Tascam DR-44WL VS Zoom H5 - Detailed Comparison & Test

[@MikeBabsBC]

00:20 - Intro 01:26 - Accessories 02:21 - Small Differences 05:00 - Key Differences / Features 07:03 - Build Quality 09:27 - Exterior Overview 12:10 - Menu / Adjustments 15:19 - Sound Quality Tests 22:20 - Noise Floor Tests 23:31 - Suggestions / Conclusion

[@jmarkashe660]

I purchased the Tascam DR-44WL but it was not due to your review. However, after hearing the difference I feel I chose the right device. It sounded much clearer in your car where the H5 in comparison sounded muddy. Also, the speaking test to me clearly shows the Tascam to be superior.

[@MaksimYuryev]

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[@DaviSilveira]

The H5 sounds more full to me. I think that's the best way I can describe it. The DR-40 I think is close but sounds thin... Nice video. Thanks for all the work involved in making this.

[@soundknight]

a good giveaway about sound of preamps his how they record piano sounds : 19:50

[@666tonsofsquirrels]

The H5 sounds phenomenal, I can't believe it. It sucks it's only capable of 32gb cards but the quality is much better.

[@inklipMedia]

I'm liking the sound of the DR-44 best. The DR-40 sounds terrible compared to both the newer ones, and the Zoom sounded warmer on many takes, but seemed perhaps over-warm and punchy in the low mid. I wonder, though, if comparing 24bit 96 kHz works when it's mixed down to (?) mp3 audio with the KZbin video. Could relative differences in sample rate conversion affect one device's audio file more than another? An audiophile (really, a tube audio) thing is that noise doesn't matter: it's the character of the noise that matters -- do you have noise that sounds like real life or noise that sounds like audio distortion? It would be interesting to not only see noise levels in the noise floor test, but to hear what they sound like.

[@soundknight]

Robert Monk usually the zoom gear is brightest and thinnest sounding where the tascam is warmer fuller and smoother highs

[@parmeetsingh2381]

can i use zoom h5 to record my vocals on Rode NT1A? I mean is the quality of preamps appropriate? I want to record vocals without computer so that the sound of fans can be eliminated.

[@reinulf656]

It's OK! Not as good as a decent interface though.

[@kluone]

Pretty good overall review, however you could also have looked into the noisefloor of the preamps when you are recording through the XLR inputs since those are, in my eyes, the biggest reasons why people buy these recorders over the smaller models. I must also say that I was as surprised by the fact that the H5 had a higher noise floor thatn the others as you were, but if you think about it again it makes sense. The H5's module input has to accomodate a variety of different microphones that can be purchased seperately and therfore I would think that it is much more challenging to minimize the noisefloor of the preamp in comparison to the Tascams which don't even have to deal with the connection issue between the mics and the preamp. This is also one of the reasons why the comparison of the noise levels from the XLR inputs would have been more objective. All of the other aspects of your test were very well done and interesting to watch. Cheers!

[@MaksimYuryev]

Thanks Kluone! You brought up some very good points. I was unaware that there could/would be a difference in noise floor with the built in mic and the XLR inputs. Next time I would definintly test the XLR's for the noise floor! Thanks for viewing and your suggestion! :)

[@kluone]

No problem, keep doing the great reviews :)

[@juliansimmons7700]

The XLR input of the H5 reveals how quiet the pre-amps are - and they are, totally worthwhile using an XLR mic (I use a Rode NT3) the noise floor just drops away. Any hiss/noise with these units is probably down to the internal mics, and that's what's being tested here. All I can say is the XLR input of the H5 with the Rode is way way cleaner than the internal xy mics. Read up a page here to see a fuller comment I wrote.

[@rickfokkingtoney]

Thanks Max. Went with the Tascam DR-44WL. Musician's Friend Stupid Deal Of The Day, $199.

