All my 32-Bit Recorders! Which Would You Choose?

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @FreeToUseSounds
    @FreeToUseSounds  16 годин тому +2

    Which Recorder Is Your Favorite?

    • @wpkambiancesounds
      @wpkambiancesounds 16 годин тому

      Don't know. I got many as well.

    • @arcoholic3
      @arcoholic3 16 годин тому

      Well I only recently got the Tascam FR-AV2 and the Zoom H2 Ess - but The Zoom H1Ess and F3 are always in my bag and the Sony PCM A10 is always in my back pocket, so I guess I use these the most. Lots of larger recorders are on the shelf (Sound Devices, Zooms, Tascams etc) but I tend to stick to the EDC smaller models.) Did I mention I like sounds and sound gathering?

    • @btsr2553
      @btsr2553 15 годин тому

      First of all, thank you very much. As I wrote in my comment, my current favourite is TASCAM. But I keep looking at Sound Devices. Essential for my setup is the automatic line level recording with additional the five-second pre-recording. So five seconds are additional recorded before the record button was pressed.

    • @KirillSavchenkov
      @KirillSavchenkov 12 годин тому +1

      Hi!
      Many thanks for this extremely useful video!
      I have a good experience with the combo h1essesial + clippy mics. but the preamps are questionable in h1E
      I think Tascam fr-av2 is the best thing for the portable stereo pair system now. Also maybe the price of fr-av2 will go down that happened with tascam x8
      what do you think about zoom H1 XLR (the part of the essential line)?
      it could be a good device for the recordings in between of cases for h1E h2E and f3\tascam fr-av2
      Thank you!

    • @digme
      @digme 11 годин тому +1

      The recorder that's in my pocket, ready to record. 😉 It used to be my smartphone with a Shure MV88 mic, but in 2025 it's likely to be the Zoom H2e. However, the Tascam FR-AV2 and a slim powerbank fits in a Tenba Skyline 4 pouch and may end up as the most used recorder in my kit next year.

  • @gregsimmons1709
    @gregsimmons1709 4 години тому

    This is such an informative and timely video! Not only does it reflect your experiences with the equipment, but the amount of excellent footage you could draw from to reinforce your experiences is a testament to the quality of Libby’s videography. An excellent way to end the year, and just in time for the last-minute Christmas shoppers!

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому +1

      Thank you so much, Greg! Libby spent the whole week editing this video, and it means a lot that you’re giving her credit for it. UA-cam really is like a time capsule, preserving these moments for everyone to see. Let’s keep creating more memories! :)

  • @mohdfirdaus4035
    @mohdfirdaus4035 4 години тому +2

    Watched your another video about zoom f3. Bought it later after watching. No regret at all. The ease of use really helpful for beginners

  • @aaronmarshall
    @aaronmarshall 16 годин тому +9

    The Zoom F6 sounds amazing. I can't stand how you constantly need to update the time/date on it. It's enough to make me want to jump ship to another product. It's an incredibly annoying problem imo. The preamps sound great on them. The Zoom F3 came out a little later and it doesn't seem to have that issue.

    • @captteemo9133
      @captteemo9133 14 годин тому

      What do you mean?

    • @sarge3294
      @sarge3294 13 годин тому +3

      It's a bug

    • @captteemo9133
      @captteemo9133 7 годин тому

      @sarge3294 Thanks :)

    • @brucefuchs4089
      @brucefuchs4089 Годину тому

      F6 will lose date/time if not used for a long period of time. To fix-plug F6 into USB-C charger and turn F6 ON. Leave on USB-C charger and turned ON for 12-24 hours. F6 will now retain date/time. Repeat every few months to ensure F6 does not lose date/time.

  • @keinpodcast4053
    @keinpodcast4053 15 годин тому +1

    My H1n's, H2n's and Tascam DR-05's had a big smile on their displays when they heard your words at 15:52 . Together we wish you both a merry christmas 🎄. Viele Grüße - Til.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Hi Tim! We hope you have a wonderful and happy New Year! Next year, we’ll be back in Europe!

  • @cryptotrader2779
    @cryptotrader2779 16 годин тому +3

    Nice. It's a surprise to see that you still carry around all that gear from country to country.
    Anyway, I still love my F3 with the LOM Usi's because it's so easy to take anywhere in a sling bag. But I'd love to take a closer look at the FR-AV2, X6, and the H2e.
    Thanks for another great video, and I wish you and Libby a very happy Xmas.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Hi Simon! Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to you too! We don’t carry all our gear around anymore. We have a house here in Thailand where we store everything and only take the gear we need for our trips. The rest stays in storage. But next year, we’re buying a camper van, so we’ll have to really think about what to bring with us!

  • @jonesthestone
    @jonesthestone 11 годин тому

    Fantastic video Marcel, thank you for taking the time to film it,

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      I didn’t film it-I’m just sitting here talking :) Libby handled all the filming and editing work.

