Zoom H4essential 32-Bit Float Recorder Bundle with StreamEye PDM-3 Dynamic Broadcast Mic, Tripod Stand, XLR Cable, Headphones — Podcast Mic Kit for Podcasting, Voice Over, Streaming, Field Recording

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• SOLO-HOST PODCAST AND VOICE OVER STARTER KIT — RECORDER, DYNAMIC MIC, STAND, XLR, HEADPHONES: This bundle pairs the Zoom H4essential 32-bit float recorder with the StreamEye PDM-3 dynamic broadcast microphone, a tabletop tripod, a 10-foot balanced XLR cable, and a pair of closed-back headphones. The PDM-3 sits on the desk tripod, the XLR runs to the H4essential, and the closed-back headphones plug into the recorder for real-time monitoring. A complete single-mic PDM-3 desk-and-XLR signal chain with monitoring on the recorder and 32-bit float capture set.
• HANDHELD 32-BIT FLOAT FIELD RECORDER WITH DUAL XLR INPUTS AND ACCESSIBILITY VOICE GUIDANCE: Built for podcasters, voice-over artists, field journalists, and content creators, the H4essential captures 4 simultaneous tracks of 32-bit float audio at up to 96 kHz through 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with switchable +48V phantom power, plus built-in X/Y stereo mics rated to 130 dB SPL. Spoken menu navigation announces every function for vision-impaired users. Set gain once. Stop worrying about clipping.
• 32-BIT FLOAT ONBOARD RECORDING FOR PODCASTING, VOICE OVER, AND FIELD RECORDING: 32-bit float removes the gain-staging risk that defines traditional digital recording. A whispered narration line and a slammed door at the same gain arrive with full headroom in your DAW. The H4essential writes 4 simultaneous tracks to SDHC/SDXC media (up to 1 TB) and runs ~10 hours on 2 AA batteries at 48 kHz / 32-bit float.
• DUAL COMBO INPUTS WITH BUILT-IN X/Y STEREO MICS FOR PODCAST, INTERVIEW, AND ROOM AMBIENCE: Two XLR/TRS combo jacks accept the included broadcast dynamic, a future co-host mic, a wireless receiver, or a 1/4-inch instrument source — each input has its own low-noise Zoom mic preamp and switchable phantom power. Onboard X/Y stereo mics capture room tone and ambient B-roll on the other two tracks while the XLR mics record voice.
• PDM-3 PODCAST EQUIPMENT PACKAGE — CARDIOID DYNAMIC MIC, TABLETOP TRIPOD STAND, 10-FOOT BALANCED XLR, AND CLOSED-BACK HEADPHONES: The PDM-3 cardioid dynamic capsule rejects off-axis room noise in untreated home offices. Folding desktop tripod sets the mic at sit-down height. 10-foot 3-pin XLR cable is balanced and shielded. Closed-back over-ear headphones isolate playback so guest audio bleed never feeds back into the dynamic capsule.
• 3.5 MM TO 1/4-INCH HEADPHONE ADAPTER AND BROADCAST-TUNED VOCAL CHARACTER FOR SPOKEN-WORD CLARITY: The PDM-3 frequency response is voiced for spoken-word — articulate consonants and a rounded chest register without proximity boom or harsh sibilance. The included 1/4-inch headphone adapter lets the closed-back headphones plug into the H4essential's pro headphone output or into a consumer 3.5 mm laptop and smartphone output without sourcing a second adapter.
• COMPATIBLE WITH MAC, WINDOWS, IOS, AND ANDROID — USB-C CLASS-COMPLIANT 4-IN/2-OUT AUDIO INTERFACE: The H4essential appears as a 4-in/2-out class-compliant USB-C audio interface to any DAW, streaming app, or conferencing client on Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android. 32-bit float streams over USB while the SD card holds the safety backup. One device covers field recording and desk streaming workflows.