MLiebergot
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Apr 30, 2008, 3:10 PM
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Re: [Bill Grant] Portable audio recorder options?
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Actually Bill, Brack was looking into a unit for Line in purposes more so than mic purposes, which is why I didn't recommend the H2.
As I said, for use of the built in condenser mics the H2 is great and is precisely what I use it for (2CH or 4CH stereo recording).
You are right that there is no one great do it all units out there. And while the H2 is a great for use of its onboard mics, that's about it in my book. But that is what I believe the H2 was designed for, to be used like a mic recorder..Hell it even looks like a mic.
It's a great little affordable box for that, but there are better OVERALL (built in mics, line in/mic in) boxes out there. That's why I have other recorders for other purposes. The only reason that I still have my R09 is because I purchased it before the PMD620 came out. I most likely will be selling my R09 soon to get another PMD620 (so I have matching units) and use that for lav mic in and line in purposes mainly. And use the H2 for its onbaord mics only as I currently do. Although I will say the Sony PDM D50 recorder in mighty tempting for everything in a small package. The onboard mics are great (although you don't get 4 channel recording like the H2) and the inputs and build quality (metal casing) rock. But of course I have a R-44 coming soon as well, so I might be dropping most of my gear and try to run with one, two recording devices tops.
Micheal,
I chose the H2 over those other units because its suits my needs better than the others. I am not that interested in Line or Mic in, I wanted those condensers and I love mine, so I have to disagree with the disagreement universally. It is a good unit but not every device is good for every use. Am I wrong?
Bill
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