![]() ![]() Since I usually use the XLR inputs for my mics, all three recorders were pretty similar to me. Lucky for us, a decent mic along with proper recording technique and dialogue-audio friendly locations will do a lot more for our sound than a massively expensive mixer or microphone. Just don't expect the kind of sound you would get out of a $1000+ Sound Devices mixer to come out of a $300 audio recorder. In many ways we're making do, but that doesn't mean you can't get solid footage or solid audio out of these tools. If you’re a DSLR shooter, you know there are more expensive dedicated video cameras out there - similarly there are more expensive film audio options. It should also go without saying that these are budget options. I have no qualms about pointing out its limitations, nor its strengths. I've owned and used a Zoom H4n for the past few years, and it has served me well. I tend to record through external mics, primarily my shotgun mic (a Sennheiser K6/ME66), either on-camera (less than ideal) or on a boom pole (more ideal) - rarely do I use the internal mics, so those really aren’t a focus of this comparison (although I do have some words about them). I approached this comparison from the perspective of my own shooting needs and recording practices. How do they stack up in terms of features filmmakers want, and which one delivers the sound you need? I aim to delve into these questions and more, so read on! Three models stand out: the Zoom H4n, the Tascam DR-100mkII, and more recently, the Tascam DR-40. There are a lot of affordable flash recorders that can deliver great audio, but only a few of them have features like XLR inputs and multi-channel recording. If you’re a DSLR shooter, you know that having an independent audio recorder can be a must for getting quality sound. ![]()
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