Topic: Zoom H4

[digifish_music]

Yeah, w/the exception of the XLR's, it's got the same expectations as the MT 2496...
and of course we know what happened there...
 

Well, at $299 it's cheap enough to give a try and then sell on eBay if you don't like it for probably $20 loss

Regards Scott

[twoheadedboy]

I'll bet those mics are crap, and/or the pre's are noisy, etc. I'll be receiving my R-09 next week and will have no doubts that it will be superior in every way to this recorder, other than lack of USB input, 96khz (which won't matter anyway if the pre's suck), and XLR jacks. MAYBE this will be a more effective bit bucket than the Microtrack, but that is

hm... I dont see what noisy pre's have to do with sounding good at 96khz.. with "noisy pre's", I would imagine it would effect all bitrates/khz..    and..  well.. without a digi in, I highly doubt it..

It has a USB input, and it is my understanding that some preamps have USB output? And perhaps I should have said "low fidelity" preamps, because you're right, high noise is only going to affect dynamic range. I'm talking about the idea that the preamp will not be as good as even the R-09 and therefore, like the microtrack, 96khz from the analog input has little point.

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

Advertised in my new Full Compass catalog ($499).

Terry

[vegas06]

Advertised in my new Full Compass catalog ($499).

Terry

It might be advertised in the catalog at $499, but it's currently $299 everywhere on the net including reputable dealers like sweetwater.com.  If you called Full Compas, I bet you they quote you $299.

[Oysterhead00]

It's in the new BSW mini catalog I got yesterday for $300

http://www.bswusa.com/proditem.asp?item=H-4

[mfoley]

The maunual is now available online
http://www.samsontech.com/products/relatedDocs/H4_manual.pdf

[digifish_music]

The maunual is now available online
http://www.samsontech.com/products/relatedDocs/H4_manual.pdf

Cool, and comes with Tuner...useful. 

Regards Scott

[Oysterhead00]

Sound Professionals had it in their montly news letter.  Taking orders now for $300 and expect the first shipment to arrive in October.

[IFish]

Any idea when in October?

I'm looking at buying one of these for a trip to Cambodia on the 19th.

Problem is, I live in the Middle East.

What do you think my chances of getting my hands on one and getting it delivered before the 17th or 18th?
Of course I'm looking at couriering it, it's just the worry of when it will be released.

Any insights or thoughts would be welcome. The unit looks tasty, especially having looked at the manual. Ta for posting the link.

Ian

[Oysterhead00]

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SAM-ZOOM-H4

Sorry, no idea on the dates...the newsletter just said:

New from Zoom! Pre-orders now accepted!

If you haven't heard, there is a new recorder coming from Zoom. Here are some of the unique features of this recorder:

• 2 combination XLR-1/4-inch input jacks with phantom power
• onboard studio effects such as compression, limiting and mic modeling
• 4-track recording mode for easy-to-use mobile multi-track recording
• Two studio quality X/Y pattern condenser microphones for true stereo recording
• Bundled with Cubase LE, 48-Track Digital Audio Workstation software

Pre-Order yours today! First shipment expected mid-October

Personally, I woudln't expect anything until November.  These dates are always best case guesses and rarely seem to be met.  I wouldn't chance it by depending on a mid-October date being a reality.

[Oysterhead00]

BTW - just saw this on Soundprofessionals for US Buyers:

This item is eligible for FREE SHIPPING! Pre-order your H-4 before it is released and get free standard shipping within the continental USA! Enter code "zoomh4" in the coupon box when you checkout.

[vegas06]

I pre-ordered mine from sweetwater.com and tehy told me theyr were expecting delivery the first two weeks in October for their first shipment.
BTW, they also offer FREE SHIPPING on the unit.

[Ed.]

why don't any of these recorders offer a digi-in?  is it that hard to incorporate?

[eric.B]

why don't any of these recorders offer a digi-in?  is it that hard to incorporate?

I dont think it is that "hard" perse, but the products these companies (edirol, zoom, et al) are marketing are directed towards people who wouldnt use the spdf (or any digi ) in whatsoever...  So, in their eyes, why waste the money on a product that will sell without it.  Therefore, all that is left in the "bitbucket" arena so far is the Microtracker.

[Ed.]

I really wish I had super nerd brain power - I'd totally build a bit bucket and make millions selling it to v3 owners.

maybe we should all email grace and beg for v3 update that has a cf drive in it.