Looking for examples of recordings made on Zoom H2Next

[pf400]

Before I start recording solo fingerstyle guitar pieces on my new Zoom H2Next, I'm wondering if some folks could post a video or audio link to their own recording, add a few words on the steps you followed and the room setup. I have a 10 by 10 drywalled room with a sofa, a window and bookcase full of music and a 5-year old PC using Windows Vista Home Premium. My main concern is "getting started" ! Thanks in advance.

[Fran Guidry]

I've had an H2n for a while and did a series of comparisons when i first got it:

http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2011/...-the-zoom-h2n/

http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2011/...-d50-zoom-h2n/

In my experience the best bang for the buck acoustic treatment comes in the form of two broadband absorbers, that is, 2' x 4' panels of compressed insulation (Owens Corning OC703 or equiv) 4" thick and covered in acoustically transparent fabric. You can make these or buy premade ones.

http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2011/...adband-panels/

For settings I would use 44.1 / 16 WAV. The noise floor of the H2n is such that 24 bit recording does not improve the signal to noise ratio. I never use any of the recording effects such as compression or limiting.

In spite of the hundreds of videos, blog articles, and forum posts identifying the 12th fret as a magic target for miking acoustic guitar, I've come to prefer a position in front of the soundhole and at least 18" from the guitar, with an adjustment in height to achieve the desired tonal balance. I also mic off the bridge on occasion. Whichever location you choose, you'll need to check your position to get a good left-right stereo balance.

Fran

[mc1]

i recorded these on a zoom h2n in a room like yours.

[pf400]

It's all good thanks very much to all. I do want to add effects: touch of chorus, delay and reverb.

[mc1]

i use the digital audio workstation software reaper to add reverb and eq. it is fairly inexpensive (<$50) and vey powerful, and comes with a lot of built in effects (or you can add plug-ins, many of which are free).