SKB Custom Fit Waterproof Equipment Case for Zoom H4N Stereo 4-Track Digital Recorder

by SKB

Product Features

• Waterproof and dust tight design
• Continuous molded-in hinge for added protection
• Trigger release latch system
• Snap-down, rubber, over-molded, cushion grip handle
• Ambient pressure equalization valve

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 5 x 10.2 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002JETL2S
• Item model number: 3i0907-4b-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,047 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #3 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Studio Environment > Racks

Product Description

SKB 3I Series Cases are Strong, Tough and Waterproof, You'll want to have one anywhere you go! 3I Series Injection Molded Mil-Standard Waterproof Cases are molded of ultra high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin, featuring a gasketed, water and dust tight, submersible design that is resistant to corrosion and impact damage. Features a continuous molded-in hinge, trigger release latch system, comfortable, snap-down rubber over-molded cushion grip handle, automatic ambient pressure equalization valve, resistance to UV, solvents, corrosion, fungus and impact damage. Specifically designed to custom fit the Zoom H4N.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid case, but not quite enough compartments, January 17, 2010

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A. Ibrahim (Suburban Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SKB Custom Fit Waterproof Equipment Case for Zoom H4N Stereo 4-Track Digital Recorder (Electronics)

This is a solid case for the Zoom H4N. Over all I recommend it. My only quarrel is that the case doesn't have enough cut outs for memory cards, and batteries.

Without making any other changes to the case SKG could have provided at least one more SD card slot in the case. I would like to have seen cut outs for 4 SD card cases and cut outs for 4 AA batteries.

It does have a huge circular cut out for a windscreen for the H4N's built in mic- but that's unnecessary. They could have made a smaller hole for this purpose to make some room for the other gear I mention.

Better yet a slightly larger case would be nicer.

So, to sum up, there could be improvement, but its a good case.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!, October 2, 2009

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B. Karl (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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I have to admit, I was hesitant at first. The H4n already comes with a pretty nice, tough little plastic case so what do I need another case for? The SKB 31 is an absolute must have. Its like body armor for the H4n in transit. On top of that, it fits the H4n and all of its accessories like a glove. I use it on film and video shoots to capture audio directly from boom or interview mics. Things get harry, loading in and out equipment, but with this case, I have no fear for the equipment inside of it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Solid!, June 4, 2011

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Bradley Boggs (Gilroy, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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If you're really concerned with protecting your Zoom H4N and use it in a lot of locations, this might be something to consider. Read on, however.

Quick one-line review: Solid construction and very durable but the small size makes it more practical to musicians that filmmakers in my opinion.

More details:

Contruction/Durability:

This case is solid and very well-made. In that regard, it's awesome. It has plenty of padding and will keep your H4N and accessories together and WELL protected.

That said, onto the usability/practicality for production/film use:

For me, after receiving this case, it has become apparent to me that it's not very practical in use and here's why: It's small. This was done on purpose of course, and it's not like you can't see how small it is in the photos. For me though, it doesn't fit anywhere near enough gear to be used as an overall audio case on productions, and isn't small enough to easily tuck inside a larger audio case. For me, with the mountain of gear I sometimes bring with me, I like to consolidate the small cases into larger, compartmentalized cases with wheels.

If I was making the choice again, I would probably spend a couple extra dollars and buy a slightly larger case from Pelican with either the pick-and-pluck foam or padded dividers, so that I had the same rock-solid style case, but enough room to carry a small wireless system, a boom mic, some cables and accessories (headphones, mic clips, etc. etc.).

Onto the usability/practicality for Musicians:

As a photographer/videographer AND musician, my interest in the Zoom H4N (and this case) was two-fold. As a musician, I think this case is far more practical. When I go to jam with a friend and we want to record it for practice/posterity reasons, I don't need a whole pro-audio bag with boom mics and wireless lavs, etc., and this fits the unit and pertinent accessories perfectly. I like the screw-on mic handle for music use ('cause there's always a mic-stand handy), and I like that there's a place for that in this case.