We’re grateful for everyone who supports us and gains access to our ever-growing All-in-One Bundle 👉 geni.us/ftus5! A possible solution, starting at minute 17:45, to create a DMS is by creating a new file with 3 channels: import the MS raw into channels 1 and 2, erase the SIDE channel from the MS Raw Rear, and include the rear channel into track 3. Now we have Mid, Side, Rear.
I don't know if this is the best portable audio recorder under $200, but I know that this is the best video about it on youtube. I love train stations too. You can find all sorts of sounds there without wandering around for hours. Viele Grüße - Til.
What I recommend trying is using external PIP microphones like Lom Mikrousi with the H2e. Record to external microphones + "Front" from the H2e. Then try the "MIX" result. It sounds pretty amazing. As I mentioned in your community post, I bought H2e two weeks back, out of curiosity and also I wanted one, small 32bit recorder for mikrusi as a backup droprig. After experimenting with this little guy, I'm quite surprised how good it is for that price
Thank you so much! I actually have these, but not in the LINE jack version. :( By the way, how on earth did you get to such a remote place in Antarctica? The video and footage you captured there are absolutely mind-blowing!
I tried to wait for your video on this but pulled the trigger yesterday to get it in time to record my kids' first gig next weekend. Now I'm even more psyched about my purchase lol. Thank you for the always wonderful informative and beautiful videos!
Thank you so much, Paul! We hope you can record some amazing sounds with it. If you’re recording indoors, maybe consider getting a foam cover for the microphone.
As always, it was a great pleasure to watch this video. When you can start a surround recording within 30 seconds and have to get the gear out of the backpack beforehand, that's just great. The H2 Essential is absolutely an “on the go” device that makes pretty good recordings, it is very easy to use and fits in almost any pocket. What I find particularly great is that you can make 5.0 surround recordings with it, as is also shown at 17:45. (keyword: double MS) - Big THANK YOU for figuring that out! The “Schoeps Plug In” featured in the video is even available for FREE and it works very well and produces really great results. I use it always, if I need to render a double MS recording to a 5.1 surround ambience. Very convenient, reliable and quite powerful. And if you mix the front and rear cardioids together to a mono sum and apply an LPF to it, you even get a quite usable LFE signal, which you then have to raise the volume a bit, but ... better than nothing. To say it clearly, this won't make a blockbuster, but a very nice ambience recording!!! I particularly liked the part with the Roland CS-10EM. How did you do the noise reduction?
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful comment! For noise reduction, I exclusively use Bertom Denoiser. There’s a free, pay-what-you-want version available, as well as a pro version. It’s incredibly simple, straightforward, and gets the job done. :)
Long time listener to your videos, learnt so much over the years, thank you both. I’ve had H2n and enjoyed for many years especially the spatial audio recording. Wondering if you think the H2e has lower noise, especially on the line in and ‘better’ spatial/surround capturing of sound? A comparison between the 2 H2n v H2e would be amazing, as I haven’t seen any online. Happy new year!
Come on Zoom!!! Get with it and sponsor this wonderful couple! They are doing the work for you and reaching over 50k people and surely a noticeable percentage are swayed by their work because I'm one of them!
Hello James! We truly appreciate your comment and your support far more than any company sponsorship could offer. We believe in staying independent with our videos and, of course, showcasing our own point of view, which is why we wouldn’t accept gear sponsorships in the first place.
@@FreeToUseSoundsNo issue for me personally if you guarantee us you stay independent and are not pushed/influenced by your sponsors in your opinion just take the extra money please :). Audio equipment is expensive and travelling too.
@@captteemo9133 Thank you so much for your kind words! In the audio industry, particularly in field recording, sponsorship opportunities for content creators are quite rare. Companies in this niche understand that the audience for this gear is relatively small, and those who are interested in it will likely purchase it regardless of marketing efforts. That’s why they often choose not to invest in such sponsorships. That said, we’re incredibly fortunate and grateful that TH-cam isn’t our primary source of income. Instead, we’re supported by amazing people who purchase our sound libraries. This support allows us to continue doing what we love, and we genuinely appreciate every single person who helps make that possible. Thank you for being here and even your comment helps us in the world of the crazy algorithm. :)
I do listen these videos in my studio. It’s so fascinating to hear those sounds. Surely with headphones that is different, but with studio monitor, just wow. Thanks for make these. /Teme
Recording itself is just part of whole sound collecting event. After work with adjusting records are nice work for long evenings. Also planning for record is quite big part of recording sounds. Usually for people sounds are just bypass phenomena - for our sound enthusiasts it’s much more.
