This the lowest price we found on the Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder from a reputable seller. The next lowest price we found was $222 and seems to be priced at $239 on the street. Sure, it's nickel and diming, but now you don't have to look around if this is the recorder you are interested :^) BTW, if you decide to research prices for this one yourself, don't get your prices confused with the Zoom H2.

One specific note about this recorder is that it's the only one that I have found with 1/4" inputs. This is great to run mixes right out of your mixer for your studio or live events.

Quickie specs:

• AC adapter, windshield cover, USB Cable and tripod adapter included
  
• Twin studio-quality X/Y pattern condenser microphones
  
• Digital 4-Track Record capable
  
• Records 24-bit/96KHz digital audio as well as MP3s, with bit rates up to 320 Kbps
  
• Two combination XLR-1/4" Input jacks with phantom power
  
• Onboard studio effects compression, limiting and mic modeling
  
• 1/8" Headphone jack provided for monitoring
  
• Includes 128MB SD card
  
• Up to 380 minutes recording time with 2GB SD memory card
  
• Up to 34 hours recording in MP3 stereo mode
  
• Combination high-impedance phone inputs for vocals, guitars, Bass or keyboards
  
• Built-in guitar amp modeling equipment to the Zoom G2
  
• Records directly to your Computer as a USB audio interface
  
• Comes bundled with Cubase LE - 48-track Digital Audio Workstation Software
  
• Up to four hours of continuous recording operation from 2 AA Batteries