Audio Recorder Epic Comparison

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What should you record your microphone into? A Camera? ...or a portable audio recorder? Some recorders are so small, they are the size of a book of matches, and they have definite benefits over simply sticking a mic intro a camera. Here are the audio recorders tested in this video...
Zoom H1 6:19
Zoom H1n 7:00
Zoom F1 31:17
Zoom F2 21:22
Zoom F2n 31:52
Audio Limited A10 7:48
Lectrosonics PDR 8:53
Saramonic SR-VRM1 XLR 11:31
Tentacle Sync Track E 12:29
Tascam DR05 10:35
Tascam DR10L 14:36
Tascam DR40 15:57
Zaxcom ZFR400 16:47
Fostex FR2LE Super Mod 22:49
Nagra 7 24:29
Nagra SD 24:59
Nagra Mezzo 26:25
Roland R05 27:05
Roland R07 28:25
Roland R26 28:57
Sony PCM-D100 30:16
Sony A7SIII 32:15
Sony A7C 32:35
Panasonic Lumix G7 32:52
Panasonic Lumix G100 33:12
Sony RX100vii 33:25
Panasonic VX981 camcorder 33:53
Sony Z90V 1" camcorder 34:15
Summary 34:28
Here is a downloadable file with what I found to be the best mic/recorder/wireless combos
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Windproofing a lavalier Microphone Trick for outdoor Audio Recording • Windproofing a lavalie...
Where do I hide my mic ? • Where do I hide my mic ?
How Pros mount & HIDE Lavalier Microphones, Transmitters & Recorders • How Pros mount & HIDE ...
Why NOT to stick a microphone in your hair • Why NOT to stick a mic...
Creating a Good Audio Recording Environment Indoors • Creating a Good Audio ...
The Best Microphones • The Best Microphones f...
Audio Recorder Epic Comparison • Audio Recorder Epic Co...
Wireless Audio Mic Systems Epic Comparison • Wireless Audio Mic Sys...
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@MarkusPix 2 года назад

Note: the Roland R26 costs $100, not 1000 like it says in the video lol ... and its by Roland, not Sony. Too many things to watch out for :-)

@elementary8963 2 года назад

I love my R26 :)

@johncrisp 2 года назад

gotta getthe 10 pack man,,lol

@stefos6431 2 года назад

You can't find the R26 any more man......$100?? Nope......Try $4-500

@NirnBootMod 2 года назад

Would love to see your audio post-processing method/tutorial video, if you ever want to make one.

@CringeOMusic 2 года назад

lmao you’d be lucky to find r26 for $100 now its too good

@lindalawson4296 2 года назад

I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your content. I started my journey with recording in camera, graduating to Tascam and Zoom field products, and now working with Sound Devices. I still tell my students that they can use those retired iPhones in their drawers. Thank you for providing options at all price points. I love your attitude.

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

Thank you

@DavidBakker 2 года назад

Because I will look and listen to this video a couple of more times in the future (and you might too). Love the knowledge, enthusiasm and energy you share Markus :))) 6:18 Zoom H1 $100 7:00 Zoom H1n $80 7:48 Audio Limited A10 $1600 8:52 Lectrosonics PDR $800 *** 10:35 Tascam DR05 $120 11:31 Saramonic SR-VRM1 $100 *** 12:29 Tentacle Sync Track E $350 *** 14:36 Tascam DR-10L $150 *** 15:57 Tascam DR40 $80 16:47 Zaxcom ZFR400 $1000 *** 21:21 Zoom F2 $180 22:49 Fostex FR2LE Super Mod $100 24:29 Nagra 7 $2500 (best) 25:00 Nagra SD $800 *** 26:25 Nagra Mezzo $350 27:05 Roland R05 $150 *** 28:26 Roland R07 $199 *** 28:58 Roland R-26 $100 *** 30:16 Sony PCM-D100 $1000 31:17 Zoom F1 $170 31:52 Zoom H2n $180 32:16 Sony A7SIII $3500 32:35 Sony A7C $2000 32:52 Panasonic Lumix G7 $600 33:12 Panasonic Lumix G100 $600 33:25 Sony RX100VII $1300 33:53 Panasonic VX981 $800 34:15 Sony Z90V $2800

@dannycalley7777 2 года назад

D.B. ................thanks ,from weeks from now !!!!!!

