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Re: Zoom H2n opinions please

Subject: Re: Zoom H2n opinions please
From: "Robin" robin_parmar_sound
Date: Tue Jun 4, 2013 3:38 pm ((PDT))
Jez wrote:

> I know some folks will be ok with it but, as with zoom in general, the co=
nstruction is a bit iffy - very plastic indeed - + the pre-amps are noisy &=
 the mics themselves aren't that good. Whenever we do group mic tests on wo=
rkshops - all set up in a semi-circle recording at the same time etc. the z=
oom's can always be spotted when we playback the recordings without telling=
 folks which is which. They're thin & brittle sounding.
>

Agreed. I have been in situations where person A is showing off a Zoom to p=
erson B and B is loving it, ready to run out and buy one.

There's no convincing people there are better options. Being popular helps =
make a device even more popular. Same as with many things.

-- Robin Parmar







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