Hauppauge, NY – February 26, 2009 – Samson is pleased to announce it is now shipping the highly sought after Zoom H4n handheld digital audio recorder. Zoom’s most sophisticated handheld recorder to date is now available at retailers throughout the U.S.
Zoom’s H4n offers superior, built-in X/Y stereo condenser mics that allow variable recording patterns at either 90° or 120°. Audio quality is improved through its new digitally controlled, high-quality mic preamp and the ability to use internal and external mics simultaneously for 4-channel recording.
Of course, the H4n records high-resolution audio at 24bit/96kHz on SD/SDHC media of up to 32GB and is USB 2.0. A large LCD screen, a more intuitive interface and onboard reference speaker will take the user’s recording experience to the next level.
“The H4n drew phenomenal responses at both CES and NAMM,” said Samson Director of Marketing Mark Wilder. “It provides professional recording so impressive, Oscar winner Frank Serafine asked to use it to record sound on his latest film project.” added Wilder.
The H4n is also the most robust recorder from Zoom, with a rubberized, shock resistant body for improved chassis protection, all-metal microphone design and a built-in mounting joint for tripod and microphone stand use.
“We have learned a great deal from the success of the H2 and H4, and have continually sought to bring the most important improvements to our designs,” says Masa Iijima, CEO of Zoom Corporation. “Our new H4n confirms our commitment to this category while bringing users substantial improvements to their experience,” added Iijima.
For musicians and songwriters, the H4n has a more user-friendly multi-track recording capability along with Hi-Z Inputs for recording guitar and bass, variable speed playback for “phrase training”, onboard studio effects, and over 50 guitar and bass amp modeling settings. In addition, a new stamina mode enables the H4n to operate for 10 hours continuously on a single set of AA batteries.
And for media and filmmakers, the H4n makes it easy to record “high definition” audio at 24-bit/48kHz with booms, handhelds or lavaliers while simultaneously gathering atmospheric audio with the onboard mics. The H4n also supports Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) so recorded files carry time stamp information. You can also set cue points during recording or playback.
Zoom also continues to place an emphasis on value, including everything you need to get started with the H4n. The package includes a 1 GB SD card, wind screen, mic clip adapter, AC adapter, USB cable, protective case and Cubase LE recording software. An optional remote control is also available.
To request additional information and/or product images, please contact PR Representative Greg Mondshein at (305) 576-1171 x22 or at gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com.
For more information about Samson Technologies, please visit www.samsontech.com.
