Getting The Most Out Of a Portable Recorder - Pt. 2 

I don't have the money for patreon. But I do have such a love for this guy. He presents himself so well, and doesn't sound like somebody who just took their talent and ran with that. This guy has clearly done his studying and work and is obviously a scholar of some sort. Music theory>>>>>rocket science. This guy is such an inspiration to me and I am so thankful I found his channel in the sea of other tasteless channels.

I feel I have to express my gratitude for this video, Mr Turner. Incredibly informative and without sounding condescending or overly technical. Also, I found it subtly positive, sticking to the parameters of what can be achieved with the equipment at hand, and how to get the best from it. Your ability for expressing yourself clearly is probably somewhat down to good editing and rehearsal, but there's no denying there's an element of personal charisma and quiet confidence in there too, and it makes for captivating viewing. The appreciation is real and my concerns about investing in a portable recorder have been dismissed. Many thanks.

Clicked for the recorder, stayed for the musician. Great tutorials and outstanding playing, already subscribed to both of your channels!

My Dream come true! Thank you so much Josh! This little Handy Recorder was the reason why i found your channel in the past. THIS CHANNEL IS GREAT!!!

Yeah song tutorials would be so awesome! You've always been on another level musically and your covers have introduced me to a lot of different types of music and bands, I would love to see a music education video based on your favorite genres and artists!

The good mythical morning reference made me so happy

Incredible. I was wondering how you got this crazy sound from this cheap device for so long. And you had already shared that with us. Thank you Josh

Hey Josh - so I teach music production, have run commercial studios and have a small home set up. I'm writing this during Covid lock down in the UK. With one of my bands I'm attempting remote recording. A couple of them have Zooms but have never got to grips with using them so I was looking for a decent guide. As someone who has been teaching this stuff for well over 20 years I just want to say - you're awesome - I think your X-Y guitar positionn would be better if the mics stayed horizontal, but still... you're awesome!!. Your guitar playing is damn fine too!. Keep up the good work.

Definitely want a full version of that Avett Brothers song!

I appreciate these instructional videos greatly. I like that you aren't using the latest and greatest, but what works. Thank you

Your brilliant Retro H2 video in 2023 has sent me seven years back in time here

I have this same Zoom recorder its excellent for solo guitar ! A very good demonstration !

Great review , helpful information and tricks. Just bought one second-hand Zoom H2. It gives me great confidence that you've been using it for your recordings. I do really think I have made the right choice !!!

you have such a great voice Josh and of course a great guitar player!!

Excellent video. I am so impressed with you music and professionalism.

Thanks Josh your'e the gift that keeps on giving.

Josh, love what you do. Love your channel. Keep it up!!

Nice work Josh. Thank you.

Id like to hear you cover "A horse with no name"

Thanks Josh....Im going to get an H2.....I just play for myself so I'm not concerned about the latest gadget......this is a great primer for me...Im 61 and a complete technophobe so I really appreciate it!

Great stuff, Josh.

I'm so glad I discovered this video. I've often wondered about all this when I'm watching your videos. You're a technical wiz kid! But the most important question to ask is, WHO ARE THE TWO DUDES YOU FLASH ON THE SCREEN AROUND 1:28??? Very subliminal!!!

I'd love to see a toutorial of your version of Sultans of Swing!

You make absolutely outstanding instructional videos!

Damn, I've been looking for a video like this for a while THANK YOU

This is a great video series! I found your other channel via youtube and am making my way through all your videos. I am constantly thinking your production quality is great, love the feel and great performances. I'd love to hear a few minutes of recording position/live blending when you're playing banjo along with a guitar or just banjo solo & then editing. perhaps a future video idea?

Thanks Josh for the well done video series on the H2. I found them while researching whether to replace my trusty H2 with something newer. I was leaning toward the H1n for its simplicity and X/Y mic config then thought before hitting the BUY button I should make sure it offers something better than what I already have. The mic arrangement is obvious on the H1n but what voodoo lies beneath the hood of an H2? I finally located a few tear down / repair videos of the H2 and saw that the mic arrangement is the same as the H1n without the chrome mic armature - just the capsules held in place on a black plastic mounting plate. Your placement tests and ideas go beyond what I've ever done with it and I really appreciate the tips for getting a more balanced sound. Any more (I'm 65) the H2 is my go-to for recording my AG and voice tunes - my multitracking days are over as I find it a real joy/spontaneity suck. Again thanks Josh. All the best to you! Jack

Thank you very much for sharing this. Very useful.

I loved that little excerpt of Shame. What is your favorite Avett Brothers album?

YESS, GMM REFERENCE! Great, Josh ahahah

damn I was not expecting to hear an avett brothers song in this vid, good shit

The placement you do for the guitar XY has one capsule aiming up and one down, not L and R. Not sure if that's the best way to record acoustic guitar.

Thank you for this enlightening series! I never imagined these would be so versatile. Quick question though: would you recommend using the built-in mics to mic an amp to record electric guitar tracks?

That was really helpful! Thanks and good luck!

Boatloads of shame. Avett’s, nice! ✌️

Hi josh, I found this video really helpful, I'm used to recording in a similar scenario with a wide capsule condenser mic and I was wondering if I could get similar results out and about with one of these portable mics. I see that very similar principles apply and I'm happily surprised about the overall quality, seems like an entry level one like an h2n might do the job for me... Also great playing! I'd love to connect with you, share some experiences and maybe collab in the future! Have a good day, cheers! Federico

It sounds pretty good!

I really loved the finger picking tune you were playing. Do you have a whole song to this?

