Zoom H4n user reviews ( 8/10) - 42 user reviews

• 10/30/11

  Anonymous 's review

  Overall Opinion

  What I find particularly magical about the Zoom H4n is that it just works. I do not actually own the product, but I know a bunch of people with them because of their popularity, and man, do I want one. The Zoom H4n is a portable recorded with two very high quality condenser microphones built into them, and it has two inputs for line or XLR in the bottom. What I find particularly beautiful about this thing is the simple fact that it is so portable. No, you’re not getting the best sound with the thing, but it is still far better than lugging an entire setup around to record a couple of things like traffic or rain or anything else you can think of. In fact, I want one of these just because of the enormous capacity to record environmental sounds and its sheer convenience will ensure that an idea will never be missed again! To be fair, Zoom’s documentation and menu system are not the greatest things in the world, but you quickly learn to forgive that when you realize that this product is not designed to be particularly intuitive in its operation. All it is particularly designed to do is to get you hitting that big red button fast. And once that button is hit, you have captured everything you need for an idea, or if you even need to quickly plug in a couple of microphones to record something of higher quality really quickly, then this is a great tool. If you are not worried about actual sturdiness or sound quality, this product is frankly a whole load of overkill, but if you want something that can get your creative juices flowing and something that will be there with quality when you need it, the H4n is definitely for you!
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• 01/03/11

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using it as a sound notebook since I bought it: I record everything when I play guitar or synth so that I can keep my ideas and improve them afterward.
  
  I also record my rock band but it's more difficult to get a balance between instruments. It's a convenient product.
  
  It's my first portable recorder and I'm very satisfied with it.
  
  Things I like least: all the small gadgets I don't use (amp simulation, etc.). They sound digital but could become useful one day.
  
  
  
  Based on my experience, I would buy it again. Before you decide to buy such a product, you have to know what you plan to do with it. It won't replace a computer with a good sound card to record every instrument separately with Sonar, for example... But you can record anything... for instance the sound of the sea. Afterward, you can mix the sound with pictures from of your camera. It's small so you can take it anywhere... It's a valuable tool for composers.
  
  Don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information... Otherwise, you can read the user's manual on the web. A last comment: the integrated speaker sounds awful but the sound is great with a pair of headphones.
  
  
  
  Originally written by Pv44 on Audiofanzine FR.
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• 01/06/13

  saranac's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  Used since May 2010 to replace a stolen H2.
  
  This is clearly the best gear.
  
  
  
  The H4 H4 seemed like the best value for this pric kind of tool. I know a little like Tascam and Sony and is kif-kif it seems.
  
  
  
  I love its versatility and price.
  
  2 2 (mics + mic / line) is great for capturing a live band eg.
  
  And USB interface mode is ultra convenient when you are walking with your laptop, you can maquetter comfortable.
  
  
  
  I do not like the fragility of the buttons above the wheel "menu" to be the weakest link so it is biased and so it did not look solid.
  
  Microphones also naked not look very sturdy.
  
  
  
  Converters cashing although their saturation is sometimes nice.
  
  
  
  I would do this choice if real glue Zoom buttons above. But for 250euro new (at the time) it's pretty amazing what you pay for.
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• 08/11/12

  jrozen's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A small wonder"

  Overall Opinion

  --- How long you use it?
  
  
  
  Two years
  
  
  
  --- Did you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  
  
  I had the previous model (Zoom H4). The jump in quality and usability is huge.
  
  
  
  --- What is so special that you love the most, least?
  
  
  
  What I like:
  
  Its portability: you can have it permanently with either, with just one set of batteries standard parts, and quality of microphones embedded saves almost anything.
  
  If care is taken to keep it without moving his fingers, we hear absolutely no noise of friction (contrary to what I read here and there) ... I recorded on the fly more than one half-hour of music on instruments Baschet taking the unit to a single hand without rubbing noise. He can do it!!
  
  If he adds a pair of electrostatic well made, it is transfigured:
  
  no breath annoying, and can simultaneously use the microphones to the edge to capture the mood in four simultaneous tracks, we will mix later as desired. This is huge!
  
  Posted on mini tripod, it is forgotten. It is a small portable studio that is very versatile.
  
  Ergonomics very correct. Menu quite readable. Easy to use.
  
  What I hate:
  
  almost nothing.
  
  --- How do you rate the quality / price?
  
