I'm looking forward to a video explaining why Mini USB is better than Micro USB, Alec...

@ObsoleteVodka

5 жыл бұрын

Is one of the first things to break in smartphones and if you ask them technicians will basically tell you to babysit your phone while it's charging

@colinjohnson5515

5 жыл бұрын

I hate them both but Mini-USB as designed had an expected like of 5,000 cycles. Micro-USB is 10,000 cycles. Neither is adequate.

@RodrigoBadin

5 жыл бұрын

Because is less breakable.

@Ender06

5 жыл бұрын

Micro usb places the latch (that wear out) on the cable. While Mini usb places the latch on the port.

@XSpImmaLion

5 жыл бұрын

Structural integrity basically. It's one of the reasons why USB Type C plug is a bit thicker than micro USB.

The write error is a good indicator of a failing flash card. Try another.

Some extra things! I _do_ know that rechargeable batteries exist, however they tend to give out more unexpectedly so I've been sticking to alkaline for this application. This particular DR-05 recorder was unused for a while and forgot its settings, so I've inadvertently been recording 16 bit rather than 24. Oops. (edit): One rather huge plus of the Tascam is that it has little rubber feet on its back so when it sits on a flat surface, it's insulated from vibrations. Its electrical noise problems limit the actual usefulness of this feature, but that sort of attention to detail is something you'd expect to get from a professional product, and the Zoom notably lacks these! Keep in mind that the conclusion I came to is for pretty much *one* specific application. If I were using these devices for more things, I might come to a very opposite conclusion. And UI means a lot. Yes, I could probably have gotten used to the change, but there are enough things that just _annoy_ me with the one I don't like that back to the warehouse it goes!

@johnnychang4233

5 жыл бұрын

Do profesional sound recorders have noise cancelling 🤔

@whitslack

5 жыл бұрын

Capturing audio in 24-bit PCM is a gimmick. The signal-to-noise ratio of undithered 16-bit PCM is 96 dB, and various dithering algorithms can make it even higher. There is literally no reason to capture in 24-bit PCM if your eventual audio sink is a human ear. (It does still make sense to edit and mix in 24-bit, though.)

@Narinjas

5 жыл бұрын

Tascam DR-100 Mk3 has internal battery and 2xAA Battery capacity (but is a chunky and robust one). but for only LAV MIC there is the Tascam DR-10L The TASCAM DR-10L is an ultra-compact, incredibly convenient digital recorder/lavalier microphone combo. For added flexibility, the included wired lavalier microphone is affixed via a 1/8" screw-down lock connector compatible with most Sennheiser lavalier mics and mics with the same connector.

@TechnologyConnextras

5 жыл бұрын

@@whitslack Didn't you just kinda explain why it's better to capture in 24 bit at the end, there? You can argue how effective it is due to the s/n ratio of the mic and recorder, but if the levels are low in 24 bit you can boost them much higher before the noise floor comes in. In theory, anyway.

@glynnetolar4423

5 жыл бұрын

@@whitslack No, not really. It gives me room to not have to tightly set the level. Thank you.

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SHARING A TIP SINCE IT'S THE TOP VIDEO: If you have "pre-record" on inside the settings, the DR-05 will use the internal mics to record EVEN IF YOU HAVE A MIC PLUGGED IN. Remember to turn that setting off when you have a external mic plugged in. The internal mic will pick up extra sound (though very faintly), but it still technically on. Make sure to turn off that setting when you have a external mic plugged in, that way only your external mic is picking up sound.

Older "non N" Zoom H1 used for 50 bucks will serve you better. It doesn't have the physical dial, on hold you cannot change the setting by accident, it does use 1 AA battery, it has an orange back lit screen like tascam :)

@aDifferentJT

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the one that Tom Scott uses

@andrewnorris5415

2 ай бұрын

That's the version 2 of the Zoom H1. Version 1 had no back screen and used 2 AAAs!

Maybe mini-usb vs micro-usb deserves a video of its own?

@mrb692

5 жыл бұрын

Or the history of the Universal Serial Bus as a whole!

@sharkinahat

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would also be good, after all USB is a Technology Connection, eh? Eh? ... okay, I'll show myself out.

@jamesslick4790

5 жыл бұрын

Mini USB is not that much larger than Micro USB. Micro USB sucks by comparison - It's more fragile, yet is used on shit we plug into frequently! Grrrh! It's the same with "ultra thin" phones. I'd rather have a 1mm thicker phone with a Mini USB and a decent battery life than a super thin 3mm thick phone that needs a 9mm thick case any g_damned way!