  • @crumpetsbuttered
    @crumpetsbuttered 16 годин тому

    Good to see your posting regularly again, enjoyed the video.

  • @ManuelParodiRamos
    @ManuelParodiRamos Годину тому

    Hi Marcel and Libby, thanks again for another video. We did miss you in youtube the time you were away! Are you still using the ulanzi mt-49 or what stands are you using lately? Maybe another video for all the grip gear you use?
    Merry Christmas to you!

  • @RandumbTech
    @RandumbTech 5 годин тому

    I'd give the Zoom M4 Mictrak another look if I were you. It's my most used recorder because it does everything quite well. It is cheaply made and all the label names are long gone, but I've beat the crap out of it and it's somehow still working. Accepting native TC allows me to easily sync my footage in post with a few clicks - it's 100% frame accurate every time. This feature alone saves me a TON of time in the edit. Oh, and Zoom fixed the RF interference issue that was present in the first batch of defective units (including the one you initially tested)

  • @arcoholic3
    @arcoholic3 16 годин тому

    As always, very informative and infectious enthusiasm. Season's greeting to you both. x

  • @FasFas160
    @FasFas160 9 годин тому +1

    Question about the Tascam FR-AV2:
    Can you record through both of the xlr inputs and the 3.5 mm input simultaneously?
    I'd love having the option of using the mikroUši to record stereo through the 3.5mm input, while simultaneously using the 2 XLR inputs to record stereo with another set of mics.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  4 години тому

      Hi! Great question! The Tascam is a two-channel recorder, so it’s either XLR or LINE, not both at the same time. However, we made a video about the Zoom H2 Essential, which can record simultaneously using the front microphones while the LINE input goes to the other channel.

  • @E.R.U.42
    @E.R.U.42 5 годин тому

    How big is the difference between the mixpre and the tascam x6 for exemple, in sound quality? I mean the preamps. I'm starting to work on an independent feature film and I tried to work with my tascam DR-70 but the noise floor is VERY high so I just can't work with it, sounds very bad. I was looking for a budget 32 bit float option. I don't have a big budget, but I'm tryng to make it as professional as possible. Thank you!

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  5 годин тому

      Hi!
      What microphones are you thinking of using? And what about XLR cables?
      When it comes to noise performance, most of the newer recorders are perfectly fine. However, Sound Devices stands out because their MixPre series uses Kashmir preamps. That’s definitely a big plus.
      But the real question is: what’s the noise ratio of your microphone, and where will you be recording?
      If you’re filming outdoors with a lot of background ambience you won't notice much of a difference but reliability and trust in your device become key factors. So, ask yourself this question: Can you trust an X6 or a Sound Devices recorder to work reliably for days and night?

  • @ww1www
    @ww1www 16 годин тому

    I loved this roundup. For some mysterious reason, I am captivated by the beauty of recorders. Would enjoy to try some that you showcased here :)

  • @TiredEyes77
    @TiredEyes77 15 годин тому

    You put in so much work and it shows. Hands down you have the best audio recording gear reviews on UA-cam.
    I’m a music producer and have been considering the f6 but I think you’re right.,. I’ll wait until they drop the update for it. I have the Sennheiser Ambeo headset for my phone and am pretty happy with what it provides.
    Thank you so much for putting in so much time with all this gear.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Thank you so much for saying that-it really means a lot to us. It would be great to see a new version of the F6, like a powerhouse that still retains all the features but with an improved screen, dual ports, and easy channel linking like on the MixPre, etc.

  • @gauntmon
    @gauntmon 14 годин тому +1

    Hey just as a heads up, the Centerence XY microphones are meant to be used with a recorder with the XLR ports facing each other so they would work with a Zoom H1 XLR or Centerence’s own recorder which is discontinued but not an F3 or the FR-AV2.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Hi, I’m not sure I understand. The Zoom H1 XLR has the same directionality as the F3 or FR AV2, or is there something I’m missing?

    • @gauntmon
      @gauntmon 3 години тому

      @ Hi! So, the Zoom H1 XLR has the its XLR ports turned 90 degrees so that the locks face out like this but the F3 and most other recorders have them lined up parallel like this ôô. The Centerence mics are designed to originally be used with the Centerence Mixerface which has its ports facing like this

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  2 години тому +1

      Got it! That’s a bummer. So, they won’t face each other in an XY position and create a weird-looking AB setup. Thank you so much for pointing this out.

    • @gauntmon
      @gauntmon 2 години тому

      @@FreeToUseSounds Yeah I tried. I ended up making my own Usi Pro direct adapter that works to create XY but I had to cut up a neutrik connecteor to make it, haha. It’s ugly but it works.

