Thank you so much for watching! We hope you enjoyed our latest video. To be honest, filming this one wasn’t so easy since we’ve been away from TH-cam for a while, and we may be a little rusty. 😅 Also, please turn off "STABLE VOLUME" when clicking on the settings wheel. It may a negative impact on the original recordings! If you’d like to support us and get access to these recordings, we’ll be uploading them to our All In One Bundle soon. However, if you can’t wait, you can grab them right now from our Ko-Fi account: ftus.gumroad.com/l/allinonebundle or ko-fi.com/freetousesounds/shop. Thanks again for being here!
I started watching your videos because i wanted to learn about sound recording, but now i watch them as much for how pleasant you are and to see the sights and sounds of Asia!
Hello and glad to see you back here. I bought the h1e and only kept it for a few days before sending it back. You didn’t mantionned the horrible self noise of this recorder !! May be it was mine that had a problem? I havé the h1n for a few years now and love it so much because it’s always in my bag and îthink that for the price it’s way beter that the etential. I’m happy I didn’t sell it before to trie the h1e. Have a Nice day or night and see you soon for the next vidéo.
@@benjaminlachenal2822 Thank you so much for watching. Hmm, the recording in these videos are original and only normalized because I can’t set gain on the spot. I don’t have any self noise issues noticed. Is it possible you’re referring to the headphone amplifiers? They are indeed a little weak but this won’t affect the recordings itself.
@ I agree that headohone noise is not so good but i also made few recordings with it and had a loooot of noise. May be it was my recorder that had a problem.
What exactly were you trying to record, and how did you edit the files afterward? Did you end up normalizing the levels quite a bit? Sometimes, boosting the levels too much in post can bring up unwanted noise, so I’d be curious to hear more about your process and what adjustments you made!
I miss you. I have the first H1 and it still serves me well. Great video. Don't wait too long to make another one. Hugs to Marcel and Libby from Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Yeah, they are back again 😀 I hope you guys are doing good. Thanks for another great video, combining beautiful landscape with field recording. Viele Grüße - Til.
So nice to see new videos Marcel. ☺️ I was already thinking if you will do a comparison video, I’m glad you mentioned it at the end of this video. Looking forward to it cuz I was really wandering what’s the difference between the Essentials and the “old” Zoom H1n.
Audience from HK👋🏻 just bought a H1 essential XLR to replace my F2, it have everything I need for wedding/ event filming, and the design look really cool
1st comment , welcome back to YTB , i saw many videos about Zoom product of u , as one of local distributor in VN , ur video is one of the best way i use to demostrate to our foreign customer :D Thanks for great videos !
Thank you so much! It’s going to be difficult to use the AmbiX recording since I would have to decode it into 6-channel recordings. But since we don’t film in 360, I’m not sure if that works. However, I will be creating 5.1 tracks, stereo, and stereo binaural tracks for different video locations. Should be fun! :)
I thought I saw you the other day in tsuen wan but you were recording so didn't want to bother you - welcome back to youtube and missed your content so much!
Oh my gosh, yes, that was us! Our hotel was in Tsuen Wan. We’re in Xiamen now but heading back to Hong Kong next week. We decided to stay another week since we bought the Voyage Audio second-order microphone, but unfortunately, it has a hardware failure. They’re sending us a new one to Hong Kong. Where did you spot us? Was it on a bridge by chance?
@@FreeToUseSounds No it wasnt the bridge but rather I saw you across the street next to the park (around 02:50) - your mic was super obvious so I knew you were recording. I was actually around doing some recording for myself with a pair of OKM + Zoom H1n
@@kenneth1234568 Ahh, this park! We loved seeing the cute turtles, but we also witnessed someone releasing a fish into the water, despite signs indicating that this isn’t recommended. It would have been great if you had come up to us! :)
@@FreeToUseSounds Yes its defintiely not encouraged and to some extent forbidden to release fish in the water but unfortunately people here arent following it very tightly :) will definitely come and say hi if I do see you next week!
Welcome back! Thank you for the new windscreen suggestion. I'm also having trouble finding a Geophone microphone here in the States. Do you have any alternative recommendations?
Hi! This is a bit tricky because I know the LOM Geofons are hard to come by, and I’ve seen a few alternatives. However, I prefer not to highlight them as they seem to be heavily inspired by LOM’s design. Instead, I’d recommend keeping an eye out for the original LOM Geofons.
Great to see another video. I don't really need it, but I'm curious about the H2 Essential. I had the original H2 (what I started out on), then the H2n which I used all the time because of the 15 or so hour battery life and various recording options (it meant if I only had the recorder on me I could still record therapy demonstrations. I could always have it in my pocket and record ambience and nature sounds etc), but as I progressed I wanted something with less self noise. I'm curious whether the H2 Essential has lower self noise, the battery is listed slightly shorter, so I'm curious if it hits the listed duration and if the different recording options are good. I always enjoy your videos and your presence and presenting style and look forward to new videos.
Hi Dan! After reading your comment, I looked into the H2 Essential, but it’s currently unavailable here in Hong Kong. I’ll have to wait a bit, but if I can get my hands on it, we’ll definitely purchase one and make a video about it. Stay tuned!
@ the bit where you were recording the waves reminded me of when my Sony M10 Sonny nearly died a while back after getting dragged off into the water. That was a sudden wave from a ship 🚢 that caught it. Lesson learned the hard way there - but thankfully Sonny had the capsules replaced and was cleaned out internally and is good as new. Definitely a good point to make though to avoid that happening haha.
