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Zoom H2 modification;now 4 line inputs. Version 2

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Uploaded by on Sep 16, 2008

The Zoom H2 is perhaps the most popular portable soundrecorder ever, but..... Why didn't they made 4 line inputs to the device if all the rest is already there? This video shows a step by step modification. The few electronic parts needed will cost you about 10 USD. With 2 switches you can choose between the 4 build-in microphones or the 4 line inputs on the back of the device. Good luck!

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  • I want to make 4 external mic inputs (for hydrophones).. will this work the same??

  • @bienbonbon It depends on the signal output of the hydrophones. With a different R1/R2 ratio you can change the amplification.

  • Hey I am a tad confused. It appears that you have put the switches in to turn on and off the left and right sides. Couldn't it be wired to interrupt the front and/or back pair of mics? That way, if you set the unit to 4 channel surround you could get a true stereo on board mic recording at the same time as a, say board line level signal. Is that silly?

  • No that isn't silly. You got all the freedom once the H2 is open to make the microphone/line combination that is working for you. It's even possible to make 4 switches for every channel one. You can even take it further to make a 3 input switch per channel. 1 internal mic.,1 external mic and 1 line input.

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  • Nice Video, very helpful....

  • So, is it possible to swap the capsules? Does it use phantom power?

  • why don't I just send mines to you cause there's no way that I can do that lol!!

  • amazing

  • Nice work, just wondering, wouldnt it be better to find out where the microphone amplifier ends and try to interrupt it there? Because it seems like you're lowering the signal to mic level only to amp it up again and i love the quality of the H2 but its not the best.

  • Great video in and of itself!

  • You are a wizard.

    I need help! My H2 was probably shocked by 220 v (I put a wrong adapter), Do you think I can save it? Suggestion will be helpful! Ciao

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