Tascam X8 vs Zoom H1n: Which Audio Recorder is Better For You?

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Are you torn between the Tascam X8 and the Zoom H1n audio recorders? We're here to help! In this video, we put the Tascam X8 and Zoom H1n head-to-head, testing them in a variety of conditions to help you decide which one is the better fit for your audio recording needs.
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@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you all for being here with us and if you would like to support our channel and want access to our All In One Bundle you can check it out right here: www.freetousesounds.com/product/all-in-one-sound-library-bundle/

@patricksharpe 2 года назад

Recording wise there's almost no difference in quality between the two devices being delivered through RU-vid. Listening at home in my studio with a pair of near field monitors. The Tascam X8 might have a flatter EQ at certain frequencies leaving the Zoom sounding slightly brighter but its pretty hard to tell to be honest. It's safe to say that you wont go wrong with either device. IMO.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

I couldn't agree more. Both sounding great for the recording examples. We do have sound samples and I upload them into the All In One Bundle soon.

@Dale_Blackburn 2 года назад

Can you describe what you meant by flatter EQ please? Thanks.

@JuiceBlack 2 года назад

@@Dale_Blackburn it means certain frequencies are neither boosted nor reduced, hence they are 'flat' and more representative of what the audio actually sounds like

@TareqASamra 2 года назад

@@Dale_Blackburn Basically the device isn't adding its own touch to things, that may either prefer female voices, or male voices, etc. It is being equally fair, and with no unique quirks to take advantage of creatively.

@AlejandroNavas 2 года назад

I do notice a huge difference in how each device captures space. I can feel the Audio coming from the Portacapture X8 to have a more natural sound, in terms of perspective. The H1n tend to sound less dynamic, like all the sounds are blending together and have less separation. This has nothing to do with EQ or RU-vid audio compression.

@chrisfor 2 года назад

Great video, really like how your cinematography is shaping up. I love my H1N and is more than enough for my needs.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you Chris! The Zoom H1n is a great recorder and I still use it too.

@rafael.gazoni 2 года назад

"Keep in mind, only because something is brand New, not means is better" ...perfect, I always say this to my filmmakers friends.

@overjok 2 года назад

True ! 🤗

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you Rafael!

@ChristopherCabello 2 года назад

Playing with this device at a tascam booth at a music conference I realized this tool is much better suited for a niche audience. For instance, I already have a zoom h4n but this new device would allow me to record a safety track, power it via power bank, allow me to change the pitch without affecting the speed of the track and most importantly, adjust my settings via Bluetooth and the app. That's what stood out to me.

@emersonsea73 2 года назад

I loved the video. I've had an H1 for several years and he never let me down. Thanks for the comparison.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you for watching Emerson! We are glad you enjoyed it!

@francescocambria2891 Год назад

The most complete, enjoyable and honest comparison I have seen so far. Thank you

@FreeToUseSounds Год назад

Thank you for watching!

@shiao3990 2 года назад

most helpful video I've seen so far!

@benjaminbong 2 года назад

Yay! Thank you for the great video! I think the H1n does so much for its price. Thank you Marcel and Libby!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

That is true Ben. For $100 you get a great recorder.

@shadinrish 2 года назад

So useful! Thank you!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you for being here with us! :)

@nafawi7965 Год назад

X8 has more dimensionality, more depth. As a musician, I notice it has more warmth but retains openness and clarity when recording live music and in your soundscapes as well. I love Zoom…owned 5 of them. X8 will be my next device though.

@VOByRobbins 2 года назад

Great comparison Marcel! both do sound amazing, I have to say the X8 clearly has more sensitive onboard microphones and has a more dynamic and open sound with less background noise, but I'm using really good headphones..... to the untrained ear, the differences will be small-- now using external microphones, the differences would be even smaller! -- The H1n is how you started and I'm sure other folks out there can easily start their beginnings into field recording with this H1N recorder and no one would be the wiser when they hear the final product! the lesson here is just go out and record, content is the most important thing! Love your video Libby!!!!!!!!!!