Welcome to China again, I look forward to your continued update of the China series of recordings (I'm sorry I'm a lazy person). Enjoy the travel, the scenery and the food, and I wish you all the best.
Hello. So cool to see you back ;] I missed your videos, even though I have your sound library to enjoy, the new recordings are just amazing! Still been waiting to see an update since new H1 came out. I am still enjoying your previously suggested H1n ( also needs all of those small tools ), but I wanted to ask if you think the H1e is a significant upgrade to H1n? Thank you
Hi! Thank you so much for checking in! As for sound quality, I don’t think there will be a significant difference, but I’d like to wait until I have all the gear to make a fair comparison. We ordered an A-B stereo bar, so we’ll be able to set both recorders side by side for testing. I do think 32-bit on this small recorder is great for sound processing and having more editing flexibility. As I mentioned in another comment about recording the cannon, in the video, you only see the cannon firing. But in this continuous moment, I also recorded the bells before and after. I edited the three parts as separate tracks by normalizing them individually. The person handling the cannon left only a few seconds between the sounds, so there wasn’t time to stop, adjust gain, and restart. With 24-bit, I’d risk clipping the cannon or having the bell too low. Raising the gain on a 24-bit recording might add more noise, whereas 32-bit gives me just more headroom. We’re currently in Xiamen, but we’ll be back in Hong Kong in about a week. I’ll upload these recordings and more with a new update so you can download and check them out. For now, the internet connection isn’t strong enough to handle all these GBs of files. You get the Gumroad newsletter right?
@@FreeToUseSounds Thats amazing. And yes I am getting the Gumroad newsletter ;] Also, again wanted to thank you for taking your time to reply and helping out!!
Nice to have you back! How would you compare the noise performance of this new recorder to the older H1n? I'm looking for a small device to take with me but feel that the older H1n has a bit too much of a noise floor.
Hi! We just ordered a stereo bar that should arrive soon, so I’ll start recording with both mics at the same height and placement. I think the results will depend on how we handle gain levels and post-production. From what I read in the field recording community on Reddit, the noise floors for both are supposed to be pretty similar, but we’ll have to see. Should be interesting to compare!
Hi, don't know if this was asked before - will using a budget external microphone like the Rode VideoMicro along with the H1E improve the recording quality or will the H1E be better on its own? Thanks.
Because you were talking a lot about the suspension kit, is that something that works with any or most zooms? More specifically the H4N Pro. My guess would be yes, as it has that thing in the middle that you can screw in to, but I was wondering about it. For myself my recordings don't have too many handling sounds, just a little. It is pricey I'm seeing, but nonetheless it could be a nice little upgrade, definitely made me interested about using it =) I'm looking to build a binaural head for recording, so I want something that holds everything together to be able to walk around. I will have to rewatch your video you did with the one you have & use it as a template :) And generally for your videos, always a special treat to watch them. It's apparent that Libby loves the camera-work/videography, and you ofc on your side. Together great combination, always love to watch. And just to encourage you guys to take your own pace with your upload-schedule, I put the bell-notifications on to definitely always get notified. Very few channels I have that, but better to not have to rely on the recommendation-algorithm with these things :P
Hello Marc! Thank you so much for watching and I believe the suspension kit for the H4n is still available, and comes with wind protection. However, if they run out of stock, they might not produce more, which is why we also recommended a more affordable option from Movo which is like a one for all kind of solution. The kit is good for holding your recorder, but if you’re using a binaural head as well, the weight might be too much. The suspension kit can tilt forward or backward if to heavy, or the suspension ring might get squeezed and become unusable. :(
Great to see you both back after all this time !! Nice video. I've been using my H1e a bit lately too and I'm quite happy with it. Did you just buy it to review ? I guess there's not that much difference using this or the Tascam X6 and they're both small, but I'd probably expect a better result from the X6. I've been wondering whether I should buy the X6 or not, and can't make my mind up. Maybe an idea for a video or a small part in one of your videos ...... H1e v X6 ? Anyway, once again, good to see you back finally.
Hi Simon! With the Prime Deal sale, it was a no brainer for us to buy it. It’s good to have another small recorder but it’s also a push for us to make new TH-cam videos. Just ordered a AB stereo bar so we can make accurate comparisons videos.
great video. i want to record nature sounds, street sounds and coffee shop sounds. what is the equipment needed, can i use only one mic, the 'zoom h1' that cost around $100 on amazon and what else please? or give me affiliate links to amazon that is the bare minimum for quality. I am newb
Having a small, lightweight hand recorder is a good investment. My present solution is to attach a Shure MV88 to my mobile phone, but a smartphone is rather expensive and the Zoom H2 Essential is cheaper than the MV88 microphone. I prefer recording MS stereo, and the H2 Essential is kind of a DMS configuration. The fun thing recording MS with cardioid mono is that an old, analog Dolby surround unit will be able to decode it. I used to have som fun with that some decades ago.
For the money, I think it's a pretty good recorder. I was expecting higher noise, but it seems to be pretty O.K. But I need the auto-recording feature (when the sound pressure level goes above a certain level, it starts recording, and when it drops, it stops recording). The previous Zoom H1n didn't do this.
Thank you, Marcel, for your amazing videos. Is the Zoom H1e better than the Zoom H1n? Is the 32-bit floating point worth switching from my Zoom H1n to the Zoom H1e? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hi! This is a tough one because I wanted to wait until I have my A-B stereo bar to start comparing. Not having gain control on the H1e is something I need to get used to. Recording in default mode on the spot means more work for me in post, but I enjoy the editing process much more now than I did two years ago. The sound quality may not be drastically different, but with the cannon example, I would have to set the gain low with the H1n and maybe use a limiter. Since there was also a bell ringing, if I recorded it in 24-bit and later cut the file to create separate parts, I’d likely introduce noise when raising the level. With the 32-bit, I split the recording into three parts-1. Bell Ring Before, 2. Cannon Fire, and 3. Bell Ring After-without having to stop the recording and adjust the levels each time. So, with 32-bit, I ended up with three separate files, all properly normalized.
