Zoom H2N v Tascam DR05X Audio Recorders - Which one is the best recorder?

I test 2 popular portable audio recorders to see if there is a clear winner. They are both in the same price bracket so this comparison is a fair one.
If you require a portable audio recorder for podvasting and/or video production/ KZbin creators these are worthy contenders.
You can purchase these through my Amazon affiliate links below.
Zoom H2N: amzn.to/3fIBmiP
Tascam DR-05X: amzn.to/2BhGWJX

[@ed_marin]

Great review as usual sir. I'm planning ok getting the zoom because of that safe track in 4 channel recording. That feature have saved my life a couple of times! Totally worth it, I believe. Cheers!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Great review Bob - I've been using the Edirol R-09HR for 10 years now but always on the look out for an alternative. This is a very helpful guide

[@AvpStudios]

Thanks, I really enjoy using the Zoom, mainly because of its design, not audio quality.

[@terratec1001]

2:24 - Actually, the Tascam mics are set in an A/B configuration, not X/Y. Also, you can not set them to 90 or 120 degrees. Maybe you're confusing the Tascam with something like the Zoom H4n which does have X/Y mics and also allows 90 or 120 degrees.

[@joshnova9163]

Superb review. Thoughtful, relevant, and nuanced!

[@TheG7thcapo]

I own the H2N. Love it for recording my guitar. I appreciate your enthusiasm.

[@AvpStudios]

Thanks, most appeciated.

[@FullTekAuto]

Coming from a OCD nerd overly researching this stuff and focusing on budget. ZoomH2n if you want to mix in surround or binaural with. Tascam has loud preamps. Least practical Go with a phillips audio recorder with the tresmic mic, xlr inputs, voice cancellation for around a 100$

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Thank you for the great review. Tascam as buggy, as. In a lot of reviews, that I have read

[@tidason]

Awesome review. For my case I went for the TASCAM DR05X, for cost reason. I just need a decent recorder as my smartphone can't handle loud sound pressure. The audio gets distorted

[@taniapedrosa7423]

@ 2:24 you are incorrect sir, they are not X/Y mics, they are A/B pattern, the DR07x, or 22WL gives you X/Y

[@AvpStudios]

Many thanks for pointing this out, most appreciated

[@JorgeBarona]

Zoom H2N is not an option since it drops a frame after some minutes, Tascam does not drop, which allows synchronizing properly.

[@agelessstudio]

I used to have zoom h2n , got same problem. While recording in about 2-5 minutes, appears text warning said error in 1 or 3 second. When i import the file into DAW , the graph shows error, and the file is damaged in the time when warning text appears.

[@agelessstudio]

I think the problem is on the micro SD card.

[@DaMaster1983]

when you got small memory card. its better to keep them in a transparent nylon bag. less chance to lose

[@mrbeebyte]

Hi, thank's for your video, I have one question, is it possible to connect on the H2N two external microphone ( stéreo ) ? I ask this question because I haven't two external microphones for to try ,it's for that I ask this question.

[@alejandror5416]

Which is better?

[@macchi205]

Zoom has not digital effect

[@Netbase2000]

oi mate bruhv

[@camofpv]

Sorry but: you’re reviewing audio recorders and your audio is bad to say the least. And secondly you have to find out a lot as you said… ehh Take it as a constructive feedback though 😉 no hard feelings right?