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Peter Alexandre « Zoom A2 »
Published on 07/21/10 at 02:39see previous review.
For Connections: Instrument IN (Jack unbalanced)
Line out jack can connect a headset.
To go directly to the table you will need either a DI or buy A2.1U that has XLR output. either line in the mixer but not the top because the lengths of cable in jack (at least asymmetric) are trends to recover parasites.
You can add a volume pedal to manage volume, dosage effects etc. ..
UTILIZATION
The general config is not very simple, it's a bit of a gas plant, so demand for research on reading manual etc. ..
The manual is quite clear, I just regret not having more "technical" information on the accuracy of the tuner for example.
Editing your own patch requires patience but finally you get used to the usual functions.
SOUND QUALITY
I acquired this multi-effects to add a little depth, reverb delay etc. .. my acoustic guitar sound basic, knowing that I already have a good basic sound because I use a LR Baggs M1 Active Micro which starts in a preamp BBE Acoustimax and zoom comes in the chain of effects BBE.Il missed me just a little momentum.
The effects are pre-recorded, overall, bad and unrealistic but two or three presets that are not evils.
It is imperative to engage in creating their own patches to have a sound which is good because the effects present in the machine are good. After one must know the correct dose for a sound believable and natural.
Zoom A2 accentuates acute thoroughly, and not in the good sense, we must work well in a first equalizing time. Then I play on the parameters used to sculpt the sound by adding compression settings, possibly catch micro simulation and finally add guitar FX (reverb, delay, chorus ..) and it is really set with good taste and a good mix.
Finally after a few hours I have settings that I like and sounds that sound more realistic. Attention should not compare the multi-effects to others, kind, TC-electronic G-natural to compare what is comparable.
And as they say if your basic sound is well rotted and your sound output will be rotten (Cheat Cheat IN = OUT)
OVERALL OPINION
Acquired recently I have not explored everything but with a bit of research I am already very satisfied.
Of course we are not in the effects ULRA-pro, which sounds to cry but to enrich my basic sound is perfect. Especially since this multi-effects I used mainly in bars and small venues ... the day we find ourselves in a good room to the sound manager already good effects in his rack so the A2 will not need me, I think.
The value for money is on top.
With a tight budget I would do this choice with an unlimited budget I would type in the TC-Electronic G-Natural effects or in the Rack ..
If it gets stolen: I would complain to the Police!
For Connections: Instrument IN (Jack unbalanced)
Line out jack can connect a headset.
To go directly to the table you will need either a DI or buy A2.1U that has XLR output. either line in the mixer but not the top because the lengths of cable in jack (at least asymmetric) are trends to recover parasites.
You can add a volume pedal to manage volume, dosage effects etc. ..
UTILIZATION
The general config is not very simple, it's a bit of a gas plant, so demand for research on reading manual etc. ..
The manual is quite clear, I just regret not having more "technical" information on the accuracy of the tuner for example.
Editing your own patch requires patience but finally you get used to the usual functions.
SOUND QUALITY
I acquired this multi-effects to add a little depth, reverb delay etc. .. my acoustic guitar sound basic, knowing that I already have a good basic sound because I use a LR Baggs M1 Active Micro which starts in a preamp BBE Acoustimax and zoom comes in the chain of effects BBE.Il missed me just a little momentum.
The effects are pre-recorded, overall, bad and unrealistic but two or three presets that are not evils.
It is imperative to engage in creating their own patches to have a sound which is good because the effects present in the machine are good. After one must know the correct dose for a sound believable and natural.
Zoom A2 accentuates acute thoroughly, and not in the good sense, we must work well in a first equalizing time. Then I play on the parameters used to sculpt the sound by adding compression settings, possibly catch micro simulation and finally add guitar FX (reverb, delay, chorus ..) and it is really set with good taste and a good mix.
Finally after a few hours I have settings that I like and sounds that sound more realistic. Attention should not compare the multi-effects to others, kind, TC-electronic G-natural to compare what is comparable.
And as they say if your basic sound is well rotted and your sound output will be rotten (Cheat Cheat IN = OUT)
OVERALL OPINION
Acquired recently I have not explored everything but with a bit of research I am already very satisfied.
Of course we are not in the effects ULRA-pro, which sounds to cry but to enrich my basic sound is perfect. Especially since this multi-effects I used mainly in bars and small venues ... the day we find ourselves in a good room to the sound manager already good effects in his rack so the A2 will not need me, I think.
The value for money is on top.
With a tight budget I would do this choice with an unlimited budget I would type in the TC-Electronic G-Natural effects or in the Rack ..
If it gets stolen: I would complain to the Police!