Zoom H4 for me too, although the H2 is just as good for straight recording without the bells & whistles. H4 advice - ditch the black nose for outdoor work & use a large-diaphragm foam wind-shield instead (which the H4 can just about fit inside!). The card eject can be a bit of a fiddle too - and don't get me started on the velcro shoe! But otherwise I love it.