Zoom Announces The H4 Handy Digital Recorder at DVinfo.net

Hsien Yong · August 1st, 2006, 05:32 PM

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp...-Recorder.html

- XLR combo inputs
- AA batteries
- Bundled with Cubase LE
- Records on SD Cards

A tad bigger than the Edirol R09 but looks like it will give the Edirol and Microtrack a run for their money.

Bill Pryor · August 27th, 2006, 06:18 PM

It now appears to be actually available (though not at B&H). But nobody has yet to publish any specs on it, which makes it suspect to me.

Ian Fisher · August 27th, 2006, 11:20 PM

It seems to be just what I"m looking for. I've heard that it will be available in October, according to B&H. Sweetwater though don't seem to have any date or restriction on shipping. Does anyone have any further information, like specs, hands-on reports, delivery dates ? We need to know. Otherwise, what is the best alternative for interviews and stealth concert recording, the Oade modified Marantz 660 or the Edirol R-09, or A.N. Other?
Cheers

Ian

Shawn Redford · August 28th, 2006, 12:24 AM

This looks great IF it works as stated. The only question I have is whether or not the unit is balanced or unbalanced. With XLR it should be balanced, but others have fudged on that.

Dave Largent · August 28th, 2006, 04:57 AM

From the advertising, can anyone get a handle
on how the 4-track recordings are done?
Are 2 of the 4 tracks from the built-in mic's?
Are there 2 or 4 external mic inputs?

Michael Liebergot · August 28th, 2006, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

It now appears to be actually available (though not at B&H). But nobody has yet to publish any specs on it, which makes it suspect to me.

Here are some specs:
http://www.samsontech.com/products/p...1901&brandID=4

I have a preorder in with sweetwater.com, and was told they expect delivery sometime I early September.

Looks promissing, I already have a Microtrack and R-09, and will be comparing it to these. Also, it's nice that it's $100 cheaper.

Bill Pryor · August 28th, 2006, 11:04 AM

You'd think they would be able to publish meaningful specs if it's almost on the market.

Michael Liebergot · August 28th, 2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

You'd think they would be able to publish meaningful specs if it's almost on the market.

I agree, but most of the specs are posted.
I would liek to know if the unit (which it probbaly does) has a hold swich on it, if I can do digital or analog pass through, and if the XLR/1/4 inputs are balanced (Which they probably are).

August 1st, 2006, 05:32 PM	#1
Hsien Yong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 111	Zoom Announces The H4 Handy Digital Recorder http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp...-Recorder.html - XLR combo inputs - AA batteries - Bundled with Cubase LE - Records on SD Cards A tad bigger than the Edirol R09 but looks like it will give the Edirol and Microtrack a run for their money.

August 27th, 2006, 06:18 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	It now appears to be actually available (though not at B&H). But nobody has yet to publish any specs on it, which makes it suspect to me.

August 27th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#3
Ian Fisher Tourist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 2	It seems to be just what I"m looking for. I've heard that it will be available in October, according to B&H. Sweetwater though don't seem to have any date or restriction on shipping. Does anyone have any further information, like specs, hands-on reports, delivery dates ? We need to know. Otherwise, what is the best alternative for interviews and stealth concert recording, the Oade modified Marantz 660 or the Edirol R-09, or A.N. Other? Cheers Ian

August 28th, 2006, 12:24 AM	#4
Shawn Redford Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 158	This looks great IF it works as stated. The only question I have is whether or not the unit is balanced or unbalanced. With XLR it should be balanced, but others have fudged on that.

August 28th, 2006, 04:57 AM	#5
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	From the advertising, can anyone get a handle on how the 4-track recordings are done? Are 2 of the 4 tracks from the built-in mic's? Are there 2 or 4 external mic inputs?

August 28th, 2006, 11:04 AM	#7
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	You'd think they would be able to publish meaningful specs if it's almost on the market.