@@FreeToUseSounds Thank you so much for all these explanations! For beginners like me, I feel like choosing 32-bit equipment is a good idea. What do you think?
Hi there! Absolutely! A suspension kit acts as a buffer between your hand and the recorder, which helps minimize handling noise. When you hold a handy recorder directly and walk while recording, it can pick up rumble and unwanted noises from the movement. With a suspension kit, you can easily avoid this. We use one from Rycote, which is quite pricey, and some models aren’t even available anymore. But I found a budget-friendly alternative from Movo that offers options for the H1n, H1e, and other smaller field recorders. If you’re aiming for cleaner audio, I highly recommend getting one. Also, I’ve been in touch with Radius Windshields, and hopefully, they’ll develop their own version soon. Let me know if that helps, or feel free to message me here on TH-cam if you have more questions!
Libby here! I'm using the Osmo Pocket 3 with 4K 24fps at 1/50 shutter and the ISO at this time was from 50-800. I think I had the WB around 4600? No tutorials :)
I see that you're using the same phones that I love to use also. These Sony headphones are the best. I buy them used for almost nothing and rebuild them. The only thing I can't buy is the head band. Everything, the cushions, the cable and the drivers are available.
Thanks for sharing your experience! So far, we haven’t noticed any self-noise issues with this recorder in our videos. It might depend on the recording environment, but it’s been solid for us. And good news-we’ll be doing a comparison video soon, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it performs in different settings.
I would like to ask if the device self-noise level is really as bad as mentioned in other reviews? I'm considering buying an H1e, but this scares me a bit. Thank you for your videos.
Hi! When listening to the sound examples in our video, did you find the self-noise to be noticeable? If you’re looking to record similar sounds, I don’t think you’ll run into any issues. The spectrograms of the files look good, too. While it might not be the best choice for quiet room tone recording, it’s great for recording daily life ambiances. Ultimately, it’s important to make your own decision, and don’t let negative opinions hold you back from recording the environment around you. I hope our video provided a different perspective!
Hey Marco! Funny timing-we actually have the Roland CS-10EM with us but haven’t tested it out yet. We’re planning to try it when we compare the H1n and H1e. Just ordered a new A-B bar too, so it’ll be easier to flip between the two!
For something like that market, do you just walk up and start recording or did you know the staff there? it seems like a less than public area to be and its... not exactly intimate but a slice of peoples lives that are often not public.
Hi! That’s correct. Whenever we record in a private space that’s open to the public, we always make sure to ask someone in charge when we film as well.
Hi. Fun that you’re back. The handling noise of this recorder is really awful. Yes one can use a tripod or similar, but it really not a good look for a recorder in 2024. The screen is… the less said the better. Respectfully, I’m a bit surprised that you’re as positive/neutral about it as you are. Suggesting multiple purchases of additional gear to compensate for the recorder’s short comings is IMHO justifying a poor product. Hand on heart, do you really recommend this product? ;)
Hi! Absolutely, I’d recommend this recorder for anyone interested in getting started with sound recording. It may not come with add-ons anymore, but the sound quality it delivers is good. It’s also good to keep in mind that many recorders and microphones, including models like the older Zoom H1n, Tascam X6, and X8, no longer come with extras like wind protection or suspension kits. Are these now poor product? Even our microphones from Schoeps or Sennheiser-which can cost thousands-don’t include wind protection. For those, an additional investment in accessories, sometimes ranging from $1,000 to $2,000, is common. So, while it might be an extra cost, for anyone looking to pursue sound recording seriously, investing in extra accessories is part of getting the best results possible.
@ Thank you for your thoughtful reply. As a starter piece of kit, ok it may have a place. In response to your, possibly rhetorical, question if a lack of wind protection makes the Tascam x6 and others a poor product: No, but those are not laden with all the negatives of the reviewed product. We respectfully disagree with each other on what a good recorder should be, and that’s fine.
Ich bin gerade über euer Video zum Zoom M2 MicTrak auf den Kanal aufmerksam geworden und habe daraufhin nachgesehen, ob ihr was zum H1essential gemacht habt. Das nenne ich Timing. In diesem Video finde ich es sehr gelungen, wie der Wechsel auf die Tonspur des H1 durch den Cinescope untermalt wird. Es fühlt sich direkt filmisch an. Vielleicht könnt ihr mir hefen - auch wenn es nicht euer Kerngeschäft ist: Ich suche einen mobilen Recorder für das Aufnehmen von Sprache. Es soll einerseits um das Einsprechen von Geschichten für meine Kinder durch verschiedene Familienmitglieder gehen und andererseits darum, dass meine Großeltern ihre Biografie dokumentieren können. Die Sprechenden haben keine Vorkenntnisse zum Thema Audiorecording. Das Setup soll daher möglichst einfach ausfallen. Ich denke an Recorder, Schockmount und Tischstativ. Im Wesentlichen hatte ich zunächst den H1n im Sinn, darüber entdeckte ich den H1essential und heute schließlich das M2 MicTrak. Ich bin mir unsicher, ob das überhaupt mit der Charakteristik dieser Produkte überhaupt etwas werden kann oder ob ich auf dem Holzweg bin. Da ihr die Geräte kennt, wäre ich für eine kurze Einschätzung dankbar. Besten Dank!
