Which Is Better in 2021? The Zoom H4n Pro or Zoom H6?

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2020
  • Thinking about purchasing the Zoom H4n pro or the Zoom H6, but you want to know which is better in 2021? Will it serve your needs before you go ahead and buy?
    Here is my review of both Zoom handheld recorders, comparing the pros and cons, and figuring out if they're still relevant. In this comparison video, we'll also cover who should, and who should not buy the H6 or the H4n Pro.
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  • @christianskyes
    @christianskyes  2 роки тому

    › Purchase the Zoom H4n Pro: skyes.io/zoomH4nPro
    › Purchase the Zoom H5: skyes.io/zoomH5
    › Purchase the Zoom H6: skyes.io/zoomH6
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    • @PunjabiGuyLondon
      @PunjabiGuyLondon Рік тому

      any chance you could PM me the background music or put it here!.... I like it.

  • @AtomicPixel
    @AtomicPixel 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you, whisper man. This was a very soothing video and you answered all the questions in my brain. :)

  • @vonwagner1257
    @vonwagner1257 3 роки тому +8

    Great review. Starting to wonder if I'm being subliminally hypnotized by that voice of yours!

  • @edfox6921
    @edfox6921 3 роки тому +2

    It's like you were reading my mind with questions I had, including commenting on your voice and then 'Bam!" you read my mind again : ) Thank you. Very informative.

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому

      Haha! Glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @ipscone
      @ipscone 2 роки тому

      Annoying voice. I couldn't continue listening

  • @zeeshannazirfilms
    @zeeshannazirfilms 2 роки тому +1

    never saw someone explaining like this its mind blowing thankyou so much

  • @connorlawlormusic
    @connorlawlormusic 3 роки тому +1

    Your reviews are insanely helpful man! Thank you!

  • @TonyBabarino
    @TonyBabarino 3 роки тому +5

    The King of Voice Overs!!

  • @courtmetrage
    @courtmetrage 3 роки тому +12

    You forgot to mention that the H4N Pro has built-in effects for guitar, bass or vocals.

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому +4

      I keep forgetting about that, need to add it to the articles at some point 👍

  • @joebaz4844
    @joebaz4844 3 роки тому

    Thank you keep up the good work and take care.

  • @huntergreen1988
    @huntergreen1988 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this 🙏

  • @fajrimobile1710
    @fajrimobile1710 3 роки тому

    hi Christian! i really love your videos, i found it really helpful. i wanna buy zoom h5 with a shotgun mic and i just saw rode vxlr adaptor, my question is if i buy the vxlr adaptor is it going to make my shotgun mic sounds better? or is it the same as using the 3.5mm cable?

  • @zaidtech95
    @zaidtech95 3 роки тому

    so i'm just starting out in my YT channel and most of my work is dialogue in now a very quite place do you recommend it to me or should i save up and get the h6
    p.s. i use a dedicated mic Rode videomic

  • @GreyhoundHank86
    @GreyhoundHank86 3 роки тому

    Thank you for review! Gonna buy me h4n Pro to record acoustic country blues. But is it possible to record acoustic guitar with my own two extra condenser mics and on board zoom's xy mics in the same time having after session four different separated tracks exported in my daw to mix them? Are zoom's xy condensers and do they need phantom power too? Thank you in advance!

  • @dimensionstomorrow
    @dimensionstomorrow 3 роки тому +3

    I read that the new H4n Pro Black has a lower noise floor/same preamps as the H6. Have you tried it?

  • @fscanlan11
    @fscanlan11 4 місяці тому +1

    great job on the vocal.

  • @TiagoValentex
    @TiagoValentex 3 роки тому

    Christian, hello! Nice post, was very important to I understand a better option. Actually I am between ZOOM H4N PRO and ZOOM H5.
    My issue is: I want to plug a Fender Rhodes electric piano (it has a electromagnetic a passive pickups and impedance and works exactly like a passive electric guitar) directly on a hand recorder.
    I understood that ZOOM H4n Pro probably it´s the better choice for me because it has a "Hi-Z instrument inputs on their 1/4″ sockets. This means you can plug an electric guitar or bass straight into them".
    I was wondering if you already had compared ZOOM H4N PRO vs ZOOM H5 on this aspect?
    I had see some interesting qualities on H5, but nothing can confirm if has this same Hi-Z instrument input advantage for Guitars and Basses (and probably electric pianos) are availible on H5.
    Do you know something about it?
    Regards
    Tiago

  • @lucjanocastro
    @lucjanocastro 3 роки тому

    Nice!