@Falcrist

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesslick4790 What?! Micro was MUCH more durable than mini. Mini could only stand up to a few thousand insertions (real world insertion cycle lifespan was on the order of 1000 cycles instead of the expected 5000), where Micro could handle tens of thousands (typically going past its rated 10000 insertion cycle rating). IIRC, that's one of the reasons Mini was "deprecated" in favor of micro. My own experience confirms that, with many more mini-usb ports damaged than micro USB.

@TehVulpez

5 жыл бұрын

I find it interesting how micro-USB has quickly become a sort of power transmission standard. In some public places there are now USB plugs in the wall rather than NEMA outlets. Many people I talk to (non-computer users) don't even know what USB is, or about its amazing data capabilities that unified computer peripherals. Someone once referred to it as "the Samsung wire." My reasonably technical friend has even fallen for this. I bugged him about it and he defended himself, saying: "no one knows what USB is."

I like the Tascam too. I've been using the Tascam for years without ever seeing the 6-second write timeout, so I would suspect that the micro-SD card is the problem.

Good rundown... though I have to ask: Why didn't you used the backup Tascam unit for recording this video? :) I'm also the kind of dummy who would open up the Tascam and see if I could glue some thinned-out aluminum foil around the case to see if I could make my own shielding... but not if it risks breaking it. (Then again, I've been know to put guts of broken things into leftover containers and use them that way, cheapskate that I am.) The EEVBlog forum has a few discussions about the Tascam but nothing specifically about interference at first glance... but someone did a project to deal with the too-hot headphone/line-in problem. Also, +2 for Tom Scott and Matt Gray. Thanks for explaining the issues with these things. (Not that I'll need them - I have a voice made for silent films.)

@usernamemykel

4 жыл бұрын

"I have a voice made for silent films". A mime is a terrible thing to waste.

would it be possible to make an EMI sheild for the DR-05 and still be able to use the integrated mic? i don't have one just curious if it could be done

For a noob: given I have the Rode lapel mic you already have - and it connects to my iPhone, is it worth investing in any kind of digital recorder? I thought it would be simply because - as you seem to hint at - the Rode mic + iPhone doesn't sound great. I further thought that these digital recorders -like any model of Tascam - would have awesome inbuilt microphones. Is that wrong too? (I'm just planning on doing outside podcast recording, fwiw).

Thank you for the review. Does the Tascam play back the recording without needing a computer?

So I have this movo lavalier mic that has a TRRS connector & the dr-05. Will I need a TRRS to TRS converter to make the two work together?

"This one is new...and I don't like it!" Please put that on a t-shirt. 😂

@Dice-Gamble

4 жыл бұрын

should have trademarked it

Props to Zoom for being brave enough to nearly name their phone after a strain of influenza virus.

@MinoTheShow

5 жыл бұрын

Made me giggle 👍🏻

@wbdill

5 жыл бұрын

LOL. Technically when they come out with the next version H1n2, the original will be known as the H1n1

@ketchupnpie

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@TheAcolyte01

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thinking the same 😁

@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Zoom Bird Flu.

I had the Zoom H4 and then upgraded to the H5 and could not be happier. I’ve never used the H1n but I’ve never run into any of the issues you mentioned on the higher models. The big benefits of the H5 is swappable top mic modules. I have stereo and shot gun mic modules that I use pretty regularly. It also has XLR and 1/4in connections. All my mics use XLR so the pro connections are a must. I mainly use external mics and it’s nice to simul-record the onboard mic as a backup and for doing quick recording of room noise for editing purposes. It also has bars over the level knobs to prevent you from accidentally adjusting them.

@dietcoupon

5 жыл бұрын

Same! I live and die by my H4n. I think the functionality and quality is probably leagues beyond the H1, though I still appreciate the behind-the-scenes for the TC production. Regardless, the onboard stereo mics have great, clear quality, and ditto regarding the XLR connectors being critical to what I use it for. The interface is great, the options are useful, it's just $80 more expensive.

I just bought the tascam and I purchased some lav's as well . When I put the jack in for the lav you can barely hear me and there is high pitch noises. I tested the lavs straight to my camera and it sounds good. I thought I've been through every setting but it just doesn't have any output . Am I doing something wrong?

