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refin · July 27th, 2008, 12:13 PM

Got an H2 yesterday.........didn't need the extra bells and whistles of the H4,because I have other digital workstations.This thing records very well and is clear as a bell!
Anyone else using one of these?

FirstBassman · July 27th, 2008, 04:20 PM

Yes, if you do a search on "H2" you will see a lot of love here and on other forums.

A great handy little piece of equipment.

PeterUK · July 27th, 2008, 06:20 PM

...and all our rehearsal tracks are captured with the H2 in a very large Church Hall.

We are the Lights Going Out band.

Peter

Stackabones · July 28th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Love my H4! It's an indispensable tool for me as a musician/songwriter.

tweeddeluxe · July 28th, 2008, 03:20 PM

I've had the H2 for about two months now and so far am pretty pleased with it. Especially considering price and simplicity.

I've recorded 3 shows, all of which turned out quite listenable--one recorded at the Globe Theatre, Berlin MD was even excellent. Determining the proper mic gain setting is the most important variable. Hi setting is useless unless recording very quiet sources. Using a low setting is the safest bet.

Quality of recording, no surprise here, is dependent upon placement.

tom

teleclarkster · July 28th, 2008, 03:31 PM

The H2 is a great tool. I use it at rehearsals quite often. Make sure you get a 4 gig card though.

Alnico Sunburst · October 12th, 2008, 04:33 PM

For getting an inspiration down quickly and being able to read the manual as you go instead of "all in one go" :) these are amazing. Even if you overload them with too much sound the resultant recordings are not so bad - like a boombox, distorted, but not "death crackle". Still, knowing how to adjust the levels beforehand, is important.

No moving parts make me hope that these units will last for years, but the current state of consumer electronics tames that particular hope down a little.

I love it though, and would recommend it to anyone.

mudbean · October 12th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Dang it, neat little gadgets like these give me G.A.S.

mud

woodman · October 12th, 2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudbean

Dang it, neat little gadgets like these give me G.A.S.

mud

me too! it's one thing to preach to the band about what they should be doing, but once you provide them with indisputable audio evidence, they stop quibbling and start practicing!

telekaster1999 · October 12th, 2008, 10:35 PM

love my h2. works very well.

Darcy Hoover · October 13th, 2008, 02:17 PM

I love mine, tried quite a few different configurations that were just too cumbersome to bother with, but I've done everything on my soundclick with my H4. Very easy to use!

getbent · October 13th, 2008, 02:28 PM

I have an H2. It is okay... but just okay. I thought it would be better than it is though...

If I lost it. I wouldn't buy another..

mudbean · October 13th, 2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodman

me too! it's one thing to preach to the band about what they should be doing, but once you provide them with indisputable audio evidence, they stop quibbling and start practicing!

Absolutely! It's always been de rigeur in the groups I've played in, even way back to my Drum Corps days, that we'd record our rehearsals on a boombox to see how we were doing.

mud

del · October 28th, 2008, 01:21 PM

small question about the H4 (and might be a stupid one) ..
Is it also possible to just use the H4 as a headphone amp, and are the amp presets any good or should i be looking at a pod x3 ?

Alnico Sunburst · November 9th, 2008, 01:55 AM

Actually, it is a decent headphone amp. I haven't really spent much time with all of the presets, being that the Vox AC30 one is really awesome. I like the Bassman, and with a bass guitar there are other cool bass amps as well. Definitely the opposite of most multi effects processors. Instead of a gazillion sounds, none of which sound right, you'll find three or four you'll keep going back to. Analog pedals work well with the amp sims as well. I keep feeling like I shouldn't use it as a headphone amp, but hey, there's no moving parts to wear out, so what the heck!

Mark N · November 10th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Love my H2...it's one of the greatest gadgets I have ever and will likely ever own!!

vjf1968 · November 13th, 2008, 10:36 AM

I have an H4 and it is a pretty good unit. Has a little too many bells and whistles IMHO but when you set this thing up on a tridpod it picks up everything. Havent used the inputs on the back as I am just using it for recording practices. The Cubase LE software it comes is also pretty handy.

vjf1968 · November 13th, 2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by del

small question about the H4 (and might be a stupid one) ..
Is it also possible to just use the H4 as a headphone amp, and are the amp presets any good or should i be looking at a pod x3 ?

