Portable Audio Solution for the HV10 at DVinfo.net

George Ellis · November 10th, 2006, 07:16 AM

First, I do not have one, but I was investigating a new product and our fellow forum folks have come through. The new Zoom H-4 portable recorder might be a piece of kit you want.

Zoom thread in DVInfo Now Hear This section

Cliffnotes - $299 from one of our sponsors, does line-in, dual XLR with phantom voltage, 1/4" in, runs 4 hrs on 2 AA batteries, X/Y mics built in, 4 track, supports 2GB SD cards (B&H lists 34hr MP3 recording with 2GB), Wav to 24bit/96kHz, MP3 to 320kbps/44.1kHz, silent, 6.9oz (190g).

Jonathan Phillips · November 11th, 2006, 02:28 AM

This looks really good. Has anyone actually tried one. Would love to know what the audio pickup is like from the built in microphones as I would love to use one to film my schools christmas concert which has always been difficult to get decent sound on a limited budget.

John Godden · November 14th, 2006, 12:04 PM

I too would be very interested in reports on this product.............. and any feedback on sync'ing in PP2.

JohnG

Michael Rowe · November 15th, 2006, 12:06 AM

Suggestions anyone? I was thinking of possibly using a JimmyBox http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search I've confirmed that this box will accommodate the H4 but I'm not too crazy about having the Zoom sit directly below the cam not to mention the price. Maybe some type of inexpensive bracket will do the trick--I'm just not seeing it.

Thanks for any ideas on this.

ps for those looking for an in-depth discussion of the Zoom H4 (besides the above thread George has provided) you might want to check out this one at taperssection.com http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=68423.0 You have to register before viewing but at 12 pages and growing it's well worth it.

November 10th, 2006, 07:16 AM	#1
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	Portable Audio Solution for the HV10 First, I do not have one, but I was investigating a new product and our fellow forum folks have come through. The new Zoom H-4 portable recorder might be a piece of kit you want. Zoom thread in DVInfo Now Hear This section Cliffnotes - $299 from one of our sponsors, does line-in, dual XLR with phantom voltage, 1/4" in, runs 4 hrs on 2 AA batteries, X/Y mics built in, 4 track, supports 2GB SD cards (B&H lists 34hr MP3 recording with 2GB), Wav to 24bit/96kHz, MP3 to 320kbps/44.1kHz, silent, 6.9oz (190g).

November 14th, 2006, 12:04 PM	#3
John Godden Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 172	I too would be very interested in reports on this product.............. and any feedback on sync'ing in PP2. JohnG Last edited by John Godden; November 14th, 2006 at 06:40 PM.

November 15th, 2006, 12:06 AM	#4
Michael Rowe Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 84	mounting Zoom H4 to Bogen 560B monopod w/HV10 Suggestions anyone? I was thinking of possibly using a JimmyBox http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search I've confirmed that this box will accommodate the H4 but I'm not too crazy about having the Zoom sit directly below the cam not to mention the price. Maybe some type of inexpensive bracket will do the trick--I'm just not seeing it. Thanks for any ideas on this. ps for those looking for an in-depth discussion of the Zoom H4 (besides the above thread George has provided) you might want to check out this one at taperssection.com http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=68423.0 You have to register before viewing but at 12 pages and growing it's well worth it.

November 11th, 2006, 02:28 AM	#2
Jonathan Phillips New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Posts: 22	This looks really good. Has anyone actually tried one. Would love to know what the audio pickup is like from the built in microphones as I would love to use one to film my schools christmas concert which has always been difficult to get decent sound on a limited budget.