Zoom RC4 Wired Remote Control For Zoom H4n
Zoom RC4 Wired Remote Control For Zoom H4n
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- Simple wired remote allows for recording start, play, stop, fast forward/reverse, volume level adjustment
- Recording level adjustment, and input source switching
Zoom RC4 Wired Remote Control For Zoom H4n
Product Description
The RC4 optional remote control for the Zoom H4n gives you access to a range of functions including recording start, play, stop, fast forward/reverse, recording level adjustment, and input source switching. It is also useful for preventing any handling noise.Amazon.com Product Description
Add this optional remote to your H4n recorder for remote access to a range of functions including recording start, play, stop, fast forward/reverse, recording level adjustment, and input source switching.
Perfect for recording rehearsals where walking across the room is an inconvenience, easy playback without handling the device, and making adjustments on the fly without recording handling noise.
What’s in the Box
Zoom RC4 Wired Remote Control for Zoom H4n
Zoom RC4 Wired Remote Control For Zoom H4n
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Comments
This remote is nothing special other than it works with the Zoom H4n recorder. The H4n recorder is an amazing multi-track recorder that can record mono, stereo or surround sound music of musical instruments or other sound source. It is sold at a very good price compared to its capabilities. However, the H4n has the unavoidable fault of having sensitive microphones that pick up all sounds, including those sounds of pushing bottons on the recorder. I believe this remote control should have been made part of the H4n package instead of being a relatively high cost accesory. The remote works well and does eliminate the noises caused by touching the recorder, but you still need to be careful that movement of the wire when using the remote is not picked by the recorder’s sensitive microphones. If the remote were added as part of the recorder package for $10, I am sure people would still buy the recorder at the higher price. I am just not happy about paying $40 for an accessory that is nowhere near that in absolute value. It is just a matter of psychology and marketing methods. I think there is some price for the recorder that includes a remote that would result in addional sales and profit even though the margin might be slightly less. But what do I know, they got me to buy the recorder and later to buy the remote as well. In total, I still got a good value. For those musicians who are not familiar with the H4n, I would encourage them to look for it on the web because it is truly a value in quality portable recording. After you buy it, you will pay $40 for a remote as well.
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve only used it a couple times – but no trouble with it. All buttons
work fine. It is very convenient – saves getting up and pushing buttons
on the recorder and running back to your instrument to play… it’s
nearly a necessity.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am very pleased with the remote control for my H4n. All the controls I need are present, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there are LEDs on the control to indicate operating mode, one of which changes color when the record level is too high. Very nice! Also unexpected (but appreciated) was the extension cord that came with the control. My only concern with this product is its cord, which appears a bit flimsy. Time will tell if the cord is durable enough for my application.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you have a H4n, this is a must have for twenty bucks.
It mimics most of the front panel keys and can make level adjustments by remote (Marantz is just a record, mark, and pause 3 button remote – to stop you must go back to the front panel or else add your own stop switch and resistor, instructions are included in the manual to expand its abilities)
I like the full compliment of indicators and switches on zoom. It uses a 4 conductor 2.5mm TRRS plug and since those are harder to find than hens teeth they include a generous extension giving you easily 15 feet and probably pushing 20 between both the remote and the extension.
Sure there are features that could not be put into the remote like a battery life indicator, but overall it does more and costs less than other remotes I own. The 4 conductor 2.5mm TRRS extension is worth having in your cable collection all by itself!
My only complaint about zoom is that their amplifiers are noisier than Marantz by 20-30 dB, so I still use the PMD-661Marantz PMD661 Portable SD Recorder as my primary digitsl recorder, but since it can’t do quad channel recording I pull out the zoom when needed. I also like zoom’s stereo mics better than marantz’s and the built in mics have better amps than zoom’s inputs so that config yields good reproduction of stereo sound without a stereo bar and 2 xlr cables.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice to be able to control my H4n from a distance. I use it as a backup audio track for videotaping events and recording our praise band. Nice that it also came with an extra extension cable. The only downside I can see is lack of strain relief where the cable enters the remote. Don’t know how it will hold up in the long run.
Rating: 5 / 5
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