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- 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 >>
February 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm
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
February 25, 2010 at 4:59 pm
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
February 25, 2010 at 6:33 pm
It does everything it says it does. I’m just wondering why the built in mic’s have no protection. I don’t want to try and snap them off, but they do look rather vulnerable. This is the only thing I can fault about the H4n.Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder
Rating: 5 / 5
February 25, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I fell in love with the idea of the H4n but have since returned her upon finding out how unreliable she is. As a singer/songerwriter/guitarist (of 20 plus year and have done some session work), the metronome feature is crucial as I record in the multitrack mode. Problem is, the metronome falls out of sync upon playback. If you record a track in one take, the metronome is fine, provided there are no edits, punch-ins, overdubs, or recordings of additional tracks. But the metronome falls out of sync upon doing those things for which you use a multitrack: like recording additional tracks (!), editting, etc.
This problem may be unique to me. The manual or online discussion groups have been unable to help. Sadly, I’m returning the H4n. I did record one project, 4 tracks–2 guit, voice, percussion–and it sounded great because my one take guitar voice performance was precise to the metronome, which acted as framework for the other tracks. But it’s a deal breaker to not have a metronome that works.
This problem persisted as I continued to use H4n. I just don’t see it being a viable multitrack recorder.
Disappointed.
Rating: 2 / 5
February 25, 2010 at 9:49 pm
this product is great it can do a lot of stuff and i have been using it for a month now for many movies as dubbing audio from it.
its capacity is high i can plus many kinds of microphones and it has phantom power.
bs its only down size is its size ITS HUGE in comparison with other smaller recorders like Sony and other brands
Rating: 5 / 5