Zoom H1 Digital Recorder

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gounaro

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Zoom H1 Digital Recorder

Anybody has tried this recorder? I have seen some youtube videos and i like the sound conversion from a digital camera.

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Escribano

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

It is the filmmaker's equipment of choice.

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Jazzinahat

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

Check out the Zoom Q3. I rate this very highly for so many reasons.
I have uploaded a few examples on youtube under the name jazzinahat.
You may or may not like the guitar playing but the recordings
are a fair representation of how the different guitars sound.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 27 2011 20:23:20

gounaro

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to Jazzinahat)

Thanks Jazzinahat, but i think the sound comes to my ears a little dull. Maybe it's my impression.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 28 2011 12:09:11

Jazzinahat

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

Sorry I could not be of help.
I would be interested to listen to the youtube videos you refer to.
Perhaps you can supply a link???

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 28 2011 16:42:46

gounaro

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to Jazzinahat)

http://youtu.be/K8F5J7T6e1Y

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 28 2011 17:59:44

DoctorX2k2

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

It says the sound comes from a samsung TL350 as he forgot to turn the ZOOM H1 sound recording on...

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gounaro

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to DoctorX2k2)

And then turns on the zoom recorder. Check the whole video!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 28 2011 18:33:14

DoctorX2k2

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

I think he's just not using the right settings... I watched some acoustic guitar videos and it sounded great for the price.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 28 2011 18:38:40

gounaro

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to DoctorX2k2)

I think that too. (About the settings)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 28 2011 18:57:46

cRobson12

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

I use the zoom h1, I really like it. You can hear a sound clip here http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=167744&appid=0&p=&mpage=1&key=&tmode=&smode=&s=#168906

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 29 2011 19:07:44

avimuno

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

I'm looking into either getting a Zoom Q3HD (seems perfect to record lessons and gigs) or the big brother of the H1, the H4n... I have tried the H2 and it sounded great and was easy to use!
Considering the price of the H1, I'm sure that it will serve you well... seems like a really good buy.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 2 2011 11:50:55

gounaro

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to avimuno)

Now you got me in a dilemma!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 2 2011 15:34:39

Kevin James Shanahan

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

I've got the zoom h2 and it's great , also have the q3 but don't know what the best quality sound setting is , Anyone?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2011 4:37:58

Graham_B

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

I'd recommend the Zoom H2 - excellent quality results from such a compact bit of kit.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2011 7:53:14

avimuno

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

quote:

Now you got me in a dilemma!

lol... i hear you, i'm always like that as well

I guess that the best would be to try them before buying. It would depend on your budget, the H4n costs almost 3 times more than the H1; and it would also depend on what you need it for.
The H4n has many recording options and can be quite versatile from what I gather. The H1 on the other hand is more simple to use although it has less versatility than the H4n.

In terms of sound quality, the H4n is definitely better... the condenser mics themselves are better.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2011 7:55:23

gounaro

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to avimuno)

What about Zoom Q3HD?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2011 13:04:44

avimuno

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RE: Zoom H1 Digital Recorder (in reply to gounaro)

Well, actually the Q3HD is a video recorder. The difference between this and a 'normal' standard is that the sound is really good.
It has two condenser mics, like the H4n... here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Q3HD-Optical-Screen-Gray/dp/B0046KOL14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304428611&sr=8-1

It seems, from various reviews i've read, that the actual video quality is not the best, but the sound is killer... which makes it a great tool for musicians... just imagine video recording lessons for yourself or to put online, and actually getting a decent sound.

It's also great to record gigs... but the focus and options are definitely for video recording, not for sound only, which makes it totally different from the H1, H2 or H4n.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2011 13:23:19