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Mark
Ha`aha`a
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 Posted - 08/24/2007 : 2:56:14 PM
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The new Zoom H2, the H4s little brother, is finally shipping. It's a stereo & surround (!) flash recorder... uses AA batteries, records at most WAV and MP3 formats, ships with a windscreen, mic adaptor & table top stand. Cute, too, in a Remington shaver sort of way.
Fed Ex just dropped off my review unit, which I will be doing my best to break in the next couple of weeks. I will keep ya posted here.
Gotta go pop some batteries in the puppy...
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2007 : 4:53:49 PM
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Cute, too, in a Remington shaver sort of way.
Don't you think the buzzing will intefere with the recordings? 
strokes chin... "now that was a close mic!" 
Seriously... would be good to get your shavings... uh... impressions. 
Better cut this one short! 
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2007 : 1:57:02 PM
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| Might be a good idea to record a cover of Cream's SWALBR..... |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2007 : 10:59:08 AM
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Every picture tells a story, don't it? But the picture has a beard.And you know somethings happening here, but you don't know what it is.
Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 06:50:09 AM
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Might be a good idea to record a cover of Cream's SWALBR.....
Or maybe "Sunshine of your love"
"It's getting near dawn,
When lights close their tired eyes.
I'll soon be with you my love,
To give you my dawn surprise."
Yeah... Give Ginger Baker a call & see if he'll drop by
Sorry for the kidding...
...Just don't leave the H2 on the bathroom counter or you might get the "dawn Surprise".
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 08/27/2007 07:15:31 AM |
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 09:55:21 AM
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| Fascinating stuff. How about a review of the H2? |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 10:09:38 AM
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Fascinating stuff. How about a review of the H2?
What? You in a big hurry or something? 
I am sure he will when he gets a Round Tuit.
Otherwise, why would he have posted at all?
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Mahope Kākou...
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
1153 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 10:33:12 AM
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 12:07:31 PM
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A review is exactly what I am writing, Craig. It'll take a while -- I'll keep ya posted when it's up on line.
First impressions? Very favorable, actually.
What I like:
- Dual stereo mic capsules -- front and rear. Choose between 2 stereo patterns (90 degrees front or 120 degrees rear) or front & rear two track (great for interviews) or 4-track "surround"
- Everything important is accessable from front panel - very EZ to use
- Hardware level setting!!!!!!
What I don't:
- Seems pretty flimsy
- Itty bitty display
- There's probably something else but I can't think of any at the moment
So, howzit sound? On a first listen -- just fine. I took it to a jam session yesterday and made some tests. I think the little mics are dandy for field use - I really liked the choice of front+rear mics -- worked well for the session where everyone was playing in a circle.
Haven't tried remote mics, ditto testing surround, haven't tried most of the features, in fact.
It runs on two AA batteries & uses cheap flash memory. Comes with a nifty little tabletop stand or mic clip adaptor (yes, mic clip, not mic stand-- fits in a standard Sure mic clip) -- but it is threaded for a camera tripod, so that's handy. Also has a honkin' big windscreen.
Records at all the usual formats -- various WAV and MP3s rez.
Tha's all 4 now. |
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2007 : 12:44:20 PM
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| Perfect, thanks Mark. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2007 : 07:10:36 AM
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Nice, well written and informative review.
(Of course it goes without saying that the mineshaft piano recording was in the key of A-flat Miner)
Thanks!
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 09/14/2007 07:12:49 AM |
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2007 : 08:38:46 AM
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Originally posted by Lawrence
A-flat Miner)
In light of recent events, that's really tacky. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2007 : 12:41:23 PM
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In light of recent events, that's really tacky.
I guess you are right... how quickly we forget!
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Mahope Kākou...
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cmdrpiffle
`Olu`olu
USA
553 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2007 : 08:54:30 AM
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| Cool, thanks Mark.........btw, does it come with a sideburn trimmer? |
my Poodle is smarter than your honor student |
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2007 : 11:12:47 AM
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| I liked your review. We jam alot and people sometimes record so they can learn a new song..It might be a useful tool like you said for practice sessions etc. So where do we go to get one. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
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