[@TheRobBrennanLive]

Nicely done! I prefer the DR-44WL, myself, but what a great comparison. I love how the audio comparisons were thorough but not too lengthy. You seem to have found a great balance in covering quality versus a reasonable sample. PS - The car audio test was a great idea for simulating a loud environment. Nice.

[@gergelytakacs]

Thank you for the great comparison! One idea for a further comparison: the recording time with the internal mics is one issue. But I'm suspecting the 4 batteries (Tascam) versus 2 batteries (Zoom) may have a meaning - it is not just a question of the internal efficiency of the device. How about comparing (measuring) continuous recording with an external mic with phantom power? I think, the Tascam should provide (much) more recording time in that situation. Of course that's just a guess.

[@nickvanmaarth680]

Great comparison review. Thanks for putting so much time into it...great job. I think you've confirmed my choice for the Zoom. Wish it had wireless (they'll probably have it next version), but the one-hand analog controls and the solid construction are important to me. The Tascam did sound just a little better in your tests (to me, anyway), but I won't be making recordings for audiophiles :-) and I think the sound quality will probably be close enough. Thanks again! Keep it up...really helpful!

[@sultan.alzaabi]

I think the: - TASCAM DR-44WL: have more clear sound record and less noise then the others + quality of sound. - TASCAM DR-40: you can say it's more quite but you loss the quality of the sound clarity. - Zoom H5: is highest noise recorder of the 3 and the quality of sound is lower than TASCAM DR-44WL but its easy to remove the noise through softwares. I really appreciate your review i see it's very helpful for everyone here. Keep it up, Thumb up. Sincerely, Sultan

[@TheMitchDoes]

This is probably a really stupid question, but may I ask what song that is that you're using to test the recorders? I really dug it, and Shazam didn't turn up anything.

[@njet212]

+1 whats the song?

[@jenky1044]

FAU - Evert .

[@totallyfrozen]

Max, Now 5 years later, can you comment on the durability of these units? I have the Tascam guitar trainer and bass trainer devices and the buttons don’t last well with repeated use. The Power/Hold button spring fails and the Volume control failed. What has your experienced been with the durability of these 2 units over the past few years?

[@AlBergstein]

Did I miss you talking about the difference in screen size? I own a Zoom H5 and the screen is quite small. The Tascam, with it's larger screen and ability to adjust the levels in the two step recording process seems like a winner. Also, having using the Zoom without the ability to monitor using Wifi, is really something that I would like to have. It is very inconvenient to have the recorder up at a speaker podium, and have to go to it to adjust. Much better idea is to wifi into the controls and monitor remotely. I have the multicapsules for the Zoom and it's convenient to be able to switch from x/y to shotgun, but after using that for a while, it's just as convenient to put a wireless mic (even a shotgun) attached to a transmitter and, again, monitor it remotely. . Also, the zoom seems to be harsher. More S'ss are apparent. I may have to pick up a DR-44WL to see whether I end up preferring that wifi capability over the Zoom's feature set.

[@ianhirschsohn5807]

Very informative. Suggest you add XLR input to comparison. I don't use the attached mics at all. Prefer Lavalier or shotgun XLR. Those are better quality/usability than the supplied mics. So, comparing features/performance with identical good quality XLR and/or 3.5mm would complete the comparison more thoroughly. Bear in mind that being able to record 4x XLR on the H5 with the inexpensive adapter provides an excellent low cost/low weight/easy solution to record street bands or ad hoc live performance.

[@LiveSystemsOficial]

No teste dentro do carro, achei o som do Tascam 44 bem limpo a ponto de conseguir ouvir bem cada frequência. Já o H5 tem um som fechado e mais grave, talvez melhor para podecast e o 44 para voz e vilão.

[@silvionovais2504]

Which will be the best to record audio playback in the listening room of sound equipment, such as speakers?

