tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post6351632194323040312..comments2011-02-20T11:15:38.126-05:00Brad Linderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390619155094201350noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-24773429767191409762011-02-20T11:15:40.417-05:002011-02-20T11:15:40.417-05:00Its a close one with internal mics:<br><br>For voice reproduction:<br><br>H4n 9/10 - crystal clear<br>H4 9/19 - nice clear sound<br>Sony 10/10 - very balanced across the spectrum.<br><br>Noise level:<br><br>H4n 8/10 - has a very high sharp tone probably worst from the bunch.<br><br>H4 9/10 - with built in mics this has a relatively low back ground noise; not to fierce.<br><br>Sony 10/10 - Excellent. Very low background noise. Must say this has a very good pre-amp.<br><br>Guitar Recording:<br><br>Zoom H4n 9.5/10 - The reproduction is very good, Execellent mids/highs.<br><br>Zoom H4 8/10 - slightly muffled but overall an acceptable performance. (I think the recent H4 production with its redesign circuit board sounds quite better -no pulse noise either).<br><br>Sony pcmd50 9/10 - Also sound good but slightly laid back in comparison to H4n.Graham Richesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-60716868115718496982011-02-20T11:15:39.925-05:002011-02-20T11:15:39.925-05:00To me H4n sounds over equalised (its like setting high frequency beyond the scale). Sony is smooth, more balanced and has more quality to it. Zoom h4 sounds fine at certain areas but seems to have wow/flutter like digital jitter - is the SD card not compatible or not tested; its chopping.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-82460176199317147242011-02-20T11:15:39.539-05:002011-02-20T11:15:39.539-05:00This is my honest opinion that non of the recorders are perfect but Sony is commendable performer. Zoom H4n can be quite irritating to the ears. While H4 is very muddy; not to my taste. I use Sound devices 702 and non of the above recorders comes close. If I were to recommend <br>I would probably go for Sony for more reliable and real life like performance and avoid other the two.<br><br>Jinerey<br>Sound EngineerJinereynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-85578501848403360652011-02-20T11:15:37.747-05:002011-02-20T11:15:37.747-05:00Brad, this is SO helpful. Thanks VERY much. I&#39;m still in the early stages of my purchase decision, but this has aided in informing me.<br><br>One thing I&#39;m not absolutely clear on: can the H4n record DIRECT to a computer DAW like the H4 reputedly can? I was looking at Samson&#39;s info-pages and it says the H4 is the &quot;only&quot; one that can do that, so I&#39;m puzzled. Thanks in advance.Torleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14739012768658265437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-19050675367230039712011-02-20T11:15:36.917-05:002011-02-20T11:15:36.917-05:00yeppers. what a bunch of pretentious idiots. http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/977u6/audiophile_accidentally_posts_same_audio_file/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-24932690387404191572011-02-20T11:15:36.236-05:002011-02-20T11:15:36.236-05:00Thanks for the test, <br>very helpfull.Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14622667272832488976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-30447854426843969872010-12-13T02:11:48.797-05:002010-12-13T02:11:48.797-05:00Hi Brad!<br />Where are the 3 samples above?<br />Disappeared... :(<br /><br />Please post them again :)<br /><br />Please Brad, please. Thank you very much!Nettonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-69578104445326061122010-11-13T18:49:18.507-05:002010-11-13T18:49:18.507-05:00So where have the audio samples gone?<br /><br />I just see &quot;Audiooo&quot; images at the top, but no hyperlinks to audio files!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-70386037837303713822010-11-02T22:56:10.527-04:002010-11-02T22:56:10.527-04:00Well it&#39;s getting to the end of the year....... I didn&#39;t see the recordings, they are definitely gone!<br /><br />BTW, I loved this whole post. I bought the H4 the day it came out and made some good use out of it. I record strictly voice and am a bit disappointed in the coldness of the recordings when using the internal mics. I bought it specifically for use with an AKG 414 but every time I want to use the AKG I end up pulling out the Lexicon/Omega which gives me a very warm quality that I like a lot. Now seeing the H4n I thought that maybe I should own that instead, so I had much interest in the difficulty that was expressed in this particular blog.<br /><br />I was so impressed with everyone&#39;s ear hearing these subtle differences yet to find that they were imagining it all was very beneficial to me. I thank you for leaving the post to be found for it&#39;s honesty and integrity. <br /><br />Still a bit of wonder if I should just sell the H4 &amp; get the H4n or just accept what I have, after all I do have the lexicon/omega. I should do some tests myself with the AKG &amp; H4 using the computer as interface but when I go that far I say Why? when I know the Lexicon/Omega will be better. <br /><br />I bought the H4 for Phantom power &amp; perhaps it will suit me in the field one day with my AKG &amp; H4. <br /><br />Thank you so much for this post.Paulhttp://srutiyoga.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-70513268074687533602010-10-24T06:51:51.583-04:002010-10-24T06:51:51.583-04:00Hi Brad<br />Where are the 3 Audioo&#39;s samples above?<br />They are unavailable for 6 months.<br />Please embed them again... Please.<br /><br />Thank you very much<br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-71709279036480063572010-10-08T15:41:25.575-04:002010-10-08T15:41:25.575-04:00Hi Brad,<br /><br />The three samples above (from &quot;Audioo&quot;) disappeared almost 6 months ago.<br /><br />Couldn&#39;t you embed the files again?<br /><br />Please, we all appreciate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-4811172096439667472010-06-21T10:37:31.654-04:002010-06-21T10:37:31.654-04:00Hi Brad!