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Pablo585
09-28-2008, 05:02 PM
Is the Zoom H2 or H4 better for recording audio for my movies? I'd like the H4 but I've heard that it has a low buzzing sound when you record. So which one?

I tried searching but I can't find what I'm looking for.
rick3000
09-28-2008, 06:03 PM
I'd go with the H4 just because it has phantom power and XLR inputs.
Pablo585
09-28-2008, 07:27 PM
Ok, I'll take that into consideration. Anyone else? You can also give suggestions for other recorders under $250.
redtail5
09-28-2008, 07:29 PM
H4 is crazy but the H2 will get you buy of your on a budget, but if you have a laptop, just use audacity
Pablo585
09-28-2008, 07:34 PM
What do you mean by the H4 is crazy? Is that a good or bad thing?
And I don't have a laptop.
redtail5
09-28-2008, 07:55 PM
What do you mean by the H4 is crazy? Is that a good or bad thing?
And I don't have a laptop.

h4 crazy in a good way, all the features the quality, wow from such a little thing
Pablo585
09-28-2008, 08:02 PM
Ooh ok. Thanks, I might just try the H4.
PadawanGeek
09-28-2008, 10:30 PM
The H4 is awesome. Check out this video I made when I got it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH_eLGmQYuc&fmt=18
Pablo585
09-29-2008, 09:36 PM
Hey PadawanGeek, is it true that when you plug a mic into the H4, and transfer the file to your pc, the levels are extremely low? I also heard that the headphone volume is low too, is it true? I heard those someplace in a review.
PadawanGeek
09-29-2008, 09:47 PM
Hey PadawanGeek, is it true that when you plug a mic into the H4, and transfer the file to your pc, the levels are extremely low? I also heard that the headphone volume is low too, is it true? I heard those someplace in a review.

Not true.

I have blasted my ears out connecting to the H4 through headphones, so the headphone thing is not a problem.

It is however true about when you transfer the file to your computer. It didn't really matter to me because I just added more volume to it in post and it still came through crystal clear, so you don't need to worry about losing quality, but it is still a bit annoying, though I don't think its annoying enough to buy something else.