Zoom H2 Audio Noise at DVinfo.net

Brian Boyko · July 22nd, 2009, 12:06 PM

Put a GH1 on backorder, but I was a little worried about the GH1's autogain for audio.

I have a Zoom H2, however, so I didn't think it was too big a deal - that I could simply record dual-system and have inputs going out of my mixer (a Juicedlink) and into both the camera and the Zoom H2.

I tried out this setup with my current camera, a Canon HG20, today, to see how feasible it would be.

Here's the problem though - I had to put the H2 on medium gain in order to get any sort of signal, even while keeping the pre-amp on the Canon HG20 to the low levels it usually enjoys. My Juicedlink Mixer's pre-amp was set to "high" & the trim turned all the way up.

Now - the Canon and the Zoom H2 are both getting the SAME signal out of the Juicedlink, split, and the Zoom H2 has more noise on it. I can't go lower on the ZH2's gain, I can, however, go higher.

What do you think - is this something that might be solved by going to the Zoom H4/H4n, or an Edirol, or something like that? Is moving to high gain a good answer? Or am I stuck with it?

Rick Reineke · July 22nd, 2009, 01:08 PM

Are you using the line or mic input on the H2?
What level comes out of the Juicedlink? -40-60dB (mic) or -10 or +4dB (line)

Jon Fairhurst · July 22nd, 2009, 01:14 PM

The juicedLink outputs mic level. It has something like 18dB gain when turned up 100%.

July 22nd, 2009, 12:06 PM	#1
Brian Boyko Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 773	Zoom H2 Audio Noise Put a GH1 on backorder, but I was a little worried about the GH1's autogain for audio. I have a Zoom H2, however, so I didn't think it was too big a deal - that I could simply record dual-system and have inputs going out of my mixer (a Juicedlink) and into both the camera and the Zoom H2. I tried out this setup with my current camera, a Canon HG20, today, to see how feasible it would be. Here's the problem though - I had to put the H2 on medium gain in order to get any sort of signal, even while keeping the pre-amp on the Canon HG20 to the low levels it usually enjoys. My Juicedlink Mixer's pre-amp was set to "high" & the trim turned all the way up. Now - the Canon and the Zoom H2 are both getting the SAME signal out of the Juicedlink, split, and the Zoom H2 has more noise on it. I can't go lower on the ZH2's gain, I can, however, go higher. What do you think - is this something that might be solved by going to the Zoom H4/H4n, or an Edirol, or something like that? Is moving to high gain a good answer? Or am I stuck with it? __________________ Equip: Panny GH1, Canon HG20, Juicedlink, AT897, Sennh. EW/GW100, Zoom H2, Vegas 8.1 Last edited by Brian Boyko; July 22nd, 2009 at 12:55 PM.

July 22nd, 2009, 01:14 PM	#3
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	The juicedLink outputs mic level. It has something like 18dB gain when turned up 100%. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

July 22nd, 2009, 01:08 PM	#2
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	Are you using the line or mic input on the H2? What level comes out of the Juicedlink? -40-60dB (mic) or -10 or +4dB (line)