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Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« on: November 09, 2009, 05:54:05 AM »
1. When AUTO STOP option is used in AUTO REC function, next recording is started automatically.
2. The problem that the sound is missed between divided files when the WAV file recording exceeds the size of 2GB was corrected.

3. Made FF/REW function faster.
4. Reduce the time to select a file.
5. Fixed the problem that H2 freezes at DIVIDE function in rare cases.

http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/h2.php

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2009, 08:09:57 AM »
I've just tested the firmware using 24/96 line in (to hit the 2GB split as soon as possible) and it's gapless (joining the split files using Reaper, checking by ear and by zooming in to sample level by eye to check for any discontinuity at the join). 

Not so sensational for users of other equipment but for H2 owners who have previously had to put up with something like a 20 second gap at the split, it's amazing!

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2009, 08:40:58 AM »
... and I've also tested the revised auto start facility.  Hitherto, if you set an autostart recording to auto stop, it wouldn't start again.  Now it starts and stops continuously in the presence or absence of audio above/below the level you set.  That too is a gapless split, in the sense that if you feed the H2 from a CD player, if you pause the CD then unpause it, causing the H2 to stop then start again, there's nothing lost at the start point, as it actually includes a tiny bit from just before the point where you unpaused the CD.  I'm not sure how useful the facility would be for musical purposes, but it would certainly be handy for applications like monitoring your home when you're out, recording any noises that happened.

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2009, 12:56:43 PM »
I'm not sure how useful the facility would be for musical purposes, but it would certainly be handy for applications like monitoring your home when you're out, recording any noises that happened.

It's absolutely priceless for recording air band or maritime radio communications on channels with low traffic densities.

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2009, 06:36:19 AM »
Update - version 1.7 is now out but is not so exciting.  (Perhaps people like me who get excited about firmware upgrades need to get out more....)

http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/h2.php#a

System Version 1.70
   
Dec 26, 2009


Released as following bug fix version.

1. Fixed the problem that the H2 takes a long time to be recognized by connected PC when the H2 is used as a card reader.

2. Fixed the problem that the H2 freezes in rare cases when DIVIDE function has been done.

3. Fixed the problem that FF/REW function does not operate correctly after performing RENAME function.

4. Fixed the problem that the result get distorted in some cases after performing NORMALIZE function.

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.7 released with handy stuff
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2010, 02:20:19 AM »
2. The problem that the sound is missed between divided files when the WAV file recording exceeds the size of 2GB was corrected.[/b]
http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/h2.php
YAY! Finally! I wish I'd know this in November, but at least I got it now!
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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2010, 12:57:16 AM »
This is great news  :D I have personally sent letter through the US Mail advising that I thought there wording in the documentation would offer a true VOX recording more, I can't wait to get the update and be able to use my H2 for my original purchase to record radio scanner.  However they pulled the update due to a problem, and I can't even get the 1.6.  So I will have to wait a little bit longer to enjoy it.

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2010, 02:35:53 PM »
It looks like they are already on 1.70 but they removed it cause I guess it was posted with a big, so How can I at least get 1.60? This has a feature I've been waiting a year for. :-)  Anyone have the file they can post somewhere to download?  I could not find a way on Zoom's site to download prior versions.  Thanks Ron in KY

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2010, 01:13:57 AM »
Here's where you can get 1.70 tonight
http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/h2.php

The firmware updates continue to improve this recorder.
It's a bargain at $145 shipped.

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2010, 02:28:53 AM »
Here that link has a notice on it in red as follows -

"Download service of H2 system updater is not available right now due to problems
on playback and fast forward of WAV file. The bug-fixed version will be released soon."

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Re: Zoom H2 - firmware 1.6 released with handy stuff
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2010, 10:54:08 AM »
1.8 is now available. I think I am going to wait to try it though.   ::)

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