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 > -- Joe Salerno