Re: [Harp-L] Zoom H-4

[buzz <buzzo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have had an H4 for about 3 months. I've done some recording of my band 
which is really loud & I recorded a bunch of stuff at Rockers in the 
Rockies. I've had real good luck with everything. I am amazed at the 
quality of some of the recordings & at the ease of use. I still have a 
lot to learn though. I would also like to hear from someone who has had 
a lot of experience with it.
   thanks
      buzz....................

Mudharp@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Gary Calahan wrote: 
> <<I was wondering if anyone could e-mail off  list their experience with
> the Zoom H-4.  I have some questions that I  can't seem to get out of
> the "manual".  I simply don't want to take up  bandwidth!>>
>
> Ask your questions Gary. Let's take up some bandwidth.  I think there's 
> sufficient interest on the list. I recently got a decent  deal on an H4 and have 
> been experimenting with recording my home practice  sessions (solo), and band 
> practices in our rehearsal space. Two totally  different experiences as you 
> might imagine. I'm a total novice at this animal  and so far my recordings have 
> been strictly mp3, directly into the built in  microphones so I've barely 
> scratched the surface. My results have been mixed. 
>  
> Solo home stuff is for the most part easy to record and play back and/or  
> upload to your computer. I've done both acoustic, directly into the mouth of the  
> beast from about 12" away, and amplified from about 2-3' away from the  speak
> ers (I'm talking low volume here since I don't want to have to sleep in the  
> garage). Both give me accurate, clean and full sounding results that I'm 
> pleased  with. I plan on doing some two piece acoustic recording in the near  future.
>  
> I've found that amplified band recordings require more experimentation and  
> patience. My results so far have been good, not great -- but with further  
> experimentation and familiarity that should improve. Placement and  volume with 
> respect to room size are key. The mini (teensy weensy)  controls leave something 
> to be desired but it's a small unit so I guess  that's life. The display read 
> out is also very small and without my x-ray specs  on I'm s.o.l. Other than 
> that I'm happy with the H4 and plan on  getting a lot of use out of it. It 
> would be great to hear what others have  experienced in the last couple of months 
> since this subject first came up  on harp-l. 
>  
> t. albanese
>
>
>
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