Zoom H1 & H2

[Leedspool]

Anyone used these for recording jam sessions or other stuffs on here ?

Looking for a decent and easy to use recording device and these two came up.
Used ones are selling for 75-150$ Canadian I also see there are two models of each recorder H1n & H2n I believe the n is an upgraded model

 

[eSGEe]

Geneva convention forbids me recording my playing ---- cruelty to humans or some such accusation.

 

[Leedspool]

Geneva convention forbids me recording my playing ---- cruelty to humans or some such accusation.

Lol yeh I have same issues shhhhh

 

[Thatbastarddon]

I have an old H2, and have used it fairly thoroughly through the years. I used to tote it with me a lot. I liked the versatility it offered in a small package. It didn’t plow through batteries too badly either.
The mini condenser mic’s were a bit thin sounding(to me) sometimes, but they provided clear recordings. They did have a ceiling, when it came to sound pressure levels, that was reached occasionally at full tilt band rehearsals. Both issues could usually be rectified by changing placement in the room.
I haven’t used mine much since delving in to iOS recording, but it’s still around if I feel the need.
I’m betting the H2n would be pretty cool after having the H2.

 

[Leedspool]

Reports say the H2 better than H2n in quality ha ha

Not found one cheap enough yet

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Reports say the H2 better than H2n in quality ha ha

Not found one cheap enough yet

Good luck!
I highly recommend the accessory kit too, if you can find it. Particularly for the handy, screw in, mic body attachment.


Not a necessity, but makes it easy to position using a standard mic clip, and stand, boom, etc.
I have a little camera bag that I used to take on vacations with the H2, and accessories in tow.
Now I use my iPad or iPhone for that stuff, mostly, with external mic's. I can multitrack, and mix right there with that set up.