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expiredDaskid posted Mar 8, 2021 5:11 AM

Zoom H1N 2-Input/Track Portable Handy Recorder (Gray)

$70

$120

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B&H Photo Video has Zoom H1N 2-Input/Track Portable Handy Recorder (Gray, ZH1NG) on sale for $69.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Daskid for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Max Sample Rate/Resolution: 96 kHz / 24-Bit
  • Microphone: Built-In Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration
  • Stereo X/Y 90Ëšmicrophones handle up to 120 dB SPL
  • Stereo â…›" Mic/Line In mini phone jack
  • Stereo â…›" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
  • Built-In Speaker: 500 mW Mono
  • Display: 1.25" / 3.17 cm Monochrome LCD (Backlit)
  • Memory Card Support: microSD, microSDHC (Up to 32 GB)
  • Audio File Formats: BWF, MP3, WAV
  • Auto-Record, Pre-Record, and Self-Timer functions
  • Battery Type: 2x AAA (Included)

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Price good through 11:59pm EST 3/8/2021
    • This price is $10 lower than previous Front Page deal here
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $30 lower (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $99.99
  • About this product:
    • Compatible Application Software here
    • 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty: The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Zoom products purchased and serviced in the USA. The warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original purchaser and ends one year hence.
    • B&H Photo Video: Rated 4.5 / 5 Stars (147 total reviews)
    • Amazon: 4.6 / 5 stars (5,041 total ratings)
  • About this store:
    • B&H Photo Video: If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (including an intact UPC code) and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, accompanying free items and accessories.
    • B&H Photo Video return policy here

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B&H Photo Video has Zoom H1N 2-Input/Track Portable Handy Recorder (Gray, ZH1NG) on sale for $69.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Daskid for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Max Sample Rate/Resolution: 96 kHz / 24-Bit
  • Microphone: Built-In Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration
  • Stereo X/Y 90Ëšmicrophones handle up to 120 dB SPL
  • Stereo â…›" Mic/Line In mini phone jack
  • Stereo â…›" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
  • Built-In Speaker: 500 mW Mono
  • Display: 1.25" / 3.17 cm Monochrome LCD (Backlit)
  • Memory Card Support: microSD, microSDHC (Up to 32 GB)
  • Audio File Formats: BWF, MP3, WAV
  • Auto-Record, Pre-Record, and Self-Timer functions
  • Battery Type: 2x AAA (Included)

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Price good through 11:59pm EST 3/8/2021
    • This price is $10 lower than previous Front Page deal here
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $30 lower (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $99.99
  • About this product:
    • Compatible Application Software here
    • 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty: The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Zoom products purchased and serviced in the USA. The warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original purchaser and ends one year hence.
    • B&H Photo Video: Rated 4.5 / 5 Stars (147 total reviews)
    • Amazon: 4.6 / 5 stars (5,041 total ratings)
  • About this store:
    • B&H Photo Video: If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (including an intact UPC code) and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, accompanying free items and accessories.
    • B&H Photo Video return policy here

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Mar 8, 2021 9:57 PM
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waf4545Mar 8, 2021 9:57 PM
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Quote from TDBURN :
Would this improve audio quality from a shot gun mic versus going straight into the camera?
It depends. The H1N is omnidirectional but you can plug a lav mic or an unidirectional shotgun mic.
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Mar 8, 2021 10:04 PM
501 Comments
Joined Aug 2019
SlickGremlinMar 8, 2021 10:04 PM
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Quote from TDBURN :
Would this improve audio quality from a shot gun mic versus going straight into the camera?
What camera? Most pro cameras have their own audio mixer. If you are filming with a DSLR like a cannon 80D, or a cheap Sony Handycam, the audio input will only record direct from the source and I would say yes, you would be better off with a recorder. You could try cleaning it up with audio software in editing but you can only fix so much..
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Mar 8, 2021 10:07 PM
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omfpeMar 8, 2021 10:07 PM
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Can't believe I'm the only one who read this and thought H1N "any number" is a bad name for a device.
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Mar 8, 2021 10:57 PM
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cevmanMar 8, 2021 10:57 PM
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Quote from jamesjamerson :
Only 10hr battery time and 32gb max SD card limit.
I've never been able to fill a card past 2GB during any gig. 32gb of audio is getting 20+ hours easily.
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Mar 8, 2021 11:09 PM
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HeyItsCosmoMar 8, 2021 11:09 PM
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How do these work? Could I sing into it without being in studio conditions?
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Mar 8, 2021 11:47 PM
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dcpoorMar 8, 2021 11:47 PM
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Quote from omfpe :
Can't believe I'm the only one who read this and thought H1N "any number" is a bad name for a device.
nope, i was going to make a swine flu joke but refrained. lol
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Mar 9, 2021 12:08 AM
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jamesjamersonMar 9, 2021 12:08 AM
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Quote from cevman :
I've never been able to fill a card past 2GB during any gig. 32gb of audio is getting 20+ hours easily.
I got lecture recordings and 32gb get filled easily on highest quality audio format. But again YMMV

