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Recording SBD using Zoom H2
Dan33185:
I'm wondering if anyone has experience recording off a SBD using a Zoom H2? I didn't think it was possible as I assumed most SBD recordings needed an XLR connection, and the Zoom H2 only has a 3.5mm connection. But, I have seen a few SBD recording using this model, so it's clearly possible...is it as simple as hooking up a 3.5mm aux cord to the SBD? I record a few musicians who use a type of board seen below, so I'm thinking I should be able to just plug in to it?
roffels:
There are XLR to 3.5MM cables out there.
I've got a kit for my 3.5MM input recorders with adapters - RCA male to 3.5 MM male cable, with XLR to RCA converters, and 1/4" to RCA converters. I also keep an attenuation cable on hand since a lot of board feeds come in hot. If you have something like this, you're more or less prepared for any circumstance.
If I know the venue and equipment, I skip all that and just bring the correct cable.
Dan33185:
--- Quote from: roffels on March 13, 2023, 02:59:55 PM ---There are XLR to 3.5MM cables out there.
I've got a kit for my 3.5MM input recorders with adapters - RCA male to 3.5 MM male cable, with XLR to RCA converters, and 1/4" to RCA converters. I also keep an attenuation cable on hand since a lot of board feeds come in hot. If you have something like this, you're more or less prepared for any circumstance.
If I know the venue and equipment, I skip all that and just bring the correct cable.
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Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/10db-Balanced-Xlr-Attenuator/dp/B00AZTWD3S
lsd2525:
https://www.amazon.com/Y-Splitter-Unbalanced-Adapter-Interconnect-Breakout/dp/B083R4YG7Y/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=5TA5RO9J31F6&keywords=xlr+MALE+to+3.5mm&qid=1678735780&sprefix=xlr+male+to+3.5mm%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNlpKOUwyRkVTSjYwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU4MDM1MU5MNUJERjZHSzNCUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzE5OTQzMThYN0hZMTAyUjhEQSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Dan33185:
--- Quote from: lsd2525 on March 13, 2023, 03:30:28 PM ---https://www.amazon.com/Y-Splitter-Unbalanced-Adapter-Interconnect-Breakout/dp/B083R4YG7Y/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=5TA5RO9J31F6&keywords=xlr+MALE+to+3.5mm&qid=1678735780&sprefix=xlr+male+to+3.5mm%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNlpKOUwyRkVTSjYwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU4MDM1MU5MNUJERjZHSzNCUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzE5OTQzMThYN0hZMTAyUjhEQSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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Maybe a dumb question...what would be the purpose/advantage for getting a Dual XLR adapter as opposed to a single like this?
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