@rachelkarengreen99 2 года назад

Thanks for this!

@poultrypants Год назад

TYSM!!! This needs to be pinned

@mumblety96 11 месяцев назад

KING.

@martinmicucci6075 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for this!! Have. Nice day

@xjet 2 года назад

I think what we all want to know now is: how do you do your post-processing? :-)

@MiaHessMusic 2 года назад

Markus, it is REALLY nice of you to do all this hard work for us. You're a gem! Thank you!

@MichaelWTurner 2 года назад

Super thorough as always. I use the Tascam Dr40 and Dr10l. I love both of them for their safety tracks and they sound great, but I am looking forward to the the new Zoom F3 with 32-bit float. It's very affordable and will save my ass when shooting weddings. I'm definitely buying one. It might become one of your new favorites

@sergeantcrow 2 года назад

The 'Tentacle' sounds really good..

@Pauloandradecom 2 года назад

When Markus decides to deliver content, he does not only deliver, he over, over, over-deliver. I am impressed with how amazing his content is. He delivers technical information in a way that you can´t stop the video. I already got myself using my cellphone to move around my house just to not stop seeing a video. I have to say that Markus is a better teacher than I, even with my +20 years of experience teaching grads.

@PMV2012 2 года назад

Would you make a video on how you actually process the audio to make it sound so wonderful......great content

@kuba33 2 года назад

Excatly! Me too! I

@tsbrownie 2 года назад

Thanks for the file. Very helpful. Great video as always. Please consider doing a video on audio post processing.

@andythanh4209 2 года назад

Can't wait...

@DarkStoneCastle 2 года назад

I'll be damn if I didn't go buy a Roland R07 cuz of Marcus.

@queridodiario3613 Год назад

Dude, I totally disagree with you. The sound must be good raw. Adding effects doesn't add any really relevant information to the file.

@lordundhimself1310 4 месяца назад

I agree with you. I need to know the raw sound so I can know what I’ll have to do in post. And some mics sound nice enough raw that you have to do much less

@queridodiario3613 4 месяца назад

@@lordundhimself1310 We're also in the era of extreme fast pace editing. Ain't nobody got time for post processing.

@avishekghatak2176 4 месяца назад

@@queridodiario3613well then don’t use professional gear. Just like he said instead of using a camera with cinema log which requires a lot of post processing, use an iPhone instead.

@queridodiario3613 4 месяца назад

@@avishekghatak2176 I do use professional equipment. For field recording I have a Hn4 pro and it sounds awesome, it doesn't need much processing. My bet is that this guys equipment is poorly set.

@Farold_Haltermeyer 2 месяца назад

100% this, have recorded everything from film sound to live music to studio sessions and the gear personality is so much more important. Fixing it in post is just adding time and eating budget, get it sounding right in the first instance...that’s where the skill comes in

@coolbananaboy5075 2 года назад

This is fantastic content and coverage. You add so much value to RU-vid, thank you.

@MainebobOConnor 2 года назад

Hi Markus, great series! Hopefully you will cover various Post Processing audio techniques... Perhaps Adobe Audition? Or other cheaper options. Also include the best settings. Thanks!

@andythanh4209 2 года назад

Can't wait...

@LibertyWarrior1776 2 года назад

If you want a full blown DAW download Reaper, if you just wanted something simple and free for audio sweetening get Audacity. Both are great.

@daedalusjones4228 2 года назад

The H2N records 360-degree surround sound. That's the reason for buying it. It is certified for recording 360 audio for VR environments, etc.

@PawelChyrowski 6 месяцев назад

Exactly

@KRAFTWERK2K6 Месяц назад

The older Zoom H2 could do this too. But what makes the H2n even better is the center microphone at the front. Which gives you so much better center dialog presence and making this this thing even more usable than just the normal 4 channels on the H2.

@solemnwinter3235 Год назад

If teachers in high school were more like you, I would have learned more. I appreciate all your hard work to share knowledge and information. :)

@ghost-user559 2 года назад

MARKUS POST PROCESSING WALKTHROUGH NEXT PLEASE!

