Samson has introduced the Zoom H2N portable audio recorder, an updated version of the H2, which has proven to be popular with podcasters because of its combination of features and compact size. The Zoom H2N offers improved mics, Auto-Gain, a compressor/limiter, time stamping, new volume control, better battery life and more. The H2N is expected […]

Zoom has introduced a new portable video recorder, the Zoom Q3HD, that offers both high quality sound and 1080 video in a portable package. The Q3HD uses the same microphone capsules as Zoom’s H4n Handy Recorder, a portable digital audio recorder. With two on-board, studio-quality condenser mics configured in a wide 120° X/Y pattern, the Q3HD […]

Zoom has announced the new Q3HD Handy Video Recorder, which features HD video and HD audio (24-bit/96kHz) in a tiny package. While the Zoom Q3HD does HD video, Zoom emphasizes the recorder’s audio capabilities: The Q3HD uses the same microphone capsules as Zoom’s industry-leading H4n Handy Recorder. From live musical performances, rehearsals and recitals to […]

Audio equipment company Zoom has unveiled its new H1 Handy Recorder.  At about 2 oz, the H1 is Zoom’s smallest recorder to date. The device features the same onboard microphones as Zoom’s H2, configured in an X/Y pattern, and makes 24-bit/96 kHz stereo recordings.  The H1 sports a newly designed user interface that places all […]

Zoom has announced its new R24 digital audio recorder.

The R24 digital recorder builds on the capabilities of Zoom’s older R16 model with the addition of a sampler + drum machine, 8 additional recording tracks and 6 channels of phantom power.

If you do location recording, you probably use a battery-powered portable audio recorder. WingFieldAudio did a battery life comparison test on the recorders that they sell, and found that there was a huge range in how long the recorders could work. Here are their top 10: 10 Top Long-Lasting Battery-Powered Portable Audio Recorders Sony PCM-M10 […]

Zoom is now shipping the Zoom Q3, a $249 pocket-cam that promises to be “the best sounding video camcorder you’ve ever heard.” The Zoom Q3 looks like it should be a great camcorder for “prosumer” level video podcasting and video blogging. The Q3 has two condenser mics on-board, in an X/Y pattern in order to […]

Zoom has introduced a new video recorder, the Zoom Q3, that promises to be “the best sounding video camcorder you’ve ever heard.” The Q3 uses the same microphone capsules as Zoom’s popular H4n Handy Recorder. The Q3 has two condenser mics on-board, in an X/Y pattern in order to capture an accurate stereo image The […]

Audio gear maker Samson today released its latest digital recorder, the Zoom R16. The recorder offers 16-track playback and simultaneous recording of up to eight tracks, using Secure Digital (SD) memory. Samson representatives are promoting the Zoom R16 as “three production tools in one device“: a multi-track recorder, an audio interface and a control surface. […]

Zoom has introduced the next generation in its handheld audio recorder line, the H4n. Zoom’s H4n features built-in X/Y stereo condenser mics that allow variable recording patterns at either 90° or 120°. Other new features include digitally controlled high-quality mic preamps and the ability to use internal and external mics simultaneously, for 4-channel recording. The […]