Members flip333 Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 I got my Zoom H4 recorder out today. Pretty easy to use with decent results. Lots of flexibility for various recording projects. I just set it down about 3 feet from my guitar and mouth and press a button. It records an mp3 that you can copy to your computer for editing with your program of choice. I have Audacity. I added a little delay, compression, and EQ. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=621602 Choose "flip's home". Thanks for listening. flip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 That sounds pretty good, flip. So ... it's that easy to record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flip333 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thank you. Well there is lots to learn about it. When you get it set up the way you like, then yes. Turn it on. Hit the record once to see your levels. Hit it again to engage recording. When your done, hit the button again to turn it off. For your next song, repeat the above. It will record separate mp3's each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members recordingtrack1 Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 We use the identical piece to record services in my church. Works great. We set our up on a tripod and point it directly at the overhead PA mains. I really am impressed with it and for a little less than $300 bucks you can't beat it. RT1:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 The H4 is a good unit. I brought mine with me on vacation in the Adirondacks this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flip333 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yea, being a hand held unit, it is very easy to take along anywhere. I like using the built in stereo condenser mic, but since its stereo you could plug two channels into each of the additional line (instrument) level inputs. The input levels can be adjusted. I use my crappy computer speakers as monitor speakers to "master" the final mp3 with EQ, compression, and delay .... might have to see about nicer (real) monitor speakers.... I see in the recording forum, people really spend a lot of money on high quality equipment like an addiction... must be like GAS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tclune Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 If you are just interested in straight recording, you might want to look at the soon-to-be-released Zoom H2. It will be $100 less than the H4 and has selectable recording patterns -- 90 degrees, 120 degrees, and 360 degrees in surround-sound. It won't work as a multitrack recoding unit, and it doesn't have the xlr inputs with phantom power for external mics, but it really looks interesting for a hand-held recorder. And its UI looks a lot cleaner than the H4's -- easy enough to accomplish on a device that isn't intended to be all things in a hand-held. It isn't out yet, so I haven't heard it. I hope that it will sound as good as the H4, in which case I'll probably pick one up. Samson describes it here: http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1916&brandID=4 FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 Nice tune and good recording I am impressed with the quality OGP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 Since yesterday, I've been doing a bunch of reading on this little unit. Some of the reviews also had sample recordings. This thing rocks!I've succumbed to GAS! Ordered the H4! Should be here Tuesday!!!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flip333 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 OGP, I think the quality it can produce is better than my sample. I'll have to try some recordings with less production which I am not very good at.Thanks for your generous positive comments. Fortunately, I don't have any illusions about my low level of talent. I still love the guitar though. Hey Stack, you will have to get a decent sized SD card to record any lengthy intervals. I got a 2Gb card that does everything I want. I found the mp3 level of recording is the minimum quality I can stand, and also the level that gives long recording times for gigs.The wav level is even higher quality but with shorter recording times.Also, I have a Sony digital camera that uses a memory stick duo. If I needed to ever download my pictures where that stick was not accepted, I could put all my pictures on the H4 into the SD card, since it can serve as an external drive.For those who really want to get into it, it is also a 4 track recorder with effects, compression, limiting, ect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hey Stack, you will have to get a decent sized SD card to record any lengthy intervals. I got a 2Gb card that does everything I want. I found the mp3 level of recording is the minimum quality I can stand, and also the level that gives long recording times for gigs. Thanks! I actually added that one to my order. Even checked the Zoom site for compatability! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members recordingtrack1 Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 I believe you will be very much pleased. I really like the sound we get from the one we use for our church services. I was quite surprised the first time I heard the outcome. RT1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 I recorded a combination of nephews and nieces singing "Home on the Range" today using my H4. It was a big hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members daklander Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 That is a nice unit and on my shopping list as the next thing to get. It's good to see the memory costs come down.The Sony PCM-D1 unit that the H4 seems to be modeled after is only about two grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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