Thank you so much for your support! It’s true-there are times when we plan trips to specific locations, only to find that we can’t film or record as intended. Sometimes the place is closed, or the environment isn’t ideal, like when people are playing music or shows on their phones, which forces us to pack up and move on. We would absolutely love to include more market sounds in our recordings, but with the way things are these days, it’s becoming increasingly difficult. Still, we remain hopeful and always keep an eye out for opportunities to record these unique sounds. Thank you again for being part of our journey-it means so much to us! By the way, next year we're back in Europe and plan a trip to Finland as well!
22:16 Looking for wind protection I found that the Rycote Mini Wndjammer for Zoom H5 was a fairly good match. Using the BTA-1 bluetooth adapter to start and stop recording I don't need access to the buttons on top of the H2e. However, Zoom should provide us with a proper control app for both Android and Apple devices.
I do like what Zoom has done with their portable recorders, I think my favourite was the H3VR, that would be great if a 32bit bit version was available with better preamps!
That is a truly useful and fab sounding little device, my next recorder will be a Zoom F3 but I might one day buy this to replace my Roland R0-5 as a mini recorder.
The shock mount/suspension kit you have in the video isn't the same one you linked to. Can you share the one you used here? It's presumably 5/8 to 1/4, with the suspension between. Thanks!
Hello, nice video. How you do the denoising with the Bertom free Denoiser. Do you use a sample of the preamps noise as reference. Or you just play with the denoiser frecuencies . I think other denoisers let you use a sample to learn the noise you want to reduce. Thanks
Excited for the upcoming video. I own a H1n and was tempted by the H1Essential after your video, but I wonder if a zoom H2E wouldn't be better? I have a F3 with Omnis but I can't always afford to carry this setup everywhere. H1n is great but no idea If the H2E would be a massive update. :) Once again, super happy to see you back here!
Hi Jeremy! The H1 Essential isn’t a massive upgrade, so I’d recommend going with the H2E if I would have to decide between both. With the H2E, you technically get XY stereo in both the front and back, offering you more flexibility when it comes to mixing.
Hi and thank you so much for watching! Oh, I actually don’t use EQ at all. In the last seven years of sound recording, I haven’t felt the need to use EQ in my workflow
Thanks for the video! While talking with Greg, were you able to record two separate tracks? And does it pick up the sounds from the front and rear if I wanna do a podcast with two output tracks, with one speaker on front and one on the rear? Thanks
Thanks for a nice video. I was wondering if the video really was shot with just the Dji/IPhone and not a full size camera? The side shots of the train rolling by looked like very high quality.
Yes, everything was shot on a DJI/iPhone. The side train shots were especially filmed with the iPhone 15 Pro. Libby was lying on the ground, and she mentioned that this part took her the longest to color grade due to the green cast from the ND filter. It was soooo bright that day! :)
I cannot understand what does Range A-B means when i wanna export a mixed file,i choose save 2Mix and than comes another option with A-B and All,what does it mean?
This isn’t the correct one I’m using, so I would recommend waiting until Radius releases its own version. It looks like Zoom doesn’t sell the one from their accessory pack separately. The one I use is an older Rycote model, along with a new Radius one designed for the Sony PCM-D100.
Thanks for the video guys. Hmmmmm. Maybe this will be my next recorder. Sounds OK, but what was all the rumble/noise in the last scene in the field ? It didn't look windy enough for it to be wind. Seems like a nice little device though for quick ambience recordings and the price is low enough to make it worth a gamble.