Hello from Vorarlberg Austria 😄 🇦🇹 Is it worth me using a audio recorder I already have with a microphone or should I just continue to do everything across my smartphone / GoPro? 😅 I generally sell my stuff outside and I'm wondering whether it makes a difference or not🤔 Kind regards Leopold 🤗

I was "this close" to buying the Zoom to address audio issues I am having with my KZread videos, when I found this video. I intend to primarily use an audio recorder with a lav and your video points out the problem with the volume dial on the Zoom that really seems like it might be a bad option for someone like me. So thanks for your insights!!

Great explanation, Can you please tell me connect to connect ZoomH1n and Boya BY M1 lav mic to my smartphone so that I can record Audio and Video in together.

Curious...does your camera not have a mic input? Why not use a wireless lav setup that feeds directly into the camera? It makes editing in post a lot easier.

hi,what about record from dj controller mix music to Tascam DR-05 ,good quality?

QUESTION: Is there a huge difference in sound quality between using a "dedicated recorder" vs your phone (I have a PIXEL 3XL). I will use a lavalier.

I have been using an Olympus recorder for the past 8 years and I love the intuitive menu. I brought a second Olympus recorder because i allowed a 32 gig card rather than a 16 gig on the original LS10 version. If you put in a brand new card it automatically formats the card.

Can you use Tascam recorder (say, DR 05 or DR 40) as android audio interface for live-streaming (& monitoring) directly from your phone?

@nicks4802

3 жыл бұрын

Possibly, I’ve got anither model of tascam, and it is possible to run live audio through it, and capture audio externally, or on the device itself..... But yeah,you can plug headphones in, hear yourself, plug another device to the input and output and record into that using the tascam’s mic. It takes some doing, but is possible, as ive done it accidentally in the past try to record audio from my phone.... i ended up recoding audio ONTO my phone lol so it works both way, It works as a mic, an interface, and a module for adjusting levels to bypass into another device

I have the Zoom H1n and I use it for recording live music. The only big issue I've had is the battery life, which is surprisingly short. I don't plug an external mic into it, so my experience is different than yours, but the onboard mics are fantastic for recording live music. It does take a little longer to dial in the zoom, but I am very happy what the zoom has done for my uses.

Which one can to Krispy environmental wilderness audio with the on board mic

Have you tried the J K Mic-J 044 lavalier microphone?

OnePlus 6T? Will there be a video soon about phone makers removing headphone jacks?

What lav mic do you use with the Tascam?

For an Android recorder, have you tried Smart Recorder by SmartMob ?

That table shows a surface with very nice nuances, it's a delight for the eyes. What kind of wood is that?

Interesting to see about the pros and cons of these devices. I am wondering though, have you ever considered using a long boom microphone (on a stand)? Especially for videos where you are sitting down, it seems like you could set it up such that the microphone would be out of the frame. I guess that would not work if you wanted something for videos outside the studio though.

@TechnologyConnextras

5 жыл бұрын

Now that I have an actual studio I am considering making that change down the road. A lav mic has been practically mandatory because of the large amount of ambient noise in and around my home (you heard it in this very video!). But the new HQ is dead silent so I'd like to experiment with a more permanent setup.

Which one we can using microphone on computer ? Or bouth of devices just for data transfer ?

Hello, nice comparison. Do you think that these 2 products sold nowadays are technically identical to the 2 you are comparing? Or has there been any progress made? I have an old DR-05 (maybe 8-9y old) and some troubles have appeared recently, so I am considering replacement by some other product. I have always disliked the interference issue that happened when my mobile phone was close to DR and some message was coming (usually messenger notification or so). And lately another problem appeared - from time to time the DR does not save my recording, randomly, for unknown reason. So I think it is high time for replacement. One more issue - I used an external lavalier with DR05 and the connector did not work perfectly all the time, so it screwed my recording. I do not need any professional machine, the level of DR-05 is so far sufficient. And I do not wan to pay way over 100€ for a new recorder. But if DR05 has not yet solved the mentioned issues, I would not pick it again. Thanks.

I've been in professional video production for almost 4 years and there's no replacing the near universal knowledge people have of the Tascam platform. Tascam is used on about every professional production I've been apart of, and for good reason. Whether you're using the DR-05, DR-40, DR-60D, or DR-70D, if you've used one Tascam, you've used them all.

@madcockney

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video and comment but though it was worth a response. There is still likely to be an issue if you are out and about recording on the street, etc with the DR-05/DR-05X/DR07X recording others. The benefits of studios is that you can use a dedicated mic for each person so the problem is unlikely to appear if you can afford all the gear. However if you are say a small station whether radio/audio or video/TV and you want to go to location, or you have many in the studio, then using these Tascams is likely to be an issue. I know a lot of wildlife audio recorders use the Tascams and in that scenario it is unlikely to be an issue unless the wildlife is in town or by a substation. The H1/H1n is used by a lot of motorcycle and cycle Vloggers with only a few using one of the Tascams. The H1n has reportedly better Pres though that is unlikely to make much difference to those Vloggers.