<br />I&#39;m a beginner. How can I open the recordings?Gyurihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778263795393400214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-86053616367742251492010-05-08T10:37:27.652-04:002010-05-08T10:37:27.652-04:00It looks like Audioo, the service I used to embed the audio files might be making some changes. Hopefully the audio will be back soon.Brad Linderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390619155094201350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-1068175201266423402010-05-08T10:33:42.766-04:002010-05-08T10:33:42.766-04:00Hey Brad,<br />Where are the samples?<br />Disappeared, the 3 samples above.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-67106483317462958952010-04-10T02:32:03.337-04:002010-04-10T02:32:03.337-04:00Just bought the H4n!! Recorded a few voice overs on it and it was pretty damn good for the price. Just for kicks played it in a full blown re-recording theater and the result was superb... a friend of mine who was mixing there could not believe that the recording was made on the H4n! While there can be better recordings, for the price this recorder is brilliant!! Oh ya and Brad&#39;s right about the wind noise... so i went ahead and bought the &#39;furry thing&#39; wind jammer and voila!... Incase anyone is looking for one of these, I bought the &#39;Eliminator&#39; from http://gigwigwindscreens.com fro about $24 with free shipping. <br /><br /> Oh ya and one more thing. My recorder does not seem to have the card slot door opening problem that Brad seems to have. Guess Samson have been able to solve that problem. So thats one less negative remark then! Although one thing that bugs me slightly is the seriously long loading time when using a 16GB card. But thats the only complaint i have for now... Will update as I use the recorder a little more.Nikhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107057584130535743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-73318722446409634102010-03-14T13:48:25.351-04:002010-03-14T13:48:25.351-04:00To my ear H4 is the absolute winner for voice. At least for male voice as in this comparison. Rich, nicely colored, fat bottomed; the voice has balls with it. But that advantage turns into problem when it&#39;s about recording music - the guitar sounds too boomy. H4n is a winner here. Crisp and clean.<br /> <br />I am quite overall disappointed with Sony, especially minding the price - thin, shallow and weak. Yet slightly below the others in terms of noise introduced.<br /><br />H4n for music, H4 for voice will be my vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-47527459959146721222010-03-12T12:48:57.923-05:002010-03-12T12:48:57.923-05:00Got my numbers wrong. Zoom claims the mics of the Q3 are the same as the H4n, not the H2. An even better reason to choose the Q3 over the H4n.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-45501741204309884072010-03-12T12:45:41.937-05:002010-03-12T12:45:41.937-05:00I&#39;m seeing the Zoom Q3 going (on Amazon) for $249 new and $199 refurb (with warranty). If I&#39;m reading Zoom&#39;s promo material right, the Q3 uses the same mics as the H2n. Assuming I&#39;m not interested in purchasing a device for mixing 4 channels along with recording them, is there any compelling reason NOT to purchase the Zoom Q3? I would get comparable audio plus video (admittedly, not HD video) for up to $100 LESS than the H2n. It seems like such a no-brainer that I can&#39;t help but feel I&#39;m missing something.<br /><br />CapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-7687256366621783312010-03-11T22:20:19.575-05:002010-03-11T22:20:19.575-05:00The Sony sounds a bit thin and tinny to my ears. H4n for me!Ganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04141163278168171940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-52894320234905561412010-02-23T11:13:04.342-05:002010-02-23T11:13:04.342-05:00I&#39;m really grateful for the comparison. I started with a Zoom H2, then went to the Sony D-50. When the H4n came out, I thought that maybe I&#39;d made a costly mistake, but listening to the two here, they&#39;re so close I&#39;m happy to stick with my Sony. Incidentally, the H4 may not be as good and accurate as either of the more expensive models, but in some respects it&#39;s a more &quot;pleasing&quot; sound over the long haul. Also, for interviews and announcing, both of the pricier models have awkward mic placement. Nothing was said about build quality--ruggedness, etc. I&#39;m wondering if, bearing in mind the couple hundred extra for the Sony, whether that favors one or the other model.caponsacchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13155410559138436771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-74360061905580420372010-02-21T12:28:28.411-05:002010-02-21T12:28:28.411-05:00Thanks Brad, they all sound very good to me and having already ordered the H4n to replace my discouraging H2&#39;s small screen and &#39;control&#39; buttons and menu, reading and listening to your comparison&#39;s gave me a good level of comfort in having made an OK choice. More than adequate for recording the accordion sounds I use it for.<br />Keep up the much appreciated good work. CLChrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-86776097212693233422010-02-13T17:39:07.779-05:002010-02-13T17:39:07.779-05:00Hey, listen:<br /><br />The Zoom H4n with its built in microphones only:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG8nIZ24Ew0<br /><br />Undoubtedly, very good internal mics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-20913318052692860312010-01-25T08:10:22.426-05:002010-01-25T08:10:22.426-05:00Thanks for the test, <br />very helpfull.Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14622667272832488976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-24061443759349002022009-11-02T08:20:15.473-05:002009-11-02T08:20:15.473-05:00Thanks for the review. I&#39;m sold.Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10286645364096366104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-65871751704134552692009-09-01T19:52:02.975-04:002009-09-01T19:52:02.975-04:00Well, to my ears, the H4n sounds the best, but I am not sure if that is because the record levels were slightly higher on that machine. Everything seems richer and more &quot;present&quot; - the Sony sounds very clear, but not deep and bassy. I am actually relieved, because I have the H4n arrriving in a couple of days and I was nervous that I would feel I made a mistake - not so on the basis of these tests.terrynychttp://openid.aol.com/terrynycnoreply@blogger.com