Hi Simon! Hmm, I just re-listened, and the only rumble I hear is the traffic in the background, but there’s nothing on the capsules. Also, always remember, since you have a TH-cam channel and upload sounds to MA, if you’ve registered as a small business, that’s a tax write-off. No gamble! :)
@@FreeToUseSounds OK, I guess it must be the traffic, but it sounds constant and more like a kind of white noise but not so bright. Anyway, I guess it can only be background traffic. As for buying it, I'll see in the new year. I actually haven't been recording at all lately. No idea why, but it's been a long while since I last did any. Hopefully I can rediscover my passion in the new year.
The Zoom H2e looks like a great recorder to have ready for action in a small Tenba Skyline pouch. I like the simplicity and flexibility of MS (and DMS) recording. I started using a Shure VP88 years ago. At present l use the Shure MV88 if I record using my smartphone. I think I have a few use cases for the H2e. I prefer to compare the H2e with a MV88 rather than the Schoeps DMS kit. However, if you can make a video comparing your Scoeps DMS with a Sennheiser DMS (using 8040 and 8030) it would be great.
It would be great to have an update to your "Battle of the professional microphones" comparing Schoeps and Sennheiser, both in DMS configuration (and testing how the Schoeps DMS plug-in performs with the Sennheiser mics). Rycote makes a DMS suspension with a MZL connbox for the Cyclone, so I guess you would be able to reduce the blimp cost (or be able to borrow that part of the blimp in order to compare). Recording plain old MS I like the idea of being able to alternate between using 8040/8030 and 8090/8030. Anyway, the Zoom H2e did remind me of my first experience doing field recording many years ago, using a Shure VP88 and a Nagra recorder.
@FreeToUseSounds Thank you so much, also for your great work und videos! By the way you videos look very professional and have a beautifully filmic look! :) Keep up your great work and a good start for 2025! ✨😊
Hey Marcell, is this the ulanzi mt-49? How does it work in a windy environment? My light stand from Thomann has parts which are loose a bit and makes clunky noise when the wind blows. however, its is light.
@@FreeToUseSounds I have quite a few, way more than what I actually need :) I am not a field recordist, I mainly use them for videos. The F3 was great but it lacked a few features that the FR-AV2 seems to have (timecode in and out, 3.5mm input, combo jacks, some DSP features, etc.) The H2essential would mainly be used like a "portable studio mic".
Around 14-15 mins where you are in the field. There is a noticeable background low rumble which i dont think you would hear if you were stood in the field listening with just your ears. Is that wind or the recorder doing its best?
Hi Alan, I just gave it another listen, and I believe it’s the wind. I was using the wind protection that us already older for this scene, so it’s possible the wind came in from the lower side. I should have used the Radius version from the train station.
Danke dir! Oh, ich habe den H4 Essential noch nicht ausprobiert, aber man kann nicht wirklich sagen, ob der eine oder andere ‘besser’ ist, da es sich um zwei unterschiedliche Modelle handelt. Der H4 hat XLR-Anschlüsse, was ein Vorteil sein kann, aber zur Soundqualität kann ich leider nichts sagen, da ich ihn bisher nicht getestet habe. :(
Thanks for the great videos, dreaded question. As a camera person for broadcast who likes to also take ambient recordings, what would you recommend: Zoom H2, Tascam Portacapture X6, or Audio-Technica AT8022? I know these questions are impossible to answer, but I would love to know your advice.
Oh, these aren’t impossible questions to answer at all. 😊 If you have the room to carry it, the AT 8022 is a fantastic choice because it has its own power supply, and you can even use it with the LINE In. The H2 Essential is excellent if you’re interested in MS recordings, while the Tascam is a reliable all-rounder. That said, if you know you’d like to use the microphone with a camera, I’d suggest going with the AT 8022. However, if you also want to record wild tracks, having an external recorder like the X6 is a great option. Personally, I think I’d lean toward the X6, but it really depends on how you plan to use it.
You're very decent to take the time to answer my question. I'm leaning towards the X6. I kind of feel that everything is of a good standard in the times we live in; it may just be a question of what things can double up as. So, if you don’t think there’s a massive difference between the AT8022 and the X6 sound-wise, I’d go with the X6. Thanks so much
We’re grateful for everyone who supports us and gains access to our ever-growing All-in-One Bundle 👉 geni.us/ftus5!
