Zoom H2 user reviews ( 8/10) - 61 user reviews

• 03/16/09

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Overall Opinion

  (Originally written by nono_sax/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  - How long have you been using it?
  
  
  
  One week.
  
  
  
  - Which feature do you like the most / the least?
  
  
  
  The most: size.
  
  
  
  The least: crosstalk.
  
  
  
  - Did you try any other models before buying it?
  
  
  
  No
  
  
  
  - How would you rate its value for money?
  
  
  
  Excellent.
  
  
  
  - Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
  
  
  
  Certainly.
  
  
  
  The only disadvantage is the front/back crosstalk.
  
  
  
  Most of the signal from the back reaches the front mics and vice versa.
  
  
  
  I haven't found the right setting.
  
  
  
  What good is four channels?
  
  
  
  If anyone has information that might help me, I'd be most grateful...
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• 03/08/09

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Overall Opinion

  (Originally written by FredDup/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  I bought an H4 almost one year ago and after reading the reviews about the H2 I bought it too.
  
  
  
  I liked the difference in size: I was disappointed by the size of the H4 but very satisfied with the sound quality of the recordings I made with it. Considering the price, I hesitated a bit.
  
  
  
  The H2 is much smaller and easier to hide for concert recordings.
  
  
  
  I had big expectations regarding the mic input, I bought an old Sony mic to record concerts. The sound of the first recordings using the H2 was exciting. It was not the case with the small Sony mic, which worked much better with my Minidisc player (not enough lows with the H2!).
  
  
  
  But I'm very happy with it, the sound with the integrated mic is very good.
  
  
  
  I like most of all the surround mode. But I've been testing the H2 for only one week.
  
  
  
  I've noticed several nice surprises with respect to the H4: files with hour and date. Easy setting of recording levels (which I miss on th H4). The forward and backward buttons (used for almost all settings...) allow you to set everything, even while you're recording.
  
  
  
  I haven't compared recordings made with both devices.
  
  
  
  I will keep them both: the H2 doesn't allow multitrack recording but its size, configuration (W mode is great for ensembles; 360° is also good), and easy settings are great for mobile recordings.
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• 01/20/12

  Mreg's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " The Zoom H2 faithful companion"

  Overall Opinion

  Purchased in 2007! There was no real equivalent to the price at that time. (MicroTrack was more expensive).
  
  Still going strong in 2012!
  
  The +: small, practical travel
  
  The -: mic preamps
  
  
  
  Be careful not to confuse the H2 and H 2 N (new model)!
  
  
  
  I use the H2 to record atmospheres (choose 90 ° or 120 ° is handy but beware the doc made a mistake on the stereo as 90 ° angle stereo recording is actually larger than 120 ° !).
  
  I also use it for music lessons, recordings in a hurry etc.
  
  The problem of the red record button mentioned in the previous novel is painful. But can be set using the "automatic trigger" for registration. No need then to press it twice!
  
  Do not rely directly use the Zoom H2 mic inputs as they blow too. on the other hand, one can use a preamp to use an external microphone as the input line of H2 is not blowing too. I tested and the first dual USB (ART preamp cheap) and the result is correct.
  
  
  
  Given the current competition, I think 150 euros is the maximum price of H2. Beyond that, it's abuse.
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• 10/04/11

  jembozzo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " phenomenal and essential"

  Overall Opinion

  I use it less than a year
  
  studio and live recording
  
  
  
  is the first micro digital multifunction I use
  
  
  
  registration is neutral
  
  with very good dynamic
  
  and a lot of possibilities, 5:1, Stereo 120 ° or 90 °, or by mono
  
  in wave, mp3 or various quality
  
  of hours' recording
  
  with two batteries
  
  
  
  frankly, I do not even understand all the musicos do not have a
  
  is a pure killing, and I'm zicos stage and studio for 23 years
  
  
  
  to purchase, and again, again and again and especially to advise
  
  
  
  the more I use it now to make my acoustic guitar made in the studio
  
  (In fact, having tried many config, the best, cheapest and most effective is the zoom)
  
  I put it in mono
  
  I record in mono headset twice
  
  Then I import into logic audio wave
  
  and it is a pure killing
  
  
  
  I think his guitars Matthieu Chedid def do with as
  
  
  
  I recommend it 100 000 times
  
  especially for the price
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• 06/07/11

  fredo 3's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " trs trs good sound and compact"

  Overall Opinion

  I use depuis8 months and in many situations (sound in nature, birds, noise at night ect ..) and also for decision-talk voice. any cell with Intgr microphones, and I am satisfied with the trs taken and made. I also connected to the RCA outputs of the console (a soundcraft) to record a night and I found the sound is just right for a recorder as a small and virtually rglages .
  
