It looks like B&H has it for $179, the BROWN edition:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1475809-REG/zoom_h4n_pro_db_h4n_pro_4_channel_handy.html
From how far away can this detect ghost? Are ghost traps also available? Proton packs?
Musician here…I’ve used an older Zoom H4 for years. It is a solid interface. You can record directly to an sd card, or hook it up to a computer or mixer to use as an interface. From there, you can multitrack using the mics or the inputs. I recorded all the music and audio for a 5-minute film fest entry on it, plus use it as my primary recorder for music research. This thing is solid.
And I still pretend it is an EKG meter and/or a taser.
But will it work as a tricorder?
Resisting snark, and asking with all due seriousness and inquisitiveness - what does this thing do that my Samsung Note 9 can’t?
It is the modern day digital equivalent of a 4 track recording board. It allows you to record 4 inputs and mix it into a single track. There is more to it but that is what I would associate it with in my limited sound engineering experience (none). Your note isn’t recording 4 separate inputs. What you hear is what you record, No way to separate the sounds.
It’s going to be much higher / more accurate sound quality, especially if paired with a deadcat (if recording outside).
I bought one of these so I could essentially do foley work (though I then turn into samples for music). A little overkill since I don’t really need multiple inputs for that kind of recording, but regardless, still a ton of fun to do. (example: this, around 3:23 in the video if the timestamp doesn’t work.)
Thank you for this.
I used to work in broadcast video, so I do have some familiarity with field production, including audio, though certainly limited.
I have to admit dubiousness though, as I have an octa core processor, 512GB memroy, 8GB RAM and a high-end recording processor onboard. That, combined with real-time, pure video capability to edit and control said audio (in all manners) on the spot, and several methods of audio input (through extensions - including XLR), still leaves me wondering if I might not have the superior product in my hand already.
That’s probably the most important part, yeah. I was mostly making the assumption you meant just a stock Note 9, of which the microphone on that will be nowhere near as accurate. Get a shotgun or X/Y mic attachment though and yeah, there’s probably no need for the Zoom.
For me, it was the combination of not really wanting to deal with different accessories with my phone that made it an appealing choice (that, and a good deal combined with some gift cards at Guitar Center).
No question I’d have to purchase external cables, attachments and extensions. But I presume you’d have to with this unit as well, no?
Either way, great conversation - thanks much for your informed input!
Yeah, same! It’s exciting to see some higher-end audio equipment on Woot again.
“…both of which have found much use here at Sweetwater.”
Well, either we now know Woot’s supplier for these, or else they’re plagiarizing their listing text.
Brown sucks. Red is where it’s at. 
I have an H4n and this thing is awesome. Let me tell you some of the highlights (some people have mentioned some).
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High Fidelity Stereo Recording. Some phones record in Mono, no cell will ever sound as good as a directionally mounted Stereo recording device although Samsungs and Apple Phones might come close(ish)
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Multi Track Record (MTR) with Overdub - As already mentioned this has a 4 Channel Multi Track mixer built into the device. So what’s this mean? Well you could be at a park sitting on a bench with a few instruments… record a guitar track, put on headphones and record a tamborine track while listening to the guitar, then do a vocal track, all separately AND adjust the basic levels (volume, bass, etc) of each individual track. The interface on this is really easy.
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This has dual XLR 1/4" inputs on the bottom when creates a 4 channel mode. Two friends playing instruments or if you’re doing an interview or podcast at the coffee table, simply plug in two mics and start recording.
*The Interface on this is really easy to use, the device itself is extremely well made and feels good to the touch.
Here are some draw backs to it: You’ll need to purchase a separate power adapter for it. It takes 2 AA batteries and eats through them quickly. If you take this in the field bring extra batteries because it will suck up power quickly.
A Fuzz buster / Mic cover is mandatory for any recording outside. The built in MICS work very well but are also EXTREMELY Sensitive so you will get a TON of wind noise unless you use a MIC Fuzzer.
I bought a kit on Amazon that included: Fuzzbuster, power adapter, SD card, Mini Tripod. This thing is super handy and I do all my music recording with it. Can’t recommend it enough.
Can you use a power/battery bank to supply power?
Do you have xlr or 1/4 inch inputs on your Note?
Uh… I think most Trekkies would beg to differ.
SRSLY?