@paulcomeau6 2 года назад

Great assessment Michael Robbins. I noticed the same thing about slightly greater openness and sensitivity of the X8 on my headphones. The H1n is a great device considering cost and portability (the best sound recorder is the one in your pocket). No regrets purchasing it. Looking to upgrade to external mics in the future for more definition and directivity capture. Thanks for sharing Marcel.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you Michael! I was wondering if somebody ever noticed the videography too. :)

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you for watching Paul!

@hamradioop5777 Год назад

Thank you for a very nicely made set of experiments. I feel that I must give a strong shout-out for the excellent film work and editing 🙂

@FreeToUseSounds Год назад

Thank you so much for watching and we really appreciate your positive feedback.

@tomalexiou9573 2 года назад

Thank you Marcel for this video comparison!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

It was our pleasure!!

@Sashik 2 года назад

Thank you for making this video. Listening all recordings in Beyerdynamic DT770 pro 250 ohm, I hear more details in the background with X8, when H1n sound more muffled regarding sounds at a distance. Side by side X8 gives a little step up from couple samples already, but so much important step up that the sound feels more natural and soundstage is wider. X8 makes everything sound beyond realistic, somehow(for me), in the way I really like it. My first H1n on the way, will record audio effects with it for my future games. Cheers!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you so much sharing your thoughts too Alex! Great to have you here on the channel!

@dfcx1 2 года назад

Nice video, this different-categories-of-the-same-product comparison format is interesting. Based on this video the X8 sounds better with a more realistic sound and a wider stereo image, but the difference in these samples is subtle, less than you might expect for a 5x price difference... but you aren't paying 5x just for the slightly better built-in mics but rather for the features. 32-bit float, 4 XLR inputs with phantom power, multichannel recording. To the H1n's credit small size and low price are great features as well and there's no doubt in my mind that it's the right product for more people's use cases.

@StarskyHomer 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. Great job shooting and editing Libby! Was that the Vlog Alpha? Still very much looking forward to that big q&a with the both of you :)

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Oh yes. Sony Alpha A7iv, ZV1 and iPhone 13

@overjok 2 года назад

I love your work, Thank you for this moment ! +SUB

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Welcome onboard! Nice to have you here! :)

@christiannikodemus 2 года назад

I used the "Scary Wind Textures" Library and it was incredible! It was evident that would have been quite an experience! Really added to the storytelling, and I could tell there was a story of itself behind those winds!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Hi Christian! This is so cool to hear. Wind sounds are always hard to get and this was a fun one to record. So glad to hear that :)

@ryansanchez5434 2 года назад

Thank you guys!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Pleasure!! :)

@martyjwalker 11 месяцев назад

I can probably hear a very slight difference but I wouldn't know which was which without the labels. Both sound amazing.

@chipfilmstv 2 года назад

Great video Marcel! I love the H1N cause it goes everywhere with me.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Same here! Always in the pocket :)

@dqstudios 2 года назад

Thanks for doing this! It was closer than I thought it would be. but for the last session I closed my eyes and only opened them when I thought the recorder switched and I was correct every time, even though I’m only listening on Apple Airpods (3rd gen). the Tascam has significantly better low representation, but also seems a bit more susceptible to wind. But agree with the other commenter that the dynamic range of these situations is relatively low. And the 32-bit float will shine in more challenging situations or when time is tight. But it just goes to show that any tool in the right hands can be a great one. 🙌

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Can't agree more Dave! I think when doing the X8 vs Sound Devices and Zoom, I hope I can get some loud sounds too.