A possible solution, starting at minute 17:45, to create a DMS is by creating a new file with 3 channels: import the MS raw into channels 1 and 2, erase the SIDE channel from the MS Raw Rear, and include the rear channel into track 3. Now we have Mid, Side, Rear.
I don't know if this is the best portable audio recorder under $200, but I know that this is the best video about it on youtube. I love train stations too. You can find all sorts of sounds there without wandering around for hours. Viele Grüße - Til.
Ahh thank you Til!!! :) Next year we're on a Europe trip! Lots of train stations :)
I definitely think it's the best under $200, what would you suggest as an alternative that has this many features and usefulness?
What I recommend trying is using external PIP microphones like Lom Mikrousi with the H2e. Record to external microphones + "Front" from the H2e. Then try the "MIX" result. It sounds pretty amazing. As I mentioned in your community post, I bought H2e two weeks back, out of curiosity and also I wanted one, small 32bit recorder for mikrusi as a backup droprig. After experimenting with this little guy, I'm quite surprised how good it is for that price
Thank you so much! I actually have these, but not in the LINE jack version. :( By the way, how on earth did you get to such a remote place in Antarctica? The video and footage you captured there are absolutely mind-blowing!
I want nothing more than to travel the world travel the world with my wife and record like this. I look forward to every video from you and Libby!
And we hope nothing will stop you guys from archiving your dreams!
@FreeToUseSounds Thank you Marcel!
I tried to wait for your video on this but pulled the trigger yesterday to get it in time to record my kids' first gig next weekend. Now I'm even more psyched about my purchase lol. Thank you for the always wonderful informative and beautiful videos!
Thank you so much, Paul! We hope you can record some amazing sounds with it. If you’re recording indoors, maybe consider getting a foam cover for the microphone.
I’m loving mine so far and I’ve been waiting for a video from you guys about this one. Thanks man! Love your content!
Thank you so much Jackson!
I've had the H2essential for two weeks now. And yes, I really like the little device!
So glad you enjoy it too!
Is it noisy? h1e is noisy than h1n
@@xgonejack8572 We have several recording sequences in this video. Is it noisy for you?
Hey Marcel, fantastic video. In case you would need to you use it with your own hands what grip would you choose to avoid rumble? Danke
As always, it was a great pleasure to watch this video.
When you can start a surround recording within 30 seconds and have to get the gear out of the backpack beforehand, that's just great.
The H2 Essential is absolutely an “on the go” device that makes pretty good recordings, it is very easy to use and fits in almost any pocket.
What I find particularly great is that you can make 5.0 surround recordings with it, as is also shown at 17:45. (keyword: double MS) - Big THANK YOU for figuring that out!
The “Schoeps Plug In” featured in the video is even available for FREE and it works very well and produces really great results. I use it always, if I need to render a double MS recording to a 5.1 surround ambience. Very convenient, reliable and quite powerful.
And if you mix the front and rear cardioids together to a mono sum and apply an LPF to it, you even get a quite usable LFE signal, which you then have to raise the volume a bit, but ... better than nothing. To say it clearly, this won't make a blockbuster, but a very nice ambience recording!!!
I particularly liked the part with the Roland CS-10EM. How did you do the noise reduction?
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful comment! For noise reduction, I exclusively use Bertom Denoiser. There’s a free, pay-what-you-want version available, as well as a pro version. It’s incredibly simple, straightforward, and gets the job done. :)
I always enjoy listening and watching your videos, and this time I also purchased the Zoom H2essential. Thank you
Thank you so much for watching and listening! We hope you have a great time using the recorder!
Long time listener to your videos, learnt so much over the years, thank you both.
I’ve had H2n and enjoyed for many years especially the spatial audio recording.
Wondering if you think the H2e has lower noise, especially on the line in and ‘better’ spatial/surround capturing of sound? A comparison between the 2 H2n v H2e would be amazing, as I haven’t seen any online.
Happy new year!
Come on Zoom!!! Get with it and sponsor this wonderful couple! They are doing the work for you and reaching over 50k people and surely a noticeable percentage are swayed by their work because I'm one of them!
