Zoom Q2N Audio/Video recorder. Could this be a GoPro killer?
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- čas přidán 10. 08. 2019
- I look at the Zoom Q2N audio/video recorder. The perfect companion for video producers and CZcams creators.
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The Q2n is a great backup angle for pressers and stage events. Lowlight performance is very respectable for a 1/2" chip and the mic and limiter are best in class. Works best with the Wasabi Power Clutch battery grip and a Transcend 128GB for all day recording. Sits unobtrusively on a Lollipod.
i really enjoyed this... thanks you!
u got them them skills.... great video...
nice review!~thanks.
very nice review and video, many greetings from Germany
I have a question regarding using the USB port as a power supply for Zoom Q2n 4K, when I plug in my camera directly to a power source with USB cable and power adapter my 2a batteries are still dying. The battery icon disappears from the screen which means that cable is working, but my batteries are still gone, and I tried with 3 different pairs. After 2h they are gone. What could be the problem?
Thanks for this. One question: I do standup comedy in smallish clubs (Max 180 people) and have been filing my sets from the back of the club behind the audience with a Canon Vixia R800 camcorder. Not bad but I was wanting to see how I could improve the audio and was contemplating getting thr Røde wireless go. Would I be better off using this or would it make a good audio backup (and provide a different angle shot, of course) for the Røde?
Cute camera, very small and light. Works well as a USB Webcam and seems to have a clean HDMI out for switchers like RGBlink. Has a built-in latency corrector button with several options. Do a test of yourself watching your lips and have a sweep hand clock in the background too. My HP5 i-5 seems to have about 180 mili-seconds latency. Also, the Q2n, the one I got, was set to 50Hz. It can be reset to 60Hz (Canadian power) to remove flicker. Also has in/out volume controls. The Q2n does not have a lens hood but the hood is available for a large sum of money. The 4K model has a build in/attached lens hood. For a cheap small camera solution, this is great until Logitech gives us an HDMI output 920 4-6K webcam. My wish... a 4K HDMI cheapo webcam with Logitech 920 quality.
I have ordered one of these from ebay 2nd hand. I got it for 70 quid. Can I ask what the external monitor is you are using as this will be for recording a podcast and it will be important for framing
recently bought this and cant figure out why the sound is so low?? when i
play the file on my mac its really low, any advice please? thank you
Hi, what kind of micro usb type does it use? Thanks
Thanks for this, I'm in the market for something, I have a usb condenssor mic, would this work on this model?
Thanks
Fantastic info. Thank you, sir!
Impressive personality U seem Sir. An honor to watch and learn from U. Especially in the fast pace of electronic improvements. If I do reach ur age I am curious if my mind will be so up to date. Bravo thanks for the insides. 🙏🏽
I wanna switch angles between this and my iPhone while recording a video, being able to use my phone as the primary and the zoom for a switch of angle to show what I’m describing … how do I do that? The phone will be the main monitor so when I switch to what the zoom is looking at it shows up on the phone simultaneously
I want to add a monitor to my zoom camera...what are my options as far as what all can I use for a monitor and what cords do I need?
Hi😊 looking for a good device to record myself at home playing keyboards and singing, Zoom was what I was thinking of but the newer 4K Model, would it be okay to use it for this? Will also want to use it onstage with my band when we get back to gigging after Covid😢
How are you hooking up that wireless mic to it? Don’t see it plugged in?
Hello 👋🏾 mate - thanks for the upload - just wondering 💭 did you have to “normalise” or edit the zoom recorded audio - I noticed it became more prominent half way through the zoom vocals ?? I am interested in purchasing one - I am looking to record live podcast which I play live music 🎶
Great video I have one but can you do a show about how to get it connected to I mac for audio and video I'm doing something wrong lol 😆
i have the q3hd
ZOOM Q2N-4K vs zoom q3hd ?
I love this camera but my USB power doesn't seem to be working. I keep draining the batteries even though I have it set to "Plugin Power ON." Any suggestions? I need to use it as a studio cam so I want it to stay on longer than the life of the AA batteries.
Round that 3 min mark where you swapped the sound from the external mic to the inbuilt mic.
The inbuilt mic was way clearer but the external mic has more bass tone, All comes down to other Eq settings if the Q2n has any of those?
Do you also run the Q2n with rechargable batteries?
Thanks, great review, and it's very helpful when buying this. I have a question - can you replay recorded video + audio off an external monitor from the Q2n?
Yes, through the HDMI port: "To view your video recording in high definition, you can connect to an HDMI TV using the HDMI micro Type D video output."
If you didn't want 4k the q8 would have been a better choice, not cheaper. Better features and xlr inputs, gain functionality, a useable while filming flip viewfinder screen. Only does 1080 though. And I go to room's site they only offer q2n4k and the q8. Where are Amazon getting their stock from?
