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Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder
Posted by admin in Worship Gear on 12 14th, 2009 | 5 responses
- Built-in X/Y stereo mics record at either 90° or 120°
- Four channel simultaneous recording using built-in and external mics
- Digitally controlled, high-quality mic preamp for improved audio quality
- Large 1.9-Inch LCD screen and improved user interface for easy operation
- 24bit/96kHz Linear PCM recording for pristine recording
Product Description
Zoom H4n is the most sophisticated portable handheld recorder with new features and improved user experience at every level. Among its many new features, Zoom’s H4n offers superior, built-in X/Y stereo condenser mics that allow variable recording patterns at either 90° or 120°. Higher quality audio capture through its new, digitally controlled, high-quality mic preamp, the ability to use internal and external mics simultaneously for 4 channel recording, a large … More >>
Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder
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Hey Amazon,
Everything went fine, but…
The seller had two offers with the same price- one was just the recorder and the other one was the recorder +extras(sd card etc…).And that’s where I got a little bit confused and unfortunately ordered the one offering just the recorder.Of course I can only blame myself, but still I find it a little tricky.
Regards
Kuba
Rating: 5 / 5
After reading so many glowing reviews about the H4n I decided to order one. I already have an Edirol R-09, a Tascam DR-07, plus a Korg D4 digital recorder. After trying the Zoom H4n for just a bit I decided to return it although it does have some nice features. What put me off was the overall size. It is a very big unit when compared to other hand held “pocket recorders” such as the Edirol R-09. On the other hand the screen on the H4n is large and easy to read and gives out good information such as the exact record and output levels between 1 and 100.
In addition to the large size of the recorder, I didn’t care for the line input being on the bottom of the unit. This was really cumbersome to me as I often record directly from my computer out into the digital recorder. I had to set the H4n on a miniature tripod to make room for the stereo line input, or lay it on it’s side. This seemed a bit precarious.
What really was the deal breaker for me was the battery life which seems to be shorter than claimed. I can get about 4 hours out of the Roland, and 6 hours out of the Tascam. I can’t say for sure, but I suspect you would be lucky to get 2 hours out of the Zoom when using rechargeable batteries. It’s obvious why they include an external power supply with the unit. It’s possible this recorder would be better off with a hefty Lithium-ion battery of the type used in small video cameras.
Apparently many people like the Zoom H4n, but given the fact that it was so large and seemingly cumbersome for my purposes I decided to return it. If you want simplistic digital recording in a hand held unit, I suggest you try the Tascam DR-07 as it gives good results, is easy to use, and is about 1/2 the price of the H4n. If you are a professional musician with a van who is already hauling a lot of heavy equipment, and want a big hefty unit to use on stage, the Zoom could be just the ticket.
Rating: 3 / 5
Had been looking at smaller mp3 recorders for onlocation voice overs and double system sound support. The Zoom H4n exceeds my expectations, is smaller than expected and frankly is built better than many published reviewer’s report. It’s audio quality far exceeds the lower priced handhelds, and it has been a pleasure to use. One desired feature for future versions would be a simple screw-on angled stand permitting XLRs and power line connector clearance.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve spent a little time with my new H4n and am convinced that it will get a lot of use from me; it is missing a couple of features I might have liked, but they don’t affect my overall rating. My experience with multitracks include a Korg D1200, Roland VS 1680, and the Zoom PS02, PS04, H4 and now the H4n.
I wanted a portable, easy to use multitrack that can handle recording acoustic guitar and has easy transfer of files to my computer. The H4 was pretty good, but I ended up selling it; I think maybe it lacked the simplicity that the H4n has.
The built in condensers get some really nice sound, and the external jacks allow me to use any mic I want to use, or record any stereo sound with the 1/4″ inputs.
The mixing options are limited (MTR mode) — effects can only be added on input, and only one effect can be used at a time. But since I do my mixing on my computer, this is not a big problem for me; but since I do mix on my computer, the ability to drag and drop files is a huge plus.
Also, MTR mode can only use 16/44, not 24/96,like the other modes. This won’t be a big hassle for me, but it might be worth mentioning for those who insist on 24 bit recording all the time.
So, this does what I wanted it to do, for the most part, and gets a high rating. It has some limitations that are not issues for me, so just know what you need and do your research.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have had this recorder for about six months and have used it in a number of environments — recording crowd noises on Washington DC streets, recording background noise in a number of live situations, and as a primary, 4 track recorder to record live stage presentations. It is well built, nicely compact, and has a wealth of feature to make it a real professional tool, including built-in limiting and phantom power for external mikes. A real bargain for the price! Since I don’t deal in MP3’s I haven’t used this feature, but it’s ability to capture 48K wav files makes it a perfect match for my Video work.
Rating: 5 / 5