@ViciousXUSMC 2 года назад

I see you have now owned and used the Tascam X8 and the Zoom F6. I am currently looking at both of these. Between the two have you a preference, and mind sharing why? I wanted the X8 at first, love the screen and the fact I can have one device to do some on site recordings with the built in mics (like a concert) but my research usually has the F6 rated as the "better" device. I understand one is more of a sound bag field recorder and one is a handy recorder, but they do have a lot of overlap in features and close in price, heck you could disconnect the X8 mics if you really wanted to use it more like a dedicated field recorder. I have a H2N that I took with me to a concert not long ago, and it sounded terrible worse than my phones recording, maybe just where I was standing and the way the microphones are made, no clipping, just no detail and dynamics it was all bass, but I also dropped it when using it for a RU-vid video for LAV recording forgetting it was tethered to me, so maybe I damaged the built in mics.

@runningintohistory 2 года назад

Thanks for the comparison. I have and love my H1n. I use it for most of the audio on my channel. Your videos helped me decide on the H1n a year ago and I have been obsessing over the importance of audio ever since. But I recently picked up the X8 and have been loving it. I definitely notice more clarity with the X8. But I mainly purchased it for video interviews with multiple mics, recording podcasts on the road, plugging my (vocalist)wife's condenser mic(Rode NT1) into it while micing my acoustic guitar with the onboard X8 mics while adding reverb, compression and EQ and then synching this to our video channel. Sounds amazing with this setup and completely portable. I do minimal field recording but I do use the X8 for ambient and sound effects creation for my videos. I never record over 96k so I haven't heard the notorious hum issue. Oh and the tuner and metronome, for me as a guitarist is awesome. I couldn't find any other device that can perform all the of these roles.

@shivamnandiofficial Год назад

hey!!! isn't the volume button loose? doesn't it create noise?

@runningintohistory Год назад

@shivam nandi I haven't had any issues with the volume on my X8 or H1n.

@shivamnandiofficial Год назад

@@runningintohistory that is good to know.. i ordered one and then the volume button was so loose that it made a slight click noise if the hardware is moving (like me walking and recording). That noise was so disappointing in the final audio😟 very disturbing. then I replaced that with another piece and faced same issue (ordered on Amazon) While no one on internet talks about it as it is such a big problem. So maybe both pieces were faulty. For me - the use case is street interview recording. So can’t keep it static. Now am wondering whether to order from another seller or spend some more money to try out h2n.

@runningintohistory Год назад

@shivam nandi are you talking about the h1n or X8? I do know a lot of people are placing gaffer tape over the h1n volume button because its so easy to accidentally move the setting. I will end up doing the same thing since I bumped the volume button accidentally a few times while in my pocket. But my h1n volume isn't loose enough to just move while walking. Interesting you had two like that.

@shivamnandiofficial Год назад

@@runningintohistory i am talkin about h1n. and yes its volume button was making noise while i moved (or just move my hand). on both pieces i ordered. That is why i was so surprised as there is no mention of this anywhere.

@marcgregoryneville 2 месяца назад

Hi. Great video! Which one, or others similar, would you think to be preferable for recording a handpan instrument at a budget no higher than $400 USD? Thank you.

@reyvaz2951 2 года назад

Than You so much for helping us with this importan decision making, this helps a lot, I only wish, to listen to the same exact sound from both, not sure if thats what you did, my point is I was looking to see wish leave behind any sound, the little details. Thanks!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

We don't want to repeat a sequence but we switched during the video between H1n and Tascam and made a note each time.

@hcrespo3 2 года назад

thank you, I just bought a zoom h1n and I am amazed at the quality sounds it can record.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Great to hear that :)

@craig4297 2 года назад

Thank you for making this comparision video! Have you also compared the X8 to the Zoom F6 and Mix-Pre 6ii?

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Not yet Craig. We do this on the road. We leave Bangkok in a couple days.

@ScoobieDee Год назад

Love your show , different but as enjoyable and practical as watching Curtis Judd

@ngonzale3 Год назад

The decision is harder, which is a good thing I guess. I’m interested in the new X6 which is smaller but I can use my xlr shotgun mic along with wired or wireless lavalier. But there’s no excuse to not own an H1n as a main or backup tool. Thank you for all that you do!

@matiaskritz Год назад

I ask you a question, is the issue of the lines in the high frequencies in the Tascam solved? Do you have any information? Thank you very much for your time and congratulations for the channel.