Fantastic video! Picked up a Tascam DR05 last year to record DJ sets in live environments and no issues with the line in ( once it's set with headroom of course ) it's a version 2 I believe so curious if those issues were fixed ( note.. I havent tried the microphone but will now! )

As I'm watching this, I'm wondering if using the tascam near my planar magnetic headphones would distort the sound?

@petyamokvwap9139

3 жыл бұрын

Not likely, unless your headphones generate RF!

What are your opinion on Micro and Mini HDMI?

Do an in-depth video on the recording setup you have! Edit: also your name is Alec?

sounds like you could become a pirate with those connectors.

@GrumpyIan

5 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't download a car.

@FiXato

5 жыл бұрын

right you aRRRe, sir!

@drego5

4 жыл бұрын

@@GrumpyIan I totally would! Wouldn't anyone? (and yes, I know what you're quoting.)

Why does he use a separate recorder vs. connecting the mic to whatever is recording the video? (and how does he sync video/sound in edit ?)

Can you use an old phone as a lav recorder? I surely can't afford anything like a dedicated unit at this point in time.

I just got the updated dr-05X.... A few things I would like to point out with the comments I've read here!. for the people saying there recording stops after a few seconds, They may check the support section of tascam's site to see if there is a firmware update to address the issues... I just updated mine from the 1.10 it came with to the latest 1.14. 2. In regards to all the complaints about the RF interference, the manual states that it is susceptible to it and suggestes to move away from the source of interference, so I'm not sure why the complaints. * Precautions for placement and use * it states " If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or other device with a large transformer, it could cause a hum. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and the other device. " and also states " This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone or other wireless device is used nearby to make calls or send or receive signals. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and those devices or turn them off. " Tascam clearly states this! so people should expect that it may happen.... So folks should spend time reading the manual before complaining, Just my two tarnished cents lol.

I've been using a TASCAM DR-07 mkII since 2012, it's still like new. Really solid mic.

Would it be feasible to plug your lav mic directly into your camera?

@Karreth

5 жыл бұрын

Usually not, cameras tend to have terrible preamps, if they have a jack input at all.

As already pointed out in the comments, the "H1n" is slightly different from the "H1", indeed some of the issues pointed with the H1n aren't a thing on the H1: for instance it has a couple of rubber pads so when it's on the table doesn't pick up light vibrations. A lot of setups of H1 are manual (like the Audio Recording format: MP3 or WAV is a manual switch), and other settings are driven by a menu (didn't tried if audio levels can be changed while on Hold, but I think it stops all); moreover H1 uses MiniUSB and not micro, and so on, I can tell. And a lot of other differences I won't talk at the moment. To be fair I didn't knew the H1n model until you pointed out this one, but I can understand the struggle. What astonishes me right now are the prices. Here in Italy I bought my H1 a bit more than one year ago at around 90 euros, now the H1n is around that price (83 euros on amazon), whilst the Tascam DR-05 is stil available, but at 129 euros 🤔💸😱

I may be mistaken, but isn't the H4n the equivalent model on the Zoom lineup? This is more like comparing a low cost smartphone with a flagship device. (not talking about price, but about features)

@elogy890

5 жыл бұрын

I reckon that the H2(n) would be the more similar product. I've got an old silver Zoom H2 and a Tascam DR-07 lying around and although they both use AA's the Tascam lasts forever compared to the Zoom.

@GaviLazan

5 жыл бұрын

@@elogy890 ooh maybe. Totally forgot about the H2

@adrianalexandrov7730

4 жыл бұрын

Old H1 costs more then dr-05 where I live. H4 is even more pricey. And using it similar to the author: to record from lavalier mic. In noisy windy conditions with variable sound levels, so peak reduction and auto level is a must. So made similar choice. Alternatives would be specialised for external mics zoom F1-LP or tascam dr-10L, but they cost twice as much.

@paraworldblue

4 жыл бұрын

I have an H4n and throughout this whole video I kept thinking "you can do that with an H4n" and wondering why Zoom would make such a ridiculous interface when they've proven their ability to make a good one. As far as I know, adding more menu options does not require the device to be larger!

