Hahaha, I absolutely loved this review! I’ve been eyeing up the Rode Wireless Go II, but I was put off by reports of it cutting out unexpectedly. Battery life and internal recording time ended up being bigger concerns than I expected, which ultimately led me to discover this little gem. The option to sync in post is definitely more my speed, and the lock function is a cherry on top!
Used to get audio by a wireless mic untill it cut off a few times and had no chance to reshoot because I was travelling. Gave up on that wireless and now use a Zoom H1 and sync in post! Way better even if I have to set the gain in every eviroment, it's much better. It's easy to sync if you prepare for it. The best part is that I also get the audio from the camera with all the enviroment and my voice in it so I can do some mixing in that way that my voice blends better with the existing ambient sound, yet beeing able to deliver the best sound experience for the viewer! Now I'm already planning a two mic solution for capturing my motorcycle engine sound (on mic placed near the exhaust and the other near (somewhat) the engine), another one for my voice in the helmet and also a bit of the wind when traveling with my motorcycle. Gonna be EPIC!
Absolutely love these packs! Been using a set of them as a tiny set-and-forget lav recorder on weddings, corporate talking heads, outdoor doc shoots, and student films since last spring. The only time I've managed to clip the 32-bit track was for a brief moment as a 6'7" firefighter yelled at the top of his lungs to get the attention of a man across a large field. I dig it. My only gripe is the build quality. The sd card door and battery tray door are real flimsy. I try to baby them and am honestly surprised that I've only broken one battery cover tab so far. The build quality almost makes these feel like a prototype from Zoom. I'm hoping they come out with a slightly more robust V2 and are able to keep them at such a fantastic price for us small fries. P.s. I opted for the Bluetooth version and have hardly utilized that capability. I've just found it inconvenient to use the phone app. You've got to dosconnect and reconnect to check each pack. You cant view all of your packs at the same time, which would be no issue if I was only using one at a time. If I end up picking up a couple more, they'll be the non-bluetooth variation for sure.
Totally agree. I've been just plugging it in with USB c to get the files off, so that helps a little, but I still have to pull off that flimsy door when I change batteries. Definitely still worth it. And yeah, you pretty much have to TRY to clip the files
looove this video. i was checking out zoom f2 reviews (will buy one for sure) but i found something more. great humor. you just won a new subscriber here. 😂
I'm snagging an F2 from FB for $60 later today, non BT version. I'm hoping to use it as a mic preamp to send audio down to my camera mic port. Have you done that with yours?
Now I'm thinking about taking the clothes out of my closet turning it into a sound booth lol Or hanging curtains from my ceiling and gluing acoustic panels to it? My condenser mic setup is in the middle of my living room lol 🙈🙉
It's an sm58. I unscrewed the grill and put the foam over it. It was definitely still tight. I could've just got an sm57 but I wanted the option to use the grill in the future if I wanted
I got one too. Shamefully only used it twice. My problem is I record video in short segments and sync a nightmare. But considering my audio has been so crap.. I should use it more.. and I need to stop looking at myself too.. but I'm so pretty it's hard. 🍌
Yeah it can be a pain, I do short segments too. But if you get in the habit of clapping everytime you hit record, syncing is easy. Audio and video tracks should be in the same order
@@careywest yeah. that thing is great. I hit record and it goes for hours. Trying to learn and apply audio compression, noise floor, gate... fuck knows what Im doing.... My big worry is people have to adjust their volume while watching.
@@robdido Well for me, I just make sure to normalize/auto-match audio levels for every clip (premiere defaults to -23 LUFS, but I increase the volume a little more to around -18 or -16 Db), then just a light EQ, and compression with a ratio of 2:1 and it sounds fine. I honestly wouldn't worry about noise gating it. Lav mics are already decent at rejection, and noise gates/noise suppresion often just introduces weird shitty sounding artifacts that aren't worth the benefit in my opinion
Thanks my friend! The f2 would work great for that if you want to buy 2 of them. There is only 1 input on the f2. Zoom also has the f3 though, and that has dual inputs, but obviously you'd need a different mic solution unless you want both participants to be tethered in the center.