Hello James! We truly appreciate your comment and your support far more than any company sponsorship could offer. We believe in staying independent with our videos and, of course, showcasing our own point of view, which is why we wouldn’t accept gear sponsorships in the first place.
@@FreeToUseSoundsNo issue for me personally if you guarantee us you stay independent and are not pushed/influenced by your sponsors in your opinion just take the extra money please :). Audio equipment is expensive and travelling too.
@@captteemo9133 Thank you so much for your kind words! In the audio industry, particularly in field recording, sponsorship opportunities for content creators are quite rare. Companies in this niche understand that the audience for this gear is relatively small, and those who are interested in it will likely purchase it regardless of marketing efforts. That’s why they often choose not to invest in such sponsorships.
That said, we’re incredibly fortunate and grateful that TH-cam isn’t our primary source of income. Instead, we’re supported by amazing people who purchase our sound libraries. This support allows us to continue doing what we love, and we genuinely appreciate every single person who helps make that possible. Thank you for being here and even your comment helps us in the world of the crazy algorithm. :)
@@FreeToUseSounds I understand :). Happy to hear that!
Hi! Its better than Lsp5?
I do listen these videos in my studio. It’s so fascinating to hear those sounds. Surely with headphones that is different, but with studio monitor, just wow. Thanks for make these. /Teme
Thank you so much Teme!!!
Recording itself is just part of whole sound collecting event. After work with adjusting records are nice work for long evenings. Also planning for record is quite big part of recording sounds. Usually for people sounds are just bypass phenomena - for our sound enthusiasts it’s much more.
Thank you so much for your support! It’s true-there are times when we plan trips to specific locations, only to find that we can’t film or record as intended. Sometimes the place is closed, or the environment isn’t ideal, like when people are playing music or shows on their phones, which forces us to pack up and move on.
We would absolutely love to include more market sounds in our recordings, but with the way things are these days, it’s becoming increasingly difficult. Still, we remain hopeful and always keep an eye out for opportunities to record these unique sounds.
Thank you again for being part of our journey-it means so much to us! By the way, next year we're back in Europe and plan a trip to Finland as well!
@@FreeToUseSoundsabsolutely great plan!
22:16 Looking for wind protection I found that the Rycote Mini Wndjammer for Zoom H5 was a fairly good match. Using the BTA-1 bluetooth adapter to start and stop recording I don't need access to the buttons on top of the H2e. However, Zoom should provide us with a proper control app for both Android and Apple devices.
Very sweet video, like always 😉 seems like a very versatile recorder!
Thank you for watching Linus!
Great video as always! How did you hone in on the exact hissing noise in the binaural recording part? What do you typically use?
Hi Justin! Bertom Denoiser. Very simple one click solution.
Nobody really talks about the features for visual impaired. As a blind photographer, this is really interesting to me.
I do like what Zoom has done with their portable recorders, I think my favourite was the H3VR, that would be great if a 32bit bit version was available with better preamps!
That would definitely be a great idea if the H3-VR came in a 32-bit version!
Great video as always mate cheers.
Thank you Ryan!
Nice. Good info. Looking foreward to the comparison video. Thanks for doing it.
Coming soon!
That is a truly useful and fab sounding little device, my next recorder will be a Zoom F3 but I might one day buy this to replace my Roland R0-5 as a mini recorder.
The shock mount/suspension kit you have in the video isn't the same one you linked to. Can you share the one you used here? It's presumably 5/8 to 1/4, with the suspension between. Thanks!
Hello, nice video. How you do the denoising with the Bertom free Denoiser. Do you use a sample of the preamps noise as reference. Or you just play with the denoiser frecuencies . I think other denoisers let you use a sample to learn the noise you want to reduce. Thanks
Excited for the upcoming video. I own a H1n and was tempted by the H1Essential after your video, but I wonder if a zoom H2E wouldn't be better? I have a F3 with Omnis but I can't always afford to carry this setup everywhere. H1n is great but no idea If the H2E would be a massive update. :) Once again, super happy to see you back here!
