Thanks for that Luis, I've taken a look, not badly priced from first look a=
nd pretty decent features and specs.
Ron
--- In Luis do Carmo <> wrote:
>
> If you want a multi channel device and budget matters anyhow, the Tascam =
DR-680 could be worth a try.
> Luis
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: rterry_uk <>
> To:
> Sent: Monday, June 3, 2013 7:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Zoom H2n opinions please
>
>
>
> =C2=A0
> I had looked at some of Sound Devices equipment along with some others. I=
was looking at 4 channels but not sure about size and extra 4 mics given t=
hat I usually am carrying 2 or three cameras, a couple of tripods and assoc=
iated kit plus hide etc. as well as on occasion a small crane. The idea of =
something like the H2n was a 'one small kit fix' if it is up to the job bot=
h in specification and build. Like I say whatever I end up with all it's ro=
ll 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=
something out if my options are limited. Thanks for your input and taking =
the time to reply.
>
> Ron
>
>
> --- In Gianni Pavan <gianni.pavan@> wro=
te:
> >
> > another recorder I love for the quiet preamplifiers is the SoundDevices
> > series=E2=80=A6. and I'm wondering about the 788=E2=80=A6. now able to=
support 192k on 4
> > channels.
> >
> > Gianni
> >
> >
> > 2013/6/2 rterry_uk <rterry_uk@>
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Thank you for your feedback Gianni. Maybe I should be looking at some=
thing
> > > like the Sonosax.
> > >
> > > Ron
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Gianni Pavan <gianni.pavan@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, I don't have accurate measurements, however, by recording in th=
e same
> > > > quiet situation I got 10dB more noise and 10dB less signal (20dB le=
ss
> > > SNR)
> > > > with the H2N than with a Sonosax MR82 connected to Audiotechnica 40=
22
> > > > microphones. I also had brick walling problems with loud sounds.
> > > > I understand I compared it with a very high quality setup. In any c=
ase 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 po=
st
> > > edit
> > > > > in Dolby 5.1 surround using Vegas Pro. All I have done so far has=
been
> > > 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 i=
n
> > > field
> > > > > narration (not post) I use a Sony radio mic TX/RX pack.
> > > > >
> > > > > Given that the H2n can record 4 channels to give 360=C2=B0 surrou=
nd which I
> > > > > could tweak in post I wondered if it may be of use for just the a=
mbient
> > > > > surround in my films. Given the size I could also carry this with=
me
> > > most
> > > > > times to get these ambient soundscapes so that I can build a libr=
ary
> > > to use
> > > > > at a later date in films.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks in advance
> > > > >
> > > > > Ron
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
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> > > > Via Taramelli 24, 27100 Pavia
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> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali
> > Universit=C3=A0 degli Studi di Pavia
> > Via Taramelli 24, 27100 Pavia
> > http://www.unipv.it/cibra
> > http://mammiferimarini.unipv.it
> >
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