Zoom H1 Optimal Input Level

The Zoom H1 is a great audio recorder for the money, but which input level should you use to get the least amount of noise from its built-in pre-amplifier when using an external lavalier microphone?

In this test, we aim to answer this question!

The forum discussion I mentioned can be found here: http://zoomforum.us/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=15488&start=0

Gear used in this episode:

Zoom H1 Audio Recorder:
https://geni.us/1UuYsHA

HMNSound Lavalier (flat response option):
http://www.hmnsound.com/?page_id=28

Nikon D600 DSLR Camera:
https://geni.us/zqj8Ct

Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D Zoom Lens:
https://geni.us/zuHZC

4 Clamp Lights (key light):
https://geni.us/D7fdo

BlueMax Compact Fluorescent 50 Watt Bulbs:
https://geni.us/P5HPJa

Photo Basics 5-in1 Reflector (I used the middle portion as a scrim in front of the clamp lights to soften the light as my key):
https://geni.us/IkrKr

Music copyright 2014 by Curtis Judd

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Видео Zoom H1 Optimal Input Level канала Curtis Judd