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![]() ![]() If you are going to move the recorder after setting the gain setting, I recommend you tape the knob. And the Hold button does not lock this volume dial. Great idea, but it’s very easy to unknowingly change your gain setting. Unlike the older H1, the H1n comes with an analog volume dial knob. You can also use the H1n as a USB mic – just plug it into computer (using a USB cable) and record using your favorite software. So you can use the H1n without batteries – great. ![]() You can power the Zoom H1n using USB (5V USB charger). Unlike other digital recorders, it’s not just a USB out – allowing you to transfer files from the recorder to your computer. The Zoom H1n comes with a “beefed” up USB. And the Zoom H1n now takes 2 AAA batteries = more power. ![]() But more importantly, it powers the ME33 boundary microphones that I recommend for recording focus group discussions, meetings, and conferences. This recorder will work with most lav microphones that require plug in power. But that’s just one of the 9 different recording formats you can use on the Zoom H1n.Īnother highlight of the Zoom H1n is the 2.5v plug in power output. The Zoom H1n can record in the 96 kHz 24 bit Wav – you can get really good quality, but the files will be large. Since this is a professional digital audio recorder, you get a lot of recording versatility. Listening to the recordings I was impressed! And I really like the quality of the sound that the Zoom H1n now records. But Zoom have fixed the sensitivity issue. I’d always record a lot of handing and background noise. One of the main reasons why I ditched the older Zoom H1 was how sensitive it was. Minimalistic menus, but don’t be fooled, it packs a lot of features. But the design is great, fits like a glove to your hand. Now, size wise, this is the largest recorder I currently own. If you want to dip your toes into the world of professional audio recording, this is great recorder to get you started. The Zoom H1n is an entry level professional digital recorder. Definitely best recorder for powering ME33 boundary microphones. Verdict: great for recording interviews in quiet locations, using lav microphones, focus group discussions with the ME33 boundary mic.Cannot recharge batteries, 10 hours battery life. The bad: analog knob, no internal memory.5v plug in power, you can power this recorder using the USB and use it as a USB microphone. Lots of recording versatility – 96 kHz 24 bit wav. He spoke with Olympus on why it’s his preferred recorder outside of the studio. His music is usually recorded in a professional studio, but he uses a digital audio recorder for many aspects of his job, namely creating video promos and as a secondary recording device in the studio. And if you’re audio is terrible, it’s a really bad starting point.” “A commercial director said to me once that picture is only 50 percent of the story. “Everyone puts so much effort into getting the pictures and the edit looking great, and the sound is always an afterthought, and the sound usually lets the end product down,” said Tongue. Tongue wrote the soundtrack for the Discovery Channel series “Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking,” as well as various pieces for National Geographic and PBS productions. British composer Sheridan Tongue recommends an audio-specific digital recorder over any other handheld device that records sound. Using “voice memos” on your smartphone works for recording in a pinch, but is less than ideal for professional-quality audio recordings. ![]()
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