Hello all,
Just registered on the forum. I am getting back into some recording. I had used a Boss mixer and a couple dynamic mics to capture some sounds out back by the pond. I got it out the other day and the right channel was dead. So I decided it was time to try something new. I opted for the Zoom H4 portable solid state SD memory recorder. It records to stereo WAV files at 44.1 hz. The USB cable plugs into PC and in that mode can act as card reader.
Stereo mics on board do a decent job of recording although a low pass option would be a handy add on. It has two 1/2 inch input jacks for external mics and I got a ME66/K6 combo to go with it. Options are either input or mics. can't use one onboard and ME66. I didn't get any sound from the ME66 at first until I got a low high transformer for the mic. (Short moment of panic until I got a transformer from Radio Shack). Now plenty of signal. So beware the H4 is high Impedance device and most mics aren't. Still sorting through the logistics so haven't got anything decent recorded from the shotgun yet.
H4 comes with a 1/4 inch (camera tripod ) holder secured with two velcro straps.
Using WavePad freeware for editing at moment and it seems to do a decent job. Considering updating to full Wave Pad or need for Audacity.
I will paste some sounds after first of year.
Mike
Oh yea I have since ordered a new mixer too.
Just registered on the forum. I am getting back into some recording. I had used a Boss mixer and a couple dynamic mics to capture some sounds out back by the pond. I got it out the other day and the right channel was dead. So I decided it was time to try something new. I opted for the Zoom H4 portable solid state SD memory recorder. It records to stereo WAV files at 44.1 hz. The USB cable plugs into PC and in that mode can act as card reader.
Stereo mics on board do a decent job of recording although a low pass option would be a handy add on. It has two 1/2 inch input jacks for external mics and I got a ME66/K6 combo to go with it. Options are either input or mics. can't use one onboard and ME66. I didn't get any sound from the ME66 at first until I got a low high transformer for the mic. (Short moment of panic until I got a transformer from Radio Shack). Now plenty of signal. So beware the H4 is high Impedance device and most mics aren't. Still sorting through the logistics so haven't got anything decent recorded from the shotgun yet.
H4 comes with a 1/4 inch (camera tripod ) holder secured with two velcro straps.
Using WavePad freeware for editing at moment and it seems to do a decent job. Considering updating to full Wave Pad or need for Audacity.
I will paste some sounds after first of year.
Mike
Oh yea I have since ordered a new mixer too.