Records 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well
as MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps
Stereo plus
4-Track Recording
facility
Variable stereo
X/Y pattern condenser microphones
Two
combination XLR & 1/4-inch input jacks with phantom power
Mini-Jack Mic Input with plug-in power
Mid-Side stereo decoder
Pre-record buffer
Onboard track divide
Track marking & time stamping
WAV to MP3 conversion
Mono mix function
Headphone mini-jack
Mini reference speaker
Chromatic Tuner
on-board
6
hours recording with two AA batteries (normal mode) or 11 hours in
'Stamina Mode'
Built in studio effects and guitar amp modelling
Phrase trainer
Can
function as an Audio Interface so you
can record directly to your computer
USB 2.0 file transfer
Bundled with Cubase LE Digital Audio Workstation software
AC
adapter, foam windshield, USB cable,
mic clip adaptor & 1Gb SD card all included
H4n with supplied windgag and
mounted on optional SSS TR1 tripod
Optional RC4 Remote Control
Detail of H4n's internal mini-speaker
Detail of 'combo' XLR/Jack sockets
Left & right hand side panel details
Zoom H4n microphone detail
LCD screen samples
Second Generation Stereo Recorder
with 4-Track Facility
Zoom's second crack at their concept of combining a competent stereo
solid state recorder with a basic 4-track multitrack format recorder is
quite impressive. Based on their popular H4,
the H4n (the 'n' means 'next') is much improved, having a bigger and
easier-to-read LCD screen and less fiddly software interface. This makes
it much easier to use than its predecessor. And this recorder really
feels much more robust and less 'plasticky' than before too (mind you,
it now weighs about 90gms more). It is also more expensive but we
consider the improvements to be well worth the extra cost.
Demonstrating its main target market of musicians rather than radio
journalists, the H4n includes many musician-friendly features, such as
50 virtual guitar-amp model effects, playback speed control, and studio
effects. Its ability to simultaneously record up to four channels by
combining the internal microphones and external inputs as well makes it
unique in its class. Have a look through its features list below to
learn more.
FEATURES
•
Selectable X/Y stereo microphone recording patterns
Custom designed, onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics allow variable
recording patterns at either 90° or 120°. You can rotate each mic
capsule from 90° (standard) to 120° (wide-angle) stereo for the ultimate
versatility in any recording situation.
The H4n's 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.
Click here
for Polar Pattern and Frequency Response charts. •
Secure Digital (SD) media The H4n uses compact SD or high-capacity SDHC
memory cards of up to 32GB (see below for our list
of approved Zoom H4n cards).
•
Multiple recording
resolutions
You can record at uncompressed linear resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz as
well as at a variety of MP3 formats depending on how large or small you
need your audio files to be.
Click here
to see how long you would get at a variety of resolution settings.
• Improved mic
preamps
New, digitally controlled, high-quality microphone preamplifiers render
audio very precisely and accurately. Whilst manual level setting is
always preferable, an automatic level setting function is also built in
to optimize the level quickly as the situation requires.
•
Combination of XLR & 1/4" Jack inputs
The H4n is that rare thing in a handheld-size recorder in that it has
built-in combination (combo) XLR/Jack connectors with phantom power
capability. The outer (3-pin XLR) part of the combo sockets are for
professional microphone inputs, and with its 2 line inputs (the inner
hole of the combo sockets are for 1/4" jacks) you can record guitars or
other line level sources such as mixing consoles. Another separate
external mic input (mini-jack) supports plug-in power microphones.
•
Four channels are
better than two
Proper miking is essential to making a great recording. 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 MTR mode allows simultaneous 2-track recording and 4-track playback.
With this feature, creating songs by overdubbing vocals and instruments
is simple. Level and panning can be adjusted individually for each track
on the built-in mixer, and you can even do a mixdown on the H4n.
*In MTR mode, recording format is fixed to
16-bit/44.1kHz WAV files.
•
Low-cut filter & limiter
for better recordings With its low-cut filter, the H4n
effectively reduces unwanted background noise like wind or
air-conditioning noise. A variety of compressors and limiters help to
optimize the dynamic range while preventing distortion.
•
Centre cancel and
pitch control functions
With its centre cancel function, the H4n lets you suppress audio that is
recorded with centre imaging. And because the H4n also lets you alter
pitch without changing playback speed, you can choose source material,
suppress the centre audio and use it as a backing track while recording
a vocal or guitar track.
•
Onboard effects & Guitar
Amp Modelling
The H4n includes a range of studio effects and guitar amp models. There
are 50 studio-quality DSP effects including compressor, chorus, phaser,
delay, and reverb. In addition, models of the most famous guitar amps
are included. Find tone perfection with classic amp models during your
recording sessions.
• It's also a USB
audio interface
The H4n also will also
function as a direct audio interface for your PC. Connect the supplied
USB cable and record directly to your computer. The H4n comes bundled
with Cubase LE4 from Steinberg so you can start to produce and edit
music on your PC, via the H4n, straight away.
• Mid/Side
stereo decoder onboard
The built-in M/S stereo decoder allows the use of an external Mid-Side
microphone setups. The H4n converts the mid and side channel signals
into a conventional stereo (L/R) signal for even more versatility.
• Mono mix function
A stereo input signal can be mixed
down to mono to reduce unwanted sound source position shifts between
right and left channels. This is ideal for recording interviews.
• Automatic recording
You can set your H4n to
automatically record whenever sound above your designated level is
detected. This ensures that you capture everything of importance while
minimizing blank sections such as when recording a conference, lecture
or evidential audio.
