Built to last with outstanding recording quality

If you need a more versatile recording setup, check out the H5 or H6 which have the interchangeable microphone capsules allowing much more flexibility with recording applications and uses.

Improved rubberized case that is easier to handle- Improved recording quality and noise floor (see below)But the MOST improved aspect of the new H4N Pro is the audio quality

I set the device down after hitting record, and the zoom recorded one second of room noise before going silent

Not enough gain for a usable recording and so much his when the gainis at 100% that it sounds like a ocean in the background!Did you notice Zoom left out ALL specifications regarding single to noise ratios

So, if you are looking for a good solid recording tool this is for you.

Just lost yet another concert recording, as the battery operation did not work on this either (was it really a new one?).

Excellent recording quality and easy interface

It makes for an amazingly portable small recording setup

The H4N is the perfect portable stereo recording device!

Other plusses for this device were its ability to do either WAV or MP3 recording, the included AC adapter and other essential accessories (as well as Cubase recording software), etc.

Great recording quality

Great sound recording device

Like I say I have recorded with the H4n in sound insulated (studio) environments... and the recorder is perfect!

really great recording quality

Lots of features and a 152 page manual to help you learn every aspect of this great recording device

This is not the reason I gave it only 4 stars, even though it is a great recording device, some things could be asked for

The recorder is great in a lot of ways (and I'm still happy with it), but when record via the cord I get feedback problems

Much like rescuing a poorly exposed photograph that was shot in RAW, the audio recovered from that "messed up" recording far surpassed the audio from a GoPro or DSLR

I use it record reharseals and jams

Best recording device you can obtain at this price level.

It probably is normally a good recording device, I just happened to get a bad one, so I sent it back and got a small Roland, which works very well and is a little simpler to use.

Both can slow the recording down by 50%; both are usable but the sound of the Tascam DR-100 is somewhat better when slowed down, but both are compromised.

The recording encompasses you and captivates you.

the H4n let's the full band record decent quality tracks which we all use in between sessions to work out our own parts in more detail

It really is a compact recording studio

I've not had a failure, but, of course, don't drop it!Records up to 96khz/24 bit, which gives excellent soundCan record in stereoHas built-in 90-120° XY stereo mics which workIt supplies 48v phantom power if needed

I applaud Zoom for providing a great Auto Level Record mode, which means that for non-critical situations, I can just hit Record and go, while at the same time this instrument can be used in demanding situations that require manual settings

Very portable, records silently with no hissing in recording

And great versatility to record voice, plus instrumental sound

And great versatility to record voice, plus instrumental sound

Excellent recording device

Overall, I would highly recommend this for good-quality recording, though I would also invest in a larger SD card than the 2 GB one provided.

However, when you do need external mics, you can easily connect a boom mic and a wireless lav for excellent audio recording for video interviews or even reality tv show recording

I needed something to make a good recording of playing acoustic guitar and singing in my home studio.

I am very pleased with the recording quality, and flexibility!

It does take some playing around with to get comfortable recording with it

I can easily hook it up to my computer, plug in a 10$ SM57 clone to the XLR inputs, and it becomes great for recording big, loud instruments (trumpet, tuba, etc.

Fantastic mobile recording device.

It produces the best recording ever

It's ruggedly built, easy to use, and records wonderful soundThe directional mics on the top work great as a shotgun mic during interviews and scenes

what chord should i use for my keyboard to this gadget.we already record guitar its nice and smooth.

Thanks to Zoom and ProAudioDVDs.com for putting a great portable recording instrument into the hands of a non-audio engineer.

I just turned the recorder on & got a great recording

and im ready to do some modest field recording

I use it for acoustic piano, the most difficult instrument ro record, and I'm impressed by the clarity of the sound.

The top knobs rattle while recording but not if the recorder is stationary

The H4nSP lost one star for the menu system when recording in a mode OTHER THAN stereo through the on-board microphones, not having a wrist strap even though there is a slot for it, and for not including the AC adapter

This might be usable by beginners to recording, but I would recommend buying one of the tutorial DVDs from proaudiodvds.com to get you up to speed faster.

Nothing beats studio time but this gives a nice, clear recording for non-PR recordings.

A nicely form-fitting clear plastic case is included - I wouldn't rely on it to protect the Zoom recorded from extreme knocks, but it is a very nice bonus nonetheless

This is definitely a rugged device designed for clean quality records.

It is incredibly versatile in terms of its input capabilities and its built-in pre-amp allows for solid, crisp audio recording in any setting

great recording tool for podcasts.

How about a portable recording device

could be smaller and soon will be, for now a very handy sound recording tool at a really decent price.

I didn't buy this with the illusion of making pro recordings but was hoping that it would work well enough record tracks/loops which I could piece together on my PC.

