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laplanete
Published on 09/29/10 at 02:12
Best value:
Excellent
I use the Zoom H1 last week, this is my first digital recorder, I only knew the stuff to tape, so the surprise is total ...
I took advantage of a promo launch for purchase with the accessories, all for 103 Euros. Stand, transformer, USB cable, pouch and are absolutely necessary. The wind (???).
It is clear that the price that attracted me. I was looking to register a small device, able to assess and correct pieces of music without breaking the bank.
From this point of view, the Zoom H1 amply fulfilled its mission. It is easy to use, 1 / 4 of an hour to go around, it helps to focus on music.
With the original card (2 GB) can store a roughly two hours to WAV, MP3 more, but I have not tried to get the best sound possible.
It is better to acquire a card with more capacity to be quiet, otherwise he must quickly copy the songs onto the computer to not get stuck.
The transfer is done without problem on Mac. Before plugging the appliance make sure it is off. It rises like any medium (hard disk) and files are easily accessible. If you plug the device when turned on, the Mac does not recognize it.
And there, very good surprise is nickel. The sound is a little surgical and cold, but there are perfectly each element, 2 voices and a guitar in my case.
But then the sound has been taken in its raw (no sound or effects) in my living room that did not necessarily an acoustic dream. But a slight EQ and some reverb in Garageband, and the song is nice warm. To try to better conditions in rehearsal studio ...
For now I am completely satisfied with this unit. It is true that it looks cheap and fragile but I think over the sound quality, it certainly had to compromise to propose an aggressive price, and maybe for a group that plays very strong electric , there may be problems including vibration because everything is plastic. Even though it looks like a bottle opener, do not try to open your cans with ...
To summarize:
- Start simple and ultra-fast.
- An ultra-compact, so the galley for big fingers.
- Information display simple but clear.
- The HP integrated shabby, it serves only to verify that the sound has been taken.
- Transfer files simple.
- Son, well, a bit cold but very distinct.
- Image stereo fine, print view each element in space (but we're just two).
- Map 2 gigabytes, just a bit.
- Strength, ouch, ouch, ouch. It must be very careful, accessories are absolutely necessary, and personally, I will avoid carrying around in your pocket.
- Value for money: 9 / 10 for sound, 9 / 10 for design (design and ease of use), 5 / 10 or 4 / 10 for strength, again the camera looks fragile and it is better good habits early.
Conclusion:
If your budget is tight and you need a recorder to work reliably (at her) to lug around, the Zoom H1 will quite the case. For a small musical training, I think there are even using something out via the correct type GarageBand software, but it is the "small" model.
Just look at the prices on the net to realize that for a device more complete, more solid, more powerful, it will take at least double the price ...
I took advantage of a promo launch for purchase with the accessories, all for 103 Euros. Stand, transformer, USB cable, pouch and are absolutely necessary. The wind (???).
It is clear that the price that attracted me. I was looking to register a small device, able to assess and correct pieces of music without breaking the bank.
From this point of view, the Zoom H1 amply fulfilled its mission. It is easy to use, 1 / 4 of an hour to go around, it helps to focus on music.
With the original card (2 GB) can store a roughly two hours to WAV, MP3 more, but I have not tried to get the best sound possible.
It is better to acquire a card with more capacity to be quiet, otherwise he must quickly copy the songs onto the computer to not get stuck.
The transfer is done without problem on Mac. Before plugging the appliance make sure it is off. It rises like any medium (hard disk) and files are easily accessible. If you plug the device when turned on, the Mac does not recognize it.
And there, very good surprise is nickel. The sound is a little surgical and cold, but there are perfectly each element, 2 voices and a guitar in my case.
But then the sound has been taken in its raw (no sound or effects) in my living room that did not necessarily an acoustic dream. But a slight EQ and some reverb in Garageband, and the song is nice warm. To try to better conditions in rehearsal studio ...
For now I am completely satisfied with this unit. It is true that it looks cheap and fragile but I think over the sound quality, it certainly had to compromise to propose an aggressive price, and maybe for a group that plays very strong electric , there may be problems including vibration because everything is plastic. Even though it looks like a bottle opener, do not try to open your cans with ...
To summarize:
- Start simple and ultra-fast.
- An ultra-compact, so the galley for big fingers.
- Information display simple but clear.
- The HP integrated shabby, it serves only to verify that the sound has been taken.
- Transfer files simple.
- Son, well, a bit cold but very distinct.
- Image stereo fine, print view each element in space (but we're just two).
- Map 2 gigabytes, just a bit.
- Strength, ouch, ouch, ouch. It must be very careful, accessories are absolutely necessary, and personally, I will avoid carrying around in your pocket.
- Value for money: 9 / 10 for sound, 9 / 10 for design (design and ease of use), 5 / 10 or 4 / 10 for strength, again the camera looks fragile and it is better good habits early.
Conclusion:
If your budget is tight and you need a recorder to work reliably (at her) to lug around, the Zoom H1 will quite the case. For a small musical training, I think there are even using something out via the correct type GarageBand software, but it is the "small" model.
Just look at the prices on the net to realize that for a device more complete, more solid, more powerful, it will take at least double the price ...