Although I have only used the The Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder a few times, I like it a lot. The main purpose for purchasing the device is to use it in the video production business to record audio at such things as press conferences, or keynote speakers, whom typically I get a feed from the sound support or simply place the recorder on the podium. Having a continuous audio recording allows me as a photographer, to stop and start the video camera to obtain a variety of shots and angles
of the event without worry of interrupting the audio. Later in post,I download the audio files via firewire of the sound bytes and then lay in the visuals captured with the video camera. Anyone working with a single camera can relate to the value of this technique. The unit is small, lightweight and operates on 2 double AA batteries. The SD discs are rerecordable and with XLR inputs, I can connect it to a mixing console or a external mic, or set it on a podium using the built in stereo mic/s. It will record in a variety of file settings although I prefer the 48K setting. It's inexpensive and very functional.
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