Zoom's new H4n portable hand-held recorder has built-in X/Y stereo condenser mics that allow variable recording patterns at either 90 or 120 degrees. Audio quality has been improved through its new, digitally controlled, high-quality mic pre-amp and its ability to use internal and external mics simultaneously for four-channel recording. It has a large LCD screen, more intuitive interface and on-board reference speaker.

Zoom has incorporated H2 features ino the H4n, such as its auto-record and pre-record features. The H4n records high-resolution audio at 24 bit/96 kHz on SD/SDHC media of up to 32 GB and is USB 2.0 compatible.

The H4n has a user-friendly, multi-track recording capability along with Hi-Z inputs for recording guitar and bass; variable speed playback capability for phrase training; on-board studio effects; and more than 50 guitar and bass amp modeling settings. In addition, a new stamina mode enables the H4n to operate for 10 hours on a single set of AA batteries.