Hi Jeremy! The H1 Essential isn’t a massive upgrade, so I’d recommend going with the H2E if I would have to decide between both. With the H2E, you technically get XY stereo in both the front and back, offering you more flexibility when it comes to mixing.
@@FreeToUseSoundsOh great! Thank you for the detailed reply. 🙏
Thank you very much for the video, have you ever published a video in which you explain how to equalize the sound of your lavalier microphone?
Hi and thank you so much for watching! Oh, I actually don’t use EQ at all. In the last seven years of sound recording, I haven’t felt the need to use EQ in my workflow
does it record ambisonic audio like H2N?
I have the OG H2 and I love it
Awesome!!
Thanks for the video! While talking with Greg, were you able to record two separate tracks? And does it pick up the sounds from the front and rear if I wanna do a podcast with two output tracks, with one speaker on front and one on the rear? Thanks
Thank you. Bro 👍👍
Thanks for stopping by!!
For the inbound train recording, did you guess at the gain level or use the floating gain?
Cool...this mic gives me all sorts of crazy ideas.
I find it a bit boomy sounding, but that can be easily fixed in post,
Thank you so much for watching!
hi. what camera are you using? i like the image quality of your videos.
Hi! For everything outdoor, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and iPhone 15 Pro. Lots of color grading.
Thanks for a nice video. I was wondering if the video really was shot with just the Dji/IPhone and not a full size camera? The side shots of the train rolling by looked like very high quality.
Yes, everything was shot on a DJI/iPhone. The side train shots were especially filmed with the iPhone 15 Pro. Libby was lying on the ground, and she mentioned that this part took her the longest to color grade due to the green cast from the ND filter. It was soooo bright that day! :)
Good Voice Recorder.
Beautiful Nature ❤
Thank you!
I cannot understand what does Range A-B means when i wanna export a mixed file,i choose save 2Mix and than comes another option with A-B and All,what does it mean?
i could watch you field record all day
Thank you Jeremy!
Could you put a link of the wind shield/ dead cat in the description please?
This isn’t the correct one I’m using, so I would recommend waiting until Radius releases its own version. It looks like Zoom doesn’t sell the one from their accessory pack separately. The one I use is an older Rycote model, along with a new Radius one designed for the Sony PCM-D100.
@@FreeToUseSounds Do you think it's okay to use zoom version of it from their accessory pack? Or should I still wait for the Radius one?
How does he self-noise compare to the previous model (H2n)?
Hi Florian, Oh I never used the H2n so I can't answer your question.
Thanks for the video guys.
Hmmmmm. Maybe this will be my next recorder. Sounds OK, but what was all the rumble/noise in the last scene in the field ? It didn't look windy enough for it to be wind. Seems like a nice little device though for quick ambience recordings and the price is low enough to make it worth a gamble.
Hi Simon! Hmm, I just re-listened, and the only rumble I hear is the traffic in the background, but there’s nothing on the capsules. Also, always remember, since you have a TH-cam channel and upload sounds to MA, if you’ve registered as a small business, that’s a tax write-off. No gamble! :)
@@FreeToUseSounds OK, I guess it must be the traffic, but it sounds constant and more like a kind of white noise but not so bright. Anyway, I guess it can only be background traffic.
As for buying it, I'll see in the new year. I actually haven't been recording at all lately. No idea why, but it's been a long while since I last did any. Hopefully I can rediscover my passion in the new year.
The Zoom H2e looks like a great recorder to have ready for action in a small Tenba Skyline pouch.
I like the simplicity and flexibility of MS (and DMS) recording. I started using a Shure VP88 years ago. At present l use the Shure MV88 if I record using my smartphone. I think I have a few use cases for the H2e.
I prefer to compare the H2e with a MV88 rather than the Schoeps DMS kit. However, if you can make a video comparing your Scoeps DMS with a Sennheiser DMS (using 8040 and 8030) it would be great.
Ohh I would need the new Sennheiser Figure 8. We do have the MKH 8040 but paying for another blimp is a stretch.
It would be great to have an update to your "Battle of the professional microphones" comparing Schoeps and Sennheiser, both in DMS configuration (and testing how the Schoeps DMS plug-in performs with the Sennheiser mics).