The place have bad acoustics, lots of reverberation... and yet, when I got home and started to listen to the files on my computer, they were amazing!When recording, I activated the low cut filter (at 133) to avoid too much low frequencies, a limiter (for concerts) to avoid distortions/peaks and set the two internal mics volume to 2 (it ranges from 1 to 100)...

I've recorded varied things like outdoor ambient noise, my kids singing at home, direct input guitar, tuba and euphonium, a euphonium quartet, and the band that I play in.(30 piece concert band

Drums sound great recorded on these with just the zoom as an overhead

It also came with a copy of Cubase LE6 wich is an amazing software to record and edit.

and it still gives a great recording

The pre-amp in this thing really is very noisy (try recording as close to mic level 1 as you can)2

but why is there a dedicated button for this on the face of the device when it will ruin a recording like this

Works perfectly, and has a great sound quality, with many different options to enhance your recording

I've used mine for recording live acoustic (relatively quiet) music as well as plugged in punk rock shows

I've had my Zoom for about a year and it has made recording my podcast easy and convenient

I have been extremely impressed and I do believe this unit rivals pro audio recording devices costing 10 times more

The Zoom records great quality, and has a ton of features I haven't even used yet

Obviously it's not going to give you top-notch studio quality, but it's capable of making a nice sounding recording

+ Phenomenal recording quality for a portable recorder+ Excellent built-in stereo microphones+ Record level adjustment buttons on the hardware, rather than just on the software+ Two combined XLR and

Here's the bad part:When the H4n dies while recording, it will corrupt the files on the SD card

Handy recording device for lectures and presentations (which is what I use it for).

It is a great audio recording tool

I paired it with a shotgun mic on a boom pole, and now get good quality dialogue recording on my film projects

its responsive, easy to navigate and the audio recording tests I've done suggest it will be ideal for my video production purposes.

This means if the band gets too excited (that never happens), and blows out your recording causing it to clip, you've got your left channel to fall back on

Get to know the manual and you will really master this very powerful recording tool

I love the recording I make when I plug in a Sennheiser shotgun mic to this zoom recorder.

While built-in microphones provide sufficient sound clarity and recording at 24/96 produces sufficient frequency spectrum, the level of self-noise is simply overwhelming to me.

My recording went straight to trash

Excellent recording device!

Amazing live recording easy to use

With 4 ways to record, you get the insurance to have a good sound recorded from your projects.

It seems like it would have been very easy to make one of the unused buttons act like a divide when recording

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.

Easy to use, wicked clean on it's recording

The battery cover tab/lock broke off, but that hasn't harmed my opinion of it's wonderful sound recording abilities at all.

Great quality recording

Pros:1) records excellent audio through built in mics2) records excellent audio through all the inputs and is very portable and versatile.3) I love the 4 track ability and the effects built in to the device.

I also wanted to test the Zoom H4n, a portable flash recorded I recently purchased

Great sound recording quality and overall great value vs quality bargain.

While that might be a slight exaggeration, it certainly has enough capabilities to make field or portable recording very easy in an extremely compact device

inputsOkay built in fxPretty good sound qualityCons:Very slow startup, can be 30s+ which is enough to miss a recording if in the fieldTerrible battery life (doesn't even last a whole day with 'stamina' mode and 'hold' between takes, D50 will last days being left on and can record for hours straight)Volume

just jo make a good recording.

Wonderful amazing recording product, and professional one.

So if you are a rookie like me, save yourself some heartache and be sure to consider wind noise whenever recording outside

Pro got a new physical makeover, and under-the-hood, it now has an improved pre-amp as the H5 and H6 models, capable and suitable of recording loud concerts up to 140db and low "noise floor" for cleaner sound

However, overall though, the things you could do (if you're patient and can decipher the manual to learn all the things) with this device is quite amazing - it's truly a portable recording studio right in your hands.

great sound recording

For amazing live recording with built in mics, I pick the H4n.

Being able to record 4 inputs at once makes this the ideal portable recording solution in the field for videographers on a budget

H4N is a legendary portable handheld recording studio for musicians and filmmakers that was first introduced in 2009 (I paid $250 for the old one back then, so the price is better for the new one)

This is an excellent recorder to complement video recording or use for podcasting.

Again, it's the perfect portable stereo recording device.

The main display screen shows you everything you need to know, including a reminder when you're paused, in case you forgot whether the red light blinks or stays steady when recording.

The recording was superior to a $1000 dollar Yamaha I'd been working with before

One button press puts it into record-standby mode (blinking red light), and one more push starts actual recording (solid red light.)

Addicting!When recording in MTR mode, you really need to have a pair of headphones to monitor the recordings as you go

Audio recording is just as good as the H1N or