The Zoom h4n and Tascam dr-60 are two great models by two of the most well-known portable recording device manufactures. Their features, accessories and size are all comparable to one another. With these similarities, how do you decide whether the Zoom h4n or Tascam dr-60d will get your recording jobs done?
We’ve analyzed information in four categories on the Zoom h4n and Tascam dr-60d to help you make that decision. The four categories we look at include: overall product dimensions, inputs / outputs, accessories and desirable features.
Overall Product Dimensions
The Zoom h4n is the smaller model between the two. The overall product dimensions are 73mm W x 156.3mm D x 35mm H. The overall weight is set at 280g.
The Tascam dr-60d has overall product dimensions of 133mm W x 93.2mm H x 78mm D. The overall weight is set at 510g.
Inputs / Outputs
The input for the Zoom h4n include a XLR balanced input / standard, unbalanced phone combo jack. This model also has an external mini stereo phone jack.
The Tascam dr-60d has multiple inputs. They include an analog audio input with 1 L / 2 R connections, ¼” TRS standard jack input, 1/8” stereo mini jack and a 1/8” stereo mini jack that doubles as a camera in connection.
The Tascam dr-60d output is a 1/8” stereo mini jack phone connection.
Accessories
Both the Zoom h4n and the Tascam dr-60d have great included accessories and wonderful optional accessories that can be purchased.
The included accessories for the Zoom h4n include Cubase LE software, protective case, windscreen, 2GB SD card, mic clip adapter and an AC adapter.
The optional accessories available for the Zoom h4n include a remote control and a DSLR accessory package. The accessory package includes a remote control, windscreen, splinter, alternator cable, splinter cable and the Hot Shoe mount adapter.
The included accessory for the Tascam dr-60d is a USB cable.
The optional accessories available for purchase and use with the Tascam dr-60d include a wired remote controller, foot switch, AC adapter and a battery pack.
Desirable Features
The desirable features for the Zoom h4n includes the following:
- Four channels
- Five metronome sound sources
- Full-dot backlit LCD display
- Multiple tuners, including:
- Chromatic
- Bass
- Guitar
- Open A/D/E/G
- DADGAD
- Pre-record and auto-record features
- Compatible with WAV and MP3 formats
- Tripod mountable
- Capable of mounting directly to a camera with the use of the Hot Shoe mount adapter
- Multiple enhancements
- Delay / reverb
- Compression
- Low-cut filter
- Playback
- Modulation
- Powered through either two AA batteries or an AC adapter
The desirable features for the Tascam dr-60d includes the following:
- Four channels
- Capable of recording directly to a SD card or an SDHC card
- Multiple power options, including:
- Four AA batteries
- AC adapter
- USB
- External battery pack
- Microphone preamplifiers
- Built-in mixer controls
- Multiple record models, including:
- Stereo
- Mono/dual
- Dual stereo
- 4CH
- Slate tone generator
- Lightweight body
- Remote control
- Tripod mount
Overall Product Recommendation
The overall product recommendation for this comparison goes to the Tascam dr-60d. It’s multiple recording modes and great features like the preamplifiers and built-in mixer controls make this the essential portable recording device for any musician or interviewer.
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