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Author: Sang1Lee
Date: 2008-10-23 20:57
So, i've done some research.. i've looked on this board, other boards, google and i'm still not sure which one to get..
so, if you can please help me out..
the Main purpose for a recorder for me would be recording and sending them to college for pre-screening and what not
i would want the cheaper one and something i can bring around easily, but i'm not aware of the two's capabilities
[EDIT] how much better of a sound quality can you get on the H4 than H2?
so.. which one?
Post Edited (2008-10-23 21:03)
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Author: Richard Ashmore
Date: 2008-10-23 23:48
The H2 gives very good results. The two main things I'm aware of that the H4 does that the H2 does not are (a) multi-track recording, and, (b) accept input from external microphones.
I have an H2 and am very happy.
Richard
Post Edited (2008-10-24 00:10)
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Author: timg
Date: 2008-10-23 23:59
In spite of their names, the H2 has 4 mics and the H4 has 2 mics. Otherwise the mics are the same, so the sound quality should be similar.
The more expensive H4 can be used as a multi-track recorder and has an effects processor, but is also bigger more complicated to use. The H2 can handle a wider variety of sound-fields, and can even record from a 360 degrees if required.
Unless you're going to do multi-track recording away from a PC, I'd go for the H2.
Tim
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Author: ZCClarinet
Date: 2008-10-24 00:06
Unlike Richard, I have the H4, but I have the same conclusions: I'm satisfied with the results (and so are others who have had me record their recitals with it), and have no clue about quality comparison between the two. My guess, based on what you've said you would use it for, is that either would be more than adequate.
I use mine for recording lessons, during practice sessions, chamber rehearsals, master classes, etc and haven't noticed anything horrible.
No matter what you get, the room acoustics you are recording in and physical location in relation to the mic can make all the difference.
=-Ben Chapin
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Author: marshall
Date: 2008-10-24 01:50
I've had an H2 for almost a year now. I use it to record myself in practice sessions, to record lessons, and (should the need arise) record a short sample of my playing for some sort of pre-screening.
Thusfar, I have no complaints whatsoever. There's someone else in the clarinet studio here who has an H4. I haven't spent much time with it, but from what little tinkering I've done on it I wouldn't pay the extra $100+ over the H2 for it. I'm more than happy with mine.
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2008-10-24 15:58
I'm happy with my H2. At first it recorded "pops," but that was cured by reading the user's manual and changing a setting. Sound quality is good enough to critique my tone support, embouchure, etc.
Bob Phillips
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Author: Simon Aldrich
Date: 2008-10-25 16:32
If you plan to use the Zoom for recording your practice, lessons, rehearsals, etc, I don't see the need for an H4.
However if you plan to use the Zoom to record concerts you might want to think of the H4 for one simple reason.
What I am experiencing now, after 2 years of using an H4 to record chamber music concerts, is that even though the internal mics produce a very good recording, to get a balanced, clear recording the Zoom needs to be fairly close to the stage, centered and raised - ie, right in the middle of the audience's line of vision.
Often you can not put the Zoom in the first row because it is too conspicuous.
You have to put it off to the side and then you often get boomy, distant recordings with a lot of audience noise.
Now to my point - the fact that the H4 has XLR inputs for external mics (with phantom power) you can plug the external mics into the H4, hide the H4 and put the 2 mics on stage off to the side. Depending on placement you can get a better balance of instruments in the recording and you avoid the problem of having to put a single unit (the H4 itself) right in front of the stage.
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Simon Aldrich
Clarinet Faculty - McGill University
Principal Clarinet - Orchestre Metropolitain de Montreal
Principal Clarinet - Orchestre de l'Opera de Montreal
Artistic Director - Jeffery Summer Concerts
Clarinet - Nouvel Ensemble Moderne
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