Zoom Digital Recorder Reviews

Here is an overview of the Zoom digital recorder range. Click on the photos or links for more in-depth information on each particular model.

Zoom H2

Price From $145

The Zoom H2 is the most basic of the Zoom recorder range. This does not mean it is without excellent features though! The Zoom H2 is the digital audio recorder that initially brought Zoom to my attention when I borrowed the H2 from a friend. I found it had high quality sound, with excellent features and easy to use - especially since I only picked up the record, not the manual! It only took me a few moments to work out the functions of the buttons and start making recordings with the handy one touch record feature.

The Zoom H2 also has 4 built-in microphones which may be used in a variety of configurations including a 360° recording mode which makes it great for recording group practice! Click here for more detailed information on the Zoom H2

Zoom H4n

Price From $299

The Zoom H4n is currently the top of the Zoom recorder range. It is full of excellent features all wrapped up in a small, easy to use package! With very high quality sound, with a huge range of featuresincluding using the H4n as a USB audio interface for your Mac or PC it has something for everyone. It also enables the user to slow down a track while keeping the same pitch...ideal for music practice and transcribing music. I am looking at the Zoom H4n very seriously myself!

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Zoom H4

Price From $299

This is the previous version of the H4n and I will say from the outset that I don't like the look of it!. The H4n is far more aesthetically pleasing to me! 140 reviews on Amazon.com give this 4 stars overall and I'm sure the sound quality is good. The initial price of the Zoom H4 was &dollar499 but it is reduced to &dollar299 or even lower now. If you find an 'end of the line' price it could be a way to get a zoom digital recorder at real bargain price, but since the H4n is going for around the same price and has many more features I would suggest you check out the Zoom H4n instead!