Here it is. Everyone’s using one. Why not try it out? The H4n is the handheld recorder that defined the field. With 2 inputs and a coincident stereo mic onboard, it’s perfect for gunning a quick shoot. From the manufacturer’s website: “Its onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics are always an equal distance from the sound source for perfect localization without phase shifting. Frequency response remains uniform throughout your recording. The result is great stereo recording with natural depth and accurate imaging every time.
The H4n is the only handheld recorder that allows recording on four channels simultaneously …
“Choose up to 24-bit/96-kHz linear PCM WAV files for audio resolution that surpasses CD quality. Or, when maximum recording time with smaller file size is desired, select a variety of MP3 formats to produce smaller files suitable for web or e-mail distribution.
“For situations where you require maximized, continuous recording operation you can select stamina mode which effectively doubles battery life, letting you record continuously for about 11 hours in 16-bit/44.1-kHz linear PCM format.
“… The H4n is the only handheld recorder that allows recording on four channels simultaneously by using your own external mics with its onboard mics. Use its built-in mixer to blend the channels for perfectly balanced recordings of extraordinary depth and clarity.
“The H4n supports Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) used in broadcasting and other professional A/V applications. Recorded files carry time stamp information and you can set markers (cue points) during recording or playback.”
And it’s even a USB interface for your computer, and a guitar tuner for your guitar.
Our Zoom is outfitted with a 32 GB card for hours of recording time. The Zoom H4N connects to your computer with a USB cable and uses 2 x AA batteries so make sure to have them on hand or we can supply them.