Danke Dir! Hast du schon eine Idee, wie viele Mikrofone du verwenden möchtest? Denkst du über ein Lavalier-Mikrofon nach, oder vielleicht sogar ein Podcast-Mikrofon?
Ich habe den neuen Zoom H2 Essential selbst noch nicht ausprobiert, aber wenn du die Kosten niedrig halten möchtest, könnte das eine gute Alternative sein. Der Rekorder ist erst kürzlich erschienen. Was hältst du von der Idee?
@@FreeToUseSounds Vielen Dank für deine schnelle Rückmeldung! Da ich preislich gern unter 200 € bleiben möchte und für die Familie eine All-in-one-Lösung suche, schaue ich mir das H2e noch mal genauer an.
@@Nickinger Damit bist du in einer guten Preisklasse. Leider ist der H2e noch nicht in Hongkong verfügbar. Ansonsten hätten wir diesen Recorder heute gekauft und getestet.
Hello Andres, It really comes down to what you need from a recorder and how you plan to use it. For us, the H1 Essential has been a good choice for recording everyday sounds we’re after. It’s reliable, easy to use, and sounds great for the price!
Hi! Thanks for pointing that out-it’s a fair critique. Handling noise can definitely be an issue with handy recorders, especially when used without stabilization. That’s actually one of the reasons I moved away from handheld recording as even the best handy recorders can pick up handling noise. In our video, we showcased gear designed to avoid these issues. If handling noise is affecting your recordings, you could consider investing in equipment that minimizes it. If you’re after cleaner sound, a bit of an upgrade can make a big difference. 😊
Some very cool sounds, but all of the recordings have such a strong ambient rumble that doesn’t exist in actual space. Every one sounds like a factory. Even the shoreline.
Thank you for your feedback-it really helps us understand different perspectives! I’m curious about what you mean by “doesn’t exist in actual space,” but I can see how the recordings might come across as industrial. These are authentic, unaltered recordings of Hong Kong, which has a very distinctive, bustling soundscape. The shoreline you mentioned actually does have industrial sounds nearby-there was a factory just to the left. The ambient rumble might simply reflect the unique vibe of Hong Kong’s urban and coastal environment.
I hear you, and I agree that it would be great if these devices came with some basics included. Unfortunately, this is becoming more common these days. The good news is that you don’t need all the add-ons we use, and the online market offers plenty of options to make it more cost-effective, letting you customize the setup you need.
Thank you so much for watching! We hope you enjoyed our latest video. To be honest, filming this one wasn’t so easy since we’ve been away from TH-cam for a while, and we may be a little rusty. 😅 Also, please turn off "STABLE VOLUME" when clicking on the settings wheel. It may a negative impact on the original recordings!
If you’d like to support us and get access to these recordings, we’ll be uploading them to our All In One Bundle soon. However, if you can’t wait, you can grab them right now from our Ko-Fi account: ftus.gumroad.com/l/allinonebundle or ko-fi.com/freetousesounds/shop.
Thanks again for being here!
I started watching your videos because i wanted to learn about sound recording, but now i watch them as much for how pleasant you are and to see the sights and sounds of Asia!
So happy to hear that!! Thank you so much.
Hello and glad to see you back here. I bought the h1e and only kept it for a few days before sending it back. You didn’t mantionned the horrible self noise of this recorder !! May be it was mine that had a problem? I havé the h1n for a few years now and love it so much because it’s always in my bag and îthink that for the price it’s way beter that the etential. I’m happy I didn’t sell it before to trie the h1e. Have a Nice day or night and see you soon for the next vidéo.
@@benjaminlachenal2822 Thank you so much for watching. Hmm, the recording in these videos are original and only normalized because I can’t set gain on the spot. I don’t have any self noise issues noticed. Is it possible you’re referring to the headphone amplifiers? They are indeed a little weak but this won’t affect the recordings itself.
@ I agree that headohone noise is not so good but i also made few recordings with it and had a loooot of noise. May be it was my recorder that had a problem.
@@benjaminlachenal2822I bought the h1n and found it pretty much unusable because of the self noise
What exactly were you trying to record, and how did you edit the files afterward? Did you end up normalizing the levels quite a bit? Sometimes, boosting the levels too much in post can bring up unwanted noise, so I’d be curious to hear more about your process and what adjustments you made!
I miss you. I have the first H1 and it still serves me well. Great video. Don't wait too long to make another one. Hugs to Marcel and Libby from Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Thank you so much Emerson!! We make sure to post our next video very soon! 🙏
Great video explaining clearly about how to record with the H1e. Really enjoy watching these!
@@aitakethewheel Thank you so much!!
great to see you guys back with some lovely, immersive sounds. And wonderful videography from Libby too. thank you.
Thank you so much!
Yeah, they are back again 😀 I hope you guys are doing good. Thanks for another great video, combining beautiful landscape with field recording.
Viele Grüße - Til.
Hallo Til!! So nice to see you back as well! :)
So nice to see new videos Marcel. ☺️ I was already thinking if you will do a comparison video, I’m glad you mentioned it at the end of this video. Looking forward to it cuz I was really wandering what’s the difference between the Essentials and the “old” Zoom H1n.
Hi Daniela! We’re currently filming with the new TASCAM, and once that’s done, we’ll dive into the comparison. Stay tuned! :)
@ looking forward even for the TASCAM video. ☺️
So glad you're back on TH-cam!