I personally would go with something along the lines of the POD.

porgy · May 20th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Yea, I know this is an old thread, but I did get my Zoom H2 in the mail today. I am not endorsing any product, only giving my observations. First thing I did was drop it-it did not break. 2nd thing was tried to figure out how to use it-simple-read manual. 3rd thing i did was try it. it does very well on voice, low hiss. It picked up my flat top fender acoustic very well. Both voice and guitar-did well. I also had my fan running in background-I could barely tell it was running on recording. Haven't figured out all the stuff on it yet, it has lot for a little unit. I used headphones on it, did not play it through a bigger unit. My observations...Worth the Price for -162 bucks paid. I may change my mind later if it gives me any trouble.

orangeblossom · May 21st, 2009, 09:15 AM

I got my H2 a while ago and find it is a very accurate recorder. I have had lots of fun with it. Would recommend it to anyone.

gotzz · September 18th, 2009, 07:09 PM

bringing up this topics life again

I'm just curious, I have Zoom H4, and does anyone here knows how to record with H4's built in mics and with one external input- in this case shure SM57?
is this even possible? I mean, if it's possible to record with 2 tracks at once in 4-track mode then this should be too.

Del Pickup · September 18th, 2009, 07:19 PM

I don't think that options possible - unless the latest models have changed the set up options.

You either use the built in mics or the 2 inputs. I don't think you can mix that combination.

Tele-Champ · September 19th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Well, I just got my new Zoom H2 in today, and I can attest to one thing about them: They ARE tough...

Here's the story - I had made my first quickie recording on it this afternoon - playing my acoustic guitar (I was pretty impressed with the sound of the H2 by the way), and set it down on the coffee table, and was handing the earbuds to my wife to listen to my first recording when she promptly stood up (for some unknown reason) with the earbuds in her ear, taking the H2 with her and it fell hard and fast straight to the tile floor. Of course it had to miss the rug under the coffee table by about one inch and hit the tile... So - WHAM!

It's still working. For now, anyway...

I think it's probably gonna be okay - I made a few more recordings just to check - but Honey, BE CAREFUL.....

gotzz · September 19th, 2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del Pickup

I don't think that options possible - unless the latest models have changed the set up options.

You either use the built in mics or the 2 inputs. I don't think you can mix that combination.

ahh too bad. it would be really nice to record for example the amp with sm57 and put the zoom a bit away.

Smokin OP · September 19th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

ahh too bad. it would be really nice to record for example the amp with sm57 and put the zoom a bit away.

Couldn't you record one track with the amp/sm57 & then another track with the Zoom? I know it's not exactly what you needed but...

BTW, I have the first generation H4 & love it. It's amazing what this small piece of equipment will do.

July 27th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
refin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 53 Posts: 2,594	Any Zoom H2/H4 Love? Got an H2 yesterday.........didn't need the extra bells and whistles of the H4,because I have other digital workstations.This thing records very well and is clear as a bell! Anyone else using one of these? __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

July 27th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
PeterUK Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 3,320	Have a listen to our MySpace... ...and all our rehearsal tracks are captured with the H2 in a very large Church Hall. We are the Lights Going Out band. Peter __________________ .

October 12th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
mudbean Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Semi-Desert Semi-Paradise Age: 50 Posts: 3,189 10 Photos	Dang it, neat little gadgets like these give me G.A.S. mud __________________ MudBean Music Nekkid Bart: "This is the worst day of my life." Laffing Homer: "Worst day SO FAR!!"

October 13th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Darcy Hoover Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 666	I love mine, tried quite a few different configurations that were just too cumbersome to bother with, but I've done everything on my soundclick with my H4. Very easy to use! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/darcyhoover

October 13th, 2008, 02:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 13,685 37 Photos	I have an H2. It is okay... but just okay. I thought it would be better than it is though... If I lost it. I wouldn't buy another.. __________________ We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are

July 27th, 2008, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
FirstBassman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,511	Yes, if you do a search on "H2" you will see a lot of love here and on other forums. A great handy little piece of equipment.

July 28th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stackabones Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 147	Love my H4! It's an indispensable tool for me as a musician/songwriter.

July 28th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
tweeddeluxe Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MD Age: 52 Posts: 777	I've had the H2 for about two months now and so far am pretty pleased with it. Especially considering price and simplicity. I've recorded 3 shows, all of which turned out quite listenable--one recorded at the Globe Theatre, Berlin MD was even excellent. Determining the proper mic gain setting is the most important variable. Hi setting is useless unless recording very quiet sources. Using a low setting is the safest bet. Quality of recording, no surprise here, is dependent upon placement. tom

July 28th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
teleclarkster Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Way Out West Age: 55 Posts: 646 10 Photos	The H2 is a great tool. I use it at rehearsals quite often. Make sure you get a 4 gig card though.