  With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  Yes, Q / P amazing, but I have not tested the new devices released after.
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• 08/09/12

  SampleScience's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " a very good purchase"

  Overall Opinion

  I use the Zoom H4n for about 2 years and so far I have very few negative comments to make about him. Side price / quality ratio I think is the best device of its kind on the market, the sound quality is simply stunning, the sound is clear and detailed and there is virtually no unwanted background noise. Crystal clear! The only drawback is that if one does not put the microphone boume there are little sparks (or pinging) sound that seems due to the static (or at least it is similar to the static).
  
  
  
  I made several long recording times with the H4n and I'm also served to record acoustic percussion. With this device I have made some bookstores its high quality commercial. I also recorded a choir in a church using a tripod, this is the only record that I was somewhat disappointed, the main reason being that the H4n is not doing to capture the sounds of a single direction, it really is a "field recorder", its use to record instruments or a live band is not ideal because the device will also capture all the ambient sound in great detail. It is still possible to record instruments in a controlled environment, the sound quality is so amazing!
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• 08/02/12

  studio23's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " bof"

  Overall Opinion

  concers before I recorded live with my Sony ®, but real-time transfer too long for me, the same time as the concert is
  
  So buying a digital camera SD card and USB for fast:
  
  Zoom H4n makes it very well, but the sound quality is not, noise and breath very important even plug in XLR and 24/48
  
  I am disappointed with the sudden, it's convenient, it works fine, but quality preamp is zero
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• 06/05/12

  laurent_conte's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " of the ball"

  Overall Opinion

  bought used recently, but I can already say that out and this product is genial.
  
  
  
  Both directional stereo microphone recorder, recorder line, monitor, sound card and USB SD card reader, it is the Swiss Army knife of computer music.
  
  
  
  I use it to record gigs, plugs into the mixing desk, on my laptop in additional soundcard when I play on virtual DJ, and I plug it even on my Nikon D7000 for a stereo sound on the video (there Adapter for a plug on the flash shoe, but I found a bipolar screw to screw into the base planned for the tripod).
  
  
  
  The only downside is that the batteries are a dirty trick s are the mode not put stamina, and stamina mode has plenty of features that are more accessible (save in mp3 instead of wave, register mode 4 channel, that is to say the pickups + lines at the same time).
  
  
  
  Note: it starts quickly on a 1GB card, but with a bigger card it takes more time: I have a 32GB, ca take good good 1 minute to start up.
  
  
  
  If you play an instrument, forget all the sound cards that exist and Take ca.
  
  
  
  If you are playing live and want a mobile solution for you enregisterez take ca.
  
  
  
  Avoid plugging your AC on nikon and a stroll down the street, except when Men In Black is a poster.
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• 04/25/12

  Lio0c7's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Great product."

  Overall Opinion

  How long you use it? For a little over a year now.
  
  
  
  Did you tried many other models before buying it? not
  
  
  
  What is so special that you love the most, least? The more of this product is undoubtedly the quality of what is recorded, the overall balance of the sound for a product as small. Also note the simplicity of the product if you do not want to complicate things a coupled large possibility of setting if you want a little digging. In this case, the control menu is a bit thick, but we can not have everything.
  
  
  
  Also saw the hull to protect it during transport. It's solid and sufficient.
  
  
  
  A small criticism, the subject deserved a pedestal to be placed vertically in the knowledge that he does not fall. The cone that can put it on a microphone stand is good but ... it still must have a microphone stand at disposal.
  
  
  
  Preferred model of industry because if you just batteries, the budget can become so.
  
  
  
  We use it with my band to record our rehearsals and have a critical ear a posteriori. I also use it for solo acoustic recording sessions.
  
  
  
  How would you rate the quality / price? Excellent.
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice? Without a doubt. I was not expecting to have this quality with something so small and this price point.
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• 03/11/12

  pcman's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Well"

  Overall Opinion

  I use the H4N for recordings of vocal groups and for my guitar work. No indication cons: his very correct, not complicated.
  
  A small reserve: connections if you want to record from one console.
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• 03/05/12

  Stig's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " a must have for mobile technician"

  Overall Opinion

  Use for 2 years
  
  bought the US, with a 16GB card under 300 €
  
  One thing to remember: the quality / price unbeatable
  
  I worked with Marantz and Nagra, better and obviously more expensive but not the same use.
  
  
  
  Using typical concert recording for musicians for the postponement or video
  
  atmosphere + console output (XLR mic input focus, provide attenuator)
  
  
  
  correct converters, microphones correct, but not at all flat, large corrections in the high end
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