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Mar 9, 2021 12:25 AM
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TheDarkKnightMar 9, 2021 12:25 AM
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So I'm curious. How does this compare to smartphone built in mics? Both budget and expensive. if a person had a iphone 12, galaxy 21, or galaxy z fold 2, would the recording quality be better or worse?
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Mar 9, 2021 12:41 AM
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genivMar 9, 2021 12:41 AM
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I have this and the TASCAM DR-05X.
Both are about the same price and does the same thing.

having both, I fell the TASCAM is a better product.
- seems alittle more sturdy well built
- more features. (though not as intuitive to use)
- bigger but by not much.
-- the Tascam recording seems to have less his and more "warmer" IMHO better quality.

FYI I'm just a regular joe smo that like to play with electronics. not a advance audio or video guy.
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Mar 9, 2021 2:14 AM
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Totem1969Mar 9, 2021 2:14 AM
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Quote from jamesjamerson :
I got lecture recordings and 32gb get filled easily on highest quality audio format. But again YMMV
Not likely. 32cFBbis plenty.
Mar 9, 2021 2:28 AM
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jamesjamersonMar 9, 2021 2:28 AM
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Quote from geniv :
I have this and the TASCAM DR-05X.
Both are about the same price and does the same thing.

having both, I fell the TASCAM is a better product.
- seems alittle more sturdy well built
- more features. (though not as intuitive to use)
- bigger but by not much.
-- the Tascam recording seems to have less his and more "warmer" IMHO better quality.

FYI I'm just a regular joe smo that like to play with electronics. not a advance audio or video guy.
I totally agree to your observation.Peace
Mar 9, 2021 2:45 AM
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cdog90260Mar 9, 2021 2:45 AM
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For folks not in to highest quality audio but want something much more convenient, look at the Sony ICD 570 voice/music recorder. So darn convenient. Under 50g, build in usb, takes micro SD.

The convenience factor was so big
Mar 9, 2021 4:09 AM
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SlickGremlinMar 9, 2021 4:09 AM
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Quote from TheDarkKnight :
So I'm curious. How does this compare to smartphone built in mics? Both budget and expensive. if a person had a iphone 12, galaxy 21, or galaxy z fold 2, would the recording quality be better or worse?
Its all about the preamps and the ability of the device to clean up that sound. Smart phones do not have preamps. Your smartphone will take whatever signal it gets and record it.. think of it as raw.. you can however take that raw file and clean it up in editing. But if there is too much background noise and you are looking for perfection. You will distort the audio you want to keep way before you get rid of the parts you dont want

You want the best mic for the type of audio you are trying to capture.. audio from 1 subject without background noise? A shotgun mic directly focused on your subject. The better the mic, the less background noise, the easier it is to clean. But you also need to know how to use that mic and how close to the subject you need to be.. next would be a good quality recorder to clean up that signal even further. Going even further for people that want to record music and get rid of echos, you need a sound booth or be outside where its completely silent (which is almost impossible) have you ever been in an empty room and talked compared to a room filled with furniture? Less echo.. a sound booth is taking fibers that absorb the sound and covering every part of the room so there is no way for them to bounce back.. the final result still may not be perfect but you can use software to get rid of the remaining background noise without distorting the audio you want.. this is the simplest way to put it. There are different types of mics for different circumstances, boom poles and lav mics for video, preamp devices with separate recorders for the best quality possible.. Now this is all if you want perfection.. if you are looking to just make youtube videos, you can get away with a lot less stuff.
Last edited by SlickGremlin March 8, 2021 at 08:27 PM.
Mar 9, 2021 5:11 AM
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714JPPMar 9, 2021 5:11 AM
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Bought!! Thanks OP!

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