@TheHotelChannel 2 года назад

I like my Zoom H2n, it works great for me. The compressors and limiters are very useful, not much need for post editing anymore. Recently i used it for a voice over as a USB mic and, no noise at all! The various mics sound better than my Rode Wireless GoII.

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

It sounds great but the cheesy little button to navigate through the menu is so touchy it picks the wrong item and it takes 4 tries to get to whatever it is you want.

@Robterdammer 2 года назад

@@MarkusPix The H2N is a disaster and a disgrace. I have the Zoom6, the Tascam DR40 and the zoomH2. The disadvantage of the tascam is that you have to adjust the volume with a small button on the side instead of quickly on the front. Also, you can't level left and right separately. So with 2 xlr's unusable. You can set the zoom or not with phanton power and volume per channel. But it has no mini jack in. With 1 attachment there is 1 entrance but than no internal mic You have to re-train the H2N for operation every time you use it again after a while. It is too complicated. The worst part is that every touch of the H2N or of your headphones sounds like a drum solo in your recording. Yes, on a tripod, press the recording button, don't walk on the floor .... then it goes reasonably, but handheld or on a boom FORGET!... pfff, I'm going to sell it.

@UKHeritageRailways 2 года назад

I have used the H2n for the last five years mounted on my Canon G40. Never had a problem with the menus. I record in M/S Raw for post production in Pro Tools. It works for me.

@TheHotelChannel 2 года назад

@@MarkusPix Hi Markus! Yes, that button is somehow weird, tricky to use at times!

@phototristan 2 года назад

Roland R07 is the best for the price. I really dig mine.

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

I love Roland

@chriscutress1702 2 года назад

A very nice collection of digital field recorders. I personally have 5 different TASCAM, 4 different ZOOM portable field units ranging from camera mountable to professional audio field recorders. Each one started life as remote recording units and as I upgraded some found their way onto camera mounts and others are permanently attached to my computer analog or usb outputs. Some have built in (or detachable) microphones and others are 100% outboard microphone units. They're so cute and except for my newest ZOOM purchase generally not too expensive Most of my units are 4 or more track capable with the newest being 8 track capable I think you have me beat for portable recorders. Of the units you've shown I only have one matching unit with yours. That's probably because I generally need 4 or more tracks when recording remote sound.

@savageallen9747 Год назад

Really cool and useful instroduction! You can see the differences between pro recorders and pro video camera are not that much nowadays. If you just want to stream on youtube, and you are going to use sony a73 camera, there is even no need to buy an individual recorder. of course, you could have a affordable wireless mic to make it easier to record.

@daedalusjones4228 2 года назад

This video is great. You're a serious tech geek (modifying the damned circuitry in that one...) The video is like a great meal, a smorgasbord of audio recorders. Really good.

@PeterMossUkulele 2 года назад

Hard to put into words how much I got from this video. Thank you for the many hours it must have taken to record and edit all of this. Thank you so much. Peter.

@Matthew_Raymond 2 года назад

Please note that some cameras only record at 16-bit instead of 24-bit, so certain kinds of post processing will be more difficult with that camera audio because you’re working with less information.

@flatorange 2 года назад

Excellent video as usual, like the way you found and utilised at the start of the video the music that the weird adverts use on RU-vid, the ones that sell you pills that make you drop 100kg in a week and look ripped with no effort haha

@LibertyWarrior1776 2 года назад

I've used an old Google phone to record external audio and it works perfectly for me. I can bring the audio into Audacity or Reaper to tweak if need be and then bring it right back into Media Composer to sync with the video.

@celecha Год назад

Will give this a try myself before I spend money on a recorder! Thanks for sharing how you do things :)

@queridodiario3613 Год назад

It's crazy, samsung galaxy ace has really good recording. Sound is great. It's better than many modern phones.

@queridodiario3613 Год назад

@@celechaYou can buy a lavalier mic for smartphone, like Boya. It has pretty decent sound.

@StirfriedGerman 2 года назад

Roland and Tentacle Sync seem to be the least hissy, the Tascams do something strange with the mid frequencies. On the camera side, Panasonic G7 and Sony A7 are closer than I thought. Thanks Markus !

@OMTEKNO 2 года назад

Thanks Marcus. You always have priceless contents that I can't find in other "audio expert" channels. I like the real world test and also the way you do the magic on the post processing. Awesome!