Great tutorial man! You have some serious talent with the guitar and your voice accompanies your style of play very well. Quick question, what was that fingerstyle song you played in the second tutorial? I would love to learn how to play it! Thanks and happy new year (ps more dylan please)

it would really be great if you could do a tutorial of life in the fast lane keep up the great work

Great and informative video, but why do you tilt the microphone horisontally, if you're trying to emulate the microphone XY configuration shown on your pictures? Tilting it like you do points one microphone towards the floor and the other towards the ceiling, doesn't it? Rather than pointing one towards the guitar resonance hole and the other towards the fretboard. I'm not saying one way is better than the other. Just that this is what you're doing.

This is very helpful, thanks!

Brilliant!

Josh. Thank you for the helpful video. I recently acquired a used H2 and like it a lot. Can you please tell me what kind of tripod thingie you are using to screw in the H2? I want to get the same one. Also... would I need an interface in order to use the H2 as a vocal mic when recording on GarageBand via my phone? Your help is appreciated!

Thank you mr Bueller

Great sound great guitar sound great guitar playing & great singing 👍👍 I just bought one, the very same with yours... It is a second hand zoom H2, but I found the Left front mic doesn't have the same sensitivitty as the Right mic ?? Is this possible to rrepaired ?

Thank you for these :)

Thanks Josh, this helps a lot

Great man. I have the zoom h2 too. How do you use the settings ? Low cut - on or off Compressor - on or off Mic in low, mid or high position and what level you recorded ?

Great work Josh. Arnt the capsules in the zoom H2 phantom powered? And when you place your h2 side ways essentially don’t you have an x/y pattern with one mic pointing down under your guitar and one pointing up at your face? Last I knew the h2 has two x/y pair of mics. One in front and one in the back

Which tripod are you using?

hey, this video is really helpful! I will definitely be using this info when recording in the future. I was wondering about placement and such, do you have any advice or knowledge about where to place it for a flute? It may be a long shot to ask, but if you had any tips, they'd be much appreciated. what you've said already is really helpful, though, so thanks!

Very good

I would like to see how you sync the video with the audio you have recorded and worked on in your daw.

Nice sounding guitar! What’s the model?

nice avett verse :)

Hello Josh, nice sound! nice demo . I might going to buy one Zoom h2, but i how to immediate check my guitar recording's sound is good or not? if i not have computer on hand (with different space or different room)Thanks!!:)

The quality of the guitar or other instrument must be good also....a guitar that sounds like a gourd will sound like a gourd no matter what placement, mic, pre, or any other equipment you use

Thank you! This channel is great. What string gauge are you using in generally on your acoustic (mainly the Martin)? 11??

Dude, thank you!

Love it!

what song 4:08 please ??

Thank you for your advises! I am searching for tips about recording classical voice in acoustic spaces (like chapelle, church or practise room). The best spot to place the microphone is probably not very close to the singer, because the resonance from the walls and all the objects participates in the sound. I have Zoom H2 and I am very curious how to make best recording of opera voice. Thank you for any answer. Greetings!

Hi Josh, I wonder wich stand for zoom are you using? Thanks

Hello Josh, what's the name of the zoom h2 mic stand you are using here in the video? I need one!

NIce! I'm a Big Fan!!!

is it possible to have a direct feedback with headphones ? it's seems a bit hard to find the right spot

Hi josh!!!! Thanks for the video. I was wondering if recording with more than 1 zoom could give good results. Im owing 3 zooms and i was thinking to record my group with the. (percussion, voice, guitar, bass) . U think would work?

I'm confused. For recording music, Zoom H1, H2, H4, or H5 ...?

What is the first song that you play called? The one with strumming!

This is old video, but got a question, have you done any edit or noise filter or something? I can’t hear any floor noise or hum or hiss noise at all,, can you give me some tip?

But...it's the sound of the H2 going to a video device that we are hearing right? So the video device has to maintain the integrity of the H2 to get any sound quality on the video. How are you accomplishing that?

What about with amps in the room? Should it be placed behind you or ?

About how far are you putting the recorder from the guitar or you when you're doing solo work? Maybe you adjust the distance to get the levels you want at the gain you set?

Question. I have the same H2 but I get so much background fizz noise on my recordings. Any suggestions on this?

is it possible to connect the zoom h2 to a smartphone? so that recorded videos are automatically with the zoom sound?

1 like tks, Make sure you make more videos like this. Video about producer for guitar cover.

Is that just a photo tripod, or something else?

How do you record video with this?? Do you have to sync it up later?

How to connect it to camera or mobile? Or do you mix it up later?

What do you think about Zoom H4n? Is it as good as H2 to acoustic guitar recordings?

What do you think of using multiple recorders like this to record multiple musicians? For example using two recorders in a duo setting?

Guitara super!!

Hey, I just picked up a Zoom H4 and I am trying to find out what's the cheapest and best way to do RU-vid videos with acoustic and vocals. Should you get a DSLR camera, or can you go through Android or IPhone and video through it?

How would you direct record the audio from the h1n to (android) phone without the need to sync later? Thanks

Another tip is to not touch a microphone while it's recording and make horrid sounds

Do you have to plug it into a computer to check how it sounds then record again? or can you listen to it through headphones from the microphone?

Pauses video at 1:10 to peek at room treatment 👀

I'd like to record an upright piano, where should I place the recorder?

Can you use this as a usb microphone?

hi, does anyone know how I turn on notifications on RU-vid app? I receive a notification every time he posts something on the main channel, and I want to receive from this one as well, but I forgot how to do it!

what your guitar?

Great

Are those Yamaha HS5, HS 7 or HS8 monitors?

which is that music around 6min19? thank you

ha the gmm reference

Your version of Just Like Heaven guitar tutorial?

What kind of pick are you using on the Taylor?

hey, I couldn't find the video with the band you mentioned, can you send me the link, please?

Black lipstick ftw