I've had issues with those 3-pole to 4-pole adapters where they would cause audio levels to ramp up and down.

When I was a journalist working in a radio station we used that Tascam and loved it. It's a "real" piece of kit that does exactly what you want it to do

@mariobrother8629

Жыл бұрын

My college radio station also used Tascam DR-05 recorder, and I loved it too.

I own and use several Tascam recorders. When it comes to memory cards, I have learned to always look at Tascam’s recommendations list for memory cards. Anytime I’ve experienced a glitch with a card, it’s usually because it’s not on their list. Also, always use the USB transfer cable to move files to your computer. Placing the car directly into the computer allows the computer to rewrite files that the Tascam may not tolerate when you put the card back into the Tascam recorder. And finally, always try to leave at least a 10% buffer on the card don’t try to max out the recording time, this can cause data errors to show up during recording.

@lunam7249

3 ай бұрын

awesom tips!❤

I have a DR-07 mkII and really like it. I also like seeing behind the scenes stuff. Your process, lighting, camera, editing.. it would all be cool to see.

Can you do a video on why rechargeable AA/AAAs like Eneloops are 1.2v and not 1.5? It’s really annoying for LED flashlights since it means they get dim really fast as the voltage drops and never gets as bright as alkaline batteries.

Have you tried any other zoom products

I always have used the original Zoom H1 with a Sennheiser Lav mic, and I have had no issues. I do any processing, (Eq, Compress and limit and noise gate) in software. I typically record at a slightly lower volume, or I set my levels by talking as loud as I ever will duding the video and set that as my absolute maximum before clipping. The new Zoom H1n I haven’t used, but I can say I like the Togo always better. Never had any real problems with it. Recording with internal mics, lav, wireless hand held and even doing stereo line level in, all work great.

Suggest buy new micro SD card, the supplied card not really reliable and newer faster card don't get those issue, but max size is 32gb don't need anything bigger.

Does anyone know if the newer DR-05X fixes the RF interference problem..?

On the TASCAM settings, where you can set the maximum file size.... it's handy for editing the audio. If you set it at 1G, the biggest file you'll have to edit is 1G... which makes transfers into your editing software faster. You won't lose anything when it ends one file and starts another. I have one dr05 that doesn't like running on its batteries, so I plug it into a little power supply via usb. I own two of those things and I love them. Never had an issue with the electronic interference... maybe cuz I set the record levels to zero because I use them to record rehearsals of my heavy metal band (using onboard mics), which is very loud. Way back in the day, we used tascam 4-track recorders with no issues. It's all good.

@pntm914

5 жыл бұрын

That's a handy use case. I know that audio recorders all the way up to $12k film recorders use FAT32 for storage formatting. I don't know why they use FAT32, but a side effect is maximum file size is 4GB, hence the Tascam will automatically, seamlessly, cut the file in segments of 4GB if it reaches that point. I'd assume the Zoom does the same, but I haven't used one hands on. I loved my DR-40 for years, best purchase I ever made, and I ran into the 4GB maximum size very often. The DR-40 is still kicking, just being used by someone else now :)

Anyone know what camera he uses ?

That's funny about the Zoom H1n as the H1 has the level control on the side, has an orange background screen light, I'm pretty sure it is locked out on hold, and uses a single AA. AAs are more common, tend to have them for wireless mics, cheaper, and higher capacity. I use an older H1 as a backup recorder for an audio mixer and it works well for that, yet would see the level control on the top not locked out on hold and the AAA batteries as a pain.

@madcockney

2 жыл бұрын

AA's were usually used where space is an issue. Some multimeters, computer wireless mice, etc do this though often there is no real reason for this.

@daveys

7 ай бұрын

I also have a H1 and it’s a great little piece of kit.

Were you using the spare for this video?

@TechnologyConnextras

5 жыл бұрын

No because A) I didn't have it with me and B) I wanted to show you the mic

@ryanmickelwait1521

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechnologyConnextras So what did you record with?

@veryboringname.

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmickelwait1521 Check out 0:05

@ryanmickelwait1521

5 жыл бұрын

@@veryboringname. oh

Notably, Tascam - on their website - does not market the DR-05 anymore. The nearest equivalent is the DR-05X. Curious what the differences are (haven't investigated).

What's the best settings on the Tascam?

I have the Zoom H1 non N and it has the nice easy to read orange backlight; the input level obeys the hold. It also has the mini USB and the 3.5mm input puts are square to the body. Also it runs on a single AA. The worst thing about it is the rattle from the switches on the underside. I did find a fix by dissembling it and putting smalls pieces of blu-tack between the SMD switch and the plastic you actually move. Also the threaded mount is plasticrap.

