Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder, Welcome to the Future
- November 16th, 2006
- 2 Comments
The Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder looks like a device from “Star Trek.” But while it might look like it can zap Klingons, really it’s just a voice recorder, a pretty nice voice recorder. The H4 can record 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as in MP3 with bitrates up to 320kbps. It features two studio-quality electret condenser microphones configured in an X/Y pattern for true stereo recording. Or if you’d prefer external microphones, there are two combination XLR-1/4-inch input jacks with phantom power. It can utilize SD cards up to 2GB.
The H4 can provide four hours of continuous recording on two AA batteries. It can also be hooked up to an AC adapter if you have one nearby.
No word on pricing or availability of the H4, but I imagine it’ll be ’spensive. That doesn’t stop me from wanting one though.
bob roberts (Who am I?)
1 year ago
Nice sound quality. Cheap feel to the unit like it will fall apart in your hands.
Manly Geek (Who am I?)
1 year ago
Actually, its already available at American Musical Supply (http://www.americanmusical.com) for $299 which is significantly cheaper than either the M-Audio Micro Track 24/96 at $399 (don’t get that, its very buggy) or the Sony PCM-D1 which looks like the H4 but costs $1,849. I’m very seriously considering buying an H4. Or I might save up my money and buy a Marantz PMD660.