@jannieschluter9670 2 года назад

I was waiting for this video specifically

@mimichrist5306 10 месяцев назад

Sony digital recorder ux 560 Really good for getting Angel messages from Heaven I have get another sony digital recorder because staff took my recorder out of my house

@honestnerd 2 года назад

I actually prefer the raw recordings, guess I'm the weird one. Thanks for the thorough review Markus! Zoom h1n is the best one I've used for the price/quality.

@PapaJoelster 2 года назад

Mrcus , Thanks so much. Did you know you can make chapters in long videos to help us find segments? just put a zero zero timecode in the comments, and a timecode for each "chapter" youtube will label it all for you. ROCK ON

@phototristan 2 года назад

The iPhone can work pretty well too with an app or even just using the Voice Memos app

@milesian1 2 года назад

True, with a good external microphone like the RØDE Lav+, and now even the RØDE Wireless Go II can connect to an iPhone. Results can be excellent.

@rahulfilms1840 2 года назад

But his audio clearly sound way professional than an iPhone audio. Sometime I stop watching a video because of poor audio quality. iPhone audio for amateurs and voice recorder for professionals.

@TimHief 2 года назад

I have a couple of the units you reviewed. The Zoom H2n is an amazing recording even though the menus are a challenge. Post processing a signal in one of the modes they provide make this unit tough to beat in a noisy environment. You can adjust the focus of the audio to the point it nearly eliminates off axis sounds. Once you have it setup, it is just a matter of turning it on and pressing record. Not a complicated in the long run. I have a Tascam DR-07 Mkii and love it also. I use this one the most when i must use an external recorder. You are correct, they are amazing. I enjoy your channel very much.

@kingdommatters3542 2 года назад

Hello Marcus, maybe this request has been posted already but if you can also make a video about how you process your audio it will be great. Not necessarily what software you use but what are your steps

@robertmcmahon1221 11 дней назад

As Always, well done. I Seek you out first on most every thing. Your still relevant, dude, lol

@rasipro 2 года назад

Hi Markus, can u give us a tutorials, what kind of chain processing steps for a great voice sound? I really appreciate for what you've shared... thank u so much

@cunjoz 7 месяцев назад

11:02 "I love the size, and the shape and the way it feels in your hand" that's what she said

@sdhute 2 года назад

Thank you again Markus this is a huge undertaking. Love your passion for the technology

@Mr500music 2 года назад

What a great video. I am totally blind and the only recorder I can mostly use at the moment is the olympus lsp-4 because it has voice prompts with menus. Can you or do you know of any other brands of recorders that have voice prompts with the menus>. Thanks for the great work. Cheers Michael

@filmfinland9691 2 года назад

I like Zoom H2n ;)

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

Yes it sounds good, but trying to use the menu makes one want to throw it through a window

@filmfinland9691 2 года назад

@@MarkusPix :) Yes maybe first but very soon it was ok. I often carry one with my pocket. Recording sounds of nature and city. Then add those to my videos.

@stevejohanson4133 2 года назад

You made a lable mistake at 29:36 Sony R26 Should have been Roland R26 Thought you might want to know. I'm enjoying all these audio videos. I know it takes a lot of your time and effort to make these videos and you are doing it for FREE ( no youtube ads ) and am very appreciative of that. Markus Pix 👍

@youritguy1 2 года назад

Another great video for audio.. Loved it, however, I do disagree with you on the Zoom H2n recorder. Now I've used it on several projects even for live events and it's been an awesome little device. Even used it for a lav mic recording in a video I made for a client. Just wanted to give my 2 cents. Thank you again for making just an informative video.

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

It sounds good but the button to navigate through the menu is so touchy it picks the wrong item and it takes 4 tries to get to whatever it is you want.

@youritguy1 2 года назад

@@MarkusPix But the unit works like a pro once you work out the menu. :) Again thank you so much for making these audio videos. Please make more my friend. :)

@3ccdmike 2 года назад

Man, looks like a lot of work here. I bet it took all week. Yes DJI wireless, it has a second track backup and it's cheap ! Thank you. 1712

@HanieBCreations 2 года назад

Thanks for the pdf file too!

