Best Audio Recorder for DAWless Beginners | 5 Reasons Why

I’ve been in the DAWless music world for about two years now, and have been using the Zoom H2n as my main sound recorder on the go. It’s so nice to be able to sit in nature and record both the natural and synthesized sounds around me!
I want to share with you 5 reasons that I think this is the best audio recorder for people starting out in the DAWless world. I hope this video helps you in your search for the best recorder to start out with.
Thank you so much for joining me here on ShinesTV!
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Cinema Camera: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Lens: Rokinon 16mm T2.2
Recorder: Zoom H2n
Synth: Teenage Engineering OP-1
Synth: Korg Volca Modular
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[@JuanUys]

beautiful colour grading; to the point; less than 5 minutes (I see most of your videos are!); another DAWless practitioner; subbed! Keep it up :)

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

I have one too. It’s really versatile. I have used mine for years, and it still works great.

[@71collective]

Thanks for that ...nice video 👍

[@K_man217]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@ShinesTV]

You're very welcome!! Happy jamming!

[@larrylynch8113]

I was looking for an h6 for recording vocal through a mic (an Aston microphone) on the go ect Do you think this one is better ? Real question from a dawless newbe

[@allyouracid]

The problem I'm having with these kinds of devices is the limitations in terms of inputs. Because whenever I record something, it's only afterwards that I notice that the bass is too loud, some instrument too far on the left or right of the sound stage or whatever else can go wrong. And as an absolute non pro / hobby user, it's really helpful to have 8 input channels I can record separately, because this way, the recording can get fixed retrospectively. Who knows though, maybe one day, I'll get good enough so this won't be necessary, anymore. :)

[@Mark_Sodapopinski]

I have an H2n for dialog and meetings. Never thought to use it your way. In fact I got a Zoom F3 for music creation. Super tiny.

[@Turbo_TechnoLogic]

Is there gain (and maybe limiter and compressor) on the line in qs well?

[@tomisdyforce7979]

I have a question i am beginner at music and still dont understand... i have Roland mc707 grovebox and sometimes usig Abelton so with this recorder can i record my music jams just conectig computer with aux and my MC707 with aux to this recorder?

[@AntonArhipov]

There's only one line in port on H2N. Does this mean that you mix on OP-1 and plugin to the mic?

[@CNTRRNDM]

Zoom make really good stuff...I use the H1n to record my dawless stuff and, mate, it's just perfect!

[@ShinesTV]

They really do! I love the H1n- it's got an overdub feature, if I'm not mistaken. Also it can be more easily mounted to a camera as a shotgun mic!

[@CNTRRNDM]

@@ShinesTV exactly...and it can be used as an audio interface...I mean, how cool is that?!

[@DJ-Lazy-Lodger]

cool

[@ShinesTV]

Thanks Robert!!

[@SauceSoundz]

So i can connect this right to the op1 and get good sound? I've been looking at recorders and all aren't built the same. I'm worried about the op1's low sound . Was considering the Roland field recorder or the reloop tape one

[@ShinesTV]

Hey Sauce Supreme! Yes, you can connect the OP-1 to this and crank up the gain and built-in compressor and get some great results! Also, you can reverse this and use the H2n has a mic input for the OP-1 for vocals or other sounds you want to sample into it!

[@SauceSoundz]

@@ShinesTV cool. Got a used one on the way! I have a music on the go type mindset so looking to have fun with this. Btw i appreciate all the editing, the graphics, the preparedness in what you talk about. It all shows. The quality of your videos is insane. The music as well. Glad i subbed. Your gonna be huge bro 💪

[@ShinesTV]

@@SauceSoundz Thank you so much!! Happy jamming!!!

[@mralexcheek]

I've had this recorder for interviews for a long time, but never did much with it for music. I'd love a deeper dive into how to get the most out of it. I don't know much about how to record live music.

[@ShinesTV]

Thanks Alex!! I'll try and do more on the built-in compressor and limiter functions! They are absolutely amazing for recording live music!

[@mralexcheek]

@@ShinesTV That'd be awesome. I'll have to look up what those things even are. lol

[@newflanged_]

My only question is: can I borrow a nature ambiennnceee (French Pronunciation) sample for my next tune on the Digitakt? Looking for some birds chirping 👯 🥰 (Bungu Office alter ego here! 😆)

[@ShinesTV]

Yes!!! DM me on insta and let's make it happen!

[@WillieCarpenter17]

What’s best for recording audio directly into iPhone 13 ? That’s my only camera source

[@ShinesTV]

Thanks Willie! I’ve always gone with either a USB input device like the Roland Go Mixer Pro, or recorded to a separate device like the Zoom H2n and then synced in post. I’ve tried a couple iPhone TRS mic adapters but have gotten very mixed results where it’ll show my line-in for a second and then default to the built-in mic.

[@axelcodr]

that's my first mic I got :D

[@ShinesTV]

Thanks Alexander!! Been using it for film work as well and it is so useful!

[@Theemilz]

you're gonna make me spend a lot of money :))))

[@ShinesTV]

lolll oh no! But seriously, this thing is amazing- Back in 2019 I tried so hard to get my synths hooked up to my smartphone to record stuff there, but none of the adapters/cables worked. Now it's so easy to just plug in and record jams at a moment's notice! Thanks for the support Emilz!

[@Theemilz]

@@ShinesTV yes, u're right, i bought 1010 music box but u need a small range action and it's hard to out of sync. Batteria a mic inside camera for that.

[@Theemilz]

*better :P

[@ShinesTV]

​@@Theemilz Totally agreed! I'm excited to see your videos of the 1010!!

[@Theemilz]

If i'm not mistaken there's a similar model with 4k cam