@VulcanworxSG 2 года назад

Really sounds so similar. Thanks!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thanks for watching?

@ElVeleroDePapel Год назад

Hola, cual me recomiendas comprar.

@paulotav2 Год назад

congrats! finaly a sound testing video... :)

@FreeToUseSounds Год назад

Thank you so much! We have a lot more on our channel. Happy exploring :)

@rouvenwildeggerbitz7759 2 года назад

Thank you for the great video! For the price the H1 sounds extremly good! That is the cool thing about the Zoom handhelds. I really like the sound of my H5 mics, too. For my the upgrade to better mics is a real problem budget wise. I think the mics of the x8 sound a little more open with less bass frequenzy and I’m really glad to hear that you get a really good xy or ab solution on board. The question that bothers me at the moment is: how important is it really (!) to have 32bit when you can do postproduction? But that is an other question. So thank you for the comparison! Personally i’m glad that I liked the x8 more than the H1.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you for watching Rouven :)

@mertserhanarslan4471 2 года назад

I decided to record the sounds of nature, city, cafes but I was confused to choose which mic is better for me. Thank you so much, your channel helps me a lot. I think H1n is the best option for me. Thanks again :)

@AndrewVanBeekOttawa 2 года назад

Thanks for this.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@reedwarbler 2 года назад

Your channel is awesome! I am completely new to this but I love your enthusiasm for it. It’s very inspiring. May I ask if the zoom h1n is good for a beginner who wants to capture everyday sounds? Can it be used with a contact mic? Thanks

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Oh yes its a great recorder and I think you can use it with a cm but double check the input.

@skipstream2 4 месяца назад

I have both. The zoom is the one I slip in my pocket on the way out the door for those “just in case” moments. And for research of locations. The X8 is what I take to recorded properly at high sample rate with 32 bit float for the safety of knowing what I can do with it in post. Also the x8 I attach other mics to it and use for contact mic and hydrophone etc etc. They both have their specific use cases

@videoguyla 10 месяцев назад

Very similar, i couldnt here any difference thank you

@soundhole5498 2 года назад

I always have my Olympus lsp4 with me (it's actually even smaller than the zoom h1n). If you ever have the opportunity to test the olympus lsp4... don't miss it. maybe the smallest recorder with a good sound. I think it's so good to always have a recorder with you, but it doesn't bother you because it's so small and light. thanks for your work!!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

This is also a nice piece of gear. I haven't used it but I heard good things.

@Falorepus 2 года назад

Nice Video, still using my old ZOOM H1 like it a lot

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Nice one :)

@user-nu8bf3bf9m Год назад

Hi! Is the high frequency hum issue fixed or is it still a issue?

@johnathan2684 2 года назад

Seems like H1n gets more lower tones. Both recorders sound great. I'm keeping my H4nPro for as long as possible. Great video. Thanks.

@IsiahKendall Год назад

I own both of these and can say i prefer the X8. The H1n was giving me white noise issues randomly which made it un-reliable. X8 sounds more crisp and clear when capturing recordings. I notice a huge difference when working with foley. I do like the compactness of H1n though if i just need something quickly and can throw it in my pocket for use later.

@zaharovevgen6346 Год назад

In what quality did you record on both recorders?

@OdjoAdja 2 года назад

just wondering if the 32bit is ment for wider sound intensity/level dynamic range not the characters of the sound then the x8 will 'carch' more sound but maybe not since it's depend on the sensitivity of the pickup capsule, the benefits of 32bit is already in digital domain the ad converter for x8 is better than h1, but the result will be the same if the sound source in the same intensity range..

@tubekane 2 года назад

Both sound good

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

We think so too! Thanks for watching.