The GoPro 7 has an app so you can start & stop from your phone. Does this Zoom have that capability? The circuit board on my damn GoPro 7 fried and I'm not sure I want to fix thinking it will do it again. I did have that many hours of usage on it. Talking with the GoPro service rep was one big pain in the ass. I'm leaning to buying the Zoom.
Is it waterproof and can I use the gopro compatible accessories , has it got EIS
What external battery you use for Zoom Q2N?
You got this for 99 quid on amazon in the uk???
I haven't seen one for under 200.
Purchased my Q2n-4K on Thursday, last week. Received it on Saturday. Contacted Zoom on Monday morning to set up returning the product. When you fall for "shiny stuff" you get just that. As a video product company, Zoom is a great audio product company. This is not worth the $50 dropped price to $199 and I tested all of the features in one day. It was a gallant effort Zoom but stick to audio for now because putting products like this one on the market, cheap or not, tarnishes your long standing image of quality audio product lines.
Cheers, does the Zoom Q2n have a delay between the audio and the video when used in webcam mode? Also, can you use the headphone jack on the Q2n to send the audio to another camcorder via 3.5mm? Thanks
The Q2n has an on-camera latency adjust button with several choices. If you can set it, I found 180 mili-seconds was good on my HP i5 processor. Latency is the delay in recording the image from the sound because it takes a few mili-seconds for your computer to process each image, while sound is more or less instant. Multi-Cam Lite software has a latency adjust feature for each camera. I recommend recording video on an SD card if using Multi-Cam LIte as it really taxes your processor and can often crash after about 5 minutes of recording.
I own both GoPro Hero 11 and the Zoom Q2n. The audio on the Zoom is outstanding. However, The Q2n doesn't even compare to the video quality GoPro has to offer.
I just had mine arrive in the post, yet to test it. Looks nice, however I do have some thoughts. I Its about time they get rid of this AA battery nonsense and make it so there is a rechargeable battery built in and/or some kind of battery that can be taken out and recharged. I know they do that BCQ-2n battery case but that doesn't solve the problem as it takes 4 AA batteries..... It's 2020 man, come on now!
Bought one to tape a poetry series then the series was cancelled by the pandemic. Had fill lights to compliment lower light in venue.
Can you add a mix from a soundboard to the video mic jack to record my band ?
Good question. When I can, I use this method for recording live bands. I use the LINE input on the Zoom H1, which can be monitored thru headphones. Almost a miracle for small bands. Often much better sound than the audience hears. I just checked the specs and it has an external input for a stereo jack, and has a gain control. There's no going back to microphones once you hear sound quality.
Video quality from the Zoom Q2n-4K running at 1080p seems quite soft compared with GoPro, but much cheaper than GoPro. Not waterproof of course.
is this Harry Caray
Wld you happen to know how do I upload videos from my Q2N-4K to my Chromebook? I am able to put it on the Chrome, but after that it is as if it isn't even there when I try to upload. Do you have any suggestions as to how I should go about it. Thanks
Unfortunately I cannot help here as I only have MACs, sorry I cannot help.
better than Q3H d?
The under the table floor angle camera is really missing in this video.
The spinning chair movement could have made a video a bit more interesting.
Also a top view is sadly missing
Jey there AVP Studios. I'm having a little dilemma. I was going to get the Zoom H2N for field recording, but I also want a camera. Do you think the audio quality or settings on this matches up against the Zoom H2N recorder? I want to use this as a field recorder and a camera? What are your honest views on this? I am really thinking of just getting this so I don't have to use two different pieces of gear, and so I don't have to sync the audio up with the video? Your take on it would tremendously help. Thank you...SBN RESONATE
Field recorders can run much longer and offer more tweaks
page 17 of User manual: HDMI Output: Use an HDMI cable to connect with an HDMI TV to show Q2n video recordings on it in high definition. But In this Avp Studios video, he is using the HDMI to monitor out? Is this a special monitor? I can't seem to monitor out on anything I have with the HDMI. can someone please shed some light on this matter for me?
external monitor, is special for video makers indeed.
I can't seem to find that HDMI cable. Any help?
@@rudaje2000 I found the cable on the Home Depot website. However, I have yet to use it successfully. neither my computer nor my television,( both of which I assume are external monitors, ) act as monitors with this cord.
I am experiencing the same exact thing, I can't get a signal out of the hdmi port...
Thanks for a very informative video! With the q2n 4k I was hoping I could have a shot of myself playing the guitar, then fade into free video clips from a site like Pixabay of clouds, then back near the end to my playing. That's just one example for a video of a cover song, Both Sides Now, by Joni Mitchell that I plan to make. I also have my own original music, and all just me and my nylon string guitar, my voice, and sometimes a harmonica. Can that be done with the Zoom q2n 4k?