  
  
  it is certainly fragile, APRS some opinions, but by taking a few prcautions, it seems to keep going. For being protected I use a padded camera bag numrique
  
  
  
  exprience with the same choice I would do without hesitation or may be the H4n
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• 02/28/11

  Evilmarmotte's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Small but effective"

  Overall Opinion

  I was looking for a digital recorder to make various statements sound without needing a computer at hand, mainly for the song (I can not register with me so I am forced to move away from isolating myself) but also for the field recording.
  
  
  
  I hesitated between the H1 and H2, but it really seemed too fragile, I opted for the H2 that is affordable in light of its performance, it takes a lot of functions more or less interesting but the real plus is the possibility of varying configurations of microphones in different contexts.
  
  
  
  Concretely, the device has 2X2 microphones that pick up sound in front and (or) the back, it opens up a lot of opportunities, especially when it comes to recording groups, Repeat '.
  
  
  
  I mostly use the Config 2 microphones before (taken at 90 °) for 2 microphones and singing back (taken at 120 °) to capture ambient sound, the sound quality is impeccable for the price, we hear all kinds same details regarding the acquisition of sound in nature with low noise.
  
  
  
  Management input level is fairly intuitive, it selects Low / Mid / High depending on the volume of the sound recording is then adjusted in finesse with the + / - depending on what the readout display (backlit).
  
  
  
  Only defect of the device, the plastic shell is pretty cheap, the cover comes with the recorder is irrelevant, so I bought a silicone case which should enable the craft to survive a fall.
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• 02/07/11

  lucasrapaport's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Simply great!"

  Overall Opinion

  Everything is perfect: Very small, top quality recording level, 4 mics, direct export to mp3 or wav, three levels of recording (sound capture), very simple to understand.
  
  One flaw: the sectoral cable is short.
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• 01/30/11

  Chut !'s review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  Just to reiterate very clearly that the converter input line of this gear are of exceptional quality (see articles in Sound Designer for example).
  
  All this is really true! As long as you put a good mic preamp input and microphones that come with it, the results are absolutely remarkable. So of course if you like me more than fifty years, you must buy more glasses to read the instructions on the screen although a bit small, but trust in these recording conditions, it is worth all the top models end ...
  
  
  
  http://www.sounddesigners.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=4179&highlight=zoom+h2

  & %&%&%&% quality converters line inputs
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• 01/27/11

  jeremysorin's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " very satisfied"

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for only 4 months and I'm really pleased.
  
  
  
  I used to primarily for recording acoustic music rehearsals and sometimes catches her.
  
  I was using before ambient mics (connected to a mini disc or a mixer), it was often slow to settle or to install a rendering often much less clean.
  
  
  
  I find the record really well, the sound is restored, there is little or no interference, the device is lightweight, simple to set and yet it offers many possibilities in terms of settings: sound at 90 °, 120 °, fi, "double" stereo, mono, wav, mp3, can cut a track, change its format, pre-registration, pre-adjustment by type of record ... and more!
  
  Another advantage: it is not bulky
  
  
  
  The value for money is really excellent, I purchased 200 € new and I think he will follow me for a while!
  
  
  
  I would do this choice without hesitation.
  
  
  
  For those who hesitate, who needs to listen before buying, I suggest you listen to a little sound that I simply register with the H2. The mixed tracks have not been retouched or very little, the sound is the one that picked up the microphone, this can give you a taste of what it offers: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v = X_ooQhno5TU
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• 01/26/11

  Captain puke's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Essential"

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 2 years and this is my first serious recording.
  
  very strong (it is down several times), despite its cheap.
  
  q / w excellent. (-DE200 €).
  
  I record all our rehearsals and with it happiness.
  
  very easy to use (I had to read the user manual 2 times). when well positioned in the studio, it rests on and start moving.
  
  mp3, wave, whatever, the sound is very faithful.
  
  essential for debriffer one rehearsal and work in groups.
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