[@xray111xxx]

Very useful review. The car audio was very revealing. The 44wl was detailed and engaged me more. The other 2 were pinch, lacked the presence the 44wl had. Just wished the 44 was built like H5. I liked Athens AC adapter comes with on the 44 as well. It overall looks so much more comprehensive as the H5 which was my first choice is getting old.

[@nextlifeonearth]

For the noise... Did you export to WAV? If you used MP3, the compression WILL have removed a lot of the noise, especially on the older H4 and DR-40 (because they have older encoders) I wish there were a field recorder that recorded to flac...

[@mvoo27]

I am a Tascam fan, but the Zoom H5 sounds in this test better. I own the DR-44wl and I must say the internal mics are great, really great! But if you use external microphones, the preamps are the same level like the DR-40 (X). The H5 preamps are better...

[@gcprost]

The wireless on the DRW 44 is not reliable (from my experience). Adjusting the levels on the mics is more awkward than any other audio recorder I have used. The capsule system on the Zoom is of questionable value to me as I prefer to buy proven higher-end mics of my choosing. I do like the more rugged build and the analogue level controls.

[@DrNidrog]

Awesome, thanks for the comparison! VERY HELPFUL, going with the Zoom H5.

[@TheSimoncio]

+Gored N' Skatefoot Really sounds better with the voice test, you can hear it with the letter /s/

[@ThomasCoastline]

How it is with Tascam and dual recording? Can I record stereo file using two XLR inputs and have back up copy? For example I need DJ mixpult stereo output to record DJ set, but for the safety reasons I would like to have one stereo file at normal level and one stereo file and lower volume, so I can be sure, that I will have some back up, but in the video I can see the title, that in dual I can use just one XLR? What is the reason? Normally I would expect I can record 4mono tracks or 2stereo tracks in dual mode. Another question - how it is with file saving? I had Zoom H4n and when somebody plucked it off accidently I lost the entire recording... that is why Zoom F8 for example saves recording into more files - something like autosave. So I for example lost the last 30minutes of recording but not everything... how it is with Tascam?

[@kjaan]

Great video. Which one of these recorders would for recording live music from jbl won pro one speaker or just recording without any wires from the speaker?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

I bought the h5 for my channel. Good video

[@brucevang-vr]

Thanks for doing the dubstep test! Going to record a EDM concert and picked up the Tascam.

[@Radical_Times_Archive]

Thanks Max - great stuff!!! I'm drawn to the Tascam DR-44WL because of its WiFi capability although I'm not sure if it can do what I need it to do, namely live streaming via the Internet. My application is remote audio streaming of a live event to a low-power FM radio station for simultaneous broadcasting (a few seconds delay is not a problem). Even time-shifted re-broadcasting of a few minutes would be OK. Maybe this is something the system is not designed to do or is not capable of doing? Any comments or thoughts or possible solutions? Many thanks, Cheers!

[@ossyni]

tascam 44 win :)

[@mrpmrp5]

what brand is the extra large shotgun mic? and wich model is it?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

i'd like to know as well....

[@mauricerijnders3507]

Zoom H5 👍🏼

[@jaybogart]

Excellent Product Review Sir Max Yuryev. Big Like!

[@Dt3kno]

With the tascam dr 44 wl can you use it for field recording?

[@tifu678]

Well, it's a field recorder, so ........ I'm guessing, yes?

[@nicolaspointard]

Hi guy ! I wanna know the name of the dubstep song between 19 minutes and 22 minutes, please ? Best regards.

[@BobbyPollution]

I don't get why your FACE is in the middle of the screen instead of the product you are allegedly describing! Blah blah blah.

