Comments on: First look at the Zoom H4n http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/ home recording and acoustic guitars Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:37:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tuan Enslinger http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-2601 Tuan Enslinger Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:59:34 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-2601 We really like this website. Wewish I could come here all the time. We really like this website. Wewish I could come here all the time.

]]> By: Fran Guidry http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-2521 Fran Guidry Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:40:57 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-2521 Peter, I wish I could help you, but I didn't keep my H4n and I never used it as a DI for an electric guitar. In fact, I don't even have an electric guitar. Have you visited the Zoom forum? Perhaps someone there can offer a suggestion. http://zoomforum.us/viewforum.php?f=15 Fran Peter, I wish I could help you, but I didn’t keep my H4n and I never used it as a DI for an electric guitar. In fact, I don’t even have an electric guitar.

Have you visited the Zoom forum? Perhaps someone there can offer a suggestion.

http://zoomforum.us/viewforum.php?f=15

Fran

]]> By: Peter Johnson http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-2520 Peter Johnson Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:34:31 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-2520 Just got the H4n. Using a recent Fender Strat direct plug-in mode. The H4n seems to get overloaded and distorts with even moderate attack on the strings, without preamp and effects. From the recording level indicator, the max level seems to be reached, and voila overload. Any help? Just got the H4n. Using a recent Fender Strat direct plug-in mode. The H4n seems to get overloaded and distorts with even moderate attack on the strings, without preamp and effects. From the recording level indicator, the max level seems to be reached, and voila overload. Any help?

]]> By: Fran Guidry http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-869 Fran Guidry Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:02:42 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-869 Since I don't have both units here to compare I can't offer an opinion. I don't even have the other equipment that I used for the H4n comparison, so I don't have any yardstick. If I had to choose, I'd say go for the H4n just based on cost, because I don't think there's a quality difference that will impact your project. But there certainly might be other considerations. The R16 is nice to work on, with bigger controls and such. But the H4n is more portable and I preferred the sound of the H4n built-in mics. You might find the H4n mics more than adequate for your project and save a bunch of hassle and setup time not to mention cost. Fran Since I don’t have both units here to compare I can’t offer an opinion. I don’t even have the other equipment that I used for the H4n comparison, so I don’t have any yardstick. If I had to choose, I’d say go for the H4n just based on cost, because I don’t think there’s a quality difference that will impact your project.

But there certainly might be other considerations. The R16 is nice to work on, with bigger controls and such. But the H4n is more portable and I preferred the sound of the H4n built-in mics. You might find the H4n mics more than adequate for your project and save a bunch of hassle and setup time not to mention cost.

Fran

]]> By: D Longworth http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-868 D Longworth Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:34:56 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-868 Hi Fran If you had to record only 2 tracks (spoken word) using an external condensor mic, and your primary criteria was sound quality, would you use the H4N or R16? thanks Hi Fran

If you had to record only 2 tracks (spoken word) using an external condensor mic, and your primary criteria was sound quality, would you use the H4N or R16?

thanks

]]> By: Fran Guidry http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-853 Fran Guidry Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:51:01 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-853 Peter, I responded to your by email, but let me respond here as well. I love my R16. When you open the directories on the memory card, each track is a separate file. It's a snap to bring them over to the computer for mixing and editing. Fran Peter, I responded to your by email, but let me respond here as well. I love my R16. When you open the directories on the memory card, each track is a separate file. It’s a snap to bring them over to the computer for mixing and editing.

Fran

]]> By: Peter Miller http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-850 Peter Miller Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:07:07 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-850 Thanks, for the reply. I will look into the Fostex. The R16 are real cheap now in Australia to compete with online prices apparently. it might be a better option than the zoom h4n maybe? I wonder, the if i can keep the r16 channels separate and load them into my PC without having to mix down to 2 channel? My last Cd was recorded on an m-audio audiophile 24/96. I'm very happy with it but looking for something mobile and with more inputs. Will also look into buying a Firewire/usb interface as well. keep well peter Thanks, for the reply.
I will look into the Fostex.
The R16 are real cheap now in Australia to compete with online prices apparently. it might be a better option than the zoom h4n maybe?