Thanks for the support Justin!!!
welcome back! I only follow two sound recordists: you and George Vlad. Always valuable info from your channels guys. Thanks
Thank you so much!
Audience from HK👋🏻 just bought a H1 essential XLR to replace my F2, it have everything I need for wedding/ event filming, and the design look really cool
Hello!! :) Ahh, I had a quick look. I didn’t even know, they made another H1 version.
Welcome back! You were greatly missed! Thank you for all your hard work. I learn so much from every video you make 🪄
So nice of you! Thank you!
Nice to have you posting again. I missed you!
Great to see you too!!
So nice that you guys are back on TH-cam!! Love your videos!!
Thank you Linus!!! Great seeing you here as well! :)
1st comment , welcome back to YTB , i saw many videos about Zoom product of u , as one of local distributor in VN , ur video is one of the best way i use to demostrate to our foreign customer :D
Thanks for great videos !
Oh wow! Really?? Last month we spent 1.5 weeks in HCMC. Maybe next time when we visit Vietnam again, how about we make a video together?
@FreeToUseSounds why not , im also in hcmc , love to appear in ur video
Perfect! Will let you know, when we come back!
Great to see you back! Greetings from Vienna.
Danke Dir! Liebe Gruesse aus Hong Kong!!
Glad to see a new video from you! Will be looking forward to the H3-VR recording as well. 😊
Thank you so much! It’s going to be difficult to use the AmbiX recording since I would have to decode it into 6-channel recordings. But since we don’t film in 360, I’m not sure if that works. However, I will be creating 5.1 tracks, stereo, and stereo binaural tracks for different video locations. Should be fun! :)
So glad you’re back! Love this simple recorder!
Hi Christian!! Great to see you here too :)
I thought I saw you the other day in tsuen wan but you were recording so didn't want to bother you - welcome back to youtube and missed your content so much!
Oh my gosh, yes, that was us! Our hotel was in Tsuen Wan. We’re in Xiamen now but heading back to Hong Kong next week. We decided to stay another week since we bought the Voyage Audio second-order microphone, but unfortunately, it has a hardware failure. They’re sending us a new one to Hong Kong. Where did you spot us? Was it on a bridge by chance?
@@FreeToUseSounds No it wasnt the bridge but rather I saw you across the street next to the park (around 02:50) - your mic was super obvious so I knew you were recording. I was actually around doing some recording for myself with a pair of OKM + Zoom H1n
@@kenneth1234568 Ahh, this park! We loved seeing the cute turtles, but we also witnessed someone releasing a fish into the water, despite signs indicating that this isn’t recommended. It would have been great if you had come up to us! :)
@@FreeToUseSounds Yes its defintiely not encouraged and to some extent forbidden to release fish in the water but unfortunately people here arent following it very tightly :) will definitely come and say hi if I do see you next week!
Welcome back! Thank you for the new windscreen suggestion. I'm also having trouble finding a Geophone microphone here in the States. Do you have any alternative recommendations?
Hi! This is a bit tricky because I know the LOM Geofons are hard to come by, and I’ve seen a few alternatives. However, I prefer not to highlight them as they seem to be heavily inspired by LOM’s design. Instead, I’d recommend keeping an eye out for the original LOM Geofons.
Great to see another video. I don't really need it, but I'm curious about the H2 Essential. I had the original H2 (what I started out on), then the H2n which I used all the time because of the 15 or so hour battery life and various recording options (it meant if I only had the recorder on me I could still record therapy demonstrations. I could always have it in my pocket and record ambience and nature sounds etc), but as I progressed I wanted something with less self noise.
I'm curious whether the H2 Essential has lower self noise, the battery is listed slightly shorter, so I'm curious if it hits the listed duration and if the different recording options are good.
I always enjoy your videos and your presence and presenting style and look forward to new videos.
Hi Dan! After reading your comment, I looked into the H2 Essential, but it’s currently unavailable here in Hong Kong. I’ll have to wait a bit, but if I can get my hands on it, we’ll definitely purchase one and make a video about it. Stay tuned!
@FreeToUseSounds cool, thank you for the reply. All the best Dan
its a great person that doesn't exploit others for there own means
It’s good to see another video from you mate. Hope you’ve been enjoying the travels 😊
Thank you so much! :) Yes we traveled a lot but didn't made any videos. Time to change that! :)
@ the bit where you were recording the waves reminded me of when my Sony M10 Sonny nearly died a while back after getting dragged off into the water. That was a sudden wave from a ship 🚢 that caught it. Lesson learned the hard way there - but thankfully Sonny had the capsules replaced and was cleaned out internally and is good as new. Definitely a good point to make though to avoid that happening haha.
@@EQAVOX Ahh yes, I remember you sharing that on your Instagram! Sneaker waves can definitely be a surprising experience! :)
@@FreeToUseSounds that’s a pro tip to always stay close to the recorder haha. I would have been if I wasn’t too busy setting the camera up.
Welcome to China again, I look forward to your continued update of the China series of recordings (I'm sorry I'm a lazy person). Enjoy the travel, the scenery and the food, and I wish you all the best.
Hi Lawrence! Right now we're in Xiamen! So nice out here! Greetings to Chengdu!
Hi. Thanks for the review. Can I connect the H1E to a DSLR camera to capture audio? Thanks
Glad you guys are back!
Thank you for stopping by!
Awesome video! Always get inspired to go out and have a recording trip, after watching your videos ❤
Liebe Grüße & safe travels!
Danke Dir Fabian!!! 🙏🙏
Hello. So cool to see you back ;] I missed your videos, even though I have your sound library to enjoy, the new recordings are just amazing!
