All user reviews for the Zoom H4

- How long have you use it?
for about a week, I use to capture sound, I have not tried for reweighed but I think it should not too quickly. 2 Sennheiser ME 66 microphones are connected to phantom power.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
the most for now Quick, phantom power, excellent sound proof one of my first catch:
View File: 13passagelaboussac.mp3 ( https://s3.archive-host.com/membres/playlist/6440349389352201/trains/13passagelaboussac.mp3 )
Cons: the catch of the phantom does not support enough cables, and as often quoted, access to the memory card difficult.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
well

- With experience, you do again this choice?.
oh yes definitely!

I use the H4 for almost a year and I am fully satisfied. Since August 2007 the firmware has changed considerably and opens up new possibilities for this device. Do not hesitate to update .... there have less than 10 mm for a new camera! just load the file. bin at the root of your memory card, then you must turn on the H4 holding the menu down to say yes to delete files ... in less than a minute the update is "complete" and you turn on the H4!
The major changes:

Support for SDHC cards over 4GB

could display large for readability

a battery indicator (FINALLY!), and the remaining recording time.

an ability to create separate files of the same record several hours.

Adding a low pass filter to remove wind noise and pop

Adding a function to encode WAV files to MP3

addition of a Mono Mix function that can record two track with a microphone plugged into input 1 or 2 (H4 finally to a true function as a tool for interviewing!

Adding an auto-save feature when the input signal exceeds a certain level (the voice-triggered recording!)

Adding a function to automatically increase the logging level to its maximum

support reading USB cards on OS X v10.5 (Leopard).

solved slows down the rendering of distortion when the gain is set to High or Mid 4-track mode.

These are the new versions 2.0 and 2.1 so if you have a version 1.2!!
Good deal to do with opportunity, if the previous owner does not know the firmware update! and nine should not hesitate to buy in the U.S. (given the Coptic dollar) tatnt worse for the warranty and the AC adapter 110 V!

The link to download the version 2.20 can be found here:
https://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/h4.php
bottom of the page select the file to download depending on the version of departure.

Test several times by repeating, at the end of the third I'm getting the sound!

little trick: Use a tripod to camera (folding in my case) has the support of h4 a thread corresponding hair cell.

J uses the H4 pickups, not to gain the self, in repeat that saturates quickly, but do the manual adjustment.
And it makes great especially 2electriques, 1electroacoustique, bass drum singer! Means everyone and it goes as well on clean sounds that saturation
By ca food stacks against even recording in mp3 format, need to better connect the power supply.
C is my first portable recorder numrique but to have a gallery with magnetos and other k7 minidisc I find that c is a good value compact trs / klitprix!
the audio interface for me is more anecdotal (some big sound: a huuuuge fuzz for example) and still quite cold but I had not bought the ca
C short is good!
I agree with other opinions on the delicate aspect of the beast, however, any plastic, must see al use (intensive) if he survives.

I bought this unit to the United States three months ago. The diffrence in price is worth it ...
Until now, I have REALLY used with its microphones, and I test a lot of places. The rsultats go through trs good: You Started the machine can not imagine right now and have great sound.
<ul> Fawn quite logical, we must learn to ask the right place.
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Some examples: test-taking sound of an organ in a church. Professors of the organ, you win rglage make a "mid" I captured the clicking of the keyboard! on the other hand, if the organ accompanies the choir, you still rgler even on "high".
Another example of a decision of its carillon. To get an IDE, I measure 105 dB ct bells. "Low" is required. And gives a rsultat I've never received! Up Submitted I couraging this kind of sound recording with a minidisc. Sometimes with an mp3 recorder, equipped with a suitable microphone, a decent DBiT (192kbps). J'tais pretty happy with the rsultat. But with the H4, I spent a few notches above. If I do not tapped as many notes ct I could make a record from the sound without changing much!
Last example: piano too much agreement. I do not have all the effect of "honky-tonk" I had with the MD.
In short, I'm happy with my purchase trs.
Next test: use the four tracks for a composition (being WRITING) for two organs, violin and bells (yes, I like how "great"). The project is to play each instrument personally: all fawns, the carillon is absolutely impossible to marry "in rel" the organ ... I do not get my dsepre for by the fall! The first tests are encouraging. A few foul-ups with mtronome, which if properly rgulier, does not stall on the steps, but Get You Started with reading. Not good ...
Another criticism to the machine: it gnre files that all have the same date. Sometimes I do catch her later, without emptying my SD card. Obliged to archive all rcouter: All files are the same date. It does not matter ... but it's even Gnant.

