Zoom H4n review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Donald Bell

Reviewed on: 17 April 2009

Tags: Samson, Zoom H4n, ergonomics, memory card, portable

We like:

Sturdy, intuitive design; high-quality stereo microphones; capable of recording four channels simultaneously

We don't like:

Bulky; mixer settings aren't intuitive; mini-jack microphone input is awkwardly placed

CNET UK judgement:

The Zoom H4n is a mobile recording dynamo with features that outperform competitors that cost twice as much. It represents outstanding value for musicians and podcasters who demand professional-sounding results

Full review:

The world is full of portable audio recorders for capturing lectures, recording your garage band or helping you produce a podcast, but few products are flexible enough to do it all. The Zoom H4n is a welcome exception to the rule: a mobile recording jack-of-all-trades that includes built-in stereo microphones, professional XLR and 1/4-inch microphone jacks, a multitude of recording formats and a design that's intuitive and tough. Best of all, at around £330, the H4n doesn't have to break the bank. Continue Reading...