Zoom H1N vs Zoom H2N vs Sony PCM-D100 Audio recorders

[@philip]

I've had a Zoom H2n for about 10 years, and I really like it for ambient sound. There's a quirk, though. If you use an external mic, you have to set the H2n to record only on the XY pattern. Plugging in an external mic turns off only the XY mics. If the setting is to MidSide, 2Ch, or 4Ch, the midside mics stay on, as you've found.

[@cosmoschannel7575]

H2N is amazing. I often turn it on before dawn and record hours of the morning bird chorus. However the external mics I am using is way more sensitive for this type of recording (for me). Thanks for watching =Cosmo

[@philip]

@@cosmoschannel7575 Yeah, it's a great recorder for ambient sound. Just remember to set it to XY so that the mid-side mics are off when you plug in an external mic. I've had that bite me a couple of times.

[@philip]

@@RICHIE11420 You might want to start a new thread so you have the attention of the poster for him to answer.

[@kishascape]

@@cosmoschannel7575 Hours?! What the hell do you do with all of it? Where do you store that?

[@sumodeananas]

so you can record for example with a lavalier mic and with the built in mics at the same time?

[@NoFeeArea]

Ahhh, there you are. Glad you are healthy. Needed our Cosmo fix! Looking forward to getting out on our Aliner again. Have you winter camped this season?

[@cosmoschannel7575]

Hi Fee Fee - Spring is here and its time to camp! Not much winter camping this year. I had an injury and am 95% back in action and loving it. Thanks for dropping in. I am experimenting with other channels for my other interests. Regards =Cosmo

[@nosecondlost]

Thank you very much for this upload. I just want to mention that if you use the highest possible input gain from the recorder you will also increase the self noise and the possibility for clipping and distortion, as also artificial sound artifacts from the digital pre amps. The highest input gain does not offer the best sound the recorder can produce! The signal is much too high and will sound bad, as you can hear easily with the Zoom H1N. The SN-Ratio is crucial and it is better to record with a balanced level and to increase the volume in post production to get the best possible audio quality out of your recordings.

[@kishascape]

I like the H1 audio, reminds me of high school starting out with the non-N version. Clean, workable, more decent than most still. That Sony though hnnng! I Been wanting a d100 so long.

[@CINENIMUS]

H2n for the win (for me) and H1n for everyone else with less cash and more brain haha Sony - I think its great but totally not worth 10X the rpice of the H1n

[@kinjalp2686]

Sony is discontinued, which one is best alternative ? Nature recording *

[@jerome6383]

Thanks for the video! Could you help me out still? Do you remember what that rubber washer is called? I don't find it on the internet and it doesn't seem to be included with the grip (anymore).

[@dennisc7589]

I'm curious what editing software you'd use to filter traffic noise. Thanks

[@kenyontech]

Hi, Ive been looking at the H2n for my use. Have you been able to get it to work with the External Microphones. Im thinking of using it with mics like yours or a set of stereo Clippy EM272Z1's

[@Eken-Eken]

Way late I know but he plugged the mic in the headphone jack. the mic jack is on the other side.

[@paulotav2]

video starts at 2:40 ;) Whats the point of having a portable recorder if you have to walk around with extra mics and wires?..

[@freedomdove]

Great video, Cosmo. Thank you. 🙂

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

i subbed just for the frogs ty i am after a set up to put on a tripod pointed at me while i fish would the h1n manage that ok any ideas on total battery length?

[@hughmnyks]

Shame you didn't get external mics to work on the H2N. It works well. I use mine with spatial and the mid-side mics for frogs. Awesome!

[@biancacole780]

Do you have more information on the handle please.

[@mimichrist5306]

Ux 560 sony digital recorder can get messages from The Universe of Heaven need to get another one

[@NaturesTrueZen]

Could you do a test between the Sony pcm d100 vs Rode stero videomic X??

[@cosmoschannel7575]

Yes if you send me the Rode! Ha ha ha. Sorry I do not have it to test. But you are on the right track. Not every mic is a good match for every recorder in my opinion. Best wishes for a good choice. Regards =Cosmo

[@RICHIE11420]

How about for spoken word for meetings with two people and the recorder in the middle ?

[@cosmoschannel7575]

Thats easy for almost any recorder including a phone. Nature is much harder. =Cosmo 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos kzbin.infovideos SUBSCRIBE kzbin.info =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅

[@kishascape]

Sony for everything.

[@marcelorodriguez2978]

Thanks!!

[@natanunorthodox]

Great video. Thanks...SBN RESONATE

[@PreparedGuy]

The price and sound from the h1n makes the sony seem a bit overpriced by comparison. Yes the sony is better but not $1,000 better 😂 I mean, that's saying something good about the h1n since ive been an audio engineer for nearly 20 years. I love mine.

[@IstinaJeBrana]

Since you're audio engineer, which one would you recommend H1n or H2n? Is there any real difference. Thank you!

[@Yu-Fei-Hung]

Team Sony here!

[@SauceSoundz]

Cool channel