Zoom Field Recorder Comparison
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Zoom field recorder comparison. Zoom h4n pro handy recorder black 24 bit 96khz field recorder and 2x2 usb audio interface with onboard xy mics stereo m s and 4 channel modes onboard fx and included software black. Zoom h1 newer model h1n. Zoom f8n 8 input 10 track multi track field recorder the f6 offers an exciting piece of technology whose implementation is new. The h1n is the most compact of zoom s field recorders.
I quickly learned that the japanese audio equipment company zoom is the dominant player in the space but i couldn t decide which model i needed. Review and comparison of h1 h2n h5 h6 i recently decided to upgrade the audio quality of my youtube videos by investing in a dedicated field recorder. The zoom h2n recorder is a step up from the h1 featuring the option to switch between five built in mic capsules for different recording scenarios a large clear lcd screen fast startup time and great battery life up to 20 hours with just two aa batteries these features make the h2n even more flexible and convenient to use for field recording conducting interviews and more. Its smaller size means that the microphone set is fixed in xy configuration.
The headroom of the 32 bit system is for real world purposes virtually limitless. But it still delivers great sonic performance. Best zoom field recorder. Zoom h4n transom review simultaneous 4 track recording from internal mics and external inputs very good quality built in mics xlr inputs and phantom power for external mics additional minijack mic input useful automatic gain control long record times on standard aa batteries ac power adapter included.
Plus the grab and go format makes it easy to keep a recording device on hand at all times.