Zoom Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder

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Scene’ options for use in different lighting environments, including ‘Auto’ setting that intelligently adapts to your environment In the description of the Zoom device it consistently mentions that you can use it in all lighting conditions, but despite the scene modes and High Dynamic Resolution (HDR) there are still a lot of complaints that good lighting is required to get higher quality images

Scene’ options for use in different lighting environments, including ‘Auto’ setting that intelligently adapts to your environment You can also take advantage of the Q2n-4K’s audio and visual quality by hooking up to your computer or iOS device (adapter/connection cables not included) and use it for live streaming giving your audience a live performance. sure, some phones offer amazing recording quality nowadays, but that usually drains battery and storage. Now that is all well and good, but what about the technical data? After all, you want to ensure that it’s going to be high enough quality to achieve the perfect recording for both audio and video.

Although it’s specifically targetted by Zoom at musicians, it’s also become increasingly popular in the live streaming community, specifically Twitch and Facebook, and is a favorite among that community as an all in one solution. Stage lighting can be frustrating when you’re trying to record a performance. Changes in light can either under or over expose your shot, and no one wants to see that, even if it is in 4K. To start you off the Q2n-4K has 12 “scene” presets for lighting in different settings as well as an auto mode which detects the lighting and adjusts the balance. It also has HDR (high dynamic range) which automatically adjusts the exposure when the lighting changes. Portability of course this is not a pro videomaker tool so don't expect to look like a fancy youtube star after the first recordings, but for the price and the ease of use, you won't get any better! Five fields of view settings allowing you to record a large room – suitable for bands – Wide angeled lens of 150 degree

USB mic function (with low-latency direct monitoring) when used with computers and iOS devices (Apple Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required for use with iOS devices) The other issue, as we touched on in the cons section, is the battery power, it’s poor. The device only offers the option of having 2x AA batteries, which no matter how efficient the device is, it’s not going to last and is quite an outdated power option for a device of it’s kind. We would have really liked to see the option of a rechargeable battery or as this is a device that is meant to remain static, mains power would make a lot more sense. I am a drummer and use it to record practice, ideas and band rehearsals. It never peaks or distorts, unless set on audio only recording ad too close to the kit.

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Another thing that makes the Q2n-4k so appealing is its portability. Thanks to its small size you can carry it around with you and record a spontaneous busking session or you could attach it to your rig on stage (mounting accessories not included). Here's What Zoom Say About the Q2n-4K's Features We’ve researched the product, providing an overview, a look into the main features and technical specs, as well as what and who this product might be most useful for, a summary of the pros and cons and ultimately our opinion. This device comes with a whole load of extra features, including the 12 scene options, 5 fields of view and how well it works with streaming applications