@@raisantander Sound quality-wise? Definitely not.. The lav that comes with the f2 is pretty bad. an SM58 or 57 would sound miles better, but lavs have the size benefit. So it just kinda depends on whether or not you want to hide the mic
Now owning an F2 I have to agree the versatility of the device is just great for freedom making videos. I also have a few nice high end mics and even a broadcast one hooked to my computer but when I want to film myself with a different backdrop, guess what I'm using? Something you mentioned and I noticed too is the lav that came with it is terrible, I have a cheap "purple panda" one I used to use with my phone that sounds better but it's a cheap device, it has a TRRS to TRS adapter and no locking nut. Is the Rode really the best alternative for something that isn't crazy expensive? I also have an old Sony stereo lav that sounds ok but the F2 is mono so not sure how that'd work out. Anyways, great video.
The Zoom F2-BT frustrates me with is its horrendously low volume 32 bit recordings, which always need correcting in post before they are usable. The more recent DJI Mic2 which can be purchased standalone for less than the Zoom, has decent audio to start with and in addition it can be paired with recent smartphones without needing a separate receiver.
This is an awesome vid loved it dry humour is the best. I am a wild camper so wind noise and outdoor stuff, size weight and quality is important. I have been using a zoom h2n for years with a wired remote RC2 and a nice lav works amazing but big and heavy so seeing this i think the f2 is perfect just need to work out if the wired remote control will work.
good vid.... looking at the F2... dont mind syncing in post.... whats your opinion on the DJI mic used as a stand alone... then has the other option as wireless IF needed.... ... another question ... does the F2 frecord a stero file? ...that way i could go into the F2 with a mono mic splitter with 2 lavs .... tks man...
I haven't used the DJI mics so I'm not entirely sure, but I've definitely heard good things, and I see alot of people using them. As for the F2, no, it does not record stereo. It can take a TRS plug obviously but it will only record a mono signal.
You’re hilarious 😂😂😂 thanks for the vid. Will look into this system. Just got the rode wireless pro but the non replaceable battery is giving me a few doubts.
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I hope everyone watching this appreciates the perfect balance of info and comedy that we are witnessing.
Thanks Justin. I try to let my brain damage through, but only a little.
Yeah there is a balance of Comedy and info
Why is this the best review ever? Dude you cracked me up and also convinced me on the Zoom f2!
As someone who has ears, I greatly appreciate the over all message of this video. Well done, sir!
Hahaha, I absolutely loved this review! I’ve been eyeing up the Rode Wireless Go II, but I was put off by reports of it cutting out unexpectedly. Battery life and internal recording time ended up being bigger concerns than I expected, which ultimately led me to discover this little gem. The option to sync in post is definitely more my speed, and the lock function is a cherry on top!
Cool video, thank you. I enjoyed the humor as much as the mic conversation. Good work!
I'm glad I was able to learn about the F2 and also a bunch of actual useful information. Really appreciate it!
Educational and entertaining video, thanks a lot.
the commentary im dying
Used to get audio by a wireless mic untill it cut off a few times and had no chance to reshoot because I was travelling.
Gave up on that wireless and now use a Zoom H1 and sync in post!
Way better even if I have to set the gain in every eviroment, it's much better. It's easy to sync if you prepare for it.
The best part is that I also get the audio from the camera with all the enviroment and my voice in it so I can do some mixing in that way that my voice blends better with the existing ambient sound, yet beeing able to deliver the best sound experience for the viewer!
Now I'm already planning a two mic solution for capturing my motorcycle engine sound (on mic placed near the exhaust and the other near (somewhat) the engine), another one for my voice in the helmet and also a bit of the wind when traveling with my motorcycle.
Gonna be EPIC!
The content of this video wasn’t exactly what I was looking for at first, but your masterful delivery made me stay til the end!!! Love it!!!😂😂😂
I couldn't stop watching, listening, laughing, watching....laughing, learning, laughing. 👏👏👏
I was surprised to see halfway through this video that our host could withstand direct sunlight and yet live.
