discreet Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Stumbled across this... someone was looking for a good video/audio solution on here recently I believe. [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-Q2-HD-Handy-Video-Recorder-With-Built-in-Stereo-Microphone/L8F?utm_source=benchmark&utm_medium=email-marketing&utm_campaign=email-190314"]http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-Q2-HD-Handy-Video-Recorder-With-Built-in-Stereo-Microphone/L8F?utm_source=benchmark&utm_medium=email-marketing&utm_campaign=email-190314[/url] Good value too, by the looks! Quote
discreet Posted March 21, 2014 Author Posted March 21, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1395409018' post='2402130'] Ordered... thanks for the heads-up [/quote] Yooouuuuuu'reeeee welcome. Quote
JTUK Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 Specs look good...anyone tried it? Might be a useful tool to have with decent HD type visual...? Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 Not yet, but... the audio is supposed to be decent, and video passable (comparable to iPhone). Mine will be here next week... I'll let you know how I get on with it. Quote
Highfox Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1395476883' post='2402809'] Specs look good...anyone tried it? Might be a useful tool to have with decent HD type visual...? [/quote] I've had one for over a year now, very handy and still use it a lot.. The downside for me after using it for a while are that there is no line -in, only runs on batteries, which will last you about 2 hours on full HD settings. Hard to see the back of the screen for levels or framing when you have it in a corner or pushed up against a wall for example. I'd highly recommend getting a little tripod or table stand to use with it. I have been very happy with mine, it's good but not perfect. Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1395480709' post='2402848'] The downside for me after using it for a while are that.... only runs on batteries, which will last you about 2 hours on full HD settings. [/quote] I thought you could run it from a PSU? Quote
Highfox Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Mine has no AC power connector socket, maybe it runs off USB power, never tried that. Mine might be an older version. Edit for a vid.. this is the one I have no external power as you can see, [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF_KhaQeZmo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF_KhaQeZmo[/url] Edited March 22, 2014 by Highfox Quote
JTUK Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 no mention of power supply option here..?? review is dated 2012, iirc.... [url="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411119,00.asp"]http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411119,00.asp[/url] Quote
JTUK Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-APQ2HD-Accessory-Pack-for-Q2-HD-Recorder/L8G"]http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-APQ2HD-Accessory-Pack-for-Q2-HD-Recorder/L8G[/url] Quote
Highfox Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1395485317' post='2402912'] [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Zoom-APQ2HD-Accessory-Pack-for-Q2-HD-Recorder/L8G"]http://www.gear4musi...HD-Recorder/L8G[/url] [/quote] Maybe that AC converts to the USB port then. Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Zoom_Q2HD_Handy_Video_Recorder/ZOOM-Q2HD"]I ordered mine from Soundslive[/url], which seems to have a PSU input. And it's black Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 ordered from Soundslive too. Had been checking on ebay and decided to check on BC for advice on best options and saw your post. Coincidence or what. Thanks Dave Quote
JTUK Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Any updates/reviews/thoughts on this..? Am tempted, but not entirely convinced..??? Quote
wateroftyne Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 I'm going to give mine a run out on Thursday. I'll report back. First impressions... nice. Cheap crappy plastic, but no surprise at the price. Quote
JTUK Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 And is there an alternative to batteries....? can you run it from a socket in any shape or form? I think that is the dealbreaker for me... For that money I am looking for a powered video and audio device. If the Video is upto to todays' phone cameras, ( i5 ) then that will be good enough. Quote
wateroftyne Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 You power it via a mini-USB PSU (available separately). Quote
JTUK Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 OK...Thanks, will probably go for it then. I need and the band needs a portable Video device and audio wouldn't go amiss either. Quote
wateroftyne Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 This is a bit of a crappy test, but here's a recording from last night. It's crappy 'cos the gig is totally acoustic, apart from my little Promethean combo, so it's very low volume. And there's very little light in the room. But.. it'll give you an idea: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9g_d4epRWA"]https://www.youtube....h?v=S9g_d4epRWA[/url] Quote
wateroftyne Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Whoops - the video was flagged as private. I've made it public, so you can see it now. Quote
madshadows Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Good quality on the picture and audio Lovely version of the song as well John Quote
JTUK Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Thomann are doing the whole bundle inc assessory pack for £100 inc postage to GB. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/zoom_q2_hd_bundle.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/zoom_q2_hd_bundle.htm[/url] Quote
wateroftyne Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 Here's a better test from my gig last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG1QDGj00Io Quote
.jpg.2a95db90b70ff3f3317b0f7ee3970acb.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.