Actually the model is H4N. I love mine but the power supply/wall wart is
acting a little strange, or else it is the receptacle that the PS plugs
into.

There is also a mode to extend battery life, the switch is in the
battery case IIRC.

joe salerno


On 4/14/2013 1:54 PM, Don Cox wrote:
> On 14/04/2013, Peter Hirsch wrote:
>
>> I seem to recall the discussion of decent quality portable digital
>> (audio) recorders on this list a year or three back.
>>
>> Can I get suggestions from out there for something pocket sized that
>> costs up to $250 (or so) that I can use at those moments when I am
>> saying to myself "I wish I had something to record that (birdcalls,
>> subway musicians, environmental sounds, etc. - I'm not talking super
>> hi-fidelity concert recording) with".
>>
>> "No smart phones need apply"
>>
> Zoom 4Hn
>
> The only fault of this device is short battery life. It takes standard
> AA batteries.
>
> It certainly does good birdsong in clear stereo.
>
> Whether you think it is pocket size depends on your pockets. It will
> go in most coat pockets.
>
> Regards
>

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Joe Salerno