How to use the Zoom H4n Pro - Full Review

[@courtneyjones689]

This was a PERFECT intro video.

[@andredeloach8068]

Thank you for sharing the "gotcha" situations. Helpful.

[@smartdrivetest]

Thanks for the great video on this device. I'm considering purchasing this for my KZbin videos. My only suggestion would be to see how it works with mics plugged into the jacks on the bottom. Barring that, it was a great run down on the device, and the little things that waste time when you setting up and getting going with recording audio. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Jaruntings]

Thanks so much! You're a very useful sloth, smart, slow and steady, which is exactly what I need to understand stuff sometimes. You gave a very concise and fluff-free presentation, including stuff I intend to use over the next couple of days. Thanks again!

[@garlandlabat4922]

Thanks for the concise review. I haven't used one for over a year and I needed a refresher. Perfect!

[@djtalentedone9179]

Thank you for this video, I was trying to find out how to unlink the two channels and you provided me with the answer.

[@charles360]

Thank You, I just bought one on ebay. I just discovered the Zoom U-44 and the audio quality test you did was similar to the test on your video. The PLUG-IN menu info will definitely help me in the FUTURE. GOOD VIDEO

[@judyscott2181]

I just ordered H4n pro and I thought it was going to be hard but watching you I am encouraged thanks for your video. i am going to bookmark your video I may need it again when I get it. Thanks this was really helpful! Judy

[@THSimagery]

You seriously answered all the questions I had great job man!!!

[@Law_of_Power]

Perfect basic intro my man! I was interested in buying this product and now I am sold. Thank you sir!

[@soundhealingbygene]

Intro guide but good. i had this used it for audio journaling and self therapy. and gave it to a friend just bought it again for my videos on here. Watching all videos about it so i can properly record my music. Getting two condensor mics.

[@Florasphere]

Brilliant, to the point, intro to get you started straight out of the box! Thank you, very helpful.

[@Dana_at_LAX]

true! I hate when people talk for 5 minutes before getting to the tutorial

[@TheDaddyTinman]

Just got my H4N Pro and enjoyed your overview. Thanks!

[@irvdonaldson4137]

had for a while and just decide to make this thing work. I had no idea until I seen your video. I am well on my way now. Thanks much.

[@kevinnewell9851]

Nice tutorial , he's an easy guy to listen to

[@AndrewGrey22]

Thanks. I just bought one in 2023. A big help, still.

[@Astherev]

very helpful advice in buying an H4nPro which I just did. Look forward to using it.

[@restored2more743]

Great description thanks! I would have liked a little more like 4 Channel vs stereo recording for podcasts

[@mud5377]

Thank you for this video, just picked one up to sample sounds out and about and this helped immensely in learning how to use this new tool!

[@bobbreit5244]

I just got one today. Thanks for the info

[@lostkidmichael4847]

great overview! thanks a lot

[@HofTheStage]

Dude, I don't have a mode setting? I don't have these settings: Tool, Mode nor USB??? H4n Pro model. Is this a bug or something? I just bought one online... What the... Help please! Edit - it seems that you can't use 4 channel mode or tools in the stamina mode. Problem solved! PS. Great video!

[@hemix97]

How to change stamina mode to other mode??

[@fun_ghoul]

@@hemix97 There's a physical switch in the battery compartment, but you still have to restart the unit for the change to take effect.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Great tutorial on the h4n zoom pro I love mine and have been using it quite a bit lately.

[@findmefaster03060]

Thank you. Great job. This was the perfect intro.

[@nicklewound71]

Just bought one of these today from a co worker. His roommate moved out months ago. Was going through stuff in the spare room and found it. Hasn’t spoken to him since he moved out so he sold it to me for $50.

[@fun_ghoul]

Score!

[@vedranb87]

Lol! You got me there :D I was wondering what are you recording on at the start of the video and how can I possibly trust you with an audio review. Well played... :D

[@robertl.4675]

Great video! Lots of useful information. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@robertrussell858]

Thank you very much!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I gave you a thumbs up.

[@Dana_at_LAX]

just got mine today! thanks for the tutorial!

[@maryamesbooker1260]

Very clear and I appreciate that. Well done! Thanks.

[@ayhancapan]

Thank you so much man... I was kinda stuck between zoom h4n pro and sony recorder, which I already have. So just for vlogging, I don't need to upgrade to Zoom h4n pro... I don't see much of a difference here in your video. Thanks again.

[@positivespiritdrivenenergy]

Thank you for making it simple!

