Uploaded April 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Lots of new equipment to one up my recordings and to prepare for Florida Metrocon event.
4 of my new items came in the mail today so here is an unboxing to tell you a bit about those items and to let you know that full reviews of these items will be comming soon.
Azden EX503 is a omni-directional lapel microphone that is pretty cheap but gets the job done, does include a wind screen and a clip. Note you need a device that can give this microphone power to work as it is a condenser microphone.
The Zoom H2N is a really high end field recorder, this is what I got to record my audio since my camcorder does not have an external microphone jack. It was cheaper to get this than to upgrade my camcorder and the audio will be much higher quality to boot. Not only does it just use external mics but has several high quality mics built into the device so its more than ready to record on its own, and can even be used as a usb microphone for your computer/laptop.
The Zoom H2N accessory pack is just some essentials you probably want to go along with the H2N to make it easier to use and add flexability.
Finally the Yeti Pro is the monster of all usb computer mics. It has full 24bit 192khz recording capablites, and builts onto the former yeti (non pro) by adding XLR outputs so you can use it in a studio setting with hardware mixers and connections. It still has the 4 diverse recording patterns, and the same base and connections for headphone monitoring and a on mic mute button. It has a new black finish though so this is the main visual difference.
Full Specs & Prices via Amazon
Azden EX503 Lapel Microphone
amzn.to/IFCyQy
Blue Yeti Pro Professional USB Microphone
amzn.to/HHbJvu
Zoom H2N Field Recorder
amzn.to/HHrwsw
Zoom H2N Accessory Pack
amzn.to/IFCY9w
Lots of new equipment to one up my recordings and to prepare for Florida Metrocon event.
4 of my new items came in the mail today so here is an unboxing to tell you a bit about those items and to let you know that full reviews of these items will be comming soon.
Azden EX503 is a omni-directional lapel microphone that is pretty cheap but gets the job done, does include a wind screen and a clip. Note you need a device that can give this microphone power to work as it is a condenser microphone.
The Zoom H2N is a really high end field recorder, this is what I got to record my audio since my camcorder does not have an external microphone jack. It was cheaper to get this than to upgrade my camcorder and the audio will be much higher quality to boot. Not only does it just use external mics but has several high quality mics built into the device so its more than ready to record on its own, and can even be used as a usb microphone for your computer/laptop.
The Zoom H2N accessory pack is just some essentials you probably want to go along with the H2N to make it easier to use and add flexability.
Finally the Yeti Pro is the monster of all usb computer mics. It has full 24bit 192khz recording capablites, and builts onto the former yeti (non pro) by adding XLR outputs so you can use it in a studio setting with hardware mixers and connections. It still has the 4 diverse recording patterns, and the same base and connections for headphone monitoring and a on mic mute button. It has a new black finish though so this is the main visual difference.
Full Specs & Prices via Amazon
Azden EX503 Lapel Microphone
amzn.to/IFCyQy
Blue Yeti Pro Professional USB Microphone
amzn.to/HHbJvu
Zoom H2N Field Recorder
amzn.to/HHrwsw
Zoom H2N Accessory Pack
amzn.to/IFCY9w