• Versatile playback
functions includes phrase trainer
You can choose between single-song
playback, single-song repeat, all-songs playback, or all-songs repeat.
This is great when you want to use the H4n as a personal trainer for
learning new music. A-B repeat even lets you zoom in on a specified
section of a song. Learning new songs is made even easier with the H4n's
adjustable playback speed that ranges from 50 to 150 percent, while
keeping pitch the same. This is also a great feature for learning a
language, conference recording, and various electronic news gathering
(ENG) situations.
• Basic editing,
normalising & conversion
Even without external software, you
can divide a recorded file at any desired point, right on the H4n. A
built-in normalizing feature lets you optimize the volume level, and you
can convert WAV files into MP3 directly on the unit as well.
• Wide choice of
powering options
The H4n can record continuously in normal
mode for about 6 hours on a pair of AA batteries. It also has a unique
'Stamina Mode' to enable it to record for up to 11 hours when you really
need it. The supplied AC adaptor can be plugged into the mains for
extended use. When using the H4n as an SD card reader or USB audio
interface, it is powered from the host computer.
• General
AD & DA Conversion: 24bit, 128 times oversampling Signal Processing: 32bit Recording Media: SD
memory card (16MB - 2GB), SDHC memory card (4GB - 32GB) Display:
128 x 64pixel, 1.9-inch backlit LCD Balanced/Unbalanced Input: 2 x XLR & 1/4" Jack (combo
sockets)
Input Impedance: balanced i/p = 1kΩ balanced / pin 2 hot, unbalanced
i/p = 480kΩ unbalanced Input Level: balanced i/p = -10 to -42dBm, unbalanced i/p = +2 to
-32dBm Phantom Power Supply: 48V, 24V, OFF Built-in Stereo Mic: Unidirectional condenser microphone (Gain:
+7 to +47dB External Mic Input: 1/8" stereo phone jack (Plug- in
powered) Input impedance: 2kΩ Input level: -7 to -47dBm Phones/Line Output: 1/8"
stereo phone jack Output Load Impedance: 10kΩ or more Rated Output Level: -10dBm Phones Output Level: 20mW +
20mW into 32Ω load
Built-in Speaker: 400mW 8Ω USB Interface:
Mini-B type (USB 2.0 High Speed compatible), Mass Storage Class
operation/Audio Interface operation (16bit, 44.1kHz/48kHz) Power Requirements: AA size (LR6) battery x 2, or AC
adaptor (DC5V/1A/centre plus) Battery Life (with alkaline batteries): 6 hours (Normal
mode), 11 hours (Stamina mode) Dimensions: 70(W) x 156.3(D) x 35(H)mm Weight: 280g (without batteries)
The Clamshell Case Semi-Hard Equipment Case for small &
medium sized Solid State Sound recorders and accessories -
IN STOCK
£39
SNY-VCT-PCM1
Sony VCT-PCM1 Tripod Stand/Handle for Zoom H4n Recorder
(and any recorder with a camera thread on its back panel) -
IN STOCK
£65
SSS-TR1
SSS TR1 Mini Tripod Stand
with adjustable length legs, fits to the tripod adaptor screw thread on
the back of the H4n(a
'cheap and cheerful' no-frills alternative to the far superior
SNY-VCT-PCM1 above)
- IN STOCK
£10
SSS-MWJ-H4N
SSS MWJ-H4N Mini Windjammer furry windshield for your H4n IN STOCK
Solid State Sound MSA1Microphone Stand Adaptor (fits the camera
thread on the back of this recorder to enable it to be mounted on
a microphone floor stand) -
IN STOCK
£29
SSS-ADAP-CAM
SSS-ADAP-CAM Camera Thread/Hot Shoe Adaptor for any
recorder fitted with a camera mount thread - enables your recorder to be
mounted on top of an SLR or video camera -
IN STOCK
Audio-Technica AT8004L Omnidirectional Dynamic Reporter's
Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM Microphone
Lead - see below)
- IN STOCK
£122
AT-AT8004
Audio-Technica AT8004 Omnidirectional Dynamic Reporter's
Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM Microphone
Lead - see below)
- IN STOCK
£112
AT-AT8010
Audio-Technica AT8010Omnidirectional Condenser Reporter's
Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM
Microphone Lead - see below)
- IN STOCK
£145
AT-AT8031
Audio-Technica AT8031
Unidirectional Condenser General Purpose Microphone (requires
XLRF-to-XLRM
Microphone Lead - see below)
- IN STOCK
£161
AT-AT8033
Audio-Technica AT8033
Unidirectional Condenser General Purpose Microphone (requires
XLRF-to-XLRM
Microphone Lead - see below)
- IN STOCK
£151
AT-AT803
Audio-Technica AT803 Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier
(Tie-Clip) Microphone (requires XLRF-to-XLRM
Microphone Lead - see below)
- IN STOCK
£159
SAM-CM11B
Samson CM11B
Omnidirectional Acoustic Boundary Electret Microphone -
IN STOCK
£65
SAM-CM10B
Samson CM10B
Unidirectional Acoustic Boundary Electret Microphone -
IN STOCK
£65
AT-AT897
Audio-Technica AT897 Short Shotgun Super-Directional Microphone
(requires any of the Connectronics microphone leads below - also
available: optional Reinhardt Pistol Grip & Wind-Gag - see below)
- IN STOCK
*We do not advise using the larger cards unless absolutely necessary
because you will lose a huge amount of valuable data if the card is
physically mislaid (quite easy because they are very small!) or should
the card become corrupted (rare, but it can happen). Far better to use
the smallest practical card size for your needs (usually 2Gb or 4Gb),
and just buy several of them to interchange. Much, much safer!