Hello everybody, i really really need some answers i cant get... help me please!!!... 2 questions: 1: witch one of these 2 recorderds are better for public pranks with a rode lav mic connected? and my 2nd question is, do these things work only with batteries? i hate batteries, is there a recorder that has his only battery that i can charge from usb or something???

A good way to test if its a grounding issue is to see if the noise appears when connected to an AC adapter

About the Sony lav mic, why you just painted it black?

I've got the DR-05 and I think it's great for the money. If you turn the sensitivity down, you can record some really loud guitars without overloading the onboard mics. I also have used some of their 4-track recording equipment back in the day. They make some really good, affordable equipment for the everyday user.

I am using Zoom H5 to record audio from concerts , i also don't use batteries but power via external battery bank trough usb micro. And it has fantastic sound !

I'm not certain of the technical differences between the Micro and Mini USB ports but I can say that I have devices older than my grandkids that still work perfectly well that use the Mini, and I have never had to repair or dispose of anything due to its port failing. Whereas, in the last 18 months I've had to dispose of one item and fork out a kings ransom on the repair of two others purely because their micro USB port no longer functioned as designed. My tuppence worth is that the Mini is sturdier. But I could just be both wrong and unlucky. Entertaining vid as usual sir. Thank you.

@TreyHarris

5 жыл бұрын

I think that’s right. USB-C hasn’t had a long enough lifespan yet to be sure, but it looks to be superior to both Mini and Micro thankfully. (The USB-C cables themselves are another matter as they vary drastically in quality, but you can replace a cable much easier than a port, as you know!)

@AshGCG

5 жыл бұрын

@@TreyHarris I shan't lie; I had to Google USB-C. Benefit of working regardless of which side up you insert it. Does mean those who require glasses (that aren't handy) or have had an entertaining evening don't need to scrabble, scratch and damage an already delicately sized port by trying to insert the plug the wrong way up. Which being another issue I don't seem to have a problem with when encountering a mini yet suffer every morning with my phone that relies on a micro.

@TreyHarris

5 жыл бұрын

@AshGCG Yes, USB-C was introduced in 2016 (roughly when USB 3.1 was released, so the two are frequently conflated and you may hear a USB-C port called a “USB 3.1 port”, but they actually aren’t the same thing. Technically you can use a USB-C cable to carry any version of USB (just as you can use Ethernet, DisplayPort, or Thunderbolt to carry USB signals). But at the same time, you can use USB-C cables to carry not just USB (3.1, or whatever), but also Thunderbolt (something prior USB cables couldn’t do in spec). Thunderbolt 3 has abandoned the Mini DisplayPort form factor used in Thunderbolt 1 and 2 in favor of the USB-C form factor. Also, as of May 2017, Thunderbolt became royalty-free, so it doesn’t impose a significant cost on hardware that can support it as it once did. So in the last two years, we’ve actually seen some PC motherboards with USB-C buses get firmware updates that let them support Thunderbolt 3 natively as well. Since Thunderbolt can carry USB sub-signals, you can use a single USB-C _style_ cable for power, high-resolution video, _and_ high-speed USB. Recent MacBook models use this feature so that you can plug in a single cable from your monitor, and if you have USB mouse, keyboard, and other components connected to the monitor, that single cable supplies power to the laptop, lets the laptop drive a large external screen, _and_ lets you use the keyboard and mouse and other USB peripherals. The fully reversible nature of USB-C (there are no longer “A” host and “B” guest “ends” to the cables, and the plugs are symmetric and autosensing so it doesn’t matter which direction you plug them in) is another big usability win. Probably the biggest downside (or, at least, nuisances) of this is that a given USB-C cable is not necessarily capable of supporting Thunderbolt 3 at full speed and/or the highest power draws. You need to buy a Thunderbolt 3 cable (which happens to look like a USB-C cable from the outside) for that. These are often called “active” cables, because they require circuitry hidden in the plugs at either end of the cable to let them do the proper handshaking-the cables are, in effect, self-contained point-to-point buses. There are even fiber-optic USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 cables, which permit very long distance runs; the cable draws power from whatever it’s plugged into to power the laser transmitters and receivers, and (usually) has a copper strand that only transmits power, since optical fiber can’t conduct electricity itself. Calling Thunderbolt-capable USB-C cables “active” cables, though, is a bit of a misnomer, since all USB-C cables-whether capable of fancy Thunderbolt handshaking or laser optics or not-must have embedded circuitry to handle USB power delivery correctly. (On the flip side, however, any Thunderbolt 3 cable is capable of serving as an excellent USB 3.1 cable if you plug it into a non-Thunderbolt port.) Early third-party USB-C cables available in 2016 or earlier were somewhat notorious for having poor-quality and/or not-to-spec circuitry that could, in worst-case scenarios, send power surges capable of bricking (permanently destroying) devices you plugged them into. But thanks to some aggressive policing by engineers at Google and elsewhere, that’s not a big problem today. (Cables not up to spec-resulting in poor data performance or slower-than-usual charging, are still a problem-but cables _destroying hardware_ due to bad power management is rare today.) So, long story short, USB-C cables (at least, when manufactured well) are nearly always superior to all three mini- and micro- USB-B cable formats (see commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USB_2.0_and_3.0_connectors.svg for diagrams). The difficulty of orienting especially the single-lobed¹ micro-USB B plug is just one big advantage of USB-C. - ¹ The diagram linked from Wikimedia Commons illustrates the rather seldom-used dual-lobed micro-USB B SuperSpeed plug, which was much easier than the more common single-lobed micro-B connector to orient correctly-probably easier than even the mini-B connector in practice. But aside from a couple of USB hard drives I’ve purchased, I’ve never actually seen these in the wild.