Absolutely love these packs! Been using a set of them as a tiny set-and-forget lav recorder on weddings, corporate talking heads, outdoor doc shoots, and student films since last spring. The only time I've managed to clip the 32-bit track was for a brief moment as a 6'7" firefighter yelled at the top of his lungs to get the attention of a man across a large field. I dig it.
My only gripe is the build quality. The sd card door and battery tray door are real flimsy. I try to baby them and am honestly surprised that I've only broken one battery cover tab so far. The build quality almost makes these feel like a prototype from Zoom. I'm hoping they come out with a slightly more robust V2 and are able to keep them at such a fantastic price for us small fries.
P.s. I opted for the Bluetooth version and have hardly utilized that capability. I've just found it inconvenient to use the phone app. You've got to dosconnect and reconnect to check each pack. You cant view all of your packs at the same time, which would be no issue if I was only using one at a time. If I end up picking up a couple more, they'll be the non-bluetooth variation for sure.
Totally agree. I've been just plugging it in with USB c to get the files off, so that helps a little, but I still have to pull off that flimsy door when I change batteries. Definitely still worth it. And yeah, you pretty much have to TRY to clip the files
Watched this through. This guy knows his stuff.
Dude, that's an awesome review! Many thanks!
Bro this video is pretty decent in every fuckin aspects
I need a F2 with two inputs, I often use a wireless lav or a shotgun combined with an omni and make the balance in post
looove this video. i was checking out zoom f2 reviews (will buy one for sure) but i found something more. great humor. you just won a new subscriber here. 😂
How has this guy not got more subs?
I'm snagging an F2 from FB for $60 later today, non BT version. I'm hoping to use it as a mic preamp to send audio down to my camera mic port. Have you done that with yours?
Now I'm thinking about taking the clothes out of my closet turning it into a sound booth lol Or hanging curtains from my ceiling and gluing acoustic panels to it? My condenser mic setup is in the middle of my living room lol 🙈🙉
Yeah or just record in the closet. But you definitely want some level of treatment for a condenser mic.
Can the F2 record stereo?
hahaha "I'm taking a piss right now". I laughed so hard. This guy rocks!! He's just brutally honest and unfiltered. Wonderful!
2:24 Looks more like a SM57. You wouldn't be able to fit a 58 inside that piece of foam. Heck even getting a 57 inside is tight enough!
It's an sm58. I unscrewed the grill and put the foam over it. It was definitely still tight. I could've just got an sm57 but I wanted the option to use the grill in the future if I wanted
Thanks for the fits of laughter! Wonderful! :D
Can I edit the 32 bit float files on my phone ?
I got one too. Shamefully only used it twice. My problem is I record video in short segments and sync a nightmare. But considering my audio has been so crap.. I should use it more.. and I need to stop looking at myself too.. but I'm so pretty it's hard. 🍌
Yeah it can be a pain, I do short segments too. But if you get in the habit of clapping everytime you hit record, syncing is easy. Audio and video tracks should be in the same order
@@careywest yeah. that thing is great. I hit record and it goes for hours. Trying to learn and apply audio compression, noise floor, gate... fuck knows what Im doing.... My big worry is people have to adjust their volume while watching.
@@robdido Well for me, I just make sure to normalize/auto-match audio levels for every clip (premiere defaults to -23 LUFS, but I increase the volume a little more to around -18 or -16 Db), then just a light EQ, and compression with a ratio of 2:1 and it sounds fine. I honestly wouldn't worry about noise gating it. Lav mics are already decent at rejection, and noise gates/noise suppresion often just introduces weird shitty sounding artifacts that aren't worth the benefit in my opinion
@@careywest cool.. I use Vegas and it has a lot of good tools.
I love your attitude
Great video, and loved your humor
Would you recomend using two F2's for a two person podcast conversation?
Thanks!
Thanks my friend! The f2 would work great for that if you want to buy 2 of them. There is only 1 input on the f2. Zoom also has the f3 though, and that has dual inputs, but obviously you'd need a different mic solution unless you want both participants to be tethered in the center.
