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whats better to record my own samples
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Becktrank
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Posted : Jul 31, 2009 00:26:16
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I want to record my own samples, like sounds made by me with something or just some talk...whats better? to buy a portable recorder and record into it and pass to the computer, or a microphone pluged to my computer?
I prefer the portable recorder cause i dont need to be at home in my lap i want to record something...but, speaking of quality what is the best? too much difference between both?
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Freeflow
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Posted : Jul 31, 2009 02:16
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hey becktrank! yes there is difference, and sometimes a very big, depending on the microphone and the things you run it through.
I have the Zoom H2, i bought it when it was cheaper than now.. im quite happy with it, it makes decent recordings if you use it correct. Though
if you want to find someone with low noisefloor on high gain you might have to try some different, i can imagine that you can find lots of different portable recorders in various price ranges...
Check thomann
http://www.thomann.de/es/grabadores_portables.html 
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Milosh
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Posted : Jul 31, 2009 14:43
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It depends on where do you want to record. If you are a lot in the move and you want to record some nature sounds etc. best thing to do is protable. But if you want to record only at your studio or home buying a good mic IMO is bether thing to do because of saveing money. You can get a good mic for about 100$ whille portable is far away more $$$
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psylevation
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Posted : Aug 3, 2009 19:26
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I'll second the Zoom H2. I just did some recording with mine this weekend and included it in a track that I'm working on and the samples are top notch for sure 
The portability is key, I just take mine with me everywhere (recorded a great coffee brewing sound at a friends house this weekend + some great conversations earlier in the week)
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Ascension
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Posted : Aug 3, 2009 20:13
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On 2009-08-03 19:26, psylevation wrote:
I'll second the Zoom H2. I just did some recording with mine this weekend and included it in a track that I'm working on and the samples are top notch for sure
The portability is key, I just take mine with me everywhere (recorded a great coffee brewing sound at a friends house this weekend + some great conversations earlier in the week)
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+1
That H2 is really nice quality. Psychedelic coffee brewing ftw!
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ckat
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Posted : Aug 4, 2009 08:17
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I have the zoom H4 myself and I would recommend it. |
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Hex Osirus
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Posted : Aug 4, 2009 11:28
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psylevation
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Posted : Aug 4, 2009 17:03
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The zoom H2 has a 90 degree 2 mic setup on the front and a 120 degree 2 mic setup on the back. Both can be used seperately or in conjuction in either mono, 2 channel surround, or 4 channel surround recording.
Yes it's made of plastic but I don't plan on chucking it at the wall.
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Becktrank
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Posted : Aug 4, 2009 18:37
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hey psylevation, i think i m goin for the zoom h2. looks like is good quality and i found it at a very reasoanable price at ebay!
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psylevation
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Posted : Aug 4, 2009 21:56
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On 2009-08-04 18:37, becktrank wrote:
hey psylevation, i think i m goin for the zoom h2. looks like is good quality and i found it at a very reasoanable price at ebay!
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Awesome, I'm sure you're gonna get some great samples from it. Everything I've recorded so far has had very nice clarity, more than enough to use in a track.
Have fun with it 
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