There is only one "Ear" output so like the Zoom you cannot monitor and record it to your DSLR without rigging up a splitter cord for dslrs which can be a liability (not monitoring audio will always bite you in the rear). The menu is pretty straight forward and easy to navigate, and the Olympus also has 2GB of internal memory which has saved us more times than we'd ever like to admit.
#Best zoom recorder for interviews professional#
While it cannot accept or run phantom powered studio microphones, it is by far the smallest of the three professional recorders which is worth its weight in gold. Like the two previous units, the Olympus also has two directional microphones and the ability to record microphones with mini 1/8" connectors. Because of it's small size and easy to use setup, we actually picked the Olympus LS-10 over the Zoom H4N when we tried them at the BH Super Store in NYC. While the Olympus LS-10 has recently been replaced by the LS-20m (which records video), we thought we'd include it because it has been our own goto audio recorder for the last 2 years. No Internal Storage - Just like the Zoom, if you forget your SD card you are out of luck!
Input Level Wheel - The input level wheel on the right hand side is easy to rotate which means it's easy to bump and change your signal level. No 1/4" inputs - While not a deal breaker, the Tascam does not support the multi purpose XLR/Instrument jacks. You also don't want to have to mount this to the top of your DSLR and hand hold it. HUGE in size - Like the Zoom H4n, the DR-100 is no pocket sized recorder. Two Batteries - If your rechargable lithium battery dies, the DR-100 runs off of AA batteries too Navigation Menus - The ipad like scroll wheel and easy to read LCD make navigating through the menu a breezeĮxternal Buttons - Every major feature has a hard button for adjusting settings quicklyīoth Line/Headphone Outs - You can easily monitor audio through headphones while also sending a line signal into your DSLR's microphone jack for easier syncing. Just below $300, the Tascam DR-100 Mark II might be the best option for the film maker on the go who needs a lot of control over his audio. Making quick changes on the fly is fast, and important settings are easily visible because they have a dedicate button or switch. One of the best features the Tascam has that the other units in this review do not have is the DR-100 features a lot of physical buttons in place of menu settings. The DR-100 uses both AA batteries as well as an included rechargable battery but does not ship with an AC power adapter.
The Tascam DR-100 also has XLR inputs but does lack the 1/4" inputs found on the Zoom. Like the Zoom unit, the DR-100 also has a set of "UNI" condenser mics on the front of the unit as well as two tiny pinhole "OMNI" microphones that pick up less directional sounds. No separate headphone/line out for monitoring audio - You can monitor audio but it would be nice to feed a second signal into your DSLR camera as wellīased on the original DR-100, Tascam's Mark II model offers a lot of great features for both entry level and advanced level film makers. It reminds me of the poorly designed Nikon D4 cross pad, augh Menu Dial - In order to select options in the menu you have to push a rotating wheel down which is really a pain. It might make sense for a musician but not for a photographer Large in Size - People might disagree with me but this is too large for me to personally keep in my bag.
Ships with 1 GB memory card - A decent amount of space for audio Included AC Adapter - Great for longer recording sessions and nice included accessory Variable Playback - 50-100%, great for learning guitar riffs but probably not super important for video recording Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages I have found using the Zoom H4n:ĭual XLR and 1/4" input jacks - Easy to adapt different mics or audio sourcesĬlickable Rec Level Input - This button design keeps you from accidentally changing your levelsĤ Track Recording - Great for multiple interviews, demoing music, or recording live music It also features 4 channels of recording which is nice for interviews or recording performances and an audience or crowd. If you want more ambient sounds, the H4n also comes with a pair of on board microphones that let you capture true stereo in 90 and 120 degree recording patterns. Two XLR inputs with 1/4" instrument inputs allow for you to record with any sort of microphone or instrument. Priced around $300, the Zoom H4N has a lot of features for those wanting to use professional microphones. It was also one of the first to really hit the scene back with the Canon 5D Mark II showed the power of DSLR video. The Zoom H4n is one of the most popular digital recorders on the market.
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