Setup Example (1): Built-In Mics - Zoom Handy recorder H2 Operation Manual

Setup example (1): Built-in mics

When using the built-in mics to record in stereo
mode, a sound source located in the front or rear
direction of the H2 can be recorded. By selecting
the respective mic pattern, the directivity angle is
set to 90 or 120 degrees (→ p. 21). It is also
possible to place the H2 in the center and record
sound from the front and back directions.
To perform stereo recording of sound from the
front or rear direction, the respective panel of the
H2 should normally face the sound source.
The supplied desktop stand can be used to place
t h e H 2 o n a t a b l e o r o t h e r f l a t s u r f a c e .
Alternatively, the supplied mic clip adapter is
convenient to mount the H2 on a mic stand.
Directly placing the H2 on the floor or on a table
should be avoided, because footsteps or undesired
vibrations can be transmitted to the unit.
■ Recording solo vocals or a single
instrument
The mic pattern setting also determines the
directivity angle. Selecting "FRONT 90" and
using the front side mics may be preferable in
order to focus on the source and exclude
unwanted sounds. The distance between
sound source and H2 should be about 10 to 30
cm for on-mic recordings and 50 cm to 1.5
meters for off-mic recordings.
90 deg.
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Stereo Mode Recording
■ Recording a live band or making
field recordings
Selecting "REAR 120" and using the rear side
mics may be preferable in order to cover a
wider area and capture the ambience of the
location.
120 deg.
NOTE
• If you hold the H2 in your hand during field
recording, scratching noises may occur
which will detract from the recording. To
avoid this, mount the H2 on the supplied mic
clip adapter and grasp the adapter using a
glove.
• If wind hitting the mics is causing pop noise,
attach the supplied windscreen.
■ Recording front and back
simultaneously
By positioning the H2 upright, it is possible to
record sound coming both from the front and
back of the unit. This is useful for example to
record a conversation between two people or
an instrument and a singer facing each other.
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