I have to agree with Joe Smith - the Zoom H4 is an awesome device. I paid $400 for it when it first came out and it is one of the best $400 I ever spent. Audio recorded using the onboard mics is fantastic, plus it has two XLR mic inputs, phantom power, and direct recording to MP3. Listent to my podcasts for samples (http://thisweekinnuclear.com).
And get this - the H4 will also function as a USB audio PC interface (essentially an external sound card). In this mode the sound output quality blows away my internal sound card.
I understand Paul's concern. I'm also trying to standardize around SD cards (Palm Tungsten T3, Treo 650, Zoom H4, Cannon digital camera, etc all use SD cards). I realize that in some cases I'll have to use other formats, but why not keep as many devices standardized as possible?
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I have to agree with Joe Smith - the Zoom H4 is an awesome device. I paid $400 for it when it first came out and it is one of the best $400 I ever spent. Audio recorded using the onboard mics is fantastic, plus it has two XLR mic inputs, phantom power, and direct recording to MP3. Listent to my podcasts for samples (http://thisweekinnuclear.com).
And get this - the H4 will also function as a USB audio PC interface (essentially an external sound card). In this mode the sound output quality blows away my internal sound card.
I understand Paul's concern. I'm also trying to standardize around SD cards (Palm Tungsten T3, Treo 650, Zoom H4, Cannon digital camera, etc all use SD cards). I realize that in some cases I'll have to use other formats, but why not keep as many devices standardized as possible?