  • @fernandobranca1975
    @fernandobranca1975 2 роки тому

    Hi. I want to replace my old pocket studio Tascam DP004 with one of these. Which of these two has the best pre-amps and converters? (i will be pluging guitars, bass, sm57 and 58 and maybe some condenser mic for accoustic home recording of songs. Thanks

  • @mania7927
    @mania7927 2 роки тому

    @Christian Skyes Which type of microphone capsules are used in Zoom H4 Pro? Thanks

  • @shadowmaster41
    @shadowmaster41 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. I'm currently torn between getting an H2N, H4N Pro, H5 and H6 for budget reasons. I'm mainly looking to up the audio quality from my GoPro when I record drums at church, covers, or live elsewhere, so I'm really considering the audio quality between these models more than everything else. I currently have the H4N Pro in my cart on eBay but I'm looking out for bidding opportunities for the H5 and H6

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  2 роки тому +4

      If you haven't bought anything yet, I'd just go for the H4n Pro. The H6, H5 and H4n Pro basically have the same audio quality, it's just that some have more inputs than others.
      Hope this helps 👍

    • @shadowmaster41
      @shadowmaster41 2 роки тому

      @@christianskyes the extra inputs might actually come in handy if I wanna include extra mics in future so rather than buying the H4n pro and then have to upgrade I may just get the H6 and be done with it. A few other reviews and videos had also said that the preamps in the higher end models are significantly better. I'm new to this stuff so I'm just trying to get info from more than one source to see what overlaps. Thanks for the response 🙏🏽

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  2 роки тому +2

      @@shadowmaster41 Yeah, the H4n Pro, H5, and H6 basically have the same preamps, and they're much better than something like a Zoom H1n, for example.
      Between those three, H4n Pro, H5, and H6, you basically want H4n Pro if you want the cheapest, and don't need the capsules, H5 if you need the capsules, but only 2 inputs XLR inputs, and then H6 or H8 if you need the extra inputs + the capsules :)

    • @shadowmaster41
      @shadowmaster41 2 роки тому +1

      @@christianskyes it's definitely gonna be the H4N pro or the H6

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  2 роки тому +1

      @@shadowmaster41 I'm sure you'll make the right choice :)

  • @marvineagle1437
    @marvineagle1437 Місяць тому

    I have purchased the Zoom h8 and I have the IPad Pro. Is there a way to connect the two?

  • @irynahaich1857
    @irynahaich1857 3 роки тому

    Hello, your video so professional and relaxing 🤗😏I have some question.
    As a opera singer, I have big differents in dynamic of my voice. I try to have care with high notes, and volume when I recording my self. But the only one method that I know it's tune the recorder to more silents level (6 or even 5).
    However I luse the effect of perfectional recording details, sound looks for me like it's coming from far.😒
    What do you think about recording piano and voice, maybe better have different recording equipment?

    • @michaelteak
      @michaelteak 2 роки тому

      Sounds to me like you could use a compressor between the mic and the recorder. Good microphone technique can lessen the need for this, but that’s how it’s usually done in a professional studio. A compressor will lower the high volume input so you get a cleaner signal with less dynamic range. It can also be used creatively to give certain characteristics to the vocal track.

  • @judesstratford1416
    @judesstratford1416 3 роки тому +1

    You said in a previous Zoom H6 video that it is good for everything except recording ambient sounds. What recorder would you suggest similar to the H6 that records ambient nature sounds well and has minimal handheld noise?

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому

      Sony PCM-D100 + Rycote grip :) I have a video on here about it.

    • @judesstratford1416
      @judesstratford1416 3 роки тому

      @@christianskyes I watched your Sony PCM-D100 video a while back. The D100 does not allow for microphone jacks...correct? I like everything about the Zoom H6.I know the Rycote Grip helps minimizing handheld noise, would that assist in getting better ambient sounds? What about the new Zoom H8, does it do better with ambient sounds? I know it has a field option... do you know if it is good with ambient sounds? Will you be doing a video on the H8 in the near future? Thanks very much.

    • @JosephelLeon
      @JosephelLeon 3 роки тому +3

      Hi there, I use the H1n for ambience sound recording. It's very good.

  • @joeberry7837
    @joeberry7837 3 роки тому

    can I use 2 lavalier mics and record separate tracks at the same time for interviews to enable editing on the tracks individually ?

    • @JurisGavrilovs
      @JurisGavrilovs 3 роки тому +1

      You will need XLR to 3.5 adapter and done.

  • @taiwandogomd2346
    @taiwandogomd2346 2 роки тому +1

    nice video

  • @LivingPolicapyKimario
    @LivingPolicapyKimario 2 роки тому +1

    As a wedding videographer is H4 pro good for me?

  • @emiliotap
    @emiliotap 3 роки тому +1

    Hi,
    I'm assuming that the quality of the h1n is much worse, being the budget version. But do you have any experience with it? If so, how is it with low (ambient) sounds?

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому +1

      Not sure yet, but I've actually ordered all of the H series devices, and I'll be doing new, and more up to date videos with the newest versions of them :)

    • @tonezou3918
      @tonezou3918 2 роки тому +1

      @@christianskyes I've also been wondering about sound quality difference between those, and even compared to the king Sony PCM-D100. Not much videos out there for this aspect, sadly. I am currently hesitant between any Zoom device or the Sony one about sound quality and I can't make the decision.