I use it for about 3 penury now alone at home or for rehearsals with my band.

It is easy to use and provides realistic sound reproduction (érverb of the room, surrounding sounds are transcribed)

I recommend this device (without having tested other) for those who wish to register in a simple and inexpensive. Indeed it is simple, it saves, it mixes, it is transported and it is barnche on an amp, a 2-stroke 3 PC movement.

The faults I can find are mainly related to manufacturing. The device is always plastok, so it's fragile. at home no problem but when you start scratching a plug + headphones + in the power supply again, must be careful to not drop the gear.

Other problems are more related to my skills in terms of registration. It is complete but it would take considerable time to draw the quintessence. To make a "demo" for family and friends is cool. Popuri make an album, it is not reversible or replace the jurisdiction of a sound engineer or a studio!

This is the value for money is related to the use. For me not taking things too seriously and whose musical ambitions are limited after all it is tip top.

I use it so much as 6 months time lost. I am not a fan or regular registration and then will tell you!
I like his size is very convenient to transport and especially, among other brands, two XLR inputs, which certainly improves the recording.
Then I liked the sounds and effects that are very modern and so real. but do not dream, it's for amateur use and if you buy this product is not to create models pro, because it would add too much hardware and buy a studio console typpe mix.
personally I used to see copies of the composition standarts but my sauce for fun.
my method: I make a brief essay-song guitar at the same time setting time, box or otherwise, then I delete. Then I record the first track on a drum machine if it should be understood, if not I use the internal metronome, then an acoustic electric guitar. Then my voice and bass, or synth, and then of course a good mix as it is so well explained. The quality is very good but to record sound you need a special microphone and a room adequate, but not for H4. I do it in a garage or cellar, with a SM58. this is so far the utility that I do. Then I copy it all on my PC and voila. finally I did not need the extra memory card.
but soon I will connect the H4 output mix console with 5 or 6 players and there we'll see. Is this why?
What scares me is the plastic frame, attention to chutte! and backlit display somewhat lower for affected vision (but perhaps I ask too much for the price) So - two points.
I have not tried other since it is the first digital. Worse, try store hours ........... anyway I was conquered.
the price, blah! it's cheap for what I do, in fact I bought it in German bundled with a headset and an extra memory card. at least I have everything at hand.
oh yes a detail! to register only for those who still seek, there is provided a plate with a threaded hole to fix the gear on a level that I do not seem standard. I fixed my foot on standart camera and the thread is exactly, and the height is adjustable. this is a small tube.
with the experience I do not know if I do it again this choice, because it already is evolving so quickly that the new (100 euros more expensive) ZOOM H4n is out. but what a difference?
Also: the user manual is clear even though I had a little trouble understanding how the knob on the top right, which must be turned on but also to support a conclusion. Now it's the cake!

1 year after I give a new notice:
I used it several times, recording "live" format wive, connected directly to my console annalogique stage. We are three singers, musicians and all instruments and vocals are of course connected:
-3 Microphone singing (beta 58)
-1 Piano-paid workers
-1 Elect guitar.
Low -1
-1 Drum machine program. (No battery)

The result is amazing for us who do not know yet who still have a good ear!
I also think that quality is related to the console (Yamaha CF16).
One more note, do not use the automatic setting of "level" of stréréo 2 channels, but use the manual mode to avoid saturation.

I recommend this recorder to all musicians who do not want to take the lead and to prompt a result as + correct.
Since my purchase a Record new model came out and I'm currently not very interrested: TOO EXPENSIVE
and maybe better with + input at the competitors for the same price.

The Zoom H-4 is a handy little recorder, I have been using it for about 6 months now after I was on my search for the perfect pocket on the go recorder. I must say I love this recorder, I came across it while looking in my guitar center magazine so I went to the store and bought it. I do a lot of sampling of almost anything you can think of. I take this everywhere with me , I mean everywhere! If there is something I want to record really fast I can pull it out and get it in really great quality.

With the quality that it produces you will get studio ready sounds. You can import the sounds into your computer several ways, I just load it right into my sampler and go from there depending on what I want to do with what I just recorded. I have even used it to record some live instruments on the go, someone else might be playing an instrument that I don’t know how to play or don’t have access to. I well tell them what I want them to play and record with this, take it right back and put it on my project and there it is. A perfectly recorded live instrument.