You definitely could use the Zoom Q2n-4K. I have to say, the audio is good, but I'm a little disappointed in the video quality. I thought it would be better. The video from this channel's main camera shot is much better (wonder what it is?) and you can see the difference between that and the Zoom Q2N-4K's.
My footage from my iPhone 8+ might even be better (much sharper, less grainy), especially paired with the audio I got using the recording app Dolby On (on my phone) to get higher sound quality. I did a demo of the Dolby On app on my channel and I have videos shot with both on my channel if you wanted to compare. But I'll continue playing with it to see if it's just a matter of playing with settings.
@@violynnkuo Hi Lynn! Thank your very much for taking the time to respond. I ended up buying the Zoom Q8 camera because I have condenser mics from many years ago that are very nice and hpefully better audio quality using them. With the Q8 you can plug in your own mics. I'm very slow to learn and hard to find any good tutorials that slowly go through the Q8 functions, even the Zoom company site has no tutorials. I see some on CZcams but they are very short and general and mainly just reviews. I don't like the owner's manual. I've gone through a home recording forum and an acoustic guitar forum to get more answers. I might try Zoom customer support again... but it's only like one question at a time. I only recorded sample videos, three, using the onboard mics that came with it. Today I'll try my 48 volt condenser mics, a second try. First try I failed to turn on the 48 volts and was using only the onboard mics. Any advice or good tutorials you or anyone know of let me know! I'm going to try now and later find your channel. Thanks again!
mwj5368 Good luck!
I'm looking at recording live bands, could I connect this to the bands equipment to record the sound direct from them rather than the built in mics?
Yes, just take an output from the desk into the mini stereo jack input
@@bassbaboon6589 if you do that, will the mics record also? Or just sound from the input?
Be extremely careful that this camera does not tip over when attached to a tri pod, the housing that holds the tripod is not strong. That's exactly what happened to mine, 5 month old camera , now useless. Very disappointed that Zoom would not make this right and cover this under warranty.
Thank you for another excellent product review and I have subscribed for more!
The Zoom site says it's "Discontinued". But Amazon is selling it through third parties.
It was replaced with the "Q2n-4K" model that can record (drumroll) 4K video.
The ZOOM Q2n-4K is not a replacement. You can go browsing at www.zoom.co.jp
If it has hypersmooth, then it's a killer.
Karl Malden ✌️
what kind of video monitor are you using and hdmi cable ?
I bought this about a year ago and am just now getting around to using it for a green screen project. I ordered the micro HDMI from Home Depot because the Zoom salesman says they don't sell that cord. I plugged it into my tv and while the tv recognizes that the HDMI slot is being used, it also says, no signal. After it's plugged into the tv and powered on, the zoom goes directly to a black screen that says Q2N, that's it. I assumed that the HDMI only serves as a monitoring method if not for that, then what? on another note, the micro USB serves as a charger and a monitoring method at least on my laptop, same results as HDMI though with the TV. would love any info on the HDMI as well.
Can you live stream it with our phone connected to the camera
I don't know, never tried it
Can you try lol just curious
It sounds better than your Rode mic.
4 different cameras for that one
The video quality doesn't look any better than the zoom hd cam I bought 13 years ago.
Don't understand what sector of the market this product is aimed at...???
musicians
Anyone who needs needs good audio and decent image quality, but isn't going to be moving the camera during shots.
Musicians, people who do talking head videos like this one, 1 person podcasts, live streaming.
@@milesmccall2301 Old dudes who are getting the band back together
I'm pretty sure that is NOT a microphone input.
Hi, I have just tested both this model and the 4k version and these do have and external mic input, along with the headphone jack.
@@AvpStudios Thank you for clarifying that for me. I really do appreciate it. Cheers.
Battery life is horrible
bad camera
horrible video sometimes
so disappointed with this camera
add a big light but no miracles
6.37
Is there a latency when connected to a screen/monitor via HDMI?
My Q2n keeps turning off when I try to use it as a webcam. So far we don't know if it's the camera or the cable. I would really like to know what kind of cable to connect it to my macbook pro with and where to get one.
Try updating the firmware to the latest version - worked for me - it is available here: zoomcorp.com/en/us/video-recorders/video-recorders/q2n-4k-handy-video-recorder/q2n-4k-support/
@@andrewswiftmusic Hi Andrew, Thanks for answering. I didn't realize you were using the 4k. I have the earlier model and have just sent it back. It may be faulty as we tried everything to get it to work as a webcam. No Luck. Cheers, Matt.