@blankonbank 2 года назад

Great comparison. But what I really love is your enthusiasm. I'm sure we could give you a phone and nothing else and you would record great sounds. Thanks and have a nice day.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Ha Ha thank you so much! :)

@Bcwilderness Год назад

maybe a short on a dry room to compare as ambience washes out the source also wind weather etc

@koawoods1793 2 года назад

Thank you for the comparision! I think they both sound great but the Tascam X8 worth the money.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@marinrealestatephotography 2 года назад

Since the BEST audio is REDUNDANT audio, plan on buying both (or two H1n's). Not having redundant audio is playing with fire.

@cryptotrader2779 2 года назад

Well well well. That was indeed a bit of a shock. Such minor little differences in the recordings except the busy scene by the road in the City, where the X8 had more obvious and warmer low end rumble from the cars/motorbikes/bus. I expected a much bigger difference than that. I think it convinced me to keep using my H1n and spend on some Clippys rather than a new recorder. I think I'll be OK with that as I spend time learning and recording more. I'll definitely watch this again in the next few minutes and really listen without any distraction from the chat. Thanks anyway Marcel. Quite an eye opening comparison for sure. I expected so much more from the X8.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Indeed the H1n is an awesome recorder and we hope we could showcase that. Quick question about the clippys. How much phantom power do they need? Is it enough to be used on the line in?

@cryptotrader2779 2 года назад

@@FreeToUseSounds There's a stereo Clippy (EM272) available with a 3.5mm plug requiring PiP, and an XLR version with 12-48v Phantom. I've seen many people use the 3.5mm PiP version with the H1n and they sound great.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

@@cryptotrader2779 Maybe when I'm back in Europe I can order them.

@jeremybassetti 2 года назад

Similar in quality. But to me, the x8 sounds a touch brighter, wider, and more sensitive. Impressed by the zoom going toe-to-toe with the newer and more expensive unit, but also pleasantly surprised by the quality of the tascam capsules. I listened blindly. At first I didn’t hear much of a difference, but the dock scene with the birds made it obvious. After that, the difference was clear. Thanks for the video. Cheers to you both.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you Jeremy!

@pergunnareriksson 2 года назад

The difference in sound quality between the two recorders is like comparing 4K to 1080 on a small mobile phone; negible. Then it depends on what you're going to record. I would think that the Tascam is less sensitive when it comes to wind as well as handling noise. Especially the later is a "built-in" problem with the Zoom. :) But for my personal use which is recording external sound for personal videos to replace the subpar sound my cameras are capable of, both the original H1 as well as H1n (and H2n) is more than enough. Also simple to handle and reliable. Thanks for the video!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you Per! Great feedback :)

@jeffparryncc1701 2 года назад

We will be recording our bands gigs with the X8 (strangely, there is no one recording their band or gig with the X8, on YT anyway, which is very strange) Can you record to a Seagate Expansion Portable Drive 2TB or similar? Thanks.

@dudemetoo2053 2 года назад

The biggest achilles heel I have with the Tascam Portacapture x8 is it's mic capsules and wind noise. It doesn't matter what wind protection I use. The capsules on the Tascam seem affected by any amount of wind pressure that it actually blanks out small sections of the wav file - which is worse than peaking which can be fixed with 32bit float., but with this problem, when you go in to a DAW, it shows those sections with the wav file with a straight line and no recorded sounds. It happens even with the low cut filter if the wind is too strong - where as on my Sony PCM D100, it captures the same sound without that problem. Saddly, I am re-packing my Tascam to send back today. I may give the Zoom F3 a try later - but don't have any good external Mic and will need to save money to buy the Audio Technica 4025 with it's stereo xy mics.

@brianfitzrealty 2 года назад

I could hear a noticeable difference in sound quality with the x8 being the clear winner. A better comparison would have been an environment that has both loud and soft sounds like a fireworks show or arcade. Having 32 bit float is a game changer for novices like me who struggle to get the gain levels just right. I have an x8 on order and hopefully it will arrive soon. Thx for your comparison!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you for your input Brian!

@Motionphile 2 года назад

What settings do you suggest for field recording with Zoom H1n? And also the gain level? Thank you btw, always love your videos!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

There is no magic number that you could use for setting the gain but I do have a video about setting levels for field recording and talk about this subject. As you adjust the camera shutter or the ISO individually each time you use the camera, it's the same with sound. Always different.

