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ZOOM H4 HANDHELD DIGITAL 4-TRACK RECORDER
The Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder fits in your palm and is ideal for recording live musical performances, interviews, podcasts, meetings, classes and seminars. The H4 allows you to record 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as in MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps. The H4 features two studio-quality electret condenser microphones configured in an X/Y pattern for true stereo recording. It also includes 2 combination XLR-1/4-inch input jacks with phantom power for use with any external microphones of your choice. And the H4 is loaded with onboard studio effects such as compression, limiting and mic modeling. An 1/8-inch headphone jack is also provided for monitoring.
The H4 records on to Secure Digital (SD) media, a 128MB SD card is included with the unit. With a 2GB SD memory card, the H4 provides up to 380 minutes of recording in 16-bit mode (CD Quality), and 34 hours in MP3 stereo mode. And to move your recordings to a PC or Mac, the H4 includes a USB mass-storage interface. The H4 provides four hours of continuous recording operation from 2 AA batteries. A back-lit, 128?64 pixel LCD provides the visual interface. An AC adapter, USB cable, windshield cover and tripod adapter are also included.
It's also a 4-Track Recorder!
Unlike other field recorders, the H4 also has a 4-track recording mode for easy-to-use mobile multi-track recording. The H4 will also render 4-track audio with CD quality, 16-bit/44.1 kHz resolution.
Songwriters and musicians can use the combination XLR-1/4-inch high-impedance phone inputs for vocals, guitars, bass or keyboards. Also onboard are Zoom's most incredible guitar and bass amplifier modeling effects. These effects accurately reproduce the sounds of the most famous guitar amps ever made.
And by-the-way, it's also an Audio Interface
Recording directly to your computer has never been easier than with the Zoom H4 Handy Recorder. The H4 is the only portable digital recorder that also serves as your USB audio interface, allowing direct recording of instruments and vocals to your computer. And, if you don?t already have a DAW, that's okay because every H4 comes bundled with Cubase LE, the perfect 48-Track Digital Audio Workstation for easy editing, mixing and mastering of your recordings on either Windows or Mac. Together, these features make the Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder the most versatile portable recording device ever offered.
Mobile Field Recording Features:
- Fits in the palm of your hand
- Ideal for infinite variety of mobile recording applications
- Records 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps
- Two studio quality X/Y pattern condenser microphones for true stereo recording
- Two combination XLR-1/4-inch input jacks with phantom power
- Onboard studio effects compression, limiting and mic modeling
- 1/8-inch headphone jack provided for monitoring
- 128MB Secure Digital (SD) card included.
- Using a 2GB SD memory card provides 380 minutes of recording with CD Quality sound
- Up to 34 hours recording in MP3 stereo mode
- USB mass-storage interface
- Four hours of continuous recording operation from 2 AA batteries
- Back-lit, 128?64 pixel LCD provides the visual interface
- AC adapter, windshield cover, USB Cable and tripod adapter included
4-Track Recording Features:
- 4-track audio in CD quality 16-bit PCM, 44.1 kHz sampling
- Combination high-impedance phone inputs for vocals, guitars, bass or keyboards.
- Built in guitar amp modeling equivalent to the Zoom G2
Audio Interface Features:
- Records directly to your computer as a USB audio interface
- Bundled with Cubase LE, 48-Track Digital Audio Workstation software
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (3)
- Versatile (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Performances (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Zoom H4 Handheld Digital 4-Track Portable Recorder:
I use this product by either using the 1/4" line in jacks to record my live sets or by using the mics to record while I'm in the club. I prefer it to using the built in recorders in Serato which can bog down the performance of your machine. It does take a little while to get the settings just perfect when using the mics to record a live set and would be better if they used rotary knobs as opposed to switches to adjust the volume of the audio in, because traditionally when I record in a club the volume gradually gets louder, but the switches make it so that I have to make a severe adjustment to the volume if I want to adjust the audio in during a mic'd set. Anyways, to give you a sample of the output that comes out of these recorders, I have over 30 sets recorded using this device at my [@] some with the mic some with the 1/4" line-ins. Cheers.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Music Videos
- Performances
- Professional Recording
- Soundtracks
Comments about Zoom H4 Handheld Digital 4-Track Portable Recorder:
You can't beat this Recorder for the price and even at the list price it would be well worth the investment. Great Quality sound and ease of use will impress you.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Tiny
- Versatile
Cons
- Complicated controls
- Lightweight body case
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Field recording
- Performances
Comments about Zoom H4 Handheld Digital 4-Track Portable Recorder:
I've never used a more versatile portable recording tool. Use a high speed SD card to minimize noise from the blinking LED of the record button. Use the AC adapter or full rechargable batteries and the LED noise disappears entirely. Highest quality settings deliver nearly pro-level clarity. The controls are a bit complicated. You must spend some time with the manual if you want to learn the advanced functions, but you are greatly rewarded for doing so. Mic pre-amp function could stand to supply less noise, so the H4 does miss the mark on being a truly professional recording device, but I don't think that's what Samson was going for anyway. The body case is made of very lightweight plastic. Sturdy plastic or metal would feel better in your hand and perhaps resonate less when the unit is brushed or bumped when field recording. Effects galore. Multiple mic/line input options. Line as well as USB output. Overall, a mighty fine product. It's basically a recording studio that fits in your coat pocket. Bravo, Samson.
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