[@okkmmy3570]

Both h5 and dr44 were goood, but I d like dr44 because more functions there are. Thanks

[@RadioJonophone]

I bought a Zoom H5 when it was introduced, so have had it in use for over two years. The build quality is good, greasy finger smears come off easily making it look as good as the day it came out of the box. I have used the built in mikes for wild sound, but my main use is for XLR inputs from either a mixer, or combination of shotgun and radio mike signals for video work. The Tascam looks a workable piece of kit. It stands up well in your tests, but if I were deciding which one to choose right now I would still go for the Zoom. I would only be swayed by the Tascam if I needed the WiFi functionality, which I don't. Thanks for your time and effort in producing a balanced and fair test, except the in car one. You should have stacked the recorders vertically. Lining them horizontally means that the phase difference in the left and right audio is different as the mikes are spread out in the audio stage, whereas a vertical alignment would put the mikes as close as possible to the same spot in the stereo plane.

[@RyanJosephLong]

Really appreciate all the time and effort you put into creating this review! I think that the DR-44WL is probably the best sound quality wise. However, I really like the additional XLR inputs for the H5 thanks so much! You have me sold on all of them really. I think I will be buying the H5.

[@geo33t]

all in all Tascam is better.

[@kristinagonzales8579]

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[@reedhallen]

Great and in-depth video. Really appreciate it. Thanks!

[@1650million]

Great comparison, and the jump-to menu at the beginning is very useful as well. However, I do agree that the quality of the XLR preamps could be the MAIN reason people using these devices care about, so you´ve pretty omitted the essential, in spite of a 24min review. Anyway, good job, and keep'em coming.

[@MaksimYuryev]

1650million Thanks, I didn't think that they would be any different, but for next time I will be checking those!

[@juliansimmons7700]

I've just posted a comment here with more detail, but can report than the hiss/noise-floor of the H5 when using the XLR inputs is superb. Yes the internal mics are as good as any portable recorder, but using a Rode NT3 wow! - the noise-floor just drops away. From my measurements I was seeing -61dB from the xy mics, and -72dB from the XLR Rode, this is due to the low noise-level of the mic, but does reveal that the pre-amps are quiet!

[@1650million]

Julian Simmons Thanks for your input Julian, I appreciate it.

[@respekt200]

молодчина!

[@Audioselection]

Great informative video. The shot showing side by side the battery compartment shows the Tascam DR-40 (3 batteries), not the Zoom H5, so I was a bit confused there for a moment.

[@kamaharima3701]

Im not going to lie. The DR-44WL does sound better in quality but I just cant get past that orange screen lol. I bought the H5.

[@kamaharima3701]

The DR-44WL Picks up a greater frequency range.

[@enriqueferreira6632]

Stupid comment.. really dude? because of the screen?

[@kamaharima3701]

Enrique Ferreira Not a dude and secondly it was a joke.. take a chill pill.

[@helenamarie4337]

the orange screen is in fact unbearable

[@nextlifeonearth]

@@helenamarie4337 What's wrong with glorious orange? Take it from a Dutchie, orange is great. Probably the best.

[@blossomcinema772]

Wow good video !!! Where is Xlr line input sound test ??

[@lespaulfanofsparta]

Thank you Max very much! I don't watch things 25 minutes in length but, this was perfect. Was leaning Zoom for the first half until you got to the brilliant car demo. Features, ergonomics, build all that are great (and the wireless is cool) but, the clear difference in ambience, soul and depth of the Tascam is what I need to record a band. Also, the ability to record WAV and MP3 at the same time is brilliant for purchase versus promotional recordings. 2 great products. I could have guessed at all that but, you helped me confirm it. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@MaksimYuryev]

Glad to help!

[@lespaulfanofsparta]

UPDATE: Used the Tascam Saturday to record a band and it worked flawlessly. Used the low cut and the peak limiter and everyone was blown away by the sound. Also, used the WAV and MP3 simultaneously (which does limit the bit rate) and that was super cool as well. If anybody is interested you can hear the results here soundcloud.com/thehails/sets/live-at-high-dive

[@ivana1755]

Hey, I listened to your soundcloud demo. It actually sounds pretty good, I'm getting one of these babies for the same purpose. I do hear some differences between the instruments, but I'm guessing it had to do with the setup and the soundcheck. Anyway, can you tell me where did you put the recorder? Too far away?

