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Battery Adapters for Zoom Recorders

Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:01 am
by loonietoonie
Hello,

I've noticed that some people use battery adapters for their zoom recorders because regular batteries tend to run out of juice quickly. Is there a certain adapter that people normally buy, or will any adapter do the job? I have a Zoom H4N if it helps. Thanks!

Re: Battery Adapters for Zoom Recorders

Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:12 am
by tbonesullivan
I believe they are using big "power bricks" through the USB port of the H4N. These are the same big ones you see people using to power Ipads and other large devices. Here are some videos on using power bricks with the H4N.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s20aPfmWEYI" target="_blank

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU0MlKEbgh0" target="_blank

Re: Battery Adapters for Zoom Recorders

Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:12 pm
by Radar
I have a Zoom AD-14 AC Power Supply Adapter, I got it at the same time as my H4N not sure now if it came with the unit or if I bought it as an optional accessory. I did a search and it is available from Amazon for around $19.00. It's designed to work with the Unit so will be guaranteed to be the right Voltage and wattage required.

Re: Battery Adapters for Zoom Recorders

Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:27 am
by loonietoonie
Thanks for the help! I'll check out both of the videos and the recommended adapter.

Re: Battery Adapters for Zoom Recorders

Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 3:44 pm
by timothy42b
If all else fails bring your laptop, plug your Zoom into the USB port. Kind of weird how it turns on without touching the switch, at least mine does.

In the house I power mine that way most of the time. Traveling I use batteries.

Re: Battery Adapters for Zoom Recorders

Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:30 am
by ZIMETMUS

Re: Battery Adapters for Zoom Recorders

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:44 pm
by loonietoonie
ZIMETMUS wrote:This should do the trick https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku080479.php
Thank you!