Comments on: Zoom H-4 review: a reporter’s recorder https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:21:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: low energy pc https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-122 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:24:33 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-122 The other main issue to consider is that not all recorders support all disc formats. PC DVD burners have mostly eliminated format wars with cross-format support; however, DVD recorders continue to be more stratified along format lines.

]]> By: Anonymous https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-251 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:14:56 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-251 Brad;

What external mic do you recommend using with the H4 for rasio broadcast interviews?

Thanks;

Leslie

]]> By: ChasCreek https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-249 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:14:55 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-249 I think the Zoom H4 is a cracking little unit. I always record at 96khz which means that I don't get the clicking but of course recording at this does mean large files and not a lot of time on a 2Gb card.

The small inbuilt capsule mics are great but I do also use a Rode NT4 stereo mic with the Zoom and I find that this does work with the and creates a much richer and more expansive sound field.

I love the Zoom that much that I have two (one in reserve!).

I have recently purchsed a Fostex FR-2LE which is a step up – but for any recording where I wan't to be less obvious the Zoom really can't be beaten I think in it's price range and even with units costing a little more.

A modifed Rode deadcat windshield makes it a great on the spur of the moment unit for outdoors work, as the supplied foam pop shield doesn't cope really with even the slightest breeze.

]]> By: mfhiatt https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-250 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:14:55 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-250 Brad,
I wonder if you were able to get a higher input level using the RE-50 with the H4. I love the Zoom but can't do interviews with the internal mics because of the handling noise, and I can't get the level up when recording with my RE-50. When I bump it up the background noise is excessive.

Thanks

Mike

]]> By: Rebecca Thatcher Murcia https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-252 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:14:55 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-252 Thank you so much, Brad!

]]> By: Anonymous https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-378 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:46:19 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-378 Hey Brad,
I got the zoom h4 myself for some radio stuff. I usually worked with Marantz equipment from the station and am not too much of a technic freak….so I'm a bit lost now just by trying to record a normal interview inside… where can i regulate the sound?whereabouts should it be (normally around 0 level, right?) which format would you recommend, and where to put the mic gain button?

I'd be very glad for a quick reply!!
Chris

]]> By: StalkingButler https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-440 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:39:23 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-440 Hey – about not being able to import files – this happened to me also. What happened is, you changed your record mode to record at some funky resolution (96k or 24bit). You need to either re-record at 44.1 and 16 bit or convert the existing files to those settings, then you'll be able to import them as usual.

]]> By: mfhiatt https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-493 Mon, 11 May 2009 21:07:56 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-493 Brad,
I wonder if you were able to get a higher input level using the RE-50 with the H4. I love the Zoom but can’t do interviews with the internal mics because of the handling noise, and I can’t get the level up when recording with my RE-50. When I bump it up the background noise is excessive.

Thanks

Mike

]]> By: Anonymous https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-894 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:32:35 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-894 Hello Brad.

I ve got problem with importing file from stereo mode in 4 track recorder in Zoom H4.
When I ve got H4,there was no problem to import wav,but I cant no longer import.Is there something wrong with software or what.How should I reset it on original stings?
I only can import file if I set stereo link,but than I loose one track in 4 mode.What should I do.

Thank you for an answer.

Sten

]]> By: guitarpsych https://bradlinder.net/2007/03/zoom-h-4-review-reporters-recorder.html#comment-955 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:07:25 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=384#comment-955 This comment has been removed by the author.

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