@GrumpyGrandpaMusic 2 года назад

I'm really loving this series. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

@ChrisOh 2 года назад

I was surprised by the noise floor on the DR-10L. Very noticeable after you treated it.

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

yeah, that's what you get for a cheap consumer device

@hakandokuzoglu598 2 года назад

Markus, Please, Would you make a video on how you actually process the audio to make it sound so great

@koolaidlover2382 Год назад

3:37 12:30 Tentacle Sync $350 (32 bit) 14:38 Tascam $150 21:22 Zoom F2 $180 (32 bit, but “TS is better”) 32 but is best for non distorted audio if your loud or low

@TomSidProductions 2 года назад

I personally chose the zoom h1n because of its multi use. I can use the built in mic to record ambience and other sfx. I can also use it as a USB mic/interface. And I can stand a few feet away and it sounds like I'm directly infront of it. Also, one thing to know. The playback volume buttons RATTLE. I was able to solve this by putting some tape over the buttons to hold them in place. So if you do use the built-in mic, you will notice the rattle unless you secure it with some tape. I just used a small piece of frog tape and it works fine. I primarily use a usb battery bank to power it, as the rechargable AAA batteries I use don't last that long.

@deepvibez Год назад

I appreciate your passion for portable audio recorders, thanks for the video! Maybe you can help me, I am looking for an Audio Recorder than can record more than 2GB worth of disk space continuously.

@MarkOakleyComics 2 года назад

That *was* epic. Wow. What a great job! That must have been a ton of effort to put together! The funny part is that.., to my untrained ear, they all sounded quite serviceable, give or take. (With the exception of that giant Fostex FR2LE Super Mod. That DID sound noticeably warmer and just.., nicer somehow. That's impressive when a guy like me can instantly perk up and think, "Dang. That IS nice.") I wouldn't have minded seeing the Zoom H6 in there, (I keep wanting to pick one up when I see them used), though I get why you didn't include it. It's a bit of a different beast. -Also, the Zoom Podtrak P4 is really cool, for specific use cases. I feel like I'm cheating somehow, using it as the audio guts of a 4 mic studio setup, but it's been fantastic!

@reel_images 2 года назад

Great video, the burning question... Even when matching your field recorder or external voice recorder to the camera's 48hz sample rate in camera audio, don't you find a little slip in from your external recorders at 48hz, in post that is? I used the Roland Edirol R-09 48hz PCM Wav and it didn't slip with the camera 48hz sample rate. However a few other's like the Philips DVT-2000 at 48hz PCM Wav slip's 5 frames in a 60p edit, when in comparison my Samsung s10 plus recorded audio at 48hz M4A format in the voice recorder that had zero slip.

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

never had any problems

@HardcoreMotors 2 года назад

Thanks a bunch. But we can conclude- everything sounds the same. The only relevant question is: What does your post process look like?

@kryststar6800 2 года назад

Thank you soo verry much, I have been looking to get a recorder and new microphone setup your videos an perspectives are much appreciated, thank you :)

@papa.alfredo 2 года назад

my goodness, too much talking, really disturbing!

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

Um, ...it IS an audio series! If you have a better idea on how to convey large amounts of pertinent information in a short period of time, please enlighten me

@MileyonDisney 2 года назад

Thanks, Markus. Your audio series has been awesome! I'm guessing Cara doesn't care for this stuff, as she was obviously absent from this one. Tell her I said, "Hi!"

@energieinfo21 5 месяцев назад

Truely a wide spectrum of recording systems. I would like to confirm that in camera recordings with external mics are really good today. There it depends more on the mic (and mic output level). For stereo I like to use the ORTF mic constellation and I settled with a Zoom F3 (+ a self made M/S mic for direct connection to the camera beeing maybe 50 grams.). Thanks for this video - at least confirms my choices afterwards ;-)

@MaiElizabeth 2 года назад

I was thinking about finding voice recorder last night (Malaysia time)!!!! I usually recording videos about cat’s life. Normal microphone doesnt seem good for such kind of video. I saw a RU-vidr using kinda Zoom voice recorder.

@mySeaPrince_ 2 года назад

The Zoom H1 which Markus shows and I have is good .. the newer model he showed seems better .. one thing about the H1.. be gentle with the off/on/hold switch.. also the H1 buttons are a bit small and fiddly... I also have the Tascam DR-05 .. it's like a basic mini recording studio .. from my experience consider the DR-05.. also has an instrument tuner and other things.. Another option is an older mobile phone...