@maximtrianov3661 2 года назад

@@FreeToUseSounds what is the name of that video about levels?

@SayantanGuha 9 месяцев назад

I guess its just the coloration of the mics, they both capture the important information that is needed

@paulroyle-grimes8279 2 года назад

This helps me decide where to spend money - I will definitely stick with my h1n for a while.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Glad we could help! :)

@markreevestravels758 2 года назад

This video was so useful for me - it's almost like it was made for me - thank you! Think I'm gonna stick with the H1n, I love the compactness of the unit and my binaural's plug straight in. Man, I want to go to Bangkok right now, the moment when you missed the bell sound was exactly my reaction too.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Oh yes and door :)

@pandoraefretum 2 года назад

they sound the same to me... nice sounds by the way

@gregwilsonnaturephotography 2 года назад

Hey Marcel, I am so new to sound recording and don't have trained ears for sounds. I feel they are so similar... but if I understand the difference also would be the use of other types of microphones connected. As well as 32 bit float. I see the H1n limits to single mic input and my H6 more inputs.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Hi Greg. This is correct. The X8 has more features for sure but this video was only about the sound of the capsules to make it fair and realistic to the over the Zoom H1n. You are correct. They both sound very similar.

@PARKAM_ Год назад

Harus diberi keterangan pengaturan gain berapa agar kami bisa lebih tahu detailnya.

@ginofoogle6944 5 месяцев назад

I have both and i catch myself using the H1n more than the Tascam purely because it's more portable.. sound wise the tascam is a little better but not by a lot. definitely would go for the h1n. especially if you just need a small and decent recorder.

@user-xm6wy9kf5x 10 месяцев назад

When you switch between the two devices, I do not feel that you have switched between them, so I did not notice a noticeable difference between the two recordings

@lizanye 2 года назад

Exactly the same wow. I have an h6 and now I’m kinda thinking of just grabbing a h1n to do the more risky recordings

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

It's a great recorder for sure! Nothing is worse than no recording at all.

@khanalsamrat6227 2 года назад

Helllo can you share us how you people organize all these recordings properly and find the exact matching ones when needed ? I have a huge collection too but I fail to rename similar sounds.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

We have a video about it! Check out the video about the UCS file sytem

@khanalsamrat6227 2 года назад

@@FreeToUseSounds thanks much its very helpful

@janondra5250 2 года назад

I was so surprised by the low noise floor of the h1n I had to watch other videos on youtube of recordings with the h1n and the noise floor is significantly louder. Did you do any de-noising in post?

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Hello Jan! You can also watch the video from Istanbul or BKK about the H1n. I don’t process the sounds and never push the gain to create noise.

@yashkummar Месяц назад

What about Zoom H6? Any ideas?

@BoopyTheFox 2 года назад

Those are wastly different types of recorders, but the point is still illustrated - even a cheap one can record high-quality audio. For me personally, having X-Y + A-B with 4 side-mounted XLR Combo jacks out of the box is the killer feature.

@DanielaBunu 2 года назад

Hi Marcel, does the H1n do only xy or can ab too? 🤔 And have you ever tried devices and microphones on the field in very strong wind situations? Thanks for the informative Vlogs 🙏🏼☺️

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

You can’t. Its fixed and yes. We have a dedicated video about this gear in Iceland.

@DanielaBunu 2 года назад

@@FreeToUseSounds ok thank you! I will search for it. LG

@tyronemunsami6760 Год назад

The zoom has a wider, more spacious sound with crisp highs which caught my attention immediately. The tascam sounded flat throughout the frequency spectrum. The microphones are not as sensitive as the zoom microphones. This is what I noticed while listening to your video with Sony headphones.

