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Zoom H-4n Digital Audio Recorder Review

Hand held digital audio recorders have until now sacrificed ease of use and flexibility for size and convenience.  With the Zoom H4n Zoom electronics has come up with an intelligent merger of both design and functionality, putting almost all of the functions of a desktop recording studio into a package that looks good, feels solid, and does its job very well.

Primary Features of the Zoom H4n

Type of Recorder (Pocket/Desktop): Pocket
Number of recording channels: 4
Multiple Pickup Patterns: Yes, 90/120/360
Best WAV Recording Formats: 24 bit/ 96kHz
Best MP3 Recording Format: 320kbps/ 48kHz MP3
Mic setup/coincident pair/etc.: coincident pair X/Y
Internal Speaker: Yes
Inputs and Outputs: Mic/Line/XLR x2/Phone x2
Phantom Power for External Mics: Yes
USB Connectivity: Yes w/cable
Integrated Tuner/Metronome: Yes
Software Included: Cubase LE
Size and Type of Memory: 1GB SD Card
Maximum Memory: 32GB SDHC
Windscreen: Yes
Batteries/Supplied: AA x 2/ not provided
External Power Connector/Supplied: Yes/ provided
Plug and Play: Yes
LCD Backlight: Yes
Variable Pitch Control: Yes
Variable Speed Playback: Yes
Included Accessories: Solid plastic carry case, mic clip adaptor

To compare this portable audio recorder with other similar recorders from other companies please visit our Portable Digital Audio Recorder Buying Guide or our Desktop Digital Recorder Buying Guide

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