Comments on: Six Ways I’m Using the H4 Zoom Recorder to Do Technical-Writing Related Things http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/ The Latest Trends in Technical Communication Fri, 25 May 2012 13:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Rob The Recorder Guy http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-168561 Rob The Recorder Guy Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:54:58 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-168561 Nice Review, have you checked out the new Zoom H4n? I own one and it's a great improvement from the already awesome Zoom H4. Check out a video I made with the Zoom h4n of me playing some classical guitar here if you want http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCKn04NVMQw Cheers! Nice Review, have you checked out the new Zoom H4n? I own one and it’s a great improvement from the already awesome Zoom H4. Check out a video I made with the Zoom h4n of me playing some classical guitar here if you want

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCKn04NVMQw

Cheers!

]]> By: Zoom Portable Recorder | H4 Zoom | All about Recorders Guide http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-155195 Zoom Portable Recorder | H4 Zoom | All about Recorders Guide Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:44:54 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-155195 [...] Samson Zoom H4 Digital Recorder: Six Ways to Maximize Your Use of … – If you asked me 6 months ago how much I used my Zoom H4 digital recorder, it wasn’t much. I initially got it to record live interviews at conferences, and donations from my podcast listeners paid for the device. … [...] [...] Samson Zoom H4 Digital Recorder: Six Ways to Maximize Your Use of … – If you asked me 6 months ago how much I used my Zoom H4 digital recorder, it wasn’t much. I initially got it to record live interviews at conferences, and donations from my podcast listeners paid for the device. … [...]

]]> By: » Microposting(s) for January 29th through February 9th In No Particular Order http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-148370 » Microposting(s) for January 29th through February 9th In No Particular Order Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:05:20 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-148370 [...] Samson Zoom H4 Digital Recorder: Six Ways to Maximize Your Use of This Awesome Device | I'd Rath... – Useful summary of using the zoom h4. Comments are useful. [...] [...] Samson Zoom H4 Digital Recorder: Six Ways to Maximize Your Use of This Awesome Device | I'd Rath… – Useful summary of using the zoom h4. Comments are useful. [...]

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-138417 Tom Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:54:33 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-138417 Robert, I'm really not sure how to answer your question. If the mics are phantom powered, you would need a phantom power adapter/pack for the mic. I haven't experimented much with 1/4 inch mics in the XLR slots. You might try calling thesoundprofessionals.com. They usually have excellent advice and mic recommendations for the Zoom H4. Robert, I’m really not sure how to answer your question. If the mics are phantom powered, you would need a phantom power adapter/pack for the mic. I haven’t experimented much with 1/4 inch mics in the XLR slots. You might try calling thesoundprofessionals.com. They usually have excellent advice and mic recommendations for the Zoom H4.

]]> By: Robert Bixby http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-138382 Robert Bixby Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:52:40 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-138382 what about using the microphone inputs with dynamic microphones? I understand that you can plug either an xlr male or a 1/4-inch mike plug in the same input. But I have purchased a pair of contact microphones for recording telephone conversations and I can't get them to generate enough of a signal even to move the v/u meters, and that's with manual gain set at maximum power and microphone gain set at minimum (I tried each setting, but if I understand the instructions correctly, if you have a faint input, you should set it at minimum). I bought them thinking they were dynamic microphones (they have barrel-shaped sections that look like they might house a coil) but it occurs to me now that they might be crystal microphones. Could that make a difference? what about using the microphone inputs with dynamic microphones? I understand that you can plug either an xlr male or a 1/4-inch mike plug in the same input. But I have purchased a pair of contact microphones for recording telephone conversations and I can’t get them to generate enough of a signal even to move the v/u meters, and that’s with manual gain set at maximum power and microphone gain set at minimum (I tried each setting, but if I understand the instructions correctly, if you have a faint input, you should set it at minimum). I bought them thinking they were dynamic microphones (they have barrel-shaped sections that look like they might house a coil) but it occurs to me now that they might be crystal microphones. Could that make a difference?

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-138332 Tom Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:22:56 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-138332 That's good to hear. Yes, I'm interested in hearing some samples. Can you send me some? (See my <a href="http://idratherbewriting.com/contact" rel="nofollow">contact page</a>.) Also, what exact model did you buy? That’s good to hear. Yes, I’m interested in hearing some samples. Can you send me some? (See my contact page.) Also, what exact model did you buy?

]]> By: Anna Campbell http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-138322 Anna Campbell Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:34:52 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-138322 Hello Tom. So we have purchased a wirless lapel mic from radio shack for 50 bucks, and it sounds pretty good actually. I have done some test recordings with it and the H4 that I am pleased with, and we are preparing to use it this weekend at a workshop, so that will be the true test. I can email you some samples if you'd like. Thanks for the info about soundsoap 2 and the levelator, its helpful to know what works for other people. -Anna. Hello Tom.

So we have purchased a wirless lapel mic from radio shack for 50 bucks, and it sounds pretty good actually. I have done some test recordings with it and the H4 that I am pleased with, and we are preparing to use it this weekend at a workshop, so that will be the true test. I can email you some samples if you’d like.