Still been waiting to see an update since new H1 came out. I am still enjoying your previously suggested H1n ( also needs all of those small tools ), but I wanted to ask if you think the H1e is a significant upgrade to H1n?
Thank you
Hi! Thank you so much for checking in! As for sound quality, I don’t think there will be a significant difference, but I’d like to wait until I have all the gear to make a fair comparison. We ordered an A-B stereo bar, so we’ll be able to set both recorders side by side for testing. I do think 32-bit on this small recorder is great for sound processing and having more editing flexibility.
As I mentioned in another comment about recording the cannon, in the video, you only see the cannon firing. But in this continuous moment, I also recorded the bells before and after. I edited the three parts as separate tracks by normalizing them individually. The person handling the cannon left only a few seconds between the sounds, so there wasn’t time to stop, adjust gain, and restart.
With 24-bit, I’d risk clipping the cannon or having the bell too low. Raising the gain on a 24-bit recording might add more noise, whereas 32-bit gives me just more headroom.
We’re currently in Xiamen, but we’ll be back in Hong Kong in about a week. I’ll upload these recordings and more with a new update so you can download and check them out. For now, the internet connection isn’t strong enough to handle all these GBs of files. You get the Gumroad newsletter right?
@@FreeToUseSounds Thats amazing. And yes I am getting the Gumroad newsletter ;]
Also, again wanted to thank you for taking your time to reply and helping out!!
You made me happy and enjoyed your video. Appreciate you brother.
Glad you enjoyed it and greetings to Cambodia! The country where we started our recording journey in 2017!! Time for us to come back :)
@ Yep, I used to watch that video. In that video, you recorded in Siem Reap province and you recorded sound while worker doing their work.
That's correct :)
Nice to have you back! How would you compare the noise performance of this new recorder to the older H1n? I'm looking for a small device to take with me but feel that the older H1n has a bit too much of a noise floor.
Hi! We just ordered a stereo bar that should arrive soon, so I’ll start recording with both mics at the same height and placement. I think the results will depend on how we handle gain levels and post-production. From what I read in the field recording community on Reddit, the noise floors for both are supposed to be pretty similar, but we’ll have to see. Should be interesting to compare!
Hi, don't know if this was asked before - will using a budget external microphone like the Rode VideoMicro along with the H1E improve the recording quality or will the H1E be better on its own? Thanks.
how did you manage long cord of sony headphone while street. people doesn't caught in long wire
Lovely work guys!
Thanks a ton!!!
Hope to see you back in Taiwan again soon
Because you were talking a lot about the suspension kit, is that something that works with any or most zooms? More specifically the H4N Pro. My guess would be yes, as it has that thing in the middle that you can screw in to, but I was wondering about it.
For myself my recordings don't have too many handling sounds, just a little. It is pricey I'm seeing, but nonetheless it could be a nice little upgrade, definitely made me interested about using it =)
I'm looking to build a binaural head for recording, so I want something that holds everything together to be able to walk around. I will have to rewatch your video you did with the one you have & use it as a template :)
And generally for your videos, always a special treat to watch them. It's apparent that Libby loves the camera-work/videography, and you ofc on your side. Together great combination, always love to watch. And just to encourage you guys to take your own pace with your upload-schedule, I put the bell-notifications on to definitely always get notified. Very few channels I have that, but better to not have to rely on the recommendation-algorithm with these things :P
Hello Marc! Thank you so much for watching and I believe the suspension kit for the H4n is still available, and comes with wind protection. However, if they run out of stock, they might not produce more, which is why we also recommended a more affordable option from Movo which is like a one for all kind of solution.
The kit is good for holding your recorder, but if you’re using a binaural head as well, the weight might be too much. The suspension kit can tilt forward or backward if to heavy, or the suspension ring might get squeezed and become unusable. :(
Welcome back Libby and Marcel 🎤
Thank you Mike!!
looong time no sounds! You guys are cool. With love.
Thank you Alberta!!
Glad .... you're Back.
Thank you so much! So glad you haven't forgotten about us.
With wich camera do you film ?
Hi! With the Osmo Pocket 3 and iPhone 15 Pro.
Great to see you both back after all this time !! Nice video. I've been using my H1e a bit lately too and I'm quite happy with it. Did you just buy it to review ? I guess there's not that much difference using this or the Tascam X6 and they're both small, but I'd probably expect a better result from the X6. I've been wondering whether I should buy the X6 or not, and can't make my mind up. Maybe an idea for a video or a small part in one of your videos ...... H1e v X6 ?
Anyway, once again, good to see you back finally.
Hi Simon! With the Prime Deal sale, it was a no brainer for us to buy it. It’s good to have another small recorder but it’s also a push for us to make new TH-cam videos. Just ordered a AB stereo bar so we can make accurate comparisons videos.
@@FreeToUseSounds OK, fair enough. That was a great price you got it for. Looking forward to more videos as always. 👍
@ Thank you!! Zoom H3VR classic coming soon! :)
Hii Sir, I'm a podcast producer, i want to purchase first audio recording device. Which i can buy?
You are inspiring
Thank you!
great video. i want to record nature sounds, street sounds and coffee shop sounds. what is the equipment needed, can i use only one mic, the 'zoom h1' that cost around $100 on amazon and what else please? or give me affiliate links to amazon that is the bare minimum for quality. I am newb
Hi Mike. This video shows you many option in order to start with what you would like to record.
Having a small, lightweight hand recorder is a good investment. My present solution is to attach a Shure MV88 to my mobile phone, but a smartphone is rather expensive and the Zoom H2 Essential is cheaper than the MV88 microphone. I prefer recording MS stereo, and the H2 Essential is kind of a DMS configuration.