  • @kactusefemerus
    @kactusefemerus 7 годин тому

    I got a mixpre 6 (the original one 24bit), with 8 years of use, I record field recordings (BP4025, clippys AB, or earsights AB, sometimes up to 4 channel) music concerts (stereo and multitrack), all kind of sound stuff, electromagnetic with lom or soma, hydrophones (JrF), geophones, piezos, etc. And got used to check volumes and gain (as I did since tape reel-to-reel, DAT, minidisk) do you think the mixpre6 II with 32bit is worth the investment? Quite happy with my setup, 96/24...

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  4 години тому

      Hi!
      This is a fantastic recorder, and if you’re thinking of upgrading, it’s definitely a solid choice with no downsides. As I mentioned in another video, I like to future-proof myself and our recordings-who knows how technology might evolve? Maybe in the future, 32-bit recordings will become the standard.
      Of course, I could be wrong, but I’d rather be safe than left behind.

  • @gregwilsonnaturephotography
    @gregwilsonnaturephotography 11 годин тому +2

    Hey Marcel, what's your opinion on the best between the Zoom F3 and the Tascam FR-AV2.

    • @RandumbTech
      @RandumbTech 6 годин тому

      Tascam is more versatile because not only does it have 3.5mm line input but it also accepts WIRED timecode. If you intend to use TC, you have to purchase a proprietary wireless generator and Bluetooth adapter which are not only expensive, but very limiting. Smart money buys the Tascam.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Good points! Let’s also mention that the Tascam offers MS decoding and dual ports, which are fantastic features. However, the F3 is more rugged, and the sound quality of both recorders is excellent. Ultimately, it’s about what works best for you and whether the features align with your needs. With the F3, you get a slimmed-down race car, while the Tascam feels more like a comfortable camper van. :)

    • @gregwilsonnaturephotography
      @gregwilsonnaturephotography 2 години тому

      Marcel, it looks like the Tascam is almost twice the price of the F3. I wish I knew more about sound recording.

  • @ronaldnollet1461
    @ronaldnollet1461 5 годин тому

    wishing you and your partner a happy festive season and a Happy healthy 2025 cheers from Australia

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  5 годин тому

      Thank you so much, Ronald! Wishing you happy holidays and an amazing 2025 as well! 🎉

  • @IamCurrentlyAscending
    @IamCurrentlyAscending Годину тому

    I love my Zoom F6, but man, I want some combo jacks. I have piezo mics that have 1/4" plugs and I just really don't like getting stuck in adapter world. That's why I'm eyeballing that Tascam. But dang, it would be nice if Zoom did that upgrade, hint hint.

  • @fabimesizae
    @fabimesizae 11 годин тому +1

    Definitely the Sound Devices MixPre-6 II since I already have all the others.

  • @simonwilkinson2294
    @simonwilkinson2294 3 години тому

    Any idea if the Tascam FR-AV2 will be available in Thailand anytime soon?

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  2 години тому

      Oh this is a good question. Could you give Pro Plugin in Bangkok a call? They may know more.

  • @btsr2553
    @btsr2553 15 годин тому +1

    Thank you 🙏 very much for this video. I still own and use the indestructible TASCAM DR-100MKIII recorder. It has a function that is completely indispensable for me. It is the automatic line level recording. The recording starts automatically at a certain volume and stops as soon as the volume falls below this level. The combination of everything being recorded five seconds before the recording is essential for me. The question that arises for me except the Tascam successor so the Portacapture series does have this function, right? Not even the little TASCAM FR-AV2, right?
    I asked Sound Devices via their support team about it several times. They politely replied that they might think about it, but so far as I know this function is apparently not yet available.
    Have a great Christmas and thanks again for all your efforts. A "Servus"🖖 from Bavaria.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому +1

      Yes, this is a great function that the new Zoom H2 Essential has, and maybe we’ll see it in a firmware update for the Tascam FR AV2. However, the X8 and X6 already have it. If you’re interested in reading more about it, you can find details on page 34 of the X6 User Manual.
      Liebe Grüße nach Bayern und frohe Feiertage sowie ein gutes neues Jahr!

  • @johnrohdejensen1218
    @johnrohdejensen1218 16 годин тому

    I recently bought the F6 after careful consideration and I'm loving it. The headphone output might be a bit on the noisy side but the ability to use NPF batteries is a huge advantage. I can record all day on a single NP-F970 battery.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Yes, this is a great setup-almost like the interchangeable battery packs people have been wishing for. The F6 already has that feature!