[@lespaulfanofsparta]

I was pretty much equidistant to the left and right stage speakers, at almost a perfect triangle. With most of the audience (probably about 40-50) in front of me. I used the little handheld grip that comes with the Tascam. This band does not have a heavy backline for their guitars, mostly going through the house (and if I remember the two guitars were panned hard left and right) and the vocals were a bit up in the mix, which I had zero control over any of that. Hope that helps.

[@ivana1755]

Thanks, buddy, much appreciated. I already got it and have recording ambience and it sounds crystal clear.

[@RubenHulzebosch]

what was the name/brand of the cheap chinese shotgun mic you were talking about? got a link? thanks.

[@MaksimYuryev]

amzn.to/1A0golo

[@eidolonmirage1320]

the "little handheld little grip holder type of deal" is for mounting it on a mic stand ; )

[@thecompanioncube4211]

ohhh

[@rodrigoperez258]

I bought the H5 zoom and feel great. Can I use the zoom h5 as a DAC for listen music with my headphones audio technica mx 50 on the pc or smartphone?

[@philippeheritier9364]

I would like to know that too

[@ywoo5479]

Sorry to cross post, I thought this question is more appropriate here: Hi Max, Excellent review. I just bought this using your link!, but am surprised at the amount of hiss/noise floor. I don't know if this is normal, so I recorded 4 samples below at 25, 50, 75 and 93 (100% gave feedback). As you can hear the hiss is much more than I expected. At 50%, which is probably the normal gain setting, I was expecting almost silent. Can you (or someone else here) tell me if these noise levels are normal for this unit? Did I had overly high expectations? Recorded as 24bit/44.1 using internal mics. 25% drive.google.com/open?id=0ByKZg0glQLdCbE9jNzNzTTNvQU0 50% drive.google.com/open?id=0ByKZg0glQLdCeWZBbkRPbWplWUU 75% drive.google.com/open?id=0ByKZg0glQLdCb3NaM2hCb1M3WjQ 93% drive.google.com/open?id=0ByKZg0glQLdCelplVnpvS2tnZU0 Thanks!

[@jukarnarius]

Hello, I have a question regarding 3.5mm jack and it's preamps, some people stated that 3.5mm jack preamps are much cleaner on Zoom rather Tascam (at least Tascam DR-60MKII). Another question is Zoom could be used as a sound interface 4in/2out. Is this option available on Tascam?

[@zsoldier]

I heard you can't do dual recording if you use an external /separate shotgun microphone. you have to use the microphone attachments. is that true ? @maxyuryev

[@Phen0mable]

What about line in and connecting dj mixer to zoom and recording audio

[@originhq]

Happy with Tascam DR-44 as a great recorder but finding the wifi link, using DL CONTROL app, to my IPhone to be unstable. Works say 50% of the time! Any similar experiences and, if so, any solutions out there?

Very good video which recorder you would recommend me to buy between the h5 and the DR 44 WL thanks

[@SanjayProductionsUSA]

How do the recorders compare when taking a line input from a board (for)?

[@SanjayProductionsUSA]

that's FOH....

[@jeanmonnet1060]

The wireless facility of the tascam is awfuly limited to a few meter and it pumps quite the batteries....Also no usb connection to a computer as a sound card.....And their manual is unsufficently detailled with quasi no tuto on internet ... It is a mystery as to how to utilise the MTR mode... i sent it back for that.....

[@larrycom]

TASCAM DR 44 wins with the balance, it doesn't over do bass. But they are all good, btw.

[@nicholasfield4272]

umm.. correct me if i'm wrong, but around 3:10 when you are talking about the battries, The back view of the open battery compartments, It s a DR-40 and a DR-44WL right?

