Chas... learn about that 'auto-record' feature. It's a life saver in the studio, if you forget to hit 'Record' on the main recorder while you are rehearsing a part. Sometimes those early tries have a 'something' you lose later on. Record at 24/96 (or whatever your DAW is running at) and it's a snap to fly the take in if it has that 'something' you can't do twice...

I leave mine permanently hooked up to the mixer's RCA outs. No need to fire up the big dog if I'm just jamming, and I know I've always got a 'safety' if the big dog flakes out during a session.

This thing is ANYTHING but a toy...!

What about the H4? For less than $100 more, it has usb, phantom power, etc. Is it worth the upgrade from the H2 - 'cause I plan to pick up on either this week.

Thanks!

Zuki.., I know a guy who upgraded to the H4. He works with a Church choir.., and said he loved both units, but felt the money spent was well worth the upgrade (or at least to him it was)

The H4 is $229!!!

WELL worth it. X pattern Mikes, Has Phantom Power for condenser Mike and XLR inputs, is a computer interface,Comes with Cubase,
4 tracks.

Well worth the $60 extra.

IM wondering what the follow up is since the MAP policy has been eliminated on the units,

Newer is not necessarily better....do your homework & see whats better for YOUR needs.

good luck



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 11-23-2008).]

H4 is 4 tracks for overdubs ONLY... (and VERY limited ability - no punch in/out, top to bottom one take only). H2 can record in 4 track surround, but not overdub.

H2 is a computer interface also (exactly the same specs), and instead of the one X-Y configuration, you get TWO different sets of mikes, one at 90º and one at 120º (plus you can run both at the same time for either two track stereo front and back - good for putting it in the middle of a bunch of guys jamming, or in four track surround, good for effects work, field recording, interviews, etc.)

But yes, the H4 has XLR inputs, but the gain is a little noisy, IMO. I used an H4 prior to the H2. I believe the H2 is the better deal, and put my money into it...

If you are looking for a REAL four tracker, you need to look elsewhere than the H4, IMO

Also..., you have to keep in mind that these devices aren't to replace nor give the full functions of a high end or even mid range mutlti-track recorder. These are "on spot and on sight field recorders". For what they're designed to do.., these little recording devices become very useful tools in the field, studio, or even in gig sessions.

If you're wanting a more (mult-track) like operation then there's something like the Boss Micro BR. Very small, portable, built in stereo mics, and did I mention "very small". I know a few people that have these and absolutely love them.

Thanks Diki,

I'll go for the 2 since I already have an 8 track digital recorder Should be fun to fool with at the gig.

Zuki why not record directing into your pa800 MP3 card I used to do it all the time.

Can't take that PA800 around with you in your pocket, Donny...