tl;dr = rub alcohol on it with a cloth 🍸 There are certain portable audio recorders, headphones, and other equipment have a special kind of external plastic that “feels rubbery” to the touch. The advantage was that it made the gear easier to grip when you held it, reducing the likelihood that you would accidentally …
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The Zoom H4n Pro and Tascam DR-40X have great sounding built-in stereo microphones and multiple inputs, but there are often occasions when you only need to use a single external microphone. Both of these recorders have settings you can adjust that make using a single microphone sound even better. I explain how to do this …
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If you’re looking for an entry-level portable audio recorder that has XLR inputs — and let’s face it: you are — there are two models you should definitely consider: the Zoom H4n Pro and the Tascam DR-40X. In this post, I compare them closely, show you what makes them different and what features they share, …
The Zoom H4n Pro is an updated version of the Zoom H4n, a portable audio recorder with a diverse array of features. The original H4n—which is now discontinued—was one of the most popular models on the market. The H4n Pro is very similar, but it has 3 key upgrades that make it a better product. …
Zoom just announced the new H4n Pro Handy Recorder, and I wanted to share my initial thoughts on it. The original Zoom H4n has been a popular choice for many, many years, so an update is important news and merits deep analysis. SPEAKING OF DEEP ANALYSIS: I recently published an in-depth hands-on review of the Zoom …
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Listen to a shootout of the audio performance of the Zoom H4n and the Tascam DR-40.
I compare the Zoom H4n to the Tascam DR-40, and explain the differences between the two in this hands-on review.
A very easy-to-understand tutorial about how to set audio levels for video productions and general recording.
This post is about an inexpensive neck strap accessory for using a Zoom H4n in the field instead of a case. This story and more at sam-mallery.com.
This post provides really simple instructions that explain how to update the firmware of the Zoom H4n portable recorder. www.sam-mallery.com