@me2big 2 года назад

This is the BEST audio recorder info I've seen so far! Really, really helpful, providing the actual samples directly from the devices, and then a post-process example! Never heard of the Saramonic SR-VRM1 (but want five of them now @ $100 each with different mics attatched for directional video\game tracks!), and that Tentacle Synch or the Zoom F2. Very surprised at the SOUND quality on those Sony CAMERAS, especially the little beauty Sony RX100vii at $1300. It's going to be only Peanut Butter Sandwiches again for dinner this year ...

@Prof.waleedkhalid Год назад

May I ask which of these two you recommend more: Zoome H4N Pro and Sony PCM D100? I mainly want to use one for audio and voice over of English lessons.

@MarkusPix Год назад

The Sony is higher end and crisper sounding but both are good

@denispodmic 2 года назад

Hello! It was interesting to read many of the comments. I want to say that, in fact, all modern voice recorders and portable studios sound very similar. So use what you have. You can choose and dream all your life about the most expensive and best voice recorder but never record anything, or you can have a small and inexpensive Olympus DM-550 and record podcasts every day and many other interesting things. Life is so fleeting that while you choose and look for a lot, many may already be gone forever. Good luck to everyone and all the best!

@rickfarber4243 2 года назад

Thanks for a really interesting survey of devices. Can you please tell us what program you use for audio post-processing, or what you'd recommend for a hobbyist?

@LibertyWarrior1776 2 года назад

Reaper is great and there are literally hundreds of free pluggins that you can find for it. There is a channel call Reaper Mania that had very in depth tutorials to get you started. Reaper is free to download and use and, I believe, $60 for non pro users and it's based on an honor system. Audacity is another option. It's more limited than Reaper but super easy to use for basic audio sweetening.

@mySeaPrince_ 2 года назад

Audacity or Dark Audacity... both good..

@NetvoTV 10 месяцев назад

If I want to film everyday life, travel, walk tour to capture the environment and product reviews where I will behind the camera most of the time to do the talking, elements record for game making and I want to experiment music making with singing and instrument too and the video will be shot with a Panasonic HC-X1500 camcorder and Sony A7RV, what minimal multi use cases no show on screen audio setups are right for me, should I get just one stereo super cardioid shotgun mic or an omnidirectional audio recorder to do it all or combination of them to cover stereo and mono needs? That camcorder has an optional handle with LED and 2 XLR inputs but the setup will be tall even before add the mics, is XLR necessary and will I able to use the XLR handle on the camcorder as music recorder? The gear I have in mind are the unique looking stereo Sennheiser MKE 440, Deity V Mic D4 Duo, Sony ECM-B1M, Sony PCM-A10 recorder, Zoom H2n, Saramonic SR-VRM1, Roland R07 and Zoom H3-VR.

@jabanin Год назад

Hi Markus, I am looking for recorder that can be charging. Without Aa/aaa battery. I need your recommends

@waynedouglasvideos 2 месяца назад

OUCH. Lets talk about sync - Yes, as the zoom records at WHAT Frame PER Second - I am sure there are videos to explain - Been enjoying your break downs.

@gregwilsonnaturephotography 2 года назад

I have been using the Zoom H1n for a while and just picked up a Zoom H6 they both work great for what I do. Greg

@ItsaCatsLife Год назад

This man has acute GAS. Is a voice recorder hoarder 😂 The ZOOM H2n is a piece of cake to operate, the menus are intuitive and very easy to navigate. The mic options are excellent and the recordings are of high quality. The batteries last forever, though it can be powered from a battery bank or laptop USB if needed. It can also be used as a USB mic or an Audio Interface. I highly recommend the Zoom H2n for musicians as well. The only downside is the gloss finish makes it difficult to slide the battery door off. NOTE: You had SONY R20 as the overlay when demoing the ROLAND R26 :)

@evolvingevrday Год назад

I'm only one minute into the video and I saw that Roland.... And the Sony... Why do they not make them like that anymore?? Is it just a cost thing? I don't get it. Whatever the inflation created on capsules, surely it was equalized by the price drop of microchips (from over 10 years ago when those two were released). Seems greedy we can't get Pro for under $1,000 these days. "Consumer Pro is good enough", says the industry. listen to those two and you tell me. Make the zoom and tascam sound like $10 karaoke microphones.