Thanks for the info about soundsoap 2 and the levelator, its helpful to know what works for other people.

-Anna.

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-138109 Tom Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:04:32 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-138109 I have reservations about the method I use. The wired lapel mic works, but it's like hooking a lunchbox on the presenter -- awkward and a little imposing. A wireless mic may work well for you, but it may not. I'm really not sure. One time I did spend $200 for a pair of samsun wireless handheld mics, but they just didn't sound good to me. To attach the H4 on the presenter, I bought a PDA pouch with a clipclip, had my mother-in-law enlarge it a little so the Zoom would fit into it, and then I have the presenter clip that on his or her belt. It always draws some chuckle to see this, though. However, if you listen to <a href="http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2009/01/17/screencasting-collin-turner-intermountain-stc-presentation/" rel="nofollow">this presentation from Collin Turner</a>, that's how we recorded it. I have reservations about the method I use. The wired lapel mic works, but it’s like hooking a lunchbox on the presenter — awkward and a little imposing. A wireless mic may work well for you, but it may not. I’m really not sure. One time I did spend $200 for a pair of samsun wireless handheld mics, but they just didn’t sound good to me.

To attach the H4 on the presenter, I bought a PDA pouch with a clipclip, had my mother-in-law enlarge it a little so the Zoom would fit into it, and then I have the presenter clip that on his or her belt. It always draws some chuckle to see this, though. However, if you listen to this presentation from Collin Turner, that’s how we recorded it.

]]> By: Anna Campbell http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-138108 Anna Campbell Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:47:21 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-138108 Thank you Tom for the feed back. I did listen to part of the recording you made with the lapel mic and it sounds great to me. Our speaker isn't stationary, so I know that I will need to recommend some kind of a lapel mic. I don't know if we are prepared to spend $600 however, so we may decide to go with a wired lapel mic, which it looks like we can get for under $200. Is the link to the lapel mic and the phantom adapter in the Presentations paragraph above, the same equipment that you used for your recording, and are there price margins I should be aware of if we do decide to go with a wired lapel mic? I had originally thought that a $200 wireless would be good enough, so I am glad to get your opinion about the quality of cheaper equipment. Thank you again for the information. -Anna. Thank you Tom for the feed back. I did listen to part of the recording you made with the lapel mic and it sounds great to me. Our speaker isn’t stationary, so I know that I will need to recommend some kind of a lapel mic. I don’t know if we are prepared to spend $600 however, so we may decide to go with a wired lapel mic, which it looks like we can get for under $200. Is the link to the lapel mic and the phantom adapter in the Presentations paragraph above, the same equipment that you used for your recording, and are there price margins I should be aware of if we do decide to go with a wired lapel mic? I had originally thought that a $200 wireless would be good enough, so I am glad to get your opinion about the quality of cheaper equipment. Thank you again for the information.

-Anna.

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-138107 Tom Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:40:45 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/03/12/six-ways-im-using-the-h4-zoom-recorder-to-change-my-technical-writing-world/#comment-138107 You can attach a wireless microphone to the Zoom H4. Go to <a href="http://soundprofessionals.com" rel="nofollow">the Sound Professionals</a> and ask them for recommendations on wireless mics to attach to the Zoom H4. Wireless mics are expensive, but if you buy cheap ones, they sound terrible. I personally don't have one. I have a wired lapel mic that I attach with a phantom pack adapter (again, which I got from the Sound Professionals). It records well, but is bulky to hook on to a presenter. I think you'll definitely want to shell out $600 for a great mic, if you're constantly recording mobile presenters. If people just stand in the same place in front of a podium, then you can just prop the H4 on a little tripod. That works well too. If you listen to my latest podcast, that's how I recorded it. Two other tools that are helpful: Soundsoap 2 and the Levelator. The first will take care of unwanted white noise. The second will increase and level the volume. Let me know how it goes. I'm interested to know what you're experience is with the wireless mic you buy. (By the way, I had to create my own little H4 holster when I attach it to presenters.) You can attach a wireless microphone to the Zoom H4. Go to the Sound Professionals and ask them for recommendations on wireless mics to attach to the Zoom H4. Wireless mics are expensive, but if you buy cheap ones, they sound terrible. I personally don’t have one. I have a wired lapel mic that I attach with a phantom pack adapter (again, which I got from the Sound Professionals). It records well, but is bulky to hook on to a presenter. I think you’ll definitely want to shell out $600 for a great mic, if you’re constantly recording mobile presenters.

If people just stand in the same place in front of a podium, then you can just prop the H4 on a little tripod. That works well too. If you listen to my latest podcast, that’s how I recorded it.

Two other tools that are helpful: Soundsoap 2 and the Levelator. The first will take care of unwanted white noise. The second will increase and level the volume. Let me know how it goes. I’m interested to know what you’re experience is with the wireless mic you buy.

(By the way, I had to create my own little H4 holster when I attach it to presenters.)

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