Why pick an H4 or H4n ahead of the Q3? Is my understanding correct that the Zoom Q3 employs the same mics as Zoom's most recent "non-video" recorder, the H4n?
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Hi Samuel Why would you NOT pick the Zoom Q3? Because the Q3 doesn't have a proper manual level setting. It offers you Low, High and Auto. "Low" is 24 dB lower than "High", that's a big jump. "Auto" lowers the recording level when it needs to, but never raises it. Unfortunately, it doesn't put markers in the file to tell you when it lowered or how much it lowered, which makes it a bitch to correct the audio file for level changes. And if the applause after your first number is louder than your second number's going to be, you have to turn off the Q3 and start over. The Q3 can use the same wall-plug power unit as the H mics, but it's not included in the nice price. If none of this bugs you. its a really great machine.
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I think it would work just fine. I use mine with the Zoom H4N when shooting on-location, which is very similar.
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I know you've tried 2 or 3 cords by now so here's how I record using my MXL 770. I use an ART tube pre amp, but you have to turn off the phantom pwr or If you have another external phantom pwr unit try that. I do know that the controls on H4n Zoom can be tricky we use one to record our rehearsals so double check your settings. Hope this helps.
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The H1 is pretty directional. So, it will mainly pick up whatever you point it towards. So, if you point it towards the pulpit and that's all you want to get, then this is the perfect recording device for you. However, if you are trying to record everybody in the church, I recommend getting the H2N. It costs about $100 more, but 360 surround stereo mode, you can record everybody in front of it as well as everybody behind it. The H4N is a great choice for this too, but it will cost about $400. The nice thing about the H4N is it also has XLR inputs so you can run a feed from your church's soundboard into the device. This will ensure really clean audio from the church's microphone as well as pick up everything else in the church with the built in H4N mics. Finally, whichever device you get, if you're trying to record the entire church service, make sure to also purchase a memory card with enough storage space.
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From my understanding, there were noticeable upgrades from the g15 video compared to the g16. I've never recorded a concert, but I have recorded a jam session in a pub in Glasgow as well as the organ playing at the Kelvingrove museum. The sound quality is better than any compact camera I've ever used. Very clear, crisp and true in my opinion. My main issue is it picks up wind when recording outdoors... But I believe that's common with the built in microphones in most cameras... I am also bummed that the hotshoe does not support microphones because the camera itself does not have an audio import Jack... Which would've made it perfect in my opinion... Other than that, the sound quality is really good when recording indoors and on still days outdoors. A side note, I imagine if you are going to concerts with really loud bass and beats (like rock concerts or the like)... I think most cameras will distort sound in general because of the high decibels going on. You'd probably need a proper camera with a proper microphone connected to it to get clean sound in a loud environment like a rock concert. But for something like an orchestra, I think it will be just fine.
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I was not aware of the zoom mic feature the first time I tested the recorder. It was set to record a broad area and the sound quality of the preacher was very poor. It captured all of the background noise well. After fine tuning the zoom mic and narrowing it down and pointing it directly at the preacher (about 5 feet away) the recording quality was 1000 times better.
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You'll need to have a good pre-amp if you buy this device. You get incredibly low signal levels without it. You could get a usb mixer, there are some reviewers who recommend some if you read on (if I remember correctly). You really don't want to buy a Zoom mic? They are nearly the same price as this mic alone. They give good sound and may provide a better work flow as you won't need cabling to connect it to a computer while recording. There is a shotgun attachment for the H5n model which is more than this mic alone but may be a bargain if you had to buy an additional pre-amp, XLR cable and USB cables for your present setup plan. If you got the H2n or H4n then your whole setup could be cheaper than this mic alone. Line + gradient pick up pattern seems a bit strange for someone doing only lectures especially if you are moving around at all you'd end up off mic if walked back and forth across a classroom or stage. You could get the Audiotechnica wired lavalier mic with the IPhone adapter and record straight to a phone in your pocket with the ZOOM App. this wouldn't give you the same quality sound but still pretty decent if you mic carefully and this would only cost you maybe $30. I hope this helps. I hope i'm not telling you anything you already know.