I have used several hand held recorders throughout the years especially when I was interning at the radio station and had to go out and record some interviews and live audio with the recorders they provided. Those recorders cant compete at all with the Zoom H 4, this recorder out shined anything I have ever used. The price is pretty high for this recorder but you are paying for a great quality so its worth it. If you are in need of a pocket recorder with great quality, purchase this one.

- How long have you use it?
since 30/12/2008.
- What is so special that you like most and least?
most is pretty simple device, because as I know nothing of its audio mixing and studio connections so I joined a recording made ​​in five days of knowledge of the zoom on my acoustic drum zoom was very close to the drum http:/ / media.audiofanzine.com/compos/56034/Messyaa-drum_zoom_H4.mp3 ( https://media.audiofanzine.com/compos/56034/Messyaa-drum_zoom_H4.mp3 )
the least and though I will say like everyone else it's very fragile.
Very good value for money.
For now I do not regret having bought it.

I bought it 3 weeks ago.
APRS information and taking advice, I have to prfr H4n as cheaper and rpondant dj totally my needs. The H4n is full of useless features moultes my mind ... Finally for this type of device!

I tried a memory card recorder numrique or USB port (fed up with the acquisition of ® PC)

Good quality price.

The device is fairly intuitive, logical enough to use when we know what we want.
Engage with the micro-Intgr the sound is more than adequate when you get the proper placement over the source. By making the right SETTING THE level, Obviously.
This format of a big voice recorder, so it fits in your hand. With micro Intgr no cable. Ideal to pick up sound (concert, rptition, radio report ...)*

The prsence compressor limiter or automatic level, can help s'avrer following uses.
The choice of format of resolutions and frequency drives are more than enough to do what you want.

Pramps on, do not esprer the moon (gain = breath) ...
On the output line of a good table or pramp, it can hold water.

He eats lots of battery, consider rechargeable.
Regarding the energy he could have imagined that the batteries are recharged when it is connected to the mains or USB.

A stronger carnage would have seemed more useful than 4 squenceur track. Let's avoid the drop ... Viton and the beach!

The cot sound card pocket compltement illusory. It does not work correctly. It dcroche normment recording and playback. No crdible.

Finally the price is right for a pocket recorder and did a good job. He could however be more robust Designed with battery Intgr. Cel and the same price (in the superfluous Vitantis)

In principle I put July 1

I do it again this election if in 2 years it still works and I can not find better.

<img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt="sad" /> I utils about 4 years before a Tascam j'ultilisais DAP1 (DAT). The H4 is very easy to use, it takes up little space, the rendering is excellent but it is fragile. It is expensive and when it breaks down once a guarantee is not Exceeds rparable (according to the seller). After a few years of service, for no apparent reason, he will not turn on. I changed the batteries, used AC power, connected to the PC but its more than image and APRS what the salesman told me I had bought o does not have rpar! I am green!

10/10 for use, 0 / 10 for reliability!

I get out my Tascam!

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For how long have you been using it?

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6 months. Sold since.
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What thing do you like most/least about it?

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Most:</span>
PortabilitéQualité recording without microphones (using the audio input)
Sound quality
Number of Full connectivity functions
PricesThe medium (SD)
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Minimum:</span>
Navigation
Quality recording with microphones

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Did you try many other models before getting this one?

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No, I got a Boss BR-600 but nothing to see.
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What is your opinion about the value for the price?

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Very good to Excellent. The number of functions / settings, the sound quality, connectivity.
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Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

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No. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">BALANCE:</span>

In fact, I wanted a device that allows me:
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record repetitions easily

to have a portable system to play at my parents (without "material" other than a guitar

</ol> For this second point, no worries, the H4 is complete and is to be a great tool. The sounds are effective even if it seems unthinkable to me to produce a full track by not passing by the H4. Metal, Rock, Pop, Acoustic, and there's something for everyone.
The settings are not very intuitive, but we found it with the guide Quick.

In terms of recording using microphones, I found the final result very average. The offering is obviously paramount, but the camera is very (too) sensitive to such an extent that captures everything, and because it takes is a little tricky. Must surely take time, try and try again, perhaps with other mics, but unfortunately I do not want to spend (waste?) This time. I expected something more "Start & Rec ...
In short, in terms of podcasts, recordings of concerts, I have not tested, but to use "quick" in Repeat 'is a bit in my misery, or it takes a good time of "Positioning" ...
At that price, it's still a very good material ... 6 / 10 for me.