Zoom H4n [$269 USD+] vs Roland R-09HR [$239.00 USD+]

You can adjust position of each microphone independently between 90° and 120°. Spacious stereo, that captures depth and distance and ignores unwanted noise behind recorder without phase shifting.

A rubberized grip reduces the handling noise.

For it's price it is incredibly versatile.

The H4n features built-in combination XLR/Phone connectors with phantom voltage source capability.

At the bottom you can add two inputs, including condenser mics that need phantom power.

With the AC adapter, you can record for prolonged periods of time without worrying about the battery level.

So you can use it in the dark.

Can set loop points, can split the file, etc.

Choose up to 24-bit/96-kHz linear PCM WAV or select a variety of MP3 formats.

You can use either stereo microphone recording, input recording, or both at the same time. Additionally, using an external source for microphone with inputs you can get 4 different external mono sources.

You can buy a DSLR mount and the input minijack can be found on the side of recorder.

MTR mode allows simultaneous 2-track recording and 4-track playback. Level and panning can be adjusted individually for each track on the built-in mixer, and you can even do a mixdown right on the H4n.

A 2 GB SD card, windscreen, mic clip adapter, AC adapter, USB cable, protective case and Cubase LE recording software are included.

Can get up to 11h of performance out of a set of batteries.

You can set marks in recordings for use later in editing.

The H4n also functions as a USB audio interface, letting you record directly to either a Mac or PC.

So you can start to produce and edit music right away.

The H4n offers a choice of 50 studio-quality DSP effects including compressor, chorus, phaser, delay, and reverb. In addition, models of the most famous guitar amps are included.

Good for singers, musicians that might want to practice with backing tracks slowed down at first.

The recorder can automatically set the optimum recording level, and can split the songs for you automatically.

Change tempo without changing pitch, loop playback, etc.

Because of rubberized body.

You can trim, divide, and combine.

Up to 24-bit/96 kHz WAV and different MP3 formats.