Topic: Hiss in Zoom H2 recording

[F.O.Bean]

I just used 2 different M10s last nite for an onstage mk21>LB>M10 and SBD>M10 and they lined up perfectly once I aligned them. ZERO Drift after over an hour of music! I used to own a DR2D, and they are great recorders, but I MUCH PREFER the build quality and reliability of the M10. Plus, a DR2D wouldve been useless because I needed to be in 2 different locations for the show

[fguidry]

i recorded at 24..
external mic in..
battery age:
I'm not sure..It was fairly new..

when I plug my battery box to "line in"
I get no sound going into the zoom..
Even if I plug the mic straight in.. no sound..

Hmmm, you should be using line in if using a battery box/preamp, MOST TIMES. Sounds like a broken zoom IMO, you should invest in a Tascam DR2D or Sony M10

Is it not the case that the battery box SP-SPSB-1 provides _no_ gain? As I read its specs it's a power source only, so its output is still mic level and requires a preamp rather than a line in connection.

Fran

[acidjack]

i recorded at 24..
external mic in..
battery age:
I'm not sure..It was fairly new..

when I plug my battery box to "line in"
I get no sound going into the zoom..
Even if I plug the mic straight in.. no sound..

Hmmm, you should be using line in if using a battery box/preamp, MOST TIMES. Sounds like a broken zoom IMO, you should invest in a Tascam DR2D or Sony M10

Is it not the case that the battery box SP-SPSB-1 provides _no_ gain? As I read its specs it's a power source only, so its output is still mic level and requires a preamp rather than a line in connection.

Fran

It provides no gain but at high SPL (rock concert) levels should be sufficient via line in

[bonghitwillie]

i once recorded the same show using an r9 and an h2 with dp4061s and the core batt box. the stage volume was low and i had both units record levels maxed out going in line level. the h2 was definately more hissy. but for $100 and if you can get a good level into it, the h2 is fine.

[cybergaloot]

You'll never hear me say the H2 is a great recorder, just that it is not nearly as bad as some will have you believe.

[flicflac]

You'll never hear me say the H2 is a great recorder, just that it is not nearly as bad as some will have you believe.

This is the truth