COMPARISON OF THE ZOOM H2 AND THE ZOOM H4 RECORDERS
The H2 and H4 are two of the most exciting products in the electronics industry right now. Both of these state of the art recorders offer features that make them stand out. Here are some of the distinct advantages the H2 and H4 have over other field recorders, and the main differences between these two units.
Clearly for the musician the H4 has much more to offer. One reviewer called it the Swiss Army Knife of audio recorders. For interviews, lectures, and straight forward stereo sound recording the H2 could be all you need.
H4 Advantages
- XLR-1/4” Combo Inputs with Phantom Power
- USB Audio Interface
- 4-Track Recorder
- Multi-Effects including Guitar/Mic Modeling
- Cubase Included
XLR-1/4” Combo Inputs with Phantom Power
The H4 has 2 onboard Mic Preamps with XLR inputs and Phantom Power. Any microphone from hand-held dynamic mics to high-end studio condensers can be plugged right in to the H4 with no adapters necessary. The H4’s 1/4” inputs allow the H4 to record directly from your guitar, bass or any line level source.
USB Audio Interface
The H4 can function as a 2 track USB Audio Interface. You can record directly into any computer simply by plugging in the H4. This sets the H4 apart from other portable recorders by eliminating the need for a separate piece of gear to record in real time with your computer. You can even power the H4 off of the USB port for recording with a laptop.
4-Track Recorder
Not just a Stereo Field Recorder, the H4 has a 4 track mode that allows it to transform into a portable multi-track studio. Lay down a couple of rhythm tracks, and then add a lead and a vocal. Mix it all down right on board and you can instantly transfer a finished recording right to your computer via USB.
Multi-Effects including Guitar/Mic Modeling
The H4 has a built in Multi effects processor equivalent to the Zoom G2. This processor includes guitar and bass effects, amp and mic modeling as well as Noise Reduction. With 50 easy to use presets and room for more, you can create and save your own sounds for recording.
Cubase Included
Every H4 comes bundled with Cubase LE software from Steinberg. With Cubase, you can edit, record, mix and convert your recordings using your computer. Combining the power of computer recording with the portability and ease of use of a field recorder, this bundle gives you the most comprehensive recording experience available.
The Zoom H4 - “The Most Versatile Recorder Ever”
H2 Advantages
- 4 Mics for 360 degree Surround Recording
- Very Affordable
- Ease of Use
- Time Stamp and Mark Function
- Included Accessories
4 Mics for 360 degree Surround Recording
The Zoom H2 has 4 built in microphones, allowing it to pick up sound in stereo from the front and rear of the recorder. This allows the Zoom H2 to accurately capture and reproduce the most lifelike and realistic recordings imaginable. Because the H2 can record sound from all around, it can capture sounds from sources that would escape most other field recorders.
Very Affordable
With a List Price of $334.99 the Zoom H2 is much more affordable than comparable field recorders. With features and performance typical of recorders costing twice as much, the Zoom H2 allows a whole new group of users make professional sounding recordings without investing in a whole studio worth of gear.
Ease of Use
With its intuitive User Interface and easy to read LCD screen, the H2 makes recording simple. Setting levels, recording and playback can all be achieved without accessing menus, making operation so easy it can be done without even looking. And with features like Auto Start, Auto Gain and Pre-Record, the H2 makes it easy for beginners to get great recordings every time.
Time Stamp and Mark Function
The H2 includes a Time stamp function that automatically saves date and time information with every file recorded. This makes organizing and archiving your files a snap. You can also use the H2’s Track Mark function to set mark points while recording. Marked files are saved in Broadcast WAV Format (BWF) making the H2 a powerful tool for Electronic News Gathering (ENG).
Included Accessories
The Zoom H2 includes a long list of standard accessories that give you everything you need to start recording right away. The H2 includes a 512MB SD card for up to 17 hours of recording time right out of the box. Also included are the windscreen, desktop stand and mic clip adapter. The H2 comes with a stereo cable for input or output, a USB cable and AC adapter. Zoom has even thrown in Earbuds for instant playback of your recordings.
The Zoom H2 “The Most Bang For Your Buck”
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