Zoom H4 Mobile Stereo Field Recorder

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The Zoom H4 is a handheld 4-track stereo digital recorder. It is ideal for recording interviews, lectures, podcasts, live performances, meetings, and classes. The unit has two built-in condenser microphones in an X/Y pattern for true stereo recordings. It also has two XLR/Phone combo jacks with phantom power, which allow you to connect the microphone or instrument of your choice. The H4 can record high-quality digital sound at up to 24-bit/96 kHz. The H4 records to Secure Digital (SD) Media (128MB included) in either WAV or MP3 formats. The H4 can record up to 34 hours on a 2GB SD Card in MP3 stereo mode. The unit also has several built-in studio effects, such as compression, limiting and mic modeling, as well as guitar and bass amplifier modeling effects. Able to record continuously for up to four hours on just two AA batteries, the H4 also sports a USB port for easy transfer of your audio to a PC or Mac. This also allows the H4 to act as a USB interface. Simply plug your mic into the H4, and plug the H4 into your computer via the included cable and record directly to your hard drive. The H4 comes bundled with Cubase LE, for easy editing of your recordings. All of these features packed into one palm-sized unit make the H4 ideal for journalists, "on-the-go" musicians, and students who need to archive every word out of the professor's mouth.

Specification	Description
Model	H4, ZH4
UPC	884354007058
Audio Video Store and Play	Audio
Battery Type	AA x 2
File Storage - MP3	Yes
File Storage - WMA	Yes
Power	DC - Battery
Storage Capacity (GB)	2
Storage Expansion	SD Memory Card
Storage Type	Flash Memory

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Zoom H4 Mobile Stereo Field Recorder Reviews

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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

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[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

★★★★☆

4.0

Sync is NOT the H4's fault!

"Before I rant on about the audio sync issue, I'll say this about the H4: - Great quality recordings from the H4 - I love using a portable 24-bit/96kHz recorder for capturing sounds. The built-in mics measure up really well to my previous lapel mics. - I also enjoy using the 4-track function to put together music ideas. Especially if plugging in my guitar and getting some useable effects from the built-in patch..." Read Full Review »

Nov 04, 2008 by ImdurC

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★★☆☆☆

2.0

Good Features but Not Suited To Pros

"This is a feature packed unit for the roving sound recordist, BUT if you're shooting pictures to go with the sound look elsewhere! If you are buying this device to record sound for Film or Video DON'T! Otherwise be prepared to re-synchronise every couple of minutes of your audio in post. The internal clock on these H series recorders is not even remotely sync accurate which means it won't match up with video f..." Read Full Review »

Nov 18, 2008 by Cinema Man

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Zoom H4 Mobile Stereo Field Recorder Review

Sync is NOT the H4's fault!

★★★★☆

4.0

"Before I rant on about the audio sync issue, I'll say this about the H4:

- Great quality recordings from the H4 - I love using a portable 24-bit/96kHz recorder for capturing sounds. The built-in mics measure up really well to my previous lapel mics.

- I also enjoy using the 4-track function to …" Read Full Review »

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Nov 4 2008

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Zoom H4 Mobile Stereo Field Recorder Review

WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!!!

★★★★★

5.0

"I cannot express how much I love this thing. I work in the wedding video business, and we decided to try one out, and we got another one shortly after. It has saved my behind a few times. The on board limiter is one of my favorite features, makes everything sound perfect, no clipping unless your …" Read Full Review »

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Zoom H4 Mobile Stereo Field Recorder Review

Good Features but Not Suited To Pros

★★☆☆☆

2.0

"This is a feature packed unit for the roving sound recordist, BUT if you're shooting pictures to go with the sound look elsewhere!

If you are buying this device to record sound for Film or Video DON'T! Otherwise be prepared to re-synchronise every couple of minutes of your audio in post. The int …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Nov 18 2008

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Zoom H4 Mobile Stereo Field Recorder Review

Wow! Just, WOW!

★★★★★

5.0

"This a really great recorder! It gives great audio wihout spending tons of money.I used it for when I make videos. It eliminates all of the mechanical buzz of a video camera's on-camera mic. The XLR inputs are nice to have so that you can plug in shotgun mics or plug the H-4 into a PA to record conc …" Read Full Review »

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Apr 27 2008

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Zoom H4 Mobile Stereo Field Recorder Review

Great value but with many flaws

★★★★☆

4.0

"I'm using it to replace my wireless mic setup which was picking up interference when filming dance recitals in large theaters. I now put the H4 up near the stage to capture dance footwork. For this purpose the H4 does a good job, quality audio with xlr inputs, good battery life, for a cheap price bu …" Read Full Review »

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Sync is NOT the H4's fault!

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Sync is NOT the H4's fault!

WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!!!

Good Features but Not Suited To Pros

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