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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Zoom H2 or Tascam DR-08


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double E - Posted - 03/10/2011:  19:57:54


I know there is a little price difference, that a side which one do you recommend?

Banjophobic - Posted - 03/11/2011:  10:00:10


quote:
Originally posted by double E

I know there is a little price difference, that a side which one do you recommend?



Ive used Tascam in the past..back in the cassette 4 track days, and it was great quality. Ive not used any of their digital stuff, but Im sure its still great quality. The Zoom H-2 and really impressed me with its overall sound quality and ease of use. Thats a tough call

The KIDD - Posted - 03/11/2011:  10:46:21


Anytime I see a picker 45+, I send this link. I know 3 cats over 50 that were much happier with something like this , rather than the tiny, less intiuative, H2, DR-07, DR-08 etc types. I tried to find the thread with an 2009 discussion about the H2 vrs the tascam DR and DP units but couldnt.
Anyway,the only thing I see benifical about the Tascam is that it records at 24/96 , which in all honesty, if your just recording 1-2-3 tracks, your not gonna hear much difference between 16/44 and 24/96 WAVs.

Heres a unit more suited for non techy people with real knobs like analog units for around the same price.
youtube.com/watch?v=3E8ffdt9k1Q

Personally, Id rather carry around a laptop with recording software
Just some other options to consider.
KIDD


Edited by - The KIDD on 03/11/2011 10:50:08

arnie fleischer - Posted - 03/25/2011:  18:39:42


I'm over 65 and without a doubt about as non-techy a person as you could find. But I love the Zoom H2 for recording my practicing. Easy to use, clear instructions. I don't use the earbuds that come with it, though. I substitute a Walkman-type headset.

njwater - Posted - 04/04/2011:  03:35:58


not having either, a question (based on some responses I've read): does either have a monitor out jack, for use with headphones?

I'm guessing the answer is 'yes' but just checking.

oldwoodchuckb - Posted - 04/04/2011:  14:58:43


Zooms and Tascams both have headphone outs - or had them in the past.

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