@evolvingevrday Год назад

I heard the new 'rode go II' implemented a 32-bit float extraction??? There's only one video on RU-vid so far. But rode did mention it will be available it is available in Beta.. do you have this unit? I'm actually a little surprised you didn't use it here as it has on board recording.... Unless I misread your upload date. Or is it because the quality is no good? . Basically it uses both tacks to capture the lowest and highest spectrum. ... . Kind of like those older 'lap carts' we used to use in the radio industry from 70s to early 2000s. Basically an 8-track but you use 4 or all 8 tracks combined! (Supposedly same method rode is using) bringing your bitrate equivalent from 12 to 48 stereo or even an unnecessary 96 bitrate.... You could probably record a nuclear bomb was one of those old the units. I need to find a portable one. Please let me know if that makes sense and if you can confirm... Rode is notoriously horrible about quality firmware updates. Their Android apps have been useless since the last update over a year ago.

@ropeyarn 8 месяцев назад

There are two ways to get more headroom (signal strength before distortion). The first is more bits. Digital audio has evolved from 16 bits to 24 bits and now 32 bits. The second way is compression. Think of compression as contrast is to video. By increasing the compression ( lowering the contrast ) you free up more bits for signal strength. Some compression is beneficial in that it makes listening to the final product easier and is always used with singers. The least desirable way to make headroom is a limiter. A limiter tries to "turn down the volume" in real time whenever the signal threatens to use up all your bits. It does this poorly, introducing distortion where there was none, and taking away your responsibility for setting the input level correctly. BTW, the opposite of compression is expansion which can neatly drop your noise floor below audibility in post. The opposite of a limiter in post is a noise gate which I don't like any more than a limiter, as the brain discounts the noise floor naturally. Marcus wisely skips over an awkward period in sound recording when devices such as the Marantz recorder wrote directly to DVD disks. But I bet way back in his closet he has one.

@ArcanePath360 Год назад

The camera preamps really are rubbish. I'm no audiophile, but even I could tell how bad they sound. In fact that's why I'm here. I bought an external mic for my Canon R7 but was very disappointed. Turns out plugging the mic into my mobile phone sounded much better with no noise. The camera just has so much hum and hiss.

@tomhill9027 2 года назад

Thanks Marcus! I commented on your last video about audio, Tom (55, Master Plumber) from Boston. You nicely commented back. I'm still scouring for my first "real camera"...so many choices, but I'm close. I'll likely end up with a couple since I like your idea of small, readily transportable cameras. I have a journey in mind with shooting video/stills of my friends and family and some wildlife (hummingbirds in Maine). One thing I know is that I'll be recording audio separately! Seems like we both like to share our experience as I've taught many Apprentice Plumbers.

@mySeaPrince_ 2 года назад

When I have enough money I will be buying an actual video camera.. A slightly older model.. In a couple of his videos Markus said about the Sony CX675 he uses .. no mic jack.. also Panasonic V800 (my favourite, has a slight low light level failing) with mic jack's .. use them as well as separate audio.. for mixing, backup and sync .. get a bigger battery and charger and the correct SD cards total might be £450 / $500 .. that should give you a starting point to compare to...

@zenlokamaya 2 года назад

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@MarkusPix 2 года назад

Sorry, I forgot to add .pdf it works now

@natanunorthodox 11 месяцев назад

You are very wrong about the Zoom H2N Microphone, and I'm surprised you said that. This is an amazing piece of gear that has way more settings and features than most of these, and it sounds absolutely amazing.

@DroneDaysgr Год назад

Everyone of course have their opinion. Mine is that the zoom h2n is one of the best out there, I don't know why you criticized it so hard. I use it all the time and I really love it.

@FionaJaneWeston 10 месяцев назад

Okay, I really need to ask you- I do cabaret singing shows with either a pianist or pre-recorded tracks run through a little speaker, and costume changes on stage. Do you have a recommendation for a sound recorder for a wireless mic? Thank you for all your videos .

@daveinportland 2 года назад

Completely nerding out on this series....thanks for doing this.