@@careywest thanks! You are so kind!
Do you think that the lavalier included with the F2 it's better than a regular Shure sm57 or 58?
@@raisantander Sound quality-wise? Definitely not.. The lav that comes with the f2 is pretty bad. an SM58 or 57 would sound miles better, but lavs have the size benefit. So it just kinda depends on whether or not you want to hide the mic
@@careywest I actually bought a couple of F2, works great. Now it's evident I should buy new lav's... any recomendation on the 100 USD range?
Thanks!
Now owning an F2 I have to agree the versatility of the device is just great for freedom making videos. I also have a few nice high end mics and even a broadcast one hooked to my computer but when I want to film myself with a different backdrop, guess what I'm using? Something you mentioned and I noticed too is the lav that came with it is terrible, I have a cheap "purple panda" one I used to use with my phone that sounds better but it's a cheap device, it has a TRRS to TRS adapter and no locking nut. Is the Rode really the best alternative for something that isn't crazy expensive? I also have an old Sony stereo lav that sounds ok but the F2 is mono so not sure how that'd work out. Anyways, great video.
The Zoom F2-BT frustrates me with is its horrendously low volume 32 bit recordings, which always need correcting in post before they are usable. The more recent DJI Mic2 which can be purchased standalone for less than the Zoom, has decent audio to start with and in addition it can be paired with recent smartphones without needing a separate receiver.
LOOOOL 😂👌🏻 Loved this, you good sir just earned both a like and a subscriber (+ this comment apparently 😏) Fantastic review! 😘
great video.
This is an awesome vid loved it dry humour is the best. I am a wild camper so wind noise and outdoor stuff, size weight and quality is important. I have been using a zoom h2n for years with a wired remote RC2 and a nice lav works amazing but big and heavy so seeing this i think the f2 is perfect just need to work out if the wired remote control will work.
Thanks my friend! If you need to trigger it remotely, I'd get the f2 Bluetooth version. The app is actually pretty good.
100% a LOT of people bitch about syncing in post. It's extremely easy.
Never knew the R stood for Rhombus. I feel older and wiser
Perfect video 👊🏻 nice one for the knowledge and entertainment
good vid.... looking at the F2... dont mind syncing in post.... whats your opinion on the DJI mic used as a stand alone... then has the other option as wireless IF needed.... ... another question ... does the F2 frecord a stero file? ...that way i could go into the F2 with a mono mic splitter with 2 lavs .... tks man...
I haven't used the DJI mics so I'm not entirely sure, but I've definitely heard good things, and I see alot of people using them. As for the F2, no, it does not record stereo. It can take a TRS plug obviously but it will only record a mono signal.
I dont want to clip a lavelier mic to someone, but at a short distance. You have any tips
Maybe the M3?
I like this video. Sounds good
You’re hilarious 😂😂😂 thanks for the vid. Will look into this system. Just got the rode wireless pro but the non replaceable battery is giving me a few doubts.
hahaha great review, a breath of fresh air compared to most of the garbage out there now. Well done!
love the comedy
Devin Townsend! Heck yea! (sorry off topic)
With brain damage just below clipping levels, appreciate your sense of reason.
on camera microphones always suck because on camera is pretty much the worst place to put a microphone.
YES… audio is by far the number one reason I stop watching a creators channel.
I picked up a Sony mic that powers up from the hot shoe on marketplace for $50, works well best of all no cords 🤘🏽 hahahahahaha @ mums room
How r u so funny? Teach me for my own youtube videos
I said this same thing about "good audio" to someone recently. VHS and good audio beats IMAX with echo and static. #subd #motophotoadventures
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nice pee stream so hot. found your channel so fun humor. subscribed... thanks for posting..
Excuse me what did you just say the hairy and delicious stuff😅 what does that even mean?!
As funny as it was informative.
Bahahaha! Most excellent. Cheers for my Sunday YT GAS binge a whole lot more fun.
Ah yes.. the Xylophone Lunar Rhombus