Difference between revisions of "Zoom H2n"
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However, the H2n still lacks a track copy feature and, although there is a track mark feature, it is uncertain how easy it is to remove track marks or tell the unit to only play a single sub-track as needed for RTTs. | However, the H2n still lacks a track copy feature and, although there is a track mark feature, it is uncertain how easy it is to remove track marks or tell the unit to only play a single sub-track as needed for RTTs. | ||
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| + | '''Pros''' | ||
| + | * More sophisticated Auto Gain function, with Solo, Meeting, and Concert settings | ||
| + | * Smaller, lighter, looks less like a journalist or military surveillance tool | ||
| + | * Quicker start-up | ||
| + | * Clearer and cleaner display | ||
| + | * Easier to use, fewer confusing buttons | ||
| + | * Handy recording volume adjustment | ||
| + | * Nice, built-in speaker, just like the H4n | ||
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| + | '''Cons''' | ||
| + | * No mono mix or mono record option, so if your mic records mono but you want to prepare an RTT for people to hear in both ears, it won’t work (use a Zoom H4n) | ||
| + | * No Copy function, like the H4n has, so you can’t make multiple copies for RTT development | ||
| + | * Hard to select tracks | ||
| + | * no XLR port | ||
| + | * annoying red light shines on the subject if you use the built-in mic without a windscreen | ||
| + | * Doesn’t come with a case | ||
| + | * SD card cover is a bit hard to use | ||
See our [[Tips for Audio Recording]] for help with recording digital audio. | See our [[Tips for Audio Recording]] for help with recording digital audio. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:20, 1 July 2012
Size of the Zoom H2n digital recorder.
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Recently Zoom have released the H2n which sells for around US$200. Improvements over the Zoom H2 include
- a speaker
- bigger, brighter display
- sturdier SD card cover
- recording configuration switch
- mic gain wheel
- possible longer battery life
However, the H2n still lacks a track copy feature and, although there is a track mark feature, it is uncertain how easy it is to remove track marks or tell the unit to only play a single sub-track as needed for RTTs.
Pros
- More sophisticated Auto Gain function, with Solo, Meeting, and Concert settings
- Smaller, lighter, looks less like a journalist or military surveillance tool
- Quicker start-up
- Clearer and cleaner display
- Easier to use, fewer confusing buttons
- Handy recording volume adjustment
- Nice, built-in speaker, just like the H4n
Cons
- No mono mix or mono record option, so if your mic records mono but you want to prepare an RTT for people to hear in both ears, it won’t work (use a Zoom H4n)
- No Copy function, like the H4n has, so you can’t make multiple copies for RTT development
- Hard to select tracks
- no XLR port
- annoying red light shines on the subject if you use the built-in mic without a windscreen
- Doesn’t come with a case
- SD card cover is a bit hard to use
See our Tips for Audio Recording for help with recording digital audio.
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