  • @janelacibernetica
    @janelacibernetica 8 годин тому +1

    Olá amigo. Sou Luiz Antonio do Brasil inscrito no seu canal. Uso o Zoom H1Essential, mas captura muito ruido na gravação mesmo em Studio. Você tem alguma dica pra diminuir a captação de ruido? Você poderia fazer um vídeo de como fazer a melhor configuração no Zoom H1Essential. Obrigado.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  4 години тому

      Olá, Luiz!
      Já fizemos dois vídeos com esse gravador e não tivemos problemas com ruído, mas talvez minha tolerância ao ruído seja um pouco diferente. Além disso, também não o uso em um ambiente de estúdio.
      Infelizmente, não há configurações no gravador que possam mudar drasticamente o resultado que você deseja. Se você não estiver satisfeito com os resultados, talvez a melhor opção seja fazer um upgrade.

  • @christiannikodemus
    @christiannikodemus 10 годин тому

    I love the Sound Devices mix pre-6, it's the perfect little recorder in my opinion!

  • @razcarsey6635
    @razcarsey6635 16 годин тому

    You should take another look at the Zoom M4 Mictrack. I rolled the dice on one recently when it was on sale and it seems Zoom fixed the EMF noise issue. To my ears, it is basically an F3 but with in-built cardioid mics, line-in and combo jacks. The form factor makes it look like some kind of karaoke toy microphone, but it is extremely comfortable to hold compared to the rectangular recorders. The mics are fixed in XY, but I really like that they are protected by the cage and that it is the right size for a lot of existing covers. Great video!

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  16 годин тому

      Heya! So glad to hear you’re enjoying the Mic Track. When we come across a shop that carries it, we’ll definitely take another look. Thank you so much for watching and supporting us!

  • @timdanyo898
    @timdanyo898 10 годин тому

    With the mixpre 6.. can you send two separate channels out to two separate cameras in?

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому +1

      Hi Tim, I’ve never done this myself, but are you asking if you can use channel 1 and channel 2 as AUX inputs to connect to two cameras?

    • @timdanyo898
      @timdanyo898 2 години тому

      @ ​​⁠I often record two camera interviews with lav and boom mics and go straight from mics into camera(s).That’s been fine, but I’m looking to up my audio game. I’ve thought of instead of going to camera, going into a mixpre (to have more control, better preamps, and 32bit ability, then send out to the cameras for redundancy and flexibility in post. Curious if the mixpre can send out two channels (hard right hard left panned?)

  • @MaxoticsTV
    @MaxoticsTV 10 годин тому

    If you take a 1K sweep from say -30db to 0db, play it from a speaker, and record it in both 24-bit and 32-bit float, on some of those float recorders you will note more harmonics (distortion) in the 32-bit float. It isn't doing what you think it's doing. Sorry. For field recording, I'd stick wit 24-bit and make sure limiters aren't engaged or signal processing.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  4 години тому

      Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. Would it be possible for you to make a UA-cam video about it and include a few sound samples for us to check out?

  • @tonehtheories
    @tonehtheories 5 годин тому

    There seems to be no Sounddevices service centre in the EU anymore! Has anybody insights about this?

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому +1

      Hi! I just checked the Sound Devices Service Center website and saw that the one in France is still active, but the Frankfurt location is closed. Maybe it’s worth reaching out to them so they can update the list.

    • @tonehtheories
      @tonehtheories 3 години тому

      ​​@FreeToUseSounds thank for reaching and helping out. I (from germany) contacted Sounddevices via the website and a uk technician answered me and told me to send my mixpre3ii to the UK by myself. Also to do the customs declaration by myself, +fees +customs duties +2x non-EU shipping + the expected fixed service fee and so on.After reading your reply I hope the service center in France is an option. Is Sounddevices OK? The website service center list isn't updated. Still a bit confused about this service experience so far.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      @@tonehtheories Sorry about this. I only asked if I had any technical questions, which was great, but I don’t have any personal experience with repair services. They are pretty active on Instagram too, though I understand not everyone wants to use it. Before you reach out to France, could you give Ambient Munich a call? They sell Sound Devices products and may offer repair services. I hope they can help.

  • @chucklarsen
    @chucklarsen 11 годин тому

    I love my Zoom products. I have the original Zoom H2n the new Zoom H2essentials and the Zoom R4.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Thanks so much for sharing, they are great recorders!

  • @emreparin
    @emreparin 8 годин тому

    thank you so much

  • @solotakephoto
    @solotakephoto 11 годин тому

    you forgot DJI Mic2

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  3 години тому

      Ha! Yes we did, and we discussed it, but since we don’t use it for field recording, we thought it wasn’t necessary to mention. But you’re right about the title-it definitely should’ve been included. Now I feel like I should’ve mentioned it! :)

  • @Fredo.heavyy
    @Fredo.heavyy 8 годин тому

    My Tascam X6 got fried after 3-4 months of use and my Zoom F3 is still going strong.
    The best 32bit float mic that didn't make your list is the Comica VM40.

    • @FreeToUseSounds
      @FreeToUseSounds  4 години тому

      Hi! Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope they sent you a replacement. I checked out this microphone, but it doesn’t quite align with the type of work we do.