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Hint: turn the input to zero (0), when recording concerts & loud bands. I also have the concert limiter settin on, but I don't think it ever has to kick in. More of a safety net...


And, to make matters worse, when I contacted the Zoom folks about this, all they had to say was "That's Your Problem, Not Our Problem. We regret that we cannot help you"
WHAT ! ? ! ? Oh, yeah, now THAT's Real Customer Assistance !








Use xy for single interviews or group q and a, and 2 channel (premixed) for bigger conferences. Most podcasts are in mono, so even xy/ cardioid is a little overkill, the quality is so good on this. Be sure to set the hold feature, which disables everything but mic gain during recording so you don't accidentally push something! A mic gain at 5 to 6 works perfects for conferences, workshops and one on one interviews. I've only tried this for a few concerts, and they came out excellent, but I'd guess journalism and interviews are the primary niche for this little gem. One caveat: if you pick 4 channel (concerts), it will NOT premix-- you'll see all four in Audacity or Forge, a good thing if you know what you're doing!
You can even combine MS with a separate mic, using two to four of the onboard mics with your own condenser to capture both the room or audience and your interview! Plug in headphones (NOT noise cancelling) to listen in real time to "what you hear/ what you get."
Cons, it's a battery eater if you use it extensively (advertised at 20 hours, more like 12-- GET the A/C adapter!), an investment in rechargeable batteries would also be good. There are also dedicated MS (Midside) mics, which work to pick up more ambient sound, premixed in the recorder, than XY (cardioid/ stereo) alone, but for interviews xy works a little better than MS, unless you mix out the side features in favor of cardioid in the final MP3. The "ideal" podcast mic picks up a little reverb, albeit at lower volume from the side and back, along with the direct, front facing "stem of the apple" cardioid voices. MS can be a good option if you're in that controlled a setting.
Biggest Surprise, for its size, it really does music well, although I bought it mostly for voice podcasting. Easily formats right out of the recorder for mp3 (converts it's native WAV to Mp3, although you can also do that with your software in post if you prefer), and loads into Audacity with no sweat. Thumbs up if you're looking for a field unit for web journalism, interviews, classes you'll rebroadcast, etc.
Remember one thing: the quality of the mic also is limited by the quality of your sound card, and if you're using a laptop, you might want an intermediate mixer/ recorder rather than replacing your card. See our listmania podcast list for lots of these bells and whistles!






Wow! I read through the manual once and then started recording. I set it on an end table, played into it, and then transfered the files to my computer through the USB port (cable not included, but the one I use for my GPS unit worked) and edited them with the Wave Lab 7 software that comes bundled with the product. It was so easy I couldn't believe it. I found I could just delete the flubbed parts with a keystroke. The audio quality was so much better than what I had ever experienced with my old mic I was floored. I've already posted several videos on YouTube of my playing and they're getting some looks and likes. I won't put links here because Amazon doesn't allow self-promotion or self-identification in their reviews, which I think is a good policy.
The Wave Lab 7 software says it requires Windows 7, but I installed it on my old Win XP computer with no problem (it comes on a DVD, not a CD, so be warned if you don't have the right drive). I like the software a lot, but I think Magix or Audacity will probably work as well for you.
For voice, I also have some experience. I record textbooks for the blind and dyslexic as a volunteer activity (Learning Ally). We do that in professional quality sound booths with boom mics. The sound quality there is outstanding as you would expect. When I hear my voice played back on those I think I sound pretty good. With the small computer mic at home I sound horrible -- hoarse, higher-pitched. With the Zoom I have that same fullness, a deeper voice timbre as I do at Learning Ally.



Software that came with it wasn't great, but other free, online software options are easy to use with it.


The remote control (with extension) makes it easy to start/stop the recorder without adding the 'handling noise' when recording. Saves me time when editing multiple recordings.
The wind screen doesn't kill all wind noise, but cuts it back substantially. A better screen or 'dead kitten' cover may be necessary in windy outdoor conditions, but light breeze and air noise from moving around indoors is cut.
The case is great, but does not fit the unit well with the windscreen attached - carrying the windscreen around separately is a drag. It has a nice detachable carry strap, though, which is nice. I also wish there were an elastic pocket inside for holding an extra memory card or the remote.
The mic stand piece is great for holding the recorder on a typical microphone stand, and can be used for simple holding of the recorder without touching it. (reduces handling noise a bit, too)
The mini tripod is pretty cheap, and the legs cannot extend far enough to support the recorder if the ball head is angled very steeply. I think I can maybe get 10 or 15 degrees pitch in any given direction, but beyond that, the tripod will tip over. It comes in handy for vertical orientation now and then, but is largely useless otherwise.
The power supply comes in handy, but most of us have these USB cables & adapters in spades at home already.
Personally, I would rather have paid less and eliminated the tripod and USB cable + power adapter, but I've used them once-or-twice, so ... eh. The primary parts of this kit are great, though, so they make it worth the price.