@MarkusPix 2 года назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@sarahmocke 2 года назад

This was great. Sticking my trusty DR-40 for my hobbyist/prosumer needs but this video was good learning. I use my Tascam specifically because I’m sometimes far from the camera in outdoor settings.

@milanvidanovic 2 года назад

Oh yeah!

@barryjefferies3201 3 месяца назад

Love 😍 your Hair Dude 😊 im 51 now and Lucky 🍀 enough to still have nice Thick BARNET And still highlight my own hair too keep the,, Grey at Bay ,,😅 ........ Oh .😮.... and im just about to buy the Tascam dr-40x as myTrusty Dr-05x is getting frail after years of Constant use.... Great recorder ❤❤😊 Jaffa Jenkins jams 😊

@daedalusjones4228 2 года назад

I like the pace of your narration. Not eeking out one word at a time, talking to me like I'm a five-year-old.

@OrenArieli Месяц назад

Thanks to your review, I picked up the 'sleeper' Roland R07 and it's become a favorite of mine, especially for music. The sound is full and rich in a way I couldn't squeeze out of the Zoom recorders. Just gotta watch for that low-end rumble outdoors. Furry cap is highly recommended. Thick wool sock might do in a pinch, though.

@Edward-bn2vw 10 дней назад

I'm now a subscriber!! I really wasn't expecting to find the human incarnation of HeMan... What a find 😮

@Richard-kl9bb 7 месяцев назад

Hi Markus, you say the Sony A7C is good for preamp/audio recorder, what do you think of the Sony microphone range for on and off camera. I've built my studio audio set up (Sennheiser MKE 60 boom mic with audio interface) based on some your recommendations and it sounds good. I'm about to start collecting footage and audio from outdoor settings with a Sony A7C and ECM-M1 shotgun mic for close talking head shots, I'll use a Zoom H1n and lav mic to record another audio track. But I'm interested in what you think about the A7C with the ECM-M1?

@js7740 13 дней назад

Thanks for the interesting video. Which recorder would you recommend that is as small and “cheaper” as possible for very good recordings in churches (strings, singing, organ)?

@radiozelaza 2 года назад

funny, "Nagra" means "record" in future tense third person (as in "he'll record sth") in Polish

@GrahamMilkdrop Год назад

I'd just like to give a shout out to Olympus who have several models of voice recorder which sound great and can be picked up second hand for $10-$20. They are sold as Dictaphones but in my experience are far more versatile than most people would imagine and would be perfect for any budding RU-vidr or videographer on a budget. (Not an ad!)

@metacosmos Год назад

Hi, which one do you consider is the best to record classical music, with the most close sound to the reality, the purest and cleanest ? Thank you.

@ConcernedPublic 4 месяца назад

An awesome video. Thanks for sharing. I have a Zoom H2n as well but don’t find it disgusting. In fact, I find it very fun to use especially with built-in spacial mics.

@smartnothard2400 10 месяцев назад

Is the Roland R07 good for $60 in todays used market? I had settled for a Zoom H1n for $40 then thought stretch to $100 and found a Zoom H4n Pro for $120 but last minute I found a Roland R07 for $60 so not sure again… Is the R07 good for $60?

@GroovyVideo2 2 года назад

Great Review - Thanks

@johnviera3884 5 месяцев назад

i need a good small line level recorder. battery operated. to record live music through a mixing board output

@johnviera3884 5 месяцев назад

i need a good small line level recorder. battery operated. to record live music through a mixing board output

@gqgaming1224 Год назад

Damn, these all sound the same. I don't know why I have the crap that I have, when I could've used some of these for half the cost. Turns out, my post processing is where I faltered. I hate that I was the problem the whole time I've been recording, but I should've known better. Garbage in, garbage out, but when the trash collector can't do their job, it's makes the biggest difference.

@hannanehmesgari5193 Год назад

Hello, I have a Tascam Dr 100, when I record the sound of an instrument or speaking and play it from the device's speaker, the sound becomes slow motion, what is the problem?

@daviator4720 8 месяцев назад

I have a Zoom H2N. and love it ... But I use it to record from my music studio multi - trackers as the destination master,. The SD card is then placed into a computer for loading the created music files onto my onto my blog page.