How to Power a Zoom H4n with a Portable Power Bank
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- This video will show you how to use a Portable 5v Power Bank to power your Zoom H4n.
5v USB Power Cable: amzn.to/2hOJSob
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Just bringing my experience... I tried using the stereo mode, monitoring and just that on the settings, with a 5V (in and output) usb battery. It’s still running perfectly well (in terms of sound quality) and It’s been 4:30 hours. So... Very good, for my needs. Thanks for the tip
Gabriela Vargas Thanks for the useful information
If I connect 2 phantom power microphones on a zoom recorder, hom long would the batteries last (Duracell)? I would need at least 1 hour.
@@matangox I only tried with phantom off with the Duracell batteries once, and it last close to two hours and a half. I, personally, wouldn’t recommend this type of batteries with phantom on, even with only one microphone. Try it with a usb battery if you can. Maybe it works = )
(5 years late) I must have not been paying close attention, because I thought you first said you can see by the screen there are no batteries in the unit, but then you said you weren't able to boot the unit without batteries?
Side note... I'm trying to figure out which audio recorder to get, and I use a powerbank to run everything else. Was hoping by now (2023) they'd have usb power options, but they don't. Tascam does... and that may be the answer.
Special thanks for including a specific link to the exact cable required. This was a great help.
I use the Zoom h4n to run my xls shotgun mic for videography and your advise just saved me a huge headache. Thank you so much for posting this video and for your great advise, take care and be safe.
This was great. I velcro-ed a 2x3 powerbank to the back of the recorder. Bulky and hefty but it works great.
*Thank you very much for a good video; subscribed!* _4 mm X 1.7 mm: the cable needs to be centre polarity positive_
Great tip. Unfortunately the Amazon cable via your link is not currently available. Anyone know a reliable replacement?
Thanks brother for your great help❤
First time I connected the Zoom to an external supply. I deemed it necessary to remove the alkaline batteries before. Was afraid they will explode. But then I found the Zoom "forgot" the date and time, so I got a mislabled recording. So...can I keep the alkaline batteries in while connected to a usb power supply? Thanks.
Thanks so much for this .. I was just about to throw my h4n into the dustbin as it eats batteries .. I will now get the cable and use a power bank .. Great video
also pay attention to output voltage of power bank, I bought mine with 6v/3a in pd mode and didn't even pay attention to that until this moment, thankfully I didn't broke any of my equipment
High Speed USB 2.0 A Male to 4.0mm x 1.7mm Power Cable thanks
You are a legend mate. Answered all my questions. Good stuff.
Thanks for the video ..it was so informing..I tried to order from Amazon but couldn't..so I have to get a 5v male and a USB cable and reconnect..boom! it worked and am using it very well without spending much to go through the rigours to order it..thanks again.
Thanks for this. I was getting 5mins recording with kodak pound shop batteries.
I'm about to order a 5V USB cable and was wondering if a ferrite choke attached might remove any interference (if there is any) sometimes an issue with power cables to audio devices.
5 minutes 😂 same here ...
Thanks! Still weird to even need this. My h2 and h5 lastet hours and hours with external mic without phantom power. My h4n pro don't even last 20 minutes with fresh batteries. Maybe faulty unit? But I read more people have this problem.
H4N switches off after a minute or so if I am plugging to the power bank I alone ..shall I put a pair of batteries and then plug my power bank . Running both power bank and batteries simultaneously won't damage the device right ?
With rechargeable batteries I think you would be golden.
Cheers!
can you run phantom power on this setup?
Nice video - well done. Do you know if a power bank would work for the H2n? I can’t determine whether the usb input on the unit is micro usb or mini. Thanks in advance. Cheers.
If you have batteries and power bank, what does it prioritize? I'd like to still have batteries in mine but have batteries as the backup.
Can I find that cable in the US?
very good video thanks. if I use power bank then, do I need to go to menu to change setting something or not?