The fun thing recording MS with cardioid mono is that an old, analog Dolby surround unit will be able to decode it. I used to have som fun with that some decades ago.
Hi! I contacted the Zoom Supplier in Thailand and I am able to purchase the H2 Essential. So we hope we can make a video soon about this one too.
For the money, I think it's a pretty good recorder. I was expecting higher noise, but it seems to be pretty O.K.
But I need the auto-recording feature (when the sound pressure level goes above a certain level, it starts recording, and when it drops, it stops recording). The previous Zoom H1n didn't do this.
Thank you, Marcel, for your amazing videos. Is the Zoom H1e better than the Zoom H1n? Is the 32-bit floating point worth switching from my Zoom H1n to the Zoom H1e? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hi! This is a tough one because I wanted to wait until I have my A-B stereo bar to start comparing. Not having gain control on the H1e is something I need to get used to.
Recording in default mode on the spot means more work for me in post, but I enjoy the editing process much more now than I did two years ago. The sound quality may not be drastically different, but with the cannon example, I would have to set the gain low with the H1n and maybe use a limiter.
Since there was also a bell ringing, if I recorded it in 24-bit and later cut the file to create separate parts, I’d likely introduce noise when raising the level. With the 32-bit, I split the recording into three parts-1. Bell Ring Before, 2. Cannon Fire, and 3. Bell Ring After-without having to stop the recording and adjust the levels each time.
So, with 32-bit, I ended up with three separate files, all properly normalized.
@@FreeToUseSounds Thank you so much for all these explanations! For beginners like me, I feel like choosing 32-bit equipment is a good idea. What do you think?
Oh yes, it's not a wrong idea so go ahead.
Hello. Can you please describe to me what a susspention kit is as I am totally blind and can't see the screne. I love your work.
Hi there! Absolutely! A suspension kit acts as a buffer between your hand and the recorder, which helps minimize handling noise. When you hold a handy recorder directly and walk while recording, it can pick up rumble and unwanted noises from the movement. With a suspension kit, you can easily avoid this.
We use one from Rycote, which is quite pricey, and some models aren’t even available anymore. But I found a budget-friendly alternative from Movo that offers options for the H1n, H1e, and other smaller field recorders. If you’re aiming for cleaner audio, I highly recommend getting one.
Also, I’ve been in touch with Radius Windshields, and hopefully, they’ll develop their own version soon. Let me know if that helps, or feel free to message me here on TH-cam if you have more questions!
@ Thank you for that. Can you please let me know where I can buy this and what brand? Thank you again. Michael
Hi Michael! Here is a link for you since you can buy it on Amazon. geni.us/ftusmovozh1e. It's called Movo AEK-Z4 Handy Portable Recorder.
you could get $2 speargun latex tubing cut it up in will dampen sound as well as your shock mount
What camera are you using and what settings at night like at @11:55. Does libby have tutorials on her camera work!?
Libby here! I'm using the Osmo Pocket 3 with 4K 24fps at 1/50 shutter and the ISO at this time was from 50-800. I think I had the WB around 4600? No tutorials :)
@FreeToUseSounds thank you! Fantastic camera work.
Thank you so much!
I see that you're using the same phones that I love to use also. These Sony headphones are the best. I buy them used for almost nothing and rebuild them. The only thing I can't buy is the head band. Everything, the cushions, the cable and the drivers are available.
Great choice! You can't beat these headphones.
H1e has the most noisy built-in mics compared to my other recorders including h1n. Did you have the same problem and how could we deal with this.
Thanks for sharing your experience! So far, we haven’t noticed any self-noise issues with this recorder in our videos. It might depend on the recording environment, but it’s been solid for us. And good news-we’ll be doing a comparison video soon, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it performs in different settings.
I would like to ask if the device self-noise level is really as bad as mentioned in other reviews? I'm considering buying an H1e, but this scares me a bit. Thank you for your videos.
Hi! When listening to the sound examples in our video, did you find the self-noise to be noticeable? If you’re looking to record similar sounds, I don’t think you’ll run into any issues. The spectrograms of the files look good, too. While it might not be the best choice for quiet room tone recording, it’s great for recording daily life ambiances.
Ultimately, it’s important to make your own decision, and don’t let negative opinions hold you back from recording the environment around you. I hope our video provided a different perspective!
Would it work for recording family history interviews? I’m looking for something that isn’t too complicated.
@@millymolly5266 Hi! Oh yes you can definitely use it for interviews.
What about this recorder combined with the Roland cs-10em?
Hey Marco! Funny timing-we actually have the Roland CS-10EM with us but haven’t tested it out yet. We’re planning to try it when we compare the H1n and H1e. Just ordered a new A-B bar too, so it’ll be easier to flip between the two!
For something like that market, do you just walk up and start recording or did you know the staff there? it seems like a less than public area to be and its... not exactly intimate but a slice of peoples lives that are often not public.
Hi! That’s correct. Whenever we record in a private space that’s open to the public, we always make sure to ask someone in charge when we film as well.
Hey can u please test new ZOOM H2e
Hi! Ohh if we come across one we will do it!
마르셀! 건강하게 지내요!
Thank you Harry! In September this year we walked the Olle Trail on Jeju Island! Great for health:)
Hi. Fun that you’re back.
