Re: [Harp-L] RE: Zoom H2

[John Kally <jkally3@xxxxxxx>]

Hi,
As for the absence of the XLRs, I don't mind because I wouldn't use  
them anyway but if you have good studio mics and wanted to use them  
with something like this, I'd get the H4 (or something even bigger,  
since the mics will take up some space).  I just like the idea of a  
compact, all-in-one unit with good sound and not too complicated,   
with multiple pickup patterns, for capturing some of my live stuff,  
and practice use.  This seems to do that just fine, but I'll know  
better after the weekend.   As for size, I probably won't get a pic  
tonight but it's  4.25 by 2.25 by 1" thick, so a little bigger than a  
pack of cigarettes, if that helps.
Besides missing the xlrs/quarter inch combo jacks (it does have a  
stereo mini jack) , the H2 also is missing onboard effects,  doesn't  
do 4 tracks,  and doesn't come with  cubase software like the H4  
(I've used this with Audacity freeware already tonight, and switched  
to using the H2 mics with a USB direct to my mac, worked well also  
but I need to get the levels right).  I'll continue to play with it  
over the next few days.  I recommend reading glasses due to the small  
size of the display, for old guys like me anyway.
On Sep 5, 2007, at 8:35 PM, Guy Buxman wrote:

> John,
> I've been following its development for a while and awaiting its
> arrival with baited breath. One thing I'm curious about is whether the
> absence of XLR sockets is a limitation. I'm not technically savvy so I
> don't really understand the ramifications. Any thoughts?
>
> The H2's compactness appeals to me. Exactly how small is the H2? Maybe
> a photo or two of the H2 in your hand would be interesting.
>
> Thanks for sharing your experience!
>
> - Guy
>
> On 9/5/07, John Kally <jkally3@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Got mine today from an online dealer, consider myself lucky since it
> > was his last from the initial ship.  Only messed around with it for a
> > few minutes but was making recordings right away with only a quick
> > look at the guide.  Sounds really good, surprising considering the
> > size and price (I paid $199 including shipping).   Cute little thing,
> > reminds me of my first electric remmington shaver, or maybe my first
> > transistor radio, and it weighs less than either of those did.  My
> > goal is to get this down to the next jam and see how well it works in
> > that situation, only downside is, since I haven't recorded myself in
> > a while, it will probably be depressing to hear what I really sound
> > like.  Also, it's so small, I need to figure out where to place it
> > where it won't get damaged (or stolen).  The mic stand adapter might
> > do the trick.  If results aren't too awful I'll put them up and send
> > the link.
> >
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