@lee8org 2 года назад

Great comparison this where the size matters. I always liked the sound coming out of Tascam product, but with little processing Zoom wins.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@LayersOfSilence 2 года назад

Difference is minimal, at least in the hands of Marcel) I think if you need just hand recorder and not exactly 32bit, just go for zoom h1n or smth like zoom h5, because it has different capsules option. Thanks for video guys! You’re best!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Very true Anton. If 32 bit isn't important you can go with them. I also think about purchasing a Sony recorder.

@dreamchaser6441 2 года назад

Where did you get that bag you are using… I’m a videographer/cinematographer that recently became obsessed with clear good sounding audio.. I use a 5.11 24hr bag to haul my equipment.. but I’m looking for one a bit more sturdy

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

You mean to LowePro Tactic? its the version two. I have this one a very long time already.

@victorfilm_ 2 года назад

Hey Marcel, which windscreen fur are you using for the X8?

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Its the D11

@Matthew_Raymond 2 года назад

I think this shows that there’s something to be said for lighter and cheaper. No matter how good the Tascam is, you’re never going to put a relatively heavy, more expensive recorder in a situation where it could be damaged or lost. That’s not a dig at Tascam. It’s simply a matter of the right tool for the right job.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Never say never!

@tuckerbugeater 2 года назад

Gotta watch that first step getting out of the Bangkok bus.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Ha Ha hA oh yes. Motorbikes and also don't dream while trying to get off or on. The bus drivers don't wait a single second. :)

@esosarias 2 года назад

I LOVE my Zoom H1N. Saludos desde España!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Yeah!! :)

@nicholaswarner5475 2 года назад

Hi Libby & Marcel, have you ever you'd the Zoom F2 . I would like to use this with my Parabolic reflector for bird song. Also would like to know about a very simple bit of software for helping with the recording I make ...... hopefully. Cheers guys

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Hi Nicholas. Oh we never had the Zoom F2 but could you tell my how you would use it with a parabolic dish? Attaching an omni within the dish? If you don't want to spend money on editing software right now, check out Reaper. It might take a while to get around it but its amazing for editing field recordings. I use Adobe Audition but pay monthly for it.

@nicholaswarner5475 2 года назад

Hi Marcel , Yes I have a dish from a small company called "PAROBOLIC MICROPHONES " .Nice people. I have high sensitive- low noise mic 3.5mm. I use a small ball joint camera mount to attach the recorder to the handle of the dish. At the moment I use a 'Tascam DR-05, but I like the idea of the 32bit Zoom F2. THANKS FOR THE software idea. Love you channel

@haingongoc9816 10 месяцев назад

thank you so much for the video, im looking for a recoder to begin, is this better than sony ICD-UX570F? both are same budget at this time. What should i chose for recoding theo sound when i writing on paper while around is very loud? what is better for noise handling? Thank you so much again, your channel is help me very much and this is very wonderful for me.

@TheChameleon2008 2 месяца назад

What did you end up buying?

@haingongoc9816 2 месяца назад

@@TheChameleon2008 im using h1n and a Korg's piezoelectric microphone. It works very well for me.

@TheChameleon2008 2 месяца назад

@@haingongoc9816 Ah i see! So you not using the device mics'? I already have a portable device with mic input so maybe i should go the same route :)

@user-ep8ss5gj3u 2 года назад

Can you compare it on music and instruments? Seagulls are great but the sound is too inconsistent

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

That could have been a great example too yes. I could have asked a music studio here. Ah didn't even cross my mind.

@Goat.Herder Год назад

Listening on DT 770 250's and the sounds is very, very similar on both devices. I think the mics in the H1N are brilliant for such a low budget device. The preamp noise can be a minor problem indoors, but it's nothing a little EQ can't fix. If you need XLR inputs you can just buy an adaptor.

@FreeToUseSounds Год назад

Thank you so much for your comment. Yeah I saw a video on RU-vid about an XLR adapter. Also there is a cool 48v converter on the market that you could with an H1n. That makes it perfect for microphones that need phantom power.

@Goat.Herder Год назад

@@FreeToUseSounds I never knew this, that opens up a lot more in the way of mics! Thanks! Do you know what the name of the adaptor is?

