Topic: zoom h2

[tedzepplin]

Also, I keep seeing handling noise come up. Has anyone used oen to record a live show and had it be an issue? (using the internal mics)

I recorded a loud show with the H2 in my front shirt pocket with the mic sticking out. I didn't hear any handling noise on the recording.

[Ozpeter]

Dead kitten from a Rode SVM mic in use on the H2 - fits nicely!

There's some sort of foam-like material inside the metal grille (you can't see in through the grille) but the H2 is pretty sensitive to wind noise.  The manual suggests attaching the handle to the H2 and holding it with a glove to reduce handling noise.  If you don't mind the look, that should work pretty well.  Elsewhere I've seen a neat shockmount for the H2 devised by a user - a U shaped metal tube into which the H2 fits with thick rubber bands.

[septopus]

I recorded a loud show with the H2 in my front shirt pocket with the mic sticking out. I didn't hear any handling noise on the recording.

That's my highly sophisticated recording plan in a nutshell. Glad to hear it works. Thanks for the info.

[septopus]

Dead kitten from a Rode SVM mic in use on the H2 - fits nicely!

There's some sort of foam-like material inside the metal grille (you can't see in through the grille) but the H2 is pretty sensitive to wind noise.  The manual suggests attaching the handle to the H2 and holding it with a glove to reduce handling noise.  If you don't mind the look, that should work pretty well.  Elsewhere I've seen a neat shockmount for the H2 devised by a user - a U shaped metal tube into which the H2 fits with thick rubber bands.

All good info also, thanks much.

[Ozpeter]

I've now posted the accumulated experience of myself and others over at http://www.2090.org/zoom/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=96209#96209 in a post called "How to get the most from the Zoom H2".

[GDfan]

http://www.archive.org/details/PAF2007-10-21.PhilandFriends2007-10-21-16bit-ZoomH2

I used a Zoom H2 that I picked up in an emergency (my marantz 660 died Thursday night after the buffalo show)
The Wendt x2 pre amp I use can switch the XLR outs from Mic outs to LINE outs. I utilized the ZOOM's LINE IN, and was pleasantly surprised at the results. I know its not the best recorder in the world, but it worked in a pinch.

[Ozpeter]

Indeed, the H2 line input seems to have a pretty flat response and noise levels are well below the background level of most recording spaces, so it should produce perfectly reasonable results. 

Meanwhile at http://www.radio.uqam.ca/ambisonic/comparative_recording.html there's an account of a test involving the H2 vs some pretty costly gear -

In September and October 2007 was held a surround sound production workshop at Oboro in Montreal. On October 14, we recorded an organ recital by Robert Sigmund at the Grand Séminaire de Montréal chapel using three surround microphone pickups: a Soundfield ST350, a native B-format assembly with AKG Blue Line microphones and a Zoom H2 portable digital recorder. Here is an account of the recording session with pictures and audio samples.

Audio samples have yet to be posted but it should make interesting listening in due course!

[blackdiesel]

http://www.archive.org/details/PAF2007-10-21.PhilandFriends2007-10-21-16bit-ZoomH2

I used a Zoom H2 that I picked up in an emergency (my marantz 660 died Thursday night after the buffalo show)
The Wendt x2 pre amp I use can switch the XLR outs from Mic outs to LINE outs. I utilized the ZOOM's LINE IN, and was pleasantly surprised at the results. I know its not the best recorder in the world, but it worked in a pinch.

Would you rate it in the ball park of a JB3 or H120?

[Semayat]

I used my H2 for the 1st time last wednesday (AT>batt box>H2 line in) and the result was good. I can provide sound sample if needed...
I was not very pleased with my 2 alcaline lenght tho. And as I live in France, i can not plug the H2 with my sector, so if anyone could help me out that would be great

Semayat

[wbrisette]

The Wendt x2 pre amp I use can switch the XLR outs from Mic outs to LINE outs.

Wow, I haven't seen anybody using a Wendt X2 for music recording since I used one for a year or so... I think i posted a few shows on Archive that used the X2 (I know there are a few shows I did with the Wendt X4 up there).

Cool. 

Wayne

[Ozpeter]

I was not very pleased with my 2 alcaline lenght tho.

Using 2600mah rechargeable batteries I've got 10 hours line-in recording with my H2.

[Arni99]

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=167037

check the 2 samples made with a 20$ !!! mic and the H2.

sounds excellent!

the taper PMed me the settings he used for this show:
"ext mics* to mic in no battery box; mic gain set to low; recording level 100** (may have pushed up to 110 - sorry, can't remember ) ); about center , close as I could get to the 'sweet spot'; manual control no AGC/limiter/compressor.  *mics are each side demin jacket collar  **level boosted after tf to pc

new toy so still playing..."

[danzz1234]

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=167037

check the 2 samples made with a 20$ !!! mic and the H2.

sounds excellent!

 

Anyone tested H2 with Church mics?

[heyitsmejess]

not that im aware, but on the archive, theres a camper van beethoven show using an h2 and at853 w/ hypers

[morst]

not that im aware, but on the archive, theres a camper van beethoven show using an h2 and at853 w/ hypers

That show convinced me to try it, so i bought the H2.

My first recording with it, I used the internal mics at 120 degrees.
http://www.archive.org/details/LMO2007-11-02.ZOOM

ps I love the CVB!!!