Zoom H1n sound recorder

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Anyone with knowledge of hand-held sound recording gear?
Firstly, I’m a total novice at this.
Interested in recording sound effects and bird/nature sounds.
Have been looking at the ‘Zoom H1n recorder’ appears to be good quality and not expensive, and simple to use.
I’m also interested in getting a ‘shotgun’ mic / directional mic? To use with the H1n.
Would a ‘Rode video micro’ be compatible with the H1n?
My concern is the Rode does not have its own power source and would need to draw power from the recorder, would this work, if not, what would you recommend within the same price range as the Rode that would work.
It’s a long shot but can anyone help?
Thanks.
I choose the rooms that I live in with care,
The windows are small and the walls almost bare,
There's only one bed and there's only one prayer;
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The windows are small and the walls almost bare,
There's only one bed and there's only one prayer;
I listen all night for your step on the stair.
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I was looking at the Zoom H6 for the recorder.
I got advice from a friend of my daughters who works in audio in the movies. She said that Zoom is one of the better makes, but I'm not sure on the H1 as that's their entry level unit?
I guess it depends on the quality of the output?
The Rode micro should be fine. It'll work with the H1 and the Rode site says that it gets it power from the 3.5 audio jack. Just bear in mind, it's not a shotgun mic so it will get an amount of ambient as well as the bird song you're trying to capture.
Personally, I'd go for a unit that has XLR inputs for the mics. But that puts you into another price bracket. I used to work in TV and that the default standard.
Thank you for so much good advice, I feel I have more reading to do before I hand over my cash.
I have now been looking at the Zoom H6 which I have found for around £265 with my limited knowledge it looks like a nice unit. I also came across the Zoom sgh-6 shotgun mic capsule to use with the H6.
Its starting to get a bit expensive for a total novice but thinking about it.
As I say, more to read first.
The windows are small and the walls almost bare,
There's only one bed and there's only one prayer;
I listen all night for your step on the stair.
I'd take Heedtheadvice's info. It's more in line with the area you want to work in..
I am now doing more reading and feel I understand the subject a little more.
I think it wise not to go over the top on the basic recording unit and spend a little more on a good mic.
Be assured I'm not the sort of person to part with my money without attempting to understand the subject in hand.
And thanks for your offer of more help.
The windows are small and the walls almost bare,
There's only one bed and there's only one prayer;
I listen all night for your step on the stair.