The handling noise of this recorder is really awful. Yes one can use a tripod or similar, but it really not a good look for a recorder in 2024. The screen is… the less said the better. Respectfully, I’m a bit surprised that you’re as positive/neutral about it as you are. Suggesting multiple purchases of additional gear to compensate for the recorder’s short comings is IMHO justifying a poor product. Hand on heart, do you really recommend this product? ;)
Hi! Absolutely, I’d recommend this recorder for anyone interested in getting started with sound recording. It may not come with add-ons anymore, but the sound quality it delivers is good.
It’s also good to keep in mind that many recorders and microphones, including models like the older Zoom H1n, Tascam X6, and X8, no longer come with extras like wind protection or suspension kits. Are these now poor product?
Even our microphones from Schoeps or Sennheiser-which can cost thousands-don’t include wind protection. For those, an additional investment in accessories, sometimes ranging from $1,000 to $2,000, is common.
So, while it might be an extra cost, for anyone looking to pursue sound recording seriously, investing in extra accessories is part of getting the best results possible.
@ Thank you for your thoughtful reply. As a starter piece of kit, ok it may have a place. In response to your, possibly rhetorical, question if a lack of wind protection makes the Tascam x6 and others a poor product: No, but those are not laden with all the negatives of the reviewed product.
We respectfully disagree with each other on what a good recorder should be, and that’s fine.
Ich bin gerade über euer Video zum Zoom M2 MicTrak auf den Kanal aufmerksam geworden und habe daraufhin nachgesehen, ob ihr was zum H1essential gemacht habt. Das nenne ich Timing.
In diesem Video finde ich es sehr gelungen, wie der Wechsel auf die Tonspur des H1 durch den Cinescope untermalt wird. Es fühlt sich direkt filmisch an.
Vielleicht könnt ihr mir hefen - auch wenn es nicht euer Kerngeschäft ist:
Ich suche einen mobilen Recorder für das Aufnehmen von Sprache.
Es soll einerseits um das Einsprechen von Geschichten für meine Kinder durch verschiedene Familienmitglieder gehen und andererseits darum, dass meine Großeltern ihre Biografie dokumentieren können.
Die Sprechenden haben keine Vorkenntnisse zum Thema Audiorecording. Das Setup soll daher möglichst einfach ausfallen.
Ich denke an Recorder, Schockmount und Tischstativ.
Im Wesentlichen hatte ich zunächst den H1n im Sinn, darüber entdeckte ich den H1essential und heute schließlich das M2 MicTrak.
Ich bin mir unsicher, ob das überhaupt mit der Charakteristik dieser Produkte überhaupt etwas werden kann oder ob ich auf dem Holzweg bin.
Da ihr die Geräte kennt, wäre ich für eine kurze Einschätzung dankbar. Besten Dank!
Danke Dir! Hast du schon eine Idee, wie viele Mikrofone du verwenden möchtest? Denkst du über ein Lavalier-Mikrofon nach, oder vielleicht sogar ein Podcast-Mikrofon?
Ich habe den neuen Zoom H2 Essential selbst noch nicht ausprobiert, aber wenn du die Kosten niedrig halten möchtest, könnte das eine gute Alternative sein. Der Rekorder ist erst kürzlich erschienen. Was hältst du von der Idee?
@@FreeToUseSounds Vielen Dank für deine schnelle Rückmeldung!
Da ich preislich gern unter 200 € bleiben möchte und für die Familie eine All-in-one-Lösung suche, schaue ich mir das H2e noch mal genauer an.
@@Nickinger Damit bist du in einer guten Preisklasse. Leider ist der H2e noch nicht in Hongkong verfügbar. Ansonsten hätten wir diesen Recorder heute gekauft und getestet.
良いレビューをありがとうございます！Zoom M2 のような電磁波由来のノイズもなくて、1/4inchのカメラアクセサリが使えるから、使いやすいですね！
ご確認いただき、誠にありがとうございます。はい、問題は見つかりませんでした。ヘッドフォンアンプにわずかなノイズがありますが、大きな問題ではありません。
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These recorders got some bad reviews. I'm enjoying mine, though (H4). Good video as usual
Hello Andres,
It really comes down to what you need from a recorder and how you plan to use it. For us, the H1 Essential has been a good choice for recording everyday sounds we’re after. It’s reliable, easy to use, and sounds great for the price!
You glazed over the major handling noise issue associated with that recorder...
Hi! Thanks for pointing that out-it’s a fair critique. Handling noise can definitely be an issue with handy recorders, especially when used without stabilization. That’s actually one of the reasons I moved away from handheld recording as even the best handy recorders can pick up handling noise.
In our video, we showcased gear designed to avoid these issues. If handling noise is affecting your recordings, you could consider investing in equipment that minimizes it.
If you’re after cleaner sound, a bit of an upgrade can make a big difference. 😊
Some very cool sounds, but all of the recordings have such a strong ambient rumble that doesn’t exist in actual space. Every one sounds like a factory. Even the shoreline.
Thank you for your feedback-it really helps us understand different perspectives! I’m curious about what you mean by “doesn’t exist in actual space,” but I can see how the recordings might come across as industrial. These are authentic, unaltered recordings of Hong Kong, which has a very distinctive, bustling soundscape. The shoreline you mentioned actually does have industrial sounds nearby-there was a factory just to the left. The ambient rumble might simply reflect the unique vibe of Hong Kong’s urban and coastal environment.
Speaks volumes to me that you need so many addons to get this device to function properly. Failed board room product imo.
I hear you, and I agree that it would be great if these devices came with some basics included. Unfortunately, this is becoming more common these days. The good news is that you don’t need all the add-ons we use, and the online market offers plenty of options to make it more cost-effective, letting you customize the setup you need.