Zoom H2, Marantz PMD 620 And Sony PCM D50: It's A Field Recorder Shootout, Part Three

Hi. J. Irving-Giles here, and I just got back from a Gearwire shootout that pitted three field recorders (Zoom's H2, the Marantz PMD 620, and Sony's PCM D50) against each other to see which one best handles acoustic guitar and makes for the best sketchpad for ideas. After using and taking the time to listen back to all three, I crown the Zoom H2 as my official pick.

Also, if you're in the Chicagoland area, be sure to check out my upcoming gig at Potbelly's. I'll be playing the loft slot all afternoon for the next few Thursdays, and I promise some subtle acoustic genius that's, at times, as smooth as the peanut butter on your Big Jack's PB&J. Careful! At the drop of a hat, I can switch keys to become as saucy and spicy as a meatball sandwich with hot peppers!

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• Zoom H2
• Marantz PMD 620
• Sony PCM D50
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• PMD 620
• Sony
• PCM D50
• Field Recorder
• Shootout

[Francologne]

"Aw, to heck with it. I don't need a real guitarist for this. I will just ask my stoner roomate. " Seriously, why did you even bother with this video. It's a waste of time for all involved. Yeah, let someone listen to himself play for a few seconds and sell that as a review. The best example for the term "half-assed" I've ever come across. You've been wasting my time. You've been wasting my time. You've been wasting my time.

[Francologne]

This is more a Seth Rogen comedy than a serious review of the devices.

[coastwalker]

You overloaded the marantz all the way through, the delay was fixed in a firmware upgrade. poor review.