Was trying to figure out why i was getting interference with my h5 using a power bank, I was doing it for a while and everything. seemed fine usually just with a usual usb cable , but if i listen to the line out it's noisey AF
can i connect zoom recorder to a usb tv or usb dvd player ? (without the powerbank, to turn on the recorder with the tv power)
Excellent tip for the power source positive brother.
another tip: you can plug zoom on a cell phoner recharger (ONLY 5V, 1A) using the usb cable and direct to the wall power
If I connect 2 phantom power microphones on a zoom recorder, hom long would the batteries last (Duracell)? I would need at least 1 hour.
@@matangox forever
thanks for specifying the mm of the cable, was having issues figuring that out haha
if you were to plug in a phantom power rode NTG1 and two lavs would this still have a strong battery life - you say 10-15 hours but what if you had phantom power in?
If I connect 2 phantom power microphones on a zoom recorder, hom long would the batteries last (Duracell)? I would need at least 1 hour.
Hello! Can't it be powered directly via the USB bus? Thanks
Yes, this is my question as well...
i just bought the h5 yesterday,i want to record without baterry is it safe to use an 5 volt 2 ampere phone charger?
Thank you for this video. Very helpful.
I thought the H4N needs just 1 amp, but most power banks are 1.5 up to 2.4a. What amps is your power bank? I wonder if it regulates somehow.
So great! Talked to a few people who were getting days, some hours and me, well i would get about an hour of record time at 48/24 on mp3. trying to go wav was just impossible. did not know the consistency would be so different. gotta get that cable.. that was with two XLR inputs and stereo. Anyone else having this battery issue with similar settings?
I'm going to move on to the next video now
Very informative and helpful. Thank you so much!
what power bank i can use for to be sure i no wrong for my zoom h4n pro?
Thanks for sharing
Will it run on bus power with the usb that comes with it?
Can this possible to power up via the USB port?
Are you sure that is the right cable listed, I think its the yellow end one
Anyone know what exactly the plug type/diameter is? The linked version is for Amazon UK, and the Canadian version has shipped that costs more than the product itself. Would like to find alternatives.
UnknownSpiral thanks for your comment. The measurements are 4mm x 1.7mm - note that the cable needs to be centre polarity positive
Anyone know if it's bad to use a 1.2 amp charger on the H4N PRO. It's 5volts but its 1.2 instead of 1.0 amp.
Had the same q, here you go www.quora.com/What-happens-when-we-charge-our-mobile-with-5V-2A-rated-charger-instead-of-5V-1A-rated-charger-Will-charging-faster-damage-the-battery
Hello,
I wanted to ask you something about voltages of the Power Bank. You said that the USB Power Cable has 5V 1A. I found a power Bank with these settings of voltages:
Input: 5.0V - 2.1A; Output: 5.0V - 3.1A
Do you think that it could be a problem if Power Bank can give out more Voltages than H4n requires?
Thank you for your response and help!
Regards, Matej
www.quora.com/What-happens-when-we-charge-our-mobile-with-5V-2A-rated-charger-instead-of-5V-1A-rated-charger-Will-charging-faster-damage-the-battery
Thanks, really helpful! :-)
Is anyone aware if this is also something you can use with the Zoom H5? cheers
Yes same case with the H5
its good with a h6 ? how many hours ?
You can use velcro to hook the two together....simple solution
Yes that's a good idea!
@@GrapeVineRecording Yes, Fourth Gear is on the money. I attach my cell phone to a power bank with Velcro from Ace Hardware; other accessories onto my laptop as well (USB hub, power unit, etc.) It's a cheap and easy solution.
Thx bud.
can i use the External power source and still record with the ZOOM?
Exciting World Cryptos You can indeed!
any powerbank or just a 5v?
All USB power banks are 5v
Edit: You can get power banks that have a DC port out, but don't do this. Stick with the USB adapter.
I power my h5 with my mi 4 tablet
Hizz? because you dont know how to use it and you stick them together your gonna block the head phone jack for monitoring
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