Re: [Harp-L] Samson - Zoom - H2-H4 comparison

[Special20 <special20harp@xxxxxxxxx>]

The H4 is a true 4-channel multi-tracker (two channels recording at a time)
with phantom power for your good consdenser mics.  The built-in mics
are very good, and the array of features is impressive.  I use mine a lot
and it has taken the place of much of my other recording gear.

The H2 looks like it is strictly a field recorder, but the H4 does that
well, too.  If you already have the H4 there is no reason to buy the H2.
But given the exellence of Zoom's H4, I suspect the H2 will be really good
at what it does.


On 9/4/07, Bob Laughlin <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Seems to me, from reading the following links that the H4 has more bundled
> recording (Cubase) software, and boasts two built-in "studio quality
> electret condenser mics", and has built-in metronome, pre-beat option, and
> both chromatic and pre-set standard and alternate guitar tuners built-in.
>
> The H2 advertises 360 degree recording, with 90 degree front-side and 120
> degree rear direction capture. Not sure what kind of internal mic setup
> however.
>
> The H4 also boasts mic modeling, as well as guitar amp modeling, so you
> can
> allegedly get the sound of several classic mics or several classic guitar
> amps. Not sure how that works, unless the guitar is plugged into the
> recorder?
>
> The H4 also has both XLR and 1/4 inch inputs, where the H2 does not have
> either.
>
> Check it out here:
>
> H2: http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1916
>
> H4: http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1901
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Calahan" <glcalahan@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "buzz" <buzzo@xxxxxxxxxxx>; "Michael Peloquin"
> <peloquinharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 10:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Samson - Zoom - H2--BRAND NEW field recorder
>
>
> > Hello,
> > Exactly, what is the difference between the two for $100? Gary
> >
> > On 9/4/07, buzz <buzzo@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > I have a zoom H4. I love it.
> > >     buzz..................
> > >
> > > Michael Peloquin wrote:
> > > > $199
> > > >
> > > > I just bought one on ebay
> > > >
> > > > Zzounds.com was taking preorders for late Sep shipping
> > > >
> > > > Musician's Friend didn't even have it listed!
> > > >
> > > > see, I can too spell MUSICIAN- pretty good for a Harmonica player!
> > > >
> > > > Say Hey-Smokey Joe!
> > > >
> > > > Michael Peloquin
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> From: Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>
> > > >> To: Bob Laughlin <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> CC: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Samson - Zoom - H2--BRAND NEW field recorder
> > > >> Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 21:28:43 -0400
> > > >>
> > > >> Does any one have an idea of: Quando Dinero? Por Favor
> > > >> smo-joe
> > > >>
> > > >> On Sep 2, 2007, at 7:57 PM, Bob Laughlin wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> Available at Sam Ash
> > > >>>
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