[@bryan8810]

Great review and I'm looking to getting one of these units soon. Just a small niggly error, during the really quiet environment comparison @17:35, the DR-40 was in mono while the others were in stereo I believe! Also I just noticed this video is actually 7 years old so at this stage probably doesn't matter. Thanks again!

[@Nekoandpiano]

Hello! Very nice review. But please can anyone tell me about overdubbing on those devices. Is It possible to overdub in mtr mode using only internal mics on these devices? It was possible on my old h4n but it's kind of dying so i need a replacement. Thanks goes forward

[@RoadBlockM]

Spoiler, the rubber coat will rub off and it will look horrible.

[@ELBOXDELUISANTONIO]

ereo image on DR-44 is better than H5, at the end, it depends on use you will, I guess for Fley, DR-44 does it..but if you just amke weddings..H5 or DR-40 does..

[@razielsanchez5930]

How did you get the audio from the Tascam DR 44 to be so crisp? I am trying to get audio from only the plugged in XLR input but it is still picking up audio from the internal built-in mics. thanks

[@claydrake5561]

Great review and comparison. I am still not certain as to which one is best for my application. My project will be interviewing in remote areas, as well as tradition acoustic and amplified music. I do like the idea of the WiFi and the smart phone control. I also like the idea that the TASCAM comes with accessories, where as the Zoom comes with... ...not so much. One thing that had me thinking the TASCAM better for my application is the Noise Floor Test which may be more important in the talking voice segments than the music. Any thoughts you may have on this would be great help.

[@inocenciotensygarcia1012]

Thank you for your information. I just got the Zoom H5 and I’m going to record my cooking video today. I’m recording with my Mac Pro until I receive my camera. I want to know if I should connect the Zoom H5 to the laptop while I’m recording?. That way I don’t have to worry about the batteries running out.

[@DarkoAqua]

Hi Max, very nice video. I have a question though, do you recall what was that microphone that you used for testing at 15:47 ? Thx

[@DarkoAqua]

Hi, looks like I've found the answer in another video of yours: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKjLininopKFf6s

[@IPushHard]

Dude the 22WL has Wi Fi. It says so right on the box.

[@GuyFauwx]

Hey man! Great video, it really helped me a lot :) But could you pleeeaase share the name of the song you used in your car test?

[@Slypheren]

+GuyFauwx Winside - Reapers

[@TheSound0fLegends]

Slypheran thanks mate

[@EastFame]

nice review, however I'm not clear how is this wi-fi funcionality useful? In this regard the most important thing would be to know - whether I could give Tascam to the subject and transmit the voice signal to my DSLR, while filming, the same as I could use wireless lavalier microphone? Also, is the sound quality recorder in DR-44WL better than DR-22WL or these two models just differ with functionality?

[@Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage]

Max, the H-6 is a really nice recorder. I prefer it over the Tascam. I don't want anything with a data wheel. I bought a Roland R-26 because of the large touch screen and the built in X-Y and stereo omnis, which lets me record 4 tracks without extra mics.

[@kcheng76]

I like your review, but need more about noise level. In classical acoustic - piano, strings - there are a lot of silences, so background hiss is important to evaluate. Do you have any comment on that? Here's a specific test: At average sound levels for live recording, during silences, which has less hiss, when you listen with good headphones?

[@MaksimYuryev]

Hi keith thanks for your comment! I can't really, not because I don't record any music. I mainly use recorders for dialogue and some music from DJ's soundboard at weddings. I'm sure there's somebody out there that has a lot more experience and singing / music / instrumental recording that would be better fit for that.

