Ah the F4 and F8 are epic! I've heard them. On youtube videos. The f4 is
kinda like an H6 but quite a bit bigger I'd emagin as it can write to 2
SD cards. The F8 is something more like the Sound Devices 788-T or their
new Mix Pre 10. Where you can hook 8 mikes all though i think it's 6
built in and the full 8 with the snapp off capsel with 2 XLR plugs. Note
if you get that capsel it for what ever reason can't spit phantum power.
So if you wana use as Audio-Technica calls them, true condencers you
need external phantum. Man if I got 1 I'd try my AT-8022 with phantum
right away. By the way since Olympus was brought up at 1 time a bit ago
when I listen to Neal's demos of the H6 with the NT1-A I find they sound
similar. It's flavor that is a bit different. The H6 sounds lots
brighter. Not as bright as the H5 but the H5 is lak luster in bass. I do
like the H5 sound too and it's aparently the 1 people grab along with
their purchase of the 8022 stereo mike I have. I just wander if someone
as spoiled as I could deal with these. As there's no music, which is
solved by wearing earbuds there's no speach or beeps which is the more
confusing thing. I find that when I try to use things without speach or
sounds it's hit and miss. I get it sometimes and meh not others.
On 3/27/2018 2:29 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:
Thanks for that and anyone who recorded with a Zoom H6 would more than enjoy it
I reckon.
I heard Neal’s review on the product, its in the Blind Cool Tech archive -
Blind Fools Wreck if you prefer - which I have on my system.
I’ve read about the Zoom R8 - 8 track recorder - which sounds utterly amazing
but offers more than I’m ever likely to use but a recorder without a doubt for
the audio professional who wishes to take things to the next level.
Zoom has quite a name for its recorders now and wipes the floor with the so
called “Big Boys” of the industry such as Tascam, Roland and so on.
Many reports and reviews I’ve read lately point to shortcomings in those
recorders offered by Tascam, Roland etc.
It would appear that those company’s are sacrificing good quality product in
the name of being the cheapest out there thus the performance and build quality
suffers in the final product whereas Zoom have come up through the ranks so to
speak and learnt from customer feedback and their own mistakes.
I started life with a Zoom H1 as list members will probably remember as I’ve
written about it often enough and I still hold to the view that for $99 -
that’s what I paid for the Zoom H1 8 years ago -its an incredible bargain of a
recorder and just so easy to use.
Like everything else the Zoom H1 has its pros and cons but still an incredible
and well well regarded recorder if you’re on a bit of a tight budget.
I’ll be getting some more capsules for the Zoom H6 including the shotgun mic.
On 27 Mar 2018, at 8:07 am, Andy via Groups.Io
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dane.
Welcome to the Zoom club.
I've had mine for about 2 years and love it.
I'm getting a bit of a reputation in my community for being available and
recording local bands, chures, concerts and solo singers, etc at really high
quality.
Thus far I've only used the plug in X Y and Right Angle plug ins, so have not
dabbled on the rest of the available 4 tracks.
I was thinking of buying a couple of Sure microphones with stands, but around
£150, it's a bit outwith my means and the plug in mics are perfect anyway.
Finally, have you listened to Mr. Neil Ewars podcast on this device. If not I
can provide it, via Sendspace.
Finally, if you get around to the menus structure document, I'd love it as
sighted assistance is not always available.
Finally, finally and final finally, Did you know that there is also big
brothers to the Zoom.
Not sure but Zoom 8, 10 and 12 ring a bell but about £800 a pop!
Please let me know if I can be of any help to you, but must say that I'm a very
amateur recordingist.
Andy.
.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 4:09 PM
Subject: [all-audio] Zoom H6 thanks for the recommendation
Hi!
Thanks to the list member who recommended the Zoom H6 recorder, I’ve had mine
for a month and to say I’m pleased with this recorder is indeed an
understatement.
The Zoom H6 is the best field recorder I’ve ever owned for so many reasons
which include usability.
The ability to record 6 tracks at once right out of the box is a plus as none
of the recorders I have will do that.
The sound from the supplied microphone capsules has to be heard to be believed
as it sounds so much better than most other supplied microphones for field
recorders you’re likely to hear.
All of the functions I use are accessible without the help of the menu system
though I do plan to write a menu shortcuts document for the recorder though its
the usual thing of finding time.
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