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Re: Zoom H2n opinions please

Subject: Re: Zoom H2n opinions please
From: "rterry_uk" rterry_uk
Date: Mon Jun 3, 2013 3:31 am ((PDT))
I had looked at some of Sound Devices equipment along with some others. I w=
as looking at 4 channels but not sure about size and extra 4 mics given tha=
t I usually am carrying 2 or three cameras, a couple of tripods and associa=
ted kit plus hide etc. as well as on occasion a small crane. The idea of so=
mething like the H2n was a 'one small kit fix' if it is up to the job both =
in specification and build. Like I say whatever I end up with all it's roll=
 will be is to do the ambient soundscape, not the main focal sounds.

Non the less Gianni, I am open to suggestions and will always try to work s=
omething out if my options are limited. Thanks for your input and taking th=
e time to reply.

Ron


--- In  Gianni Pavan <> wr=
ote:
>
> another recorder I love for the quiet preamplifiers is the SoundDevices
> series=85.  and I'm wondering about the 788=85. now able to support 192k =
on 4
> channels.
>
> Gianni
>
>
> 2013/6/2 rterry_uk <>
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Thank you for your feedback Gianni. Maybe I should be looking at someth=
ing
> > like the Sonosax.
> >
> > Ron
> >
> >
> > --- In  Gianni Pavan <gianni.pavan@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, I don't have accurate measurements, however, by recording in the =
same
> > > quiet situation I got 10dB more noise and 10dB less signal (20dB less
> > SNR)
> > > with the H2N than with a Sonosax MR82 connected to Audiotechnica 4022
> > > microphones. I also had brick walling problems with loud sounds.
> > > I understand I compared it with a very high quality setup. In any cas=
e I
> > > was disappointed.
> > >
> > > Gianni
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 2013/6/2 rterry_uk <rterry_uk@>
> > >
> > > > **
> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi All,
> > > >
> > > > I am wondering if anyone has used the Zoom H2n for ambient nature
> > > > recording?
> > > >
> > > > I film wildlife (hobby only) and have the option to be able to post
> > edit
> > > > in Dolby 5.1 surround using Vegas Pro. All I have done so far has b=
een
> > in
> > > > stereo with the camera on-board microphones or Audio Technica mic's
> > plugged
> > > > in. For picking out a particular sound I use the M66/K6 and for in
> > field
> > > > narration (not post) I use a Sony radio mic TX/RX pack.
> > > >
> > > > Given that the H2n can record 4 channels to give 360=B0 surround wh=
ich I
> > > > could tweak in post I wondered if it may be of use for just the amb=
ient
> > > > surround in my films. Given the size I could also carry this with m=
e
> > most
> > > > times to get these ambient soundscapes so that I can build a librar=
y
> > to use
> > > > at a later date in films.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance
> > > >
> > > > Ron
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali
> > > Universit=E0 degli Studi di Pavia
> > > Via Taramelli 24, 27100 Pavia
> > > http://www.unipv.it/cibra
> > > http://mammiferimarini.unipv.it
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali
> Universit=E0 degli Studi di Pavia
> Via Taramelli 24, 27100 Pavia
> http://www.unipv.it/cibra
> http://mammiferimarini.unipv.it
>
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