[@kcheng76]

Thank you for your reply, Max! Actually, I'm only asking for a simple experiment for which no instruments are required: 1) Record something (like talking) on each with the built-in mic, and if you have them, fancy XLR mics. 2) Use two recording levels - one you normally use for soft talking, leaving silences. Then, crank up the record volume beyond what you would normally set it at. 3) Listen to playback with headphones, and listen at normal volume, and then with volume turned up (not so loud you hurt your ears). If you hear any hiss or hum this represents electronic noise. However, I found my mics sensitive enough to hear the house ventilation, so don't mistake that for electronic noise. Regards, and keep up the great work. Keith

[@MaksimYuryev]

Keith Cheng Thanks for writing that out more simple it Keith. When I did the noise floor testing I did listen to it. The noise from both were very similar but the H5 was slightly louder (very slightly) but had more of a high pitched noise compared to the Tascam where it was more of a deeper sounding noise. Even those the noise floor test shows the H5 being noisier (by a good margin) in reality it sounded very similar just different pitch. hope that helps.

[@ishta]

H5 records too much bass and won't be good at live music specially concerts. I like the capsule system of the H5 though. Thanks for doing this and these series

[@maakkcc]

Hi Max , prompt that the track in your car plays , or does not find ) ) Shazam does not understand) ) Surveys and tests super) Greetings from Russia )

[@extantia]

I had a Zoom H4N that had issue’s with the plastic breaking down. In this case the hinges for the SD card cover cracked and it came off. My concern is it may happen with another Zoom model.

I know this video is old, but if other find it: The "Handheld" thing @1:53 is not to hold it in the hand, it is made to be used in a standard microphone stand, it is better to hold the device normally in the hand go get less noise, that thing give extra noise due to the plastic.

[@MegaAluchi]

hello Max Thanks I have enjoyed your review. I tried to find a different way to contact you even after I subscribed. I need your advice about choosing few things to start home recording for cooking program, and documentary shirt film both indoors and outdoors: 1- What is A reasonable video editing program? 2- I made my mind about the Tascam 40 since the newer version produces more floor noise as per your review . Also the newer version's app doesn't work well with Android and I m an Android user. Finally it is a lot cheaper and I can also use it with my music recordings at home. 3- question: how to use the X-Y built-in mic? when they are inward and when to make them like Y shape or outward? can the XY be used between the interviewer and interviewee if the distance between them is 4 feet and the recorder is in the middle ? 5- does Tascam 40 has line in for Lav mic? lastly do you have any tutorial for shooting short film? Thanks again

[@josephkeyrouzphotography5151]

Hello! How are you? It is a great Comparison. I would like to know which one is better for an interview while I am using 2 wireless Sennheizer neck mic at the same time?

[@yonoko6901]

I do not like the analogue gain control over the new zoom series. if'Im on the field I could move it accidentally and ruin my rec.

[@fabp1992]

please do another comparison but with microphones connected to the xlr inputs

[@mageprostudios4334]

All your noise floor showed was the difference in the built-in mic noise. Not an acceptable comparison of the units.

[@whitakerartsllc129]

Really random question but what settings do you use for your GH4? Such as Photo Style "Cinelike D, Cinelike V, and so on?" I am struggling with fine tuning mine to reduce noise and increase my overall image quality.

[@MaksimYuryev]

It depends on what you want in your image. I would leave the idynamic and resolution alone those will introduce noise big time. I shoots Standard/Natural/Cinelike V . Tests that I've seen show that there isn't much improvement in DR with Cinelike D (almost same) but more noise. This video is on standard picture profile.

[@RizHail]

does zoom h5 has digital sound slate like tascam dr60d mark 2? which helps greatly in syncing audio...5

[@cerenademe9433]

Honestly, especially in the car, I think the DR-40 sounded the best - had the fullest, clearest sound (as much as I LOVE the H5). ... But....Please -- track ID in the car?? Thanks!!

