Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 vs Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH...
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The Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 ($350) and Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... ($150) are both popular choices in their category. The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... offers better value at $150, while the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... has a higher rating (0.0/5). The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... has more customer reviews (0), suggesting stronger market validation.
Quick verdict
- Cheaper: Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... at $150 (saves $200)
- Same star rating on both.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 | Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 | $150 |
| Rating | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Value score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Recent purchases | ||
| Key specs | Discontinued Model Replaced by New & Improved DR-40X; 4-Track recording - Record the built-in microphones and mic inputs at the same time; usb | Stereo 32-bit float recording - perfect audio with no need to set gain; High-Quality X/Y Mics capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL; 32-Bit Float |
| Ideal use | Field recording, interviews, music | Field recording, interviews, music |
Value score = (rating x log(reviews)) / price. Higher is better.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 and Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH...?
The Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 is priced at $350 with a 0.0/5 rating from 0 reviews. The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... is priced at $150 with a 0.0/5 rating from 0 reviews. Key specs: Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 — Discontinued Model Replaced by New & Improved DR-40X; 4-Track recording - Record the built-in microphones and mic inputs at the same time; usb. Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... — Stereo 32-bit float recording - perfect audio with no need to set gain; High-Quality X/Y Mics capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL; 32-Bit Float.
Which is cheaper, the Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 or the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH...?
The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... is cheaper at $150, compared to $350 for the other model. The price difference is $200.
Which has better reviews, the Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 or the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH...?
Both models share the same 0.0/5 rating.
Which portable recorders should I buy — the Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 or the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH...?
It depends on your use case. The Tascam Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40 is ideal for: Field recording, interviews, music. The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... is ideal for: Field recording, interviews, music. If budget is the deciding factor, the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder Bundle with APH... is the more affordable option.
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