tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post3676393402203487292..comments2024-02-22T00:26:58.635-08:00Comments on The Ramblings of Some Audio Guy: Messing around with the Zoom H4n...Some Audio Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458007836541750167noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-45077816630023075042013-05-09T11:29:30.903-07:002013-05-09T11:29:30.903-07:00I've only had my H4N for a couple of weeks and...I've only had my H4N for a couple of weeks and am primarilly using it for direct recordings from the L/R output of my Casio PX-350. The result is pristine. I've never had any other to compare this to but I'm very happy with it so far. One of these days I'll read the manual and learn everything I should. <br />I want to start using MTR Mode so I can record the Hammond B3 I have in my living room and then adding the Casio Piano to the other two tracks. <br />Can you suggest the best location for the Zoom in relation to the Leslie cabinet? I'm using the Zoom's mics. Thanks for all your help.<br />Rob<br />BobKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503478775627196037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-6172675727585998972013-04-10T19:04:07.842-07:002013-04-10T19:04:07.842-07:00I have the earlier version of the Zoom H4. Despite...I have the earlier version of the Zoom H4. Despite great<br />recording qualities, I think the menu system blows. <br /><br />I recently picked up a Marantz PMD661 which has a warmer <br />sound than most of the recorders I tested (at least for<br />my voice) .. it's great. I have a Zoom H2 (for convenience)<br /> .. but for recording on camera, I'm not going to spend a <br />lifetime synching things so I use a low noise BEACHTEK unit <br />relying on the Beachtek pre-amp to give me a nice clear sound<br />recording. They are expensive, but they're worth it.<br /><br />You've got a new fan of your site. Thanks!<br /><br />Professorhttp://www.professorpetrocelli.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-28150223366584540832012-09-17T21:58:37.454-07:002012-09-17T21:58:37.454-07:00Glad my comparison helped! Maybe consider buying t...Glad my comparison helped! Maybe consider buying that H4n through Amazon from one of my affiliate links? SomeAudioGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628709063663146643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-37626726777547873072012-09-17T20:27:45.595-07:002012-09-17T20:27:45.595-07:00Man that Zoom H4n sounds nice. Thanks, now I know ...Man that Zoom H4n sounds nice. Thanks, now I know what to get myself for Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-80256602698135934842012-08-09T09:59:34.679-07:002012-08-09T09:59:34.679-07:00If I were buying a new unit today I would probably...If I were buying a new unit today I would probably stick with the H4n. I think Tascam has slightly better build quality, better power management, and the new Mark II has a pretty trick remote.<br /><br />The H4n has a slight edge for music, it really is a guitar oriented device with chromatic tuner and metronome on board. The jacks are dual purpose XLR and TRS, and the H4n can record in 4-channel using the stereo mics and XLR jacks at the same time.SomeAudioGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628709063663146643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-34819804241135766702012-08-09T07:22:57.982-07:002012-08-09T07:22:57.982-07:00It seems to be wonderful to have a "portable ...It seems to be wonderful to have a "portable micro-studio" as these portable recorders are, to carry them everywhere. Do you know the Tascam DR-100? The price is so close to the h4n. I can't decide.<br /><br />Your articles here in the blog are helping me so much. Here in Brazil, we don't have this kind of information. Thank you again.Paulovrvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833426986533508765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-12150030954375037622012-06-13T16:14:09.586-07:002012-06-13T16:14:09.586-07:00can you tell me how to find that "75" se...can you tell me how to find that "75" setting on the zoom h4n? thanks. tedTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072135761472752000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-74743864759145350802012-02-02T13:05:33.587-08:002012-02-02T13:05:33.587-08:00Thanks, much needed info!Thanks, much needed info!CommuterGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116467039573104186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-73911735179601510142011-08-30T17:57:44.714-07:002011-08-30T17:57:44.714-07:00You've just persuaded me to go for the Zoom, g...You've just persuaded me to go for the Zoom, great little review.Davidhttp://www.davidcunliffe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-90678216105012123812010-02-02T01:30:24.189-08:002010-02-02T01:30:24.189-08:00very useful tips and information i could have got ...very useful tips and information i could have got through this postSecure Web Hosting Serviceshttp://www.incien.com/web_hosting.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-61796865872074629032010-01-17T11:10:59.971-08:002010-01-17T11:10:59.971-08:00Thanks for dropping by Jenny!Thanks for dropping by Jenny!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243114399227264498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-72398987074045779902010-01-16T15:08:50.632-08:002010-01-16T15:08:50.632-08:00Hi. Just going through old comments and thought I&...Hi. Just going through old comments and thought I'd stop by :DJennyhttp://justjennifer.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-38832215046673971322009-12-04T19:18:52.487-08:002009-12-04T19:18:52.487-08:00Hey Karen! Thanks for dropping by!
Glad I could he...Hey Karen! Thanks for dropping by!<br />Glad I could help!<br />I was really surprised by this little Zoom. I'll definitely be recommending it to more of my clients in the future.<br /><br />If you get a chance to play with one, lemme know what you think of it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243114399227264498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-81190927613516970882009-12-04T19:12:37.386-08:002009-12-04T19:12:37.386-08:00Greetings! Did you know that just yesterday I aske...Greetings! Did you know that just yesterday I asked on Twitter about portable recorders? I have been looking on-line for one with excellent, no-hiss audio and with MP3 recording capability, USB connection, line in, and a built-in speaker. Your article and the samples you provided have made up my mind! Now, I just need to get Santa to put one in his bag for me. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for the great info, and best wishes for your continued success!<br /><br />Cordially,<br />Karen Commins<br />http://www.KarenCommins.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681645556089142658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-82550446273524841622009-12-04T18:47:35.347-08:002009-12-04T18:47:35.347-08:00I was surprised.
Usually "accurate" can ...I was surprised.<br />Usually "accurate" can be a little unpleasant (like my 414 can be on some voices), but the Zoom just sounded a little "thinner" to me. <br /><br />Which is closer to how my voice actually sounds in nature...<br /><br />Compared to the price of an NT1a alone (let alone separate interfaces, cabling, a preamp, etc), the Zoom is a steal...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243114399227264498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-87711899119278367602009-12-04T18:32:36.566-08:002009-12-04T18:32:36.566-08:00I agree with you. I think that Zoom is more accura...I agree with you. I think that Zoom is more accurate than Rode. You can barely notice the difference, but if you really listen, you'll know which one is more accurate.Luigi | UPrinting.comhttp://www.uprinting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-37227768070430871092009-12-04T14:27:24.959-08:002009-12-04T14:27:24.959-08:00I thought so.
I value accuracy more than a "w...I thought so.<br />I value accuracy more than a "warm" sound, as warmth is harder to mix.<br />However for auditioning, I know a lot of talent prefers a "richer" (albeit less accurate and more distorted) sound.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment Bingo!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243114399227264498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197485284151138961.post-65101664006052058262009-12-04T13:59:37.828-08:002009-12-04T13:59:37.828-08:00You are right, zoom is a bit more accurate.You are right, zoom is a bit more accurate.Bingohttp://www.bingo.comnoreply@blogger.com