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Zoom H4n review

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Thumb piano
(stereo mics with no compression, 90° mic pattern, stereo piezo mics with compression, 4-channels)
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Drums
(stereo mics with limiter)
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Drums
(stereo mics with limiter, overhead snare mic and kick drum mic with compression, 4-channels)
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Acoustic guitar and vibraphone
(stereo mics with limiter)
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Acoustic guitar and vibraphone
(stereo mics with limiter, plus ribbon mic on vibes and piezo mic on guitar, both with compression, 4-channels)
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Drums and lap steel guitar
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Drums and lap steel guitar
(stereo mics with limiter, and overhead snare mic and kick drum mic with compression, 4-channels)
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Rainy boulevard
(stereo mics with compression, windscreen)
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Conclusion
With a solid, intuitive design, excellent performance and great recording quality, the feature-packed Zoom H4n outperforms more expensive rivals. It's a great device.

Additional editing by Charles Kloet

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