5
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14answers
825 views
Is this the Zoom killer?
Probably not, but at $80 it may become many people's go-to solution for impromptu everyday captures. And although it's currently capped at 16bit-44.1kHz, I imagine it's only a ma …
2
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7answers
900 views
Let’s have an updated chat about portable recorders
Hi guys,
I've read through all the threads on the portable recorders on here, and some have seen revisions or are simply outdated. I'm looking for the best sounding hand-held reco …
3
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9answers
732 views
replacing a zoom h4n with sony PCM D50
i'd like to upgrade from my h4n and was thinking about purchasing the d50.
unfortunately have to option to rent one and compare the recordings.
basically my question is whether …
1
vote
12answers
899 views
zoom h4n or tascam dr-100
After selling my Fostex FR2-LE due to requiring a more handheld recorder that I can carry around daily to capture those unexpected sounds, I was all set to buy a Zoom H4N. But upon …
0
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4answers
283 views
h4n+sd preamp or just r44?
hello all,
ok the thing is, i already have h4n..the quality is emmm...kinda ok for beginning, now i'm thinking about upgrade and as far as i know, the audio will be cleaner with h …
0
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2answers
173 views
Where’s my recording on a Zoom H1
Hi
I'm a novice recorder and was using my Zoom H1 for the first time yesterday. I can't find the first meeting I recorded with it (omg) but I can find another longer meeting. I …
3
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6answers
1k views
Zoom H2n announced!
...well as i told you in my earlier post today (http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/9245/zoom-h4n-adoration-post) I can call myself a happy user of my new H4N that arrived today …
2
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10answers
3k views
pros and cons of a zoom h4n
I'm seriously considering buying a zoom h4n recorder.
Primarily for set recording for film. I am aware there is an unwanted buzz when connecting a mic through an XLR, however the …
1
vote
3answers
266 views
Tips for Motorbike recording?
Hey guys,
I'll be recording a motorbike at the weekend for the first time and was looking for some tips!
I have a Rode NTG-2 (w/ blimp) and NT1-A, a pair of sontronics STC-1s's a …
7
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26answers
4k views
Best entry-level portable recorder
I'm an absolute newbie.
I'd like to buy a portable recorder but I don't know which is the best. I read about Zoom H2, Zoom H4n and Tascam DR-07 but there are also a lot of other …
3
votes
8answers
2k views
How’s the Zoom H1 working out for you?
I've recently been considering getting a small portable recorder and had my heart set on the Zoom H4N because of all the wonderful things that I've heard about it. But the recently …
3
votes
13answers
669 views
How do you wander about with your Handheld Recorder?
This might be a stupid question but I have a hard time dealing with it though, I use a Zoom H4n with a dead kitten windscreen I want to take it with me everywhere I go but I find i …
1
vote
8answers
3k views
zoom h4+rode ntg-2(other external mic, too) = extremely low volume
greetings,
I like field recording both in city and nature environment and have a question:
I've been using Zoom h4 with its internal mics and really like it. I tried three differ …
1
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4answers
1k views
Broken Zoom H2 Solutions
Hey people,
I just fried my Zoom H2 by using the AC adaptor, it seems it can't handle New Zealand voltage... Replaced batteries inside and it still won't turn on, so something's f …
0
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5answers
676 views
New Zoom H2 Windshield (the one it comes with)?
Hi All,
Today I got my hands on a Rycote windjammer for the H2. Roughly 10 minutes after trying it out I seem to have lost my original windshield that came with it! Typical :/ Sea …