[@iddhisbing8092]

Thank you, Sloth !

[@irpacynot]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@MikeSimpkins]

This was a huge help thank you so much!

[@FJProenza]

Very useful. I wish you had an example using the two xlr inputs. I can imagine how they work, but I am a novie and it would help me to see it working. .

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Good video, thanks!

[@bellesearcy6176]

Thank you, I bought this for my graduate school music auditions! (:

[@erik_cruz]

Very informative video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it!

[@blushingfrieza]

Excellent presentation. Appreciated and subscribed.

[@griffgriffinmusic994]

Thank you. I'm an older Senior and may need a bit more guidence to under stand how to properly use thrH4N

[@BoardRoomGamer]

Thanks for the info here.. I learned a couple great tips

[@mattmarkus4868]

Thanks for the great video, very straight forward and to the point. Much appreciated. Question- do you know why the two external inputs record to just one wav file? Since you can use two and set the rec levels individually, I'm just curious why you wouldn't get two wav files for those, and then the one wav file for the onboard mics- give a total of 3 wav files to mix. If you know... thanks!

[@kbowman0016]

I would like to know this as well, Did you ever find out?

[@fun_ghoul]

@@kbowman0016 You can use "MTR" (multitrack) mode for up to 4 tracks, one for each of the L/R mics on top (or the L and R from a stereo mic you plug in the 3.5mm jack on the back) and one or both of the combo jacks on the bottom.

[@Lets-Drone-With-Bone]

Great review, very well explained.

[@ronjennerphotography2555]

Great video and very helpful for my new equipment-business “toy”👊🏽👍🏽🇳🇱

[@Trinidutchman]

Oranje boven

[@StereoImage_IL]

Hey! Great vid, very helpful, but, according to the user manual, the 1/8 headphones / line jack is for hp and line output, not line input, cheers!

[@fun_ghoul]

The one on the side of the unit is line out/phones, the one on the _back_ ("EXT MIC") is line in.

[@StereoImage_IL]

On 3:50 is referring to the jack as a HP OUT and LINE IN, Maybe i didn't get him right, and he is saying that you can monitor the line input through that? All do you can monitor all the inputs (line/mic/ext), and the EXT MIC is not meant to be used with a line level single, you can add a attenuator to do that, and turning off the ext power supply output.

[@fun_ghoul]

@@StereoImage_IL I didn't notice when he said that; clearly just a brainfart.

[@mania7927]

@Sloth Tech TV Thanks for useful info , Three questions please: 1. which microphone capsule is used for Zoom H4 Pro? 2. And which of the capsules are best for recording educational youtube videos? 3. which device is giving best sound quality for recording educational youtube video, Zoom H4 Pro or Zoom H8? Much appreciated if you could help.

[@d.channsinberry907]

Thanks Helpful.

[@onionface5835]

Wanted to hear a sample of the built in mics

[@BENYMinute]

Thank you 🙏 very helpful

[@jjack6948]

Awesome!!!

[@ShahramZadeh]

thank you very much

[@joannesatre7381]

5/25/23 - Looking for find out how to change the DATE in the recording.

[@TheSuburbanGardenista]

Would you recommend doing an interview with this recorder by holding it in my hand and moving it between me and my interviewee - would it pick up the sound well without the lapel mic and be able to have both of us record our voices in the same clip with the one recorder?

[@stephenmair5300]

Will the zoom help me in recording phone calls for my podcast.

[@andyb811]

I got this used on eBay for $150. Seems like a good deal but did not get anything with it and no instructions. Still a decent deal? I have to use this for voice-overs when the basement is loud due to the on-demand furnace during the winter. The alternate location for me will be the walk-in closet in the master bedroom.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you. Very useful.

[@tariktrad]

Excellent! The only thing I would add is that when selecting an item from the menu, be sure to click on the scroll wheel when you want to dig deeper, not the menu button. That really frustrated the heck out of me.

[@fun_ghoul]

Honestly, the "button" of the scroll wheel is the very worst part of this unit. I once deleted all my tracks using the damn thing, because I wasn't careful enough when pressing it, and "NO" turned into "YES" just as it clicked. Needless to say, I cursed at it!

[@JWS1968]

I'm wearing headphones listening to this and the background noise is very noticable even when you swith to the H4N Pro. I'm a bit put off.

[@jamescopple8923]

Very Helpful.

