Inputs	2x XLR/TRS combo jacks
Outputs	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone
Storage	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Battery	4 x AA