Re: [microsound] advice on recording devices?

[Dominic Tetmyer <domtetmyer@xxxxxxx>]

On Jan 31, 2008, at 7:08 AM, Sietse Van Erve wrote:

> I am thinking of getting myself a handheld recorder for
> field-recordings and such and was wondering if someone had some
> advice.
> I have a budget of about 300 to 400 euro. I have been looking into the
> Zoom H2 and Zoom H4.


I use a ZOOM H2 religiously and love it. For the price, it simply can  
not be beat. It has four mics and can record a 'mock' surround file so  
to speak. I often set the mic choice to 4 rather than 2, and later  
when dragging files to the computer, I find very interesting angles  
from the different mic positions of the 4 mics.

The quality is rather good, although I believe it lacks some midrange  
clarity... I haven't been arsed to ever study too in depth this  
concern. I did upgrade to a 2gb SD card (comes with 512mb) and am able  
to record up to 3 + hours onto the thing. Battery life is rather good.  
Comes with a wind shield which is essential. Also has a screw-in mic  
handle and stand.

You can also use this an as audio interface if need be - I have once  
or twice but mainly use my Presonus Firebox. The menu and gui isn't  
too cryptic. The device has phones/line out, external mic in, and line  
level in connections, in addition to the 4 mics.

For 200usd new and cheaper ones on EBAY, again, the price / quality  
ratio can not be beat.

PLUS - ********It fits into your pocket comfortably!********

I have always been curious about the H4. Though I have never used one.  
Anyone care to comment on the H4?

Cheers,

Dominic Tetmyer
domtetmyer@xxxxxxx
c 928 600 5387
h 928 266 0128


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