[@TheGeekzoid]

Thank you

[@adaptiveplexus]

Great video thanks, just wish you would have gotten into the 4 track mode

[@sudhirsingh2937]

Great explanation, Can you please tell me connect to connect ZoomH1n and Boya BY M1 lav mic to my smartphone so that I can record Audio and Video in together.

[@danielmoore9028]

Super helpful. I've had mine for several years and still learned a lot!

[@MasterSumai]

When you're recording music, lets say a 12 song band set. When you press stop to stop recording the first song, does it make itself ready to record the next track separately or start again at the end of the first track like one continuous track. Guess what I mean is does it separate each song you record ? And does it allow you to finalize each individual track ? Or once you upload the music to your computer, and you can finalize the track onto a cd ?? Thanks for your help & your video !

[@bindubayung6162]

WAV/MP3 button won't take me to the different recording format's lists. I don't know if that button is working or is something wrong? NEED HELP!!!

[@eliaslimapro]

Your video is very good, thank you, regarding the MB/s of memory cards, for the Zoom H4n Pro, can I use a memory card with 120MB/s? Thanks...

[@KTHKUHNKK]

You truly explained it great. I stumbled upon your video as I was looking for a refresher course for my two zooms that I use, I also just subscribe. Let me ask you. What is the highest MP3 setting you can use for audio ? In other words the highest quality MP3 setting ? Thanks Keith

[@angelaburton3682]

Have you ever had a "frozen" situation when turning your Zoom on? My h4n pro is stuck at "Now Loading", though it was working fine yesterday. Any thoughts?

[@marckonig6111]

Did you change the SD Card? For 2 GB it takes some seconds to load, for 32 GB about 4 min!! loading/starting time. Thats why i use a 2 or 4 GB Card in my device.

[@RickJimenezElectronics]

I need to know how to set up this recorder to connect my keyboard in stereo mode using the 1/4” pug inputs located on the bottom

[@randy8725]

Get video for getting up and running on my new H4N Pro. I'm starting a podcast. I've ordered a cable for the purpose of recording an interview from someone's phone and then to the recorder. I'll be using my studio mic (AT4050) directly into the H4N and then Google Voice for the connection to the recorder. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

[@mkaa05]

Awesome review...THANK YOU!!! I would like to be able to demo high end home stereo equipment and put it on KZbin...do you recommend the oem mics or using something else with this unit....my goal being to record very high quality audio..base and highs..etc. thank you for your time and help!! Best Wishes!!

[@fun_ghoul]

It doesn't matter what you use to record, within reason. The main limitation isn't _your_ equipment, but that of your audience. Like, you can never replicate what you hear live for someone using the earbuds that came with their Samsuck phone. The main thing is that your voice should be clear and audible, and the built-in mics will be more than sufficient for that. I presume you've already figured this out given the vintage of your comment, but in case anyone else was wondering...yeah.

[@mob7782]

don't have this but am very interested in purchasing ...

[@WTE28]

I just bought this for $50.. I have the h1n already, hopefully its better

[@mohdseeb8043]

thanks u will done

[@kireacts6026]

I got an sd card for mine and it just says no data and no card what am I doing wrong ?

[@njbestvideo5977]

well done

[@HolyHoly_music]

I can't see Mode in menu. I know it was there but now I am not able to change the mode. What should I do :( I have no idea what i have done and how to change it.

[@michael86734]

Wath is the differents between this one and the all black recorder

[@blackswan4486]

When i used this recorder (without a mic) the sound at first sounded good when I played the SD card file on my computer, but then when I clicked on and opened the same exact file, the suond went a bit in and out.

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Would be cool if you could actually name the folders and files. I've had 1 of these for at least 2 years and haven't used it yet lol. Planning on using for my band. For lice shows and rehearsals. That's still the plan lol. Thanks for the tips

[@dinoatcharterdotnet]

Is this able to be used outside? Like if there is a small speaking event and I put it on a tripod near the speaker, will it capture their audio clearly or will they have to speak directly into it?

[@KaiTiura]

"Thumbs up" on the video, but how can you call this a "full review" without showing how the XLR inputs work and how to work with them? For example, what XLR cables do you get; XLR to XLR Male, XLR to XLR Female? Should you get an XLR splitter if you want to use both channels (L&R) to record from, say, a Sennheiser shotgun mic? This would be very helpful info to have. I'm about an hour from purchasing (stupid B&H Saturday holiday BS) and I thought this vid might help with my decision on which accessories I should get with the H4N Pro setup I'm getting. I think I'm getting the right stuff, but maybe I'll end up with "Houston, we have a problem!"?

