I like the H4, bur concur with Jon on its drawbacks. It isn't intuitive or user friendly. Theoretically you can multitrack and mix on it, but that would be a nightmare. Mine has developed a faulty electronic connection - There is a problem where the cord plugs into the Zoom. I still can use it with batteries, but the battery life isn't very long. I think I'd have been happier with the H2, but will check out the H4n when the time comes to replace the H4.