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Yes, the Zoom Q2HD is very good for recording live performances. I frequently use it to record my band, it has an auto-gain feature that's very convenient for regulating the input volume to avoid distortion. As most reviews state, the video is not great but not bad, and if you need good audio and can live with so-so video then this is the best option. It has different light and audio settings depending on the environment you're recording in and it's pretty flexible. Spend the extra money for the AC adapter though, because it destroys AA batteries...you'll only get about 30 minutes of recording time out of 2 new batteries. Also the tripod that comes with the AC adapter is only about 6 inches high, good for setting on a table but you'll need to get some kind of other stand if you want it 3 feet off the ground (I use a music stand). My biggest gripe besides the way it kills batteries would be the fact that the buttons are pretty small and when you're on the menu screen it's easy to accidently select the wrong function. The AC adapter/triopod package includes an HDMI and a USB adapter, so you can connect the HDMI adapter to an HD tv's input and play videos straight from the recorder to the TV. To save your files you FIRST have to use the menu to select the 'USB' option, THEN you connect the USB adapter to the Q2HD and to a computer. This is actually another gripe that I have with the design, because even though the Q2 AC adapter uses a USB connection to power it, it doesn't seem to use phantom power from the computer, so you need to have batteries in it prior to using the menu to select the 'USB' option. Bottom line, the main reason to get this would be for the outstanding audio recording. If you don't really care about getting good quality audio there are probably better video cameras available for the price.
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The Azden will work on your camera if you have the XLR inputs, it does require a AAA battery which is a pain but I have managed to shoot on my H4n just fine. For $210 you can't go wrong, manages to capture some great sound if the levels are right. Hope this helps you out !
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I'd recommend using the mark button instead - it will record your questions, but with instant index for the answers. You can also set auto-record to just move when there's sound. Test to get a good threshold - probably -32db for recording talking in a quiet space. Use pre-rec too, so that you avoid clipping at the beginning and set auto stop to 5secs for the same at the end. All these features are right on the H2n.
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Can you explain the difference in the following 3 Panasonic Camcorders:HDC-TM90KHDC-TM700HDC-HS700I REALLY need to buy a good camcorder (under about $700) to take video of my son's lacrosse games for college recruiters. THANK YOU!!
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It does not, since the t3 does not have an external microphone input. If you are purchasing a camera I would go with the t3i or t2i since they have mic inputs. If you have the t3 I would suggest getting the zoom h1 and record to that if you want a mic. If you want a better mic however I would go with thishttp://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190806778822&index;=6&nav;=SEARCH&nid;=52424283937It is only a little bit more expensive but has a shock mount which proves invaluable. If you have any more questions feel free to contact me my email is agbobeck@yahoo.com
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love it - perfect midrange camera to play with until the next generation cams come out in a year or 2.Yes - you can go with teh HFS 100 for only about 400 more. but why would you when technology changes so fast?Next year I will but the HFS100 equivalent for 200 bucks (using the 400 i just saved)Always go mid-range folks - do NOT be a measurebator and get stuck in the weeds.
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Beware the Sony "cineframe" options -- they look terrible. I have a Sony HC3 and while it's a fine little camera in 1080i 60i mode, the pseudo-24p stuff looks awful.The HV20 promises TRUE 24fps recording, plus a cinematic gamma curve, plus OIS, plus manual audio level controls, plus better lowlight performance. I wasn't even planning on buying a new camera, but I'm buying an HV20. At $1099, it's a great deal!
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Bummer. Interesting that Zoom doesn't seem to take any ownership of this issue and that they are still selling the H2. I certainly wouldn't buy another H2 and I probably won't buy another Zoom product. I replaced the H2 with a Tascam DR-07, which works just fine.
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Provided the Canon XA20 has a 3.5mm mic input the Zoom H6 will work perfectly for that purpose. You might get better results recording separate audio from both the camera and the Zoom H6 though and syncing them up in post production later - that's how I do it.
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I don't think you can mix that on the Zoom H2n itself, but this is easily done on a PC using software like Audacity or Audition -- I think the H4n might be able to do this on the Zoom itself as it has a basic mixer