can you do video on different types of usb

The input level on an original Zoom H1 is a toggle button on the side that can be locked out via the lock button.

came here because I recognized those names from that park bench, so I'm pretty stoked to see you reference it as well!

Imagine my joy hearing my favorite youtuber mention my favorite pair of youtubers. An obscure secondary channel mentioning a video from another obscure secondary channel. Pure internet magic.

"I don't like aaa-s" ???...very professional :D

Could we use power bank with Tascam DR-05 ?

So, I have plenty of old iPhones. Is there any reason I'd want one of either of these? I'm just not seeing it.

Your video convinced me to drop the Zoom H1n and picked up Tascam DR-05 X because i use Rode VideoMic NTG as my input audio. Easy navigating interface is important. I had a 4K 7" external camera monitor made from a metal which was what I really wanted, but some of the key features I was not able to find it. I had to return that monitor. Since I had such a bad experience before, bad interface is a no no for me. Thanks so much for your detailed info. I was confused for several day and trying to figure out which of the recorders I should get.

Zoom H5 would solve pretty much everything you mentioned, and then some: - Better build quality - Larger screen - Guards to protect the gain dials - mini-usb - Large battery - XLR inputs - Flat connections

I've had a tascam DR-40 for a few years, excellent little recorder

Huh, I was wondering about the audio in that video. I might have bought something different had I seen this video. For some reason the external camera mic on my Fuji X-T100 sometimes just records static. Now I always have backup audio recorded on my H1n.

I said zoom mics weren't the best once on a Facebook ad and the fanbase came down on me with insults and assumptions about my ineptitude with audio. Those people are in a freaking cult, goddamn.

@lunam7249

3 ай бұрын

thr cult of youtubers

I thought I Would make a video showing some of the features of the old H1 hopefully you all care to take a look and see some of the interesting design changes that they’ve made between the old and the new

I love the Tascam. I don't have that sd card bug you were talking about. But I do have the issue where it picks up interference. It's a very useful for school projects and family recordings. A couple months ago I converted my grandpa's cassettes with the tascam. I set the sample rate to 96k with the file format as a 24 bit wave file. Sounds great.

Thanks for making this comparison! I was almost about to buy the H1n but I'm glad I saw an honest review of it before! I've actually owned the Zoom H4n for 8 years now and it has been absolutely amazing; better than the Tascam in my opinion plus two XLRs, full-size SD, and a crap ton more. Probably not a great option for you since it's so large, but I think the H1n was really quite a few steps down from the classic H4n.

I wonder if someone could make an aluminum and electrical tape-based shielding for the tascam, seems like it would help

I think you would like Zoom H4n. It has all the features you listed and the sound quality. It's a bit more pro model in that it has two XLR / plug connectors and you can also do 4-track recordings, but it functions very well in basic recording. The older H4n (without Pro) is still just fine and there's plenty around.

I have a Sony PCM recorder I've been using for a while that's pretty versatile and hasn't given me much in the way of issues.

Have you turned the mic power for the rode mic on tascam? This mic probably requires the 9v power from the recorder in order to capture clear audio

As the title implies, is the Lav Mic Recorder meant to be a surveilling device intended for a lavatory?