[@fun_ghoul]

You don't need an H4N tutorial, you need a basic audio gear tutorial. Or, at least, you did 4 months ago. Hope you didn't buy the splitter! lol

[@KaiTiura]

@@fun_ghoul gee thanks, dick.

[@daibakimondal7511]

Can I able to forward the rewined an audio by using which button in this device? 3 or 5 second next or previous?

[@dannysmuzic1807]

I don't know how to delete recordings in my Zoom?

[@ameera-8523]

hey, can you also use a chinch cable? or does it only work with xls

[@MrPermjit]

Thanks, does it support 32bit floating recordings?

[@bwxhiker]

Just curious, how do you connect and use with a camera or sync audio?

[@Epicureanusa]

You should be able to run a 1/8-inch stereo cord from the Headphone/Line output directly into your camera. You'll be recording both to the camera and to the recorder, so you'll have backup audio if needed. Since both the video and recorder will have the same recordings, you can use the auto-sync functionality found in most video editors now. If you want to manually sync audio and video, have your on-camera person clap or snap fingers. You'll be able to find the peak in the audio waveform where the clap/snap is. You'll manually move the audio or video track to that peak is right under the video frame where the snap/clap happens.

[@MarcoDM1571]

Nice video!!! well explained and the device is surprisingly simple. Question: Does it support SDXC? No upper size limit like some unnerving device that makes you regret listening to the megalomaniac in you when you purchased that 256GB one? Maybe you could do a part 2, where you move the file to a computer and show an easy way to sync it to a video, so to help newbies that want to do video productions for the first time. Thanks!

[@SlothTechTV]

It only supports cards up to 32GB so only SDHC! That's plenty of audio though, I have 13 hours of record time on an 8gb card I had laying around.

[@CineMyles]

Is it compatible with the Rode NG1 shotgun mic? Done my research and can’t find out

[@fjellfiskeren7354]

Enchanted edited Yes and with dynamics microphones as well It has also buildt in phantompower for that

[@CineMyles]

Fjellfiskeren thanks man

[@r0sewat3r]

What is the hold feature for?

[@fibiger12]

what does the "hold" feature do?

[@mattmarkus4868]

Not to be rude and contradict you, but this thing eats batteries like crazy. I've probably spent over $150 on batters over the past year, so I should invest in a power supply. I don't know how much recording you do but I record my band rehearsals and my drumming practice and I can never be without a spare set of AA batteries. After one 2 hour session with my band it's almost empty. Recording all that noise must really use a lot of juice!

[@fun_ghoul]

I hesitate to recommend this to other people, but I personally took the risk of hooking up a fully charged (so, 4.2V) lithium-ion battery to the + and - terminals in the battery compartment. Other than the fact that the battery meter is basically useless (li-ion doesn't sag, so "dead" comes suddenly), it works perfectly. I resorted to this because, like you, I found this thing killed AAs quick! Alternatively, you could probably get an external power pack meant for a cell phone, and buy or bodge a cord from USB to the barrel connector on the bottom (the stock Zoom power supply is 5V output).

[@harpreetsinghmoga]

Reverb option available ?

[@rogerthatstudios]

how do I get the same audio levels?

[@EleneMarsden]

What mic did you use

[@mrskitkats]

I..... just wasted an hour because I didn't realize you have to press the record button twice to start recording.

[@richardbarr7173]

had to check the date of the video when I saw that old school USB connection... anyone know why it doesn't use the Micro-USB style? Not a major issue just nice to have, cos if I lost the cable for this guy I wouldn't have any spares lying around

[@fun_ghoul]

Probably to maintain continuity with the older H4N (non-"PRO"), but it might also be more robust. Anyway, the cables are still widely available, being the typical connection for cameras.

[@richardbarr7173]

@@fun_ghoul yeah I feel you, mini USB is a better connection than micro. Can't wait until everything switches over to USB-C tho tbh

[@fun_ghoul]

@@richardbarr7173 I apparently can wait. My -capitalist and government spying device- "smartphone" is from 2015, and I have no plan to -subsidize newer, more invasive spying technology- "upgrade" anytime soon.

[@richardbarr7173]

@@fun_ghoul you're not wrong bro : (

[@mattmarkus4868]

What does the hold feature do? I have never used it.

[@DimitriBR]

i suppose it disables the buttons, so that you don't accidentally hit one when recording?

[@fun_ghoul]

@@DimitriBR Exactly, yes.