thoughts on interview setup Zoom H1 + mic at DVinfo.net

Victor Lee · September 12th, 2010, 11:51 AM

Just picked up the Zoom H1 and soon I'll be using it to record a short interview. I also have the Audio Technica ATR wired mic and also the Azden WMS Pro wireless mic. So I'm just wondering what is a good way to setup for a interview. Here are some of my thoughts, I'm still sorta new so any advice/thoughts would help.

Zoom H1 + ATR wired mic
Surprisingly good sound quality. So I would imagine the Zoom H1 + ATR wired mic will be in the pockets (or lap) of my interviewee but ideally I would want to monitor the audio when recording. Or I can simply hook my interviewee with the ATR and have my Zoom H1 on my t2i's hotshoe, that way I can monitor the audio but the wireless system aspect is gone. Not a huge deal but the wires between your subject and cam are sometimes annoying to deal with depending on the situation.

Zoom H1 + Azden WMS Pro Wireless
This was my ideal setup. The H1 and Receiver would be on a bracket with my t2i and the transmitter/mic with my interviewee. I can monitor the sound and my interviewee can be mobile if needed. But the sound quality isn't as good as the ATR and the levels are much lower, even if I set the H1 to level 100 the audio will still sound really soft. Maybe I can duplicate the left channel in post, will that help?

Kris Zimbelman · September 14th, 2010, 10:33 PM

I'm sorry, I really can't help you with what you're trying to do . I'm actually replying in hopes that you may be able to give me some advice. I recently purchased one of these recorders and I have been asked by B&H to give a review. I don't know how to test the audio. Any suggestions?

Victor Lee · September 16th, 2010, 02:45 PM

It's okay. But what do you mean you don't know how to test the audio? Record using the stereo mic on the H1 or use the Line in with a external mic. Playback on a computer via usb wire.

September 12th, 2010, 11:51 AM	#1
Victor Lee New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 13	thoughts on interview setup Zoom H1 + mic Just picked up the Zoom H1 and soon I'll be using it to record a short interview. I also have the Audio Technica ATR wired mic and also the Azden WMS Pro wireless mic. So I'm just wondering what is a good way to setup for a interview. Here are some of my thoughts, I'm still sorta new so any advice/thoughts would help. Zoom H1 + ATR wired mic Surprisingly good sound quality. So I would imagine the Zoom H1 + ATR wired mic will be in the pockets (or lap) of my interviewee but ideally I would want to monitor the audio when recording. Or I can simply hook my interviewee with the ATR and have my Zoom H1 on my t2i's hotshoe, that way I can monitor the audio but the wireless system aspect is gone. Not a huge deal but the wires between your subject and cam are sometimes annoying to deal with depending on the situation. Zoom H1 + Azden WMS Pro Wireless This was my ideal setup. The H1 and Receiver would be on a bracket with my t2i and the transmitter/mic with my interviewee. I can monitor the sound and my interviewee can be mobile if needed. But the sound quality isn't as good as the ATR and the levels are much lower, even if I set the H1 to level 100 the audio will still sound really soft. Maybe I can duplicate the left channel in post, will that help?

September 14th, 2010, 10:33 PM	#2
Kris Zimbelman Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmond Posts: 139	I'm sorry, I really can't help you with what you're trying to do . I'm actually replying in hopes that you may be able to give me some advice. I recently purchased one of these recorders and I have been asked by B&H to give a review. I don't know how to test the audio. Any suggestions? __________________ 73003

September 16th, 2010, 02:45 PM	#3
Victor Lee New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 13	It's okay. But what do you mean you don't know how to test the audio? Record using the stereo mic on the H1 or use the Line in with a external mic. Playback on a computer via usb wire.