[@Rphbalubaid]

Good evening dear friend . What's the difference between tascam dr-44 and dr-100 mk

[@granddaddy2883]

IS THERE A REVIEW OF TASCAM VS ZOOM MULTI TRACK PORTABLE RECORDERS ? I NEED SIMPLICITY OF OPERATION #1 TO RECORD PERSONAL MUSIC IN HOME

[@pengchen634]

Does the zoom h5 has 3.5mm mic input too? Thanks

[@victorflorintsev7132]

looks like you only used one channel during the in car recording with the h5

[@severgun]

No. it is stereo. But levels are super low compare to dr40

[@cdavidancell]

One thing I have heard is that it is hard to disable the built in mice on he DR-44WL. If I wanted to just record a lecture in mono on one XLR input, can it be done? I know it's easy to do on the Zoom.

[@HenrySwayze]

Great job exploring these units. I am looking for a unite for remote broadcasting applications for my community radio station. I personally own a dr40 and have mostly used it for recording folk community play alongs so I have great respect for the sound achievable using XY and AB mike orientations to overcome room acoustics and diversity of sound sources. Questions for the station's application: 1) Any word of the WiFi transfer of sound monitoring getting up to broadcast quality in the future? 2) When doing a one on one interview, any sense of how these unites or even the DR 22WL do with reducing room acoosics or how the sound varies with direction of the mike-unite. Is a hand held mike needed? The zoom 5H with the shotgun sounds very good but it is a pretty expensive package. Any thoughts... many beginners will be doing the fieldwork and this is community radio.

[@maricidevamega939]

Any device or thing with a soft touch finished is a big suck after few years....

[@kochumvk]

Great Video. Watched a few times! Will you recommend Zoom H4N Pro at $220 over DR44WL at $180 ? I see that H$N Pro can be used as a USB audio interface which is cool. Hope that DAC is decent ! Will DR44 work as a USB audio interface ?

[@reinulf656]

H5 any day over H4n Pro. The H4n Pro preamps are way worse than the H5

[@victorsvenningson630]

Real like your work... this is oh so helpful. Not sure what I getting yet, but one of these two for sure... want to hold them first in my hands. Thanks for doing this.

[@rinaldodelucca8073]

Tascam DR-44WL vs Zoom H4n Pro: Which one is better? I can get the Tascam DR-44WL for US$255.38 and the Zoom H4n Pro for US$207.58 here in Canada. The Zoom H5 is more expensive here than the Tascam DR-44WL but not much, around US$281.72. My first option would be the Zoom H6 (I already worked with one for 10 months and I love it!) but it's too expensive. By the way, I don't need wifi and I will be always recording using both a lavalier mic and the XY built in mics. Thank you for this video comparison!

[@tocavlad]

i want to know also which option is better sound wise concerts or instruments directly from the internal mics between h4n pro or 44wl , thank you

[@theprstc]

so 2014 was a year with some extraordinarily shit music lol...

[@Carl-Camera]

Vonderful wideo. H5 is great 👍 except in the car 🚘

[@AlekVila]

What a great reviewer you are! You gave me such good information. To my ears, the Tascam DR-44WL blew the others away in terms of sound quality. Listen to the kick drum in your car tests, for example. I also liked the Tascam for the shotgun mic test because it sounded least distorted, even if it was not as loud as the Zoom. I was going to buy a Zoom, but after this review, I think I'll shop Tascam recorders instead. Thanks!

[@LiveSystemsOficial]

No teste dentro do carro, achei o som do Tascam 44 bem limpo a ponto de conseguir ouvir bem cada frequência. Já o H5 tem um som fechado e mais grave, talvez melhor para podecast e o 44 para voz e vilão.

[@luisx9595]

En las pruebas de sonido el silencio también es importante. Hay que tener un momento sin hablar. In the listening tests silence is also important. It should be a moment without speaking.

[@twistingstrings]

Hi, Max. Thank you for your reviews. I would like to ask what devices can be used as a usb-interface. I heard that H5 can but what about d44? And what device to your mind can you advice for recording of live vocal, choral and classical music performances?

[@MaksimYuryev]

I don't think the DR-44 can be used with USB. Personally I like the H5 better (I own a H6)