I wonder, the if i can keep the r16 channels separate and load them into my PC without having to mix down to 2 channel?

My last Cd was recorded on an m-audio audiophile 24/96.
I’m very happy with it but looking for something mobile and with more inputs.

Will also look into buying a Firewire/usb interface as well.

keep well

peter

]]> By: Fran Guidry http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-779 Fran Guidry Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:44:00 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-779 Hi, Peter, I'm listening to "From A Distant Shore" right now. I've always loved the sound of an echo well used. I have an R16 and am quite impressed. I haven't done a careful comparison to my main recording rig, but it works pretty nicely just to listen to it. The last few videos in my slack key channel on YouTube were recorded with the R16. http://www.youtube.com/franguidry The best low(er) cost recorder I've discovered in my searches is the Fostex FR2-LE. I sold mine fairly shortly after I did this blog post because I just never used it, but the preamps were quieter and cleaner than anything else under $1000 USD. Fran Hi, Peter, I’m listening to “From A Distant Shore” right now. I’ve always loved the sound of an echo well used.

I have an R16 and am quite impressed. I haven’t done a careful comparison to my main recording rig, but it works pretty nicely just to listen to it. The last few videos in my slack key channel on YouTube were recorded with the R16. http://www.youtube.com/franguidry

The best low(er) cost recorder I’ve discovered in my searches is the Fostex FR2-LE. I sold mine fairly shortly after I did this blog post because I just never used it, but the preamps were quieter and cleaner than anything else under $1000 USD.

Fran

]]> By: Peter Miller http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-776 Peter Miller Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:07:54 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-776 Seems the zoom H4n is quite good. Thanks for the detailed information Anyone used the Zoom R16? I have a pc based studio at the moment, it's all in one room ( can nearly always hear the computer at some point) Looking for something to record on then I can edit etc. on the pc. All solo acoustic guitar. regards Peter Seems the zoom H4n is quite good. Thanks for the detailed information
Anyone used the Zoom R16?

I have a pc based studio at the moment, it’s all in one room ( can nearly always hear the computer at some point)
Looking for something to record on then I can edit etc. on the pc.

All solo acoustic guitar.

regards
Peter

]]> By: Jedi http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/03/07/first-look-at-the-zoom-h4n/comment-page-2/#comment-319 Jedi Fri, 14 May 2010 13:51:28 +0000 http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/?p=170#comment-319 I'm sorry, dear friendS but i bought a couple of them h4n and realized that they share a BUZZ problem, which appears to be a major BUG. Whenever you connect a couple of professional Canon Mics and use it in PHANTOM +48 MODE, your H4N recording will record a 45db buzz noise on both channels that will enable you to APPRECIATE standard power 50 Hz buzz. This apparatus won't perform a professional recording. Apparently there is no attenuator of such a problem and filters to stop this Buzz. Rechargeable Batteries on the other hand, that will solve the problem temporarily, will last one hour maximum in phantom mode. Does anyone have any suggestions? Shall I flush them in the loo? I bet they are not waterproof either.... Jedi I’m sorry, dear friendS but i bought a couple of them h4n and realized that they share a BUZZ problem, which appears to be a major BUG.

Whenever you connect a couple of professional Canon Mics and use it in PHANTOM +48 MODE, your H4N recording will record a 45db buzz noise on both channels that will enable you to APPRECIATE standard power 50 Hz buzz. This apparatus won’t perform a professional recording. Apparently there is no attenuator of such a problem and filters to stop this Buzz.

Rechargeable Batteries on the other hand, that will solve the problem temporarily, will last one hour maximum in phantom mode.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Shall I flush them in the loo?
I bet they are not waterproof either….

Jedi

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