question about external mics

dracore

Active member
Hi all,

I just want to get an understanding about using external mics in general.
I read about how people generally get a recorder+mic combo... typically H4n coupled with a rode/mke/or some unidirectional mic. What I'm curious about is what is the point of getting an H4n if all that is required is to grab audio from an external mic? Why not get a cheaper recorder... say an H2? Is there any benefit to getting an H4n versus something vastly cheaper?
 
The H2 does not support external mics as well as the H4n. The H4n provides 48v phantom on XLR connectors, while the only external mic input on the H2 is a stereo mini jack delivering plug-in power.

Fran
 
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