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Zoom H4n with Bonus 16GB SD Card and Mini Tripod

by Zoom
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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  • Built-in X/Y Stereo Mics record at either 90 or 120 degrees
  • Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compatible Time Stamp and Marker
  • Auto-Record and Pre-Record Feature
  • Built-in Reference Speaker
  • 4 Track Simultaneous Record with External and Internal Mics
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Zoom H4n with Bonus 16GB SD Card and Mini Tripod + Zoom APH-4N Accessory Pack for DSLR + Kaavie Dual Nuts Hot Shoe 1/4" Screw Adapter for Flash Trigger, Flash Stand, Microphone, GPS and Digital Camera
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  • Boxed-product Weight: 1.5 Kg
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  • Item model number: H4n
  • ASIN: B001RBY2CI
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 2 Feb 2009
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 627 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

The new Zoom H4n Handy Recorder from Zoom. * Built-in X/Y stereo mics record at either 90 or 120 degrees * Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compatible time stamp and track marker * Auto-record and pre-record feature so you never miss a moment * Built-in reference speaker to check recordings * Variable speed playback capability for "phrase training" * Onboard mid-side matrix decoder for additional miking possibilities * "Stamina" Mode gives up to 11 hours of continuous battery life * Four channel simultaneous recording using built-in and external mics * Largest in class 1.9 inch LCD screen for easy operation * Rubberized body for improved chassis protection * Integral mounting joint for tripod and mic stand mounting * USB 2.0 port for fast file transfer


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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5 stars
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive handheld recorder and 4-track 22 April 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
Before I owned one of these I spent two long days using one to record sound for a short film. When I was playing back the first scene I had just recorded I panicked because I thought that the actors were re-doing the scene and that I'd missed my cue... it wasn't until I looked at their mouths that I realised it was simply the stunning quality of the recording.

At one point during the session I was using the recorder in 4-track mode to capture the noise of some action that was happening in the background on the built-in crossed-pair microphones (with the unit mounted on a camera tripod) whilst simultaneously capturing clean stereo dialogue with two mics attached to the boom pole. The result was very powerful and of course it opens up the possibility of using the built-in mics to capture true surround channel detail on location if you want to make a surround production.

I found the built-in mics to be extremely sensitive, picking up the most minute and distant sound details which sounded quite cacophonous in my headphones, but the stereo imaging during action shots is absolutely stunning.

I should also confess that I dropped this thing onto a hard stone floor on no less than 4 occasions (so many cables to trip over) and it didn't affect the performance one bit. And because the device records to solid-state flash memory there is zero machine noise.

There are a wealth of built-in portastudio functions and effects, options for dynamic compression, automatic limiting and automatic record level for those unconcerned with dynamic range, and the option of recording to mp3 for those not fussed about getting razor-sharp uncompressed sound but want to get more on the flash cards.

The only thing I found slightly irksome was the fact that this sucks batteries dry very quickly especially when you are using the built-in phantom power for the external microphones and recording at anything other than 44.1k/16-bit. It does have a "stamina mode" however for those who are content with CD-quality recording which will probably be most people.

I bought one within days of using the rented model. I am using it to record location sound for a 75-minute HD drama and various backgrounds for different scenes on a short film. This little recorder is worth its weight in gold. As well as the stunning quality of the stereo sound when recording in 96/24 I like the ability to automatically name tracks by the date they were recorded (plus numbered suffix) and the straightforward filing system that separates the four-track recordings from the stereo recordings. The four-track recordings are stored as an almost identically-named pair of stereo recordings differentiated only by the suffixes "m" and "l" to let you know which input created the files.

In addition to the film work I have been doing with this it came in very useful at a south London squat party when I was roped in as sound engineer at very short notice for a band who also wanted me to record the gig. I piped the desk output to the XLR inputs and used the inbuilt mics to get up close to the drummer and the violinist who were not going through the desk. The very loud volume did not overload the mics, but I did have to reduce the input level to something like 0.2%.

Upgrading the firmware is not very straightforward and I messed it up the first time round. It involves downloading a file from the net and transferring it to the device then going through some sort of strange restart procedure.

The 16gb card in this package is an absolute must. The supplied 1gb card gets full up very quickly.
I haven't had to use the tripod yet and it seems to be a little redundant, but it's small enough to carry around anyway and there may yet be a use for it.

This little machine ought to be an industry standard workhorse. The only way Zoom could improve on this model is by making a belt-clip or some sort of wrist-strap or pole attachment to make it easier for boom-opping.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars ZoomH4n is superb 3 Jan 2010
I've been testing digital recorders for the production of audio books for the blind (for which audio quality is critical) and the Zoom H4N has performed well in every respect. It's solid, has nice big control buttons and screen and offers superb audio quality for both voice and music. The tripod and 16 gig SD card are nice extras in the bundle. The Zoom instructions are a bit complicated, but once set up this is a flexible and sophisticated recording tool at a bargain price. I've used a Zoom H2 Handyrecorder for years and been pleased with the results, but if you can afford a little extra, this is the one to go for. Highly recommended.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every musician 22 Oct 2009
By Mr T
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If you are a musician the Zoom H4N is definitely for you. Although it's not cheap the sound quality is excellent. The bonus 16GB SD card and mini-tripod is a plus as well. I've also bought the remote so I can get a balanced sound from all instruments when recording rehearsals.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but a few niggling issues
I bought the Zoom H4N after reading reviews on several recorders, and am very pleased with it. I'm using it both with the built-in mics and with a Rode NTG2 for wildlife... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Mr. Philip L. Whiley
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product
Does exactly what it says. Sound quality is great, easy to use the menu and transfer recorded files to the pc.
Published 7 days ago by Dr R Clark
3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent portable recording
I bought this mainly to record live music bands, particularly my own band, and it certainly is capable of doing that. Read more
Published 22 days ago by David Kirby
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant idea
What a useful product. Quite expensive, but great for when you're travelling round and might want to record some local sounds or just some musical thoughts.
Published 2 months ago by L. Rushton
5.0 out of 5 stars what a piece of gear
lovely recorder, I already can't live without it. Connected to my mixer, works superb.
I don't know how I lived without it before.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Vladimir Srdanovic
5.0 out of 5 stars Still testing it but great so far
I did a lot of research (as I usually do...) before buying this recorder. Maybe I won't need half of its features, but I needed the stereo sound and the auto backup copy with a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mac Porteiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Doeswhat it says on the tin.
This is a great little recorder. I use it all the time. Only snag is it uses batteries as fast as you put them in. Average life about 50 to 60 mins. But I still like it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chris I
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product
Very pleased with this recorder. Easy to use, and works a treat. This one was bought for our church because I was so pleased with the one I already own.
Published 6 months ago by Peter F. Whyte
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic piece of equipment
If you're looking for a portable recorder, that has decent quality stereo mics built in, look no further. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Matthew Yates
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
This product was purchased as a last minute addition to gear being assembled for a very strenuos european project. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Benjo
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