Just picked this up, it's great - the only problem I've had so far is it's susceptible to "wind" type low-frequency noise when you move it around, even if you're quite careful. A makeshift pop filter might help with that.
I recorded feeding time in my terrarium with it:
https://soundcloud.com/sendy/many-snails-eating
Testing the Zoom H1 handy stereo recorder
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 5223 posts since 20 Jul, 2010
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 5223 posts since 20 Jul, 2010
I live near the sea so we get some spectacular nature sounds around here. Can't wait to get some of those in full stereo. I'll share whatever I get with it, as I don't see a point in claming raw nature sounds as "mine" 
But yeah, subtle little sounds like this are great for layering with beats to add texture.
But yeah, subtle little sounds like this are great for layering with beats to add texture.
http://sendy.bandcamp.com/releases < My new album at Bandcamp! Now pay what you like!
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- KVRAF
- 3080 posts since 17 Apr, 2005 from S.E. TN
That's neat. If the zoom H1 can so excellently record the sound of dining snails, it ought to be fabulous when pesky situations such as this arise--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzTGSKNjrp4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzTGSKNjrp4
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- Beware the Quoth
- 33175 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
Needle, thread, elastic and...hersoot wrote:And if you come up with a makeshift wind filter that really works, then please share that, too.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/wide-Plain-Shor ... 1408615272
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
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- KVRist
- 455 posts since 31 May, 2013 from Space is the Place
I have a H1, I think it's a bit too noisy for my liking though. I haven't tried any others to test, so I'm not sure if I'm just being fussy
You're right about wind noise as well, if I use it outdoors I generally get a lot of that. Not sure if the H1 is more susceptible, or if that's just an innate problem of microphones outdoors
You can buy furry mufflers ('dead cat') that you can stick on the end to mitigate some of that, or improvise one
You're right about wind noise as well, if I use it outdoors I generally get a lot of that. Not sure if the H1 is more susceptible, or if that's just an innate problem of microphones outdoors
You can buy furry mufflers ('dead cat') that you can stick on the end to mitigate some of that, or improvise one
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- KVRist
- 452 posts since 8 Jul, 2004
The soft open foam 'windscreens' these recorders ship with are just a little bit better than nothing.
A furry replacement or add-on can really make a huge difference.
If you go the DIY route, look for the longest 'hair' fabric you can get and that it won't stick together. If made tight enough, you can even use it as outer shell of said open foam and don't need the elastic band. (Enjoy the priceless looks as if you just hopped out of a flying saucer outside the shop when getting the fur)
..- or just get a dead kitten which is perfect at its game. I don't know if it'd fit a H1, it should fit on a H2 (n) and it definitely does on a H4n.
Also, try to use gloves and / or a tripod for less handling noise.
A furry replacement or add-on can really make a huge difference.
If you go the DIY route, look for the longest 'hair' fabric you can get and that it won't stick together. If made tight enough, you can even use it as outer shell of said open foam and don't need the elastic band. (Enjoy the priceless looks as if you just hopped out of a flying saucer outside the shop when getting the fur)
..- or just get a dead kitten which is perfect at its game. I don't know if it'd fit a H1, it should fit on a H2 (n) and it definitely does on a H4n.
Also, try to use gloves and / or a tripod for less handling noise.