@fernandolomeli2548 2 года назад

So hard to discern which one is “better”. Great quality on both! Obviously one has more options that the other but specifically in this one test that seem to go head to head. However I have the H1n so im just going to be biased and say that one is the better pick!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you Fernando! You are right, they both sound very similar and with the H1n you have a great companion!

@kcluview 2 года назад

Love the setup @ 06:21!

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Yeah! :)

@angelalonsosarmiento1940 2 года назад

have you tried the Sony PCM D10? (500USD), would be interesting to see it VS the Tascam X8

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Hi Angel. Oh no I don't but would love to have one.

@PetrPodaril Год назад

There is a problem with Zoom H1n from my point: the auto recording. I need "full auto recording," which means to start recording when the acoustic pressure is above the required level and stop, after it goes down. But H1n can only start recording once. Then it would be stopped manually, or when you run out of battery/SD space.

@freewheelinghorn 2 года назад

Does the H1n suffer from the same high frequency hum that the X8 does? Aside from this potential difference, I heard more fine detail from the Tascam's capsules but I preferred the stereo image and frequency response of the Zoom capsules in terms of setting the scene. If it were me I would choose one over the other based on the material and its intended use; for instance, if I were recording a location and intended to use that as a background to sit behind dialogue, I would choose the Zoom so that I would get a nice sense of place but without extraneous details in the sound that could distract from the dialogue. If I were to choose between the two for recording a sound that I wanted to be captured in detail so as to grab the listener's attention, I would choose the Tascam for its superior detail. Of course, these things can be at least partially addressed in post, but one could argue that it's always best to start with the most appropriate material for a given use-case. That's my personal opinion, listening on open-back, planar magnetic headphones.

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and they make absolute sense. With the H1n we don't have the high frequency issues in the 20kHz area. Since the other issues occur above 50kHz and higher, they are cut off anyway because a 96kHz recorder only records up to 48kHz.

@rafirafal 2 года назад

What did you record the sound of the tie when there were no subtitles?

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

What do you mean?

@rafirafal 2 года назад

@@FreeToUseSounds What did you use to register your voice in the episode?

@khiemsola 2 месяца назад

where was this part of Bangkok that you were visiting?

@FreeToUseSounds 2 месяца назад

Oh which one?

@haffa0905 2 года назад

what is the song playing in the background at 1:38 sounds a little like lamp

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

I have to ask Libby. She is in charge of the music.. You might be able to use Shazam too.

@balanceisthekey4652 2 года назад

I think they sounded pretty much the same, I have h1n, I love it need to get out and record more

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

Yeah go out and record :)

@nastabiquealjihad8442 2 года назад

up grade! X8 will save us with 32 float bitrate (dual pre-amp) ...when we make a mistake/slappy capture audio on field,X8 can increase or decrease our capture in editing...no peaking no soft audio anymore.. about the audio quality,its about mic what we use.. thats my opinion...

@ZorroComputers 9 месяцев назад

Those two are very very similar. However, if you try the Roland it's quite different from them.

@NVK85 Год назад

All sounds was recorded in loud ambient environment. I think difference will be noticeable in more quiet environment when Zoom H1n will show a lot of self-noise.

@ReenamJain-fg4gi Год назад

Sir what you think about Sony PCM A10?

@FreeToUseSounds Год назад

Amazing recorder. Are you able to get your hands on one?

@craig4297 2 года назад

Do you know if anyone has released information yet on the X8's self-noise (Equivalent Noise Level) and 32-bit float dynamic range?

@FreeToUseSounds 2 года назад

I don't know and honestly I don't look for such information as it is not important for me how I record sounds. If I hear anything I will write you here.

@gyulahajdu2798 2 года назад

Yup, I am/I was looking for the same information, and what I found is actually the self noise of recorders are insignificant compared to the microphones. So even if the X8 might twice as noisy as - for example - the Pre Mix whatever, it will not matter much. I did not test, did not see any test yet, but don't care any more too much. YMMV.