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  2 роки тому +1

      @@tonezou3918 If you need to connect other mics to it, just got for any of the Zoom devices (H4n Pro or later). If you know you'll just be recording using the built-in mics, I'd got or the Sony.
      I hope this helps :)

  • @krasiomilchev160
    @krasiomilchev160 3 роки тому +1

    As far as I know, the new line of H6 comes only with the XY capsule painted black. The MS capsule is not included anymore, however, the price is still the same.

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому

      That does seem to be correct. I assume it's because the MS capsule just wasn't that popular? I rarely found myself using it.

    • @krasiomilchev160
      @krasiomilchev160 3 роки тому +1

      @@christianskyes Whatever the reason may be, and I'm sure it's entirely financial, the MS capsule was a good perk.

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому +1

      @@krasiomilchev160 Indeed. They probably polled buyers, realised that most people didn't use them, and figured they could save some money by not including them.
      Oh well, still a great recorded. Actually got my hands on a Zoom H8 recently, so I'll be reviewing that soon too 🤔

    • @krasiomilchev160
      @krasiomilchev160 3 роки тому

      @@christianskyes Looking forward to it.

  • @christianskyes
    @christianskyes  3 роки тому +5

    Any questions about the recorders? Make sure to leave them down below, and I'll do my best to get back to you 👍

    • @jojowijaya8449
      @jojowijaya8449 3 роки тому +1

      Christian Skyes can the zoom h4n h5 h6 record phone call?

    • @courtmetrage
      @courtmetrage 3 роки тому

      When I record from my drums machine to the Zoom H4N Pro, I use the 3.5mm line in and I lower the levels down to 0.7, do you think that this contributes to get less noise than say other recorders which record line levels through their XLR/TRS such as the Tascams?

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому +1

      @@jojowijaya8449 You can, as far as I know. Here's a video where you can see how to record phone calls for a podcast: ua-cam.com/video/9MVu8MMMQ4Y/v-deo.html

    • @cobian2334
      @cobian2334 3 роки тому

      Hi, which recorder would you recommend to capture nature sounds, specifically waves, ocean waves?

    • @Marcus_R
      @Marcus_R 3 роки тому

      What do you think about each ones soundquality of the International XY mics? Does the h6 have a major advantage oder the h4n pro?

  • @djfull4442
    @djfull4442 3 роки тому +1

    I'd kill for the pre-2020, non-black version. Bring it back, ffs...

  • @_arturjutkowiak_film
    @_arturjutkowiak_film 3 роки тому +1

    Hello, what's the boot up time for both recorders and battery life ?

  • @Noom82
    @Noom82 3 роки тому +1

    1:22 that's the guy from Epic lights media

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому +1

      Interesting. He probably filmed the stock footage?

  • @khongwengchee
    @khongwengchee 3 роки тому +1

    Pls compare zoom 6 vs sony pcm d10 or d100

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  3 роки тому +1

      Actually working on a few videos like that, but I'm not sure when they'll be released :)

  • @blakegowan6623
    @blakegowan6623 3 роки тому +3

    Just in case your wondering....you want the H6. Its so much better than H4N. Mainly H6 takes 6-8 seconds to power on.

  • @AnahatNaad
    @AnahatNaad 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the review :) Maybe Lower the background music a bit. Hard to listen to your voice

  • @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios
    @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 3 роки тому +1

    A couple of questions for you:
    1.Is there any other brand as feature rich as the zoom H series with exception of ALSO supporting android?
    2.Do Cubase LE & WaveLab LE (which I believe are included), require a Steinberg eLicenser dongle to function?

  • @AlOne-xg6dv
    @AlOne-xg6dv 2 роки тому

    Why are you talking about the H1N as it is a H4N PRO comparison ?

  • @EfraEfra-py1zw
    @EfraEfra-py1zw 3 роки тому

    How do change your voice? This sounds so relaxing please let me know thanks

  • @ramym55
    @ramym55 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your review, please take some more care about your plosives I think you need to work on that

  • @mattlefler9854
    @mattlefler9854 Рік тому

    This sounds like a lot of weed was smoked before this video was narrated.

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  Рік тому +1

      Believe it or not, I'm basically straight edge. I haven't even had any alcohol in maybe 6 years or so 😊

  • @akela_274
    @akela_274 2 роки тому

    this is depressing

  • @kawoatchannel5633
    @kawoatchannel5633 Рік тому +1

    Sorry sir , I’m Oat from Thailand and Need some HELP. You have any contact? Like mail or any social media

  • @LivingPolicapyKimario
    @LivingPolicapyKimario 2 роки тому +2

    As a wedding videographer is H4 pro good for me?

    • @christianskyes
      @christianskyes  2 роки тому +1

      Depends on what you want to do. If you want to record speeches, then yes.

    • @LivingPolicapyKimario
      @LivingPolicapyKimario 2 роки тому

      @@christianskyes apart from only speeches i may also use to record during the ceremony from church,saloon and hall?