Rycote makes a DMS suspension with a MZL connbox for the Cyclone, so I guess you would be able to reduce the blimp cost (or be able to borrow that part of the blimp in order to compare).
Recording plain old MS I like the idea of being able to alternate between using 8040/8030 and 8090/8030.
Anyway, the Zoom H2e did remind me of my first experience doing field recording many years ago, using a Shure VP88 and a Nagra recorder.
Hi, does the H2 have 32 bit float ?
Much appreciated 👏 😊
Hi! Yes the H2 Essential has 32 bit.
Which denoising plugins are you using for fieldrecordings or are there any plugins you would suggest? :)
The one I sometimes use is from Bertom and called Denoiser.
@FreeToUseSounds Thank you so much, also for your great work und videos! By the way you videos look very professional and have a beautifully filmic look! :) Keep up your great work and a good start for 2025! ✨😊
Hey Marcell, is this the ulanzi mt-49?
How does it work in a windy environment? My light stand from Thomann has parts which are loose a bit and makes clunky noise when the wind blows. however, its is light.
Oh sorry you did a video about it :)
th-cam.com/video/YAoUMBRaCMQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ajt1xDv-SMllDSah
Hi Tamas, yes still the one we bought back in New Zealand. No issues yet but if its windy I bring it down to the lowest level.
Thanks for trying the H2e, I am thinking about picking one up. But first I need the FR-AV2 :)
Ohh so many recorders! :)
@@FreeToUseSounds I have quite a few, way more than what I actually need :) I am not a field recordist, I mainly use them for videos. The F3 was great but it lacked a few features that the FR-AV2 seems to have (timecode in and out, 3.5mm input, combo jacks, some DSP features, etc.) The H2essential would mainly be used like a "portable studio mic".
Around 14-15 mins where you are in the field. There is a noticeable background low rumble which i dont think you would hear if you were stood in the field listening with just your ears. Is that wind or the recorder doing its best?
Hi Alan, I just gave it another listen, and I believe it’s the wind. I was using the wind protection that us already older for this scene, so it’s possible the wind came in from the lower side. I should have used the Radius version from the train station.
Thanks!
Pleasure!
The answer:Yes
Rarely opened a video so fast haha
Ha Ha Ha! We hope you enjoy watching it!
ich hab den H4 essential...ist dieses neue teil denn besser? vielen dank für das gut gemachte video btw...
Danke dir! Oh, ich habe den H4 Essential noch nicht ausprobiert, aber man kann nicht wirklich sagen, ob der eine oder andere ‘besser’ ist, da es sich um zwei unterschiedliche Modelle handelt. Der H4 hat XLR-Anschlüsse, was ein Vorteil sein kann, aber zur Soundqualität kann ich leider nichts sagen, da ich ihn bisher nicht getestet habe. :(
@FreeToUseSounds danke für deine einschätzung...und deine videos die ich sehr gerne gucke!
Thanks for the great videos, dreaded question. As a camera person for broadcast who likes to also take ambient recordings, what would you recommend: Zoom H2, Tascam Portacapture X6, or Audio-Technica AT8022? I know these questions are impossible to answer, but I would love to know your advice.
Oh, these aren’t impossible questions to answer at all. 😊
If you have the room to carry it, the AT 8022 is a fantastic choice because it has its own power supply, and you can even use it with the LINE In. The H2 Essential is excellent if you’re interested in MS recordings, while the Tascam is a reliable all-rounder.
That said, if you know you’d like to use the microphone with a camera, I’d suggest going with the AT 8022. However, if you also want to record wild tracks, having an external recorder like the X6 is a great option.
Personally, I think I’d lean toward the X6, but it really depends on how you plan to use it.
You're very decent to take the time to answer my question. I'm leaning towards the X6. I kind of feel that everything is of a good standard in the times we live in; it may just be a question of what things can double up as. So, if you don’t think there’s a massive difference between the AT8022 and the X6 sound-wise, I’d go with the X6. Thanks so much
@@Betweenlands Oh yes, with the X6 you will be fine.
@@FreeToUseSounds thanks