My wife has the H1n and is quite happy with it, but she is using the internal mic on it for recording and for that it is quite good. The user interface does seem very weird on it though. It is also quite handy as a much better mic on the camera using a hotshoe to tripod adapter to mount it on top of the camera using the lineout to connect to the mic jack on the camera. For that the user interface is of course irrelevant since it just has to be on and send the audio straight out. Being quite small and light is nice for that use case.

wait why did you go off tom scott instead of an audio focused channel like Curtis Judd?

I have the cheaper Zoom H1, which uses buttons to change the volume levels and the hold switch works the way you want it to. So, surprisingly the cheaper version is better. (It's also powered by a single AA.) Although I guess at current prices the DR-05 is even cheaper than the "cheap" Zoom. If I ever need to buy another field recorder I'll definitely give the DR-05 a shot.

I have the DR7. Don't use the mics much. When using the input with line level sources I have to put an adjustable attenuater inline if the input source doesn't have an adjustable output level. The DR7 does have a great feature set. I think it even has an overdub feature, as well as file splitting capabilities.

IMO, the cylindrical silver microphone has an appealing, futuristic esthetic.

I have only the Zoom H1 (predecessor to the H1N) for about $60 on sale at Amazon, & I have to say I think it seems to be a little better designed than the H1N in a lot of ways. For the price I paid, it's been a very good starter mic for me. But the Tascam does seem to be much more user friendly, & with way better battery life (provided you use an external mic with it). Thanks for the info, though. I'm looking for a way to record quality audio with my phone, which doesn't have a headphone jack. With my H1 as mic & current 3 ring adapters I get a lot of hissing & crackling which has been a huge problem. Thanks! 😃

I’ve got the Zoom H1n and the same Rode lav mic with adapter. I use it a lot for vlogs and other youtube video audio recordings. I’ve got it for almost 2 years now and have found a lot of the same problems. In my experience the zoom is very noisy and tiny buttons are too sensitive. They are too easily bumped when I put it in my pocket and the worst thing is the battery life. Also I’ve had many many cases where it would just stop recording after 15 minutes whilst filming a vlog with the thing in my pocket. There is always plenty of space on the card but just does that sometimes, so I often end up using the goPro audio for the part after 15 minutes and put a text in the video to notify the viewer that the audio changes.... Also when the batteries cut out it doesn’t warn you with an audible beep or anything to notify that the batteries are about to die. The interface is just fiddely too.

I learnt to hate AAA's as well from Big Clive's channel. He reckons they have about 1/3 the capacity of a AA.

@shadowking141ghost

5 жыл бұрын

ELLIPSIS where can i find the video

@Sinusoidal

5 жыл бұрын

If you look at the datasheets for typical alkaline batteries; let's say the Duracell Coppertop, the AA has a rated capacity of about 2000mAh when discharged to 1V with a constant 0.25W load. The equivalent AAA Coppertop has a rated capacity of about 750mAh under the same test conditions. Quite a substantial energy capacity difference between AA's and AAA's. I would only want AAA's in a product where size and weight is absolutely critical.

@ArmadaAsesino

5 жыл бұрын

@@shadowking141ghost I don't remember the exact video as he's mentioned it more than once before. Possibly the video where he tests the capacity of various batteries or maybe when he hacked a flicker light. Check out his channel if you haven't already. bigclivedotcom is the channel name.

@genewitch

5 жыл бұрын

the only thing AAA has going for it is when being used in small RC cars they charge nearly as fast as they deplete. 500-800mAh is tiny. the newest panasonic and eneloop (same thing?) AA batteries have 2000mAh and claim they can be recharged 2100 times, which is big, if true. I won't know for years yet!

@HelloKittyFanMan.

5 жыл бұрын

@@ArmadaAsesino Well, AAAs, that is (not "AAA's").

The dial was added keeping field recording in mind. I always keep a small recorder like the H1n in hand so that if I come across a cool sound, I can record it. Sometimes you have to act quick, like a car pass by. With a rocker switch, by the time you've set the levels, the opportunity is gone. With the dial you can quickly set levels and go. The Tascam actually sounds better in my opinion but having a slightly lower quality recording is better than no recording or an unusable one. Although a fader lock (like in more high end recorders) would have been useful. You can use a clip to mount it outside your pocket or just keep it on a small tripod/stand off to the side. Or put a piece of masking tape across it. It holds well enough to prevent unwanted movement and leaves no residue.