October 12th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alnico Sunburst Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 158	For getting an inspiration down quickly and being able to read the manual as you go instead of "all in one go" :) these are amazing. Even if you overload them with too much sound the resultant recordings are not so bad - like a boombox, distorted, but not "death crackle". Still, knowing how to adjust the levels beforehand, is important. No moving parts make me hope that these units will last for years, but the current state of consumer electronics tames that particular hope down a little. I love it though, and would recommend it to anyone.

October 12th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
telekaster1999 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Heath Springs SC. Age: 41 Posts: 100 2 Photos	love my h2. works very well.

October 28th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
del Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: antwerp, belgium Age: 29 Posts: 106	small question about the H4 (and might be a stupid one) .. Is it also possible to just use the H4 as a headphone amp, and are the amp presets any good or should i be looking at a pod x3 ?

November 9th, 2008, 01:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Alnico Sunburst Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 158	Actually, it is a decent headphone amp. I haven't really spent much time with all of the presets, being that the Vox AC30 one is really awesome. I like the Bassman, and with a bass guitar there are other cool bass amps as well. Definitely the opposite of most multi effects processors. Instead of a gazillion sounds, none of which sound right, you'll find three or four you'll keep going back to. Analog pedals work well with the amp sims as well. I keep feeling like I shouldn't use it as a headphone amp, but hey, there's no moving parts to wear out, so what the heck!

November 10th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mark N Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodstock, NB, Canada Age: 38 Posts: 927 9 Photos	Love my H2...it's one of the greatest gadgets I have ever and will likely ever own!!

November 13th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
vjf1968 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Age: 41 Posts: 1,683 7 Photos	I have an H4 and it is a pretty good unit. Has a little too many bells and whistles IMHO but when you set this thing up on a tridpod it picks up everything. Havent used the inputs on the back as I am just using it for recording practices. The Cubase LE software it comes is also pretty handy. __________________ "the cult aesthetic of liking only what's obscure is just as sick of being mindlessly led around by the nose" -Mark Mothersbaugh http://www.theabsinthedrinkers.com/index.html

May 20th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
porgy Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: marion IL Posts: 263	Yea, I know this is an old thread, but I did get my Zoom H2 in the mail today. I am not endorsing any product, only giving my observations. First thing I did was drop it-it did not break. 2nd thing was tried to figure out how to use it-simple-read manual. 3rd thing i did was try it. it does very well on voice, low hiss. It picked up my flat top fender acoustic very well. Both voice and guitar-did well. I also had my fan running in background-I could barely tell it was running on recording. Haven't figured out all the stuff on it yet, it has lot for a little unit. I used headphones on it, did not play it through a bigger unit. My observations...Worth the Price for -162 bucks paid. I may change my mind later if it gives me any trouble.

May 21st, 2009, 09:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
orangeblossom TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bancroft Posts: 39	Love Mine I got my H2 a while ago and find it is a very accurate recorder. I have had lots of fun with it. Would recommend it to anyone.

September 18th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
gotzz TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: croatia Age: 25 Posts: 33	bringing up this topics life again I'm just curious, I have Zoom H4, and does anyone here knows how to record with H4's built in mics and with one external input- in this case shure SM57? is this even possible? I mean, if it's possible to record with 2 tracks at once in 4-track mode then this should be too.

September 18th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
Del Pickup Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,555 6 Photos	I don't think that options possible - unless the latest models have changed the set up options. You either use the built in mics or the 2 inputs. I don't think you can mix that combination. __________________ Someone told me that my tone is in my underpants. I'm not sure if that's good or bad......

September 19th, 2009, 01:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
Tele-Champ Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 250	Well, I just got my new Zoom H2 in today, and I can attest to one thing about them: They ARE tough... Here's the story - I had made my first quickie recording on it this afternoon - playing my acoustic guitar (I was pretty impressed with the sound of the H2 by the way), and set it down on the coffee table, and was handing the earbuds to my wife to listen to my first recording when she promptly stood up (for some unknown reason) with the earbuds in her ear, taking the H2 with her and it fell hard and fast straight to the tile floor. Of course it had to miss the rug under the coffee table by about one inch and hit the tile... So - WHAM! It's still working. For now, anyway... I think it's probably gonna be okay - I made a few more recordings just to check - but Honey, BE CAREFUL.....

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