Total Audacity noob here

[steve]

Amazon Reviews for https ://www.fakespot.com /product/zoom-h1n-handy-recorder-2018-model get a "D".

Nevertheless, the Zoom H1N is pretty good for what it is. What it is, is a compact, lightweight, inexpensive digital recorder with decent recording quality. They are quite widely used for recording rehearsals, due to the fact that they are easy to operate and will often fit in a pocket of a guitar case. It's not as good as the H2N, but that's to be expected considering it's cheaper. The H1N is a direct competitor of the Tascam DR-05 V2.

A tip regarding any of these portable digital recorders - use a decent flash card. "Bargain" flash cards can be a waste of money. The flash card holds the recorded audio data - if it can't keep up with the data, or if that are bad bits, the recording can turn out to be unusable.

[Trebor]

Anything else I'm missing here?

You can post demo-reels on SoundCloud for free ...
https://soundcloud.com/search/people?q= ... %20demo%22
[ SoundCloud is to audio what YouTube is to Video ].

There are VO websites ...
https://www.voices.com/
http://voice123.com/
https://voicebunny.com

Some VO websites charge commission, like an agent, for work you get through them.

[kozikowski]

I found someone with real-life comments on the Zoom H1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1WqlRx2siQ

You can use the Zoom built-in microphones for production, but you can't handle/move the recorder at all if you do.

Perfect for AudioBooks. So that and a roll of Piggly Wiggly paper towels and you're good to go.

Koz

[James H]

Had Thanksgiving lunch with my brother today.
He's known about me wanting to pursue this for a month or so now.
Offered to outright buy any of the 3 Zoom models as a gift for me. Out of nowhere, unsolicited.
He knows I want to do this and, more importantly, that I can do this.

Is there any reason I wouldn't pick the H4n Pro over the H2n or the H1n?
A local shop with a decent return policy (Guitar Center) has them on sale, down to $199 from $219.

[kozikowski]

I have only hands-on with an older H4 which doesn't even belong to me. Now you're into cranking through the reviews and other forum opinions. It's pretty unusual for us to recommend hardware. It's so easy to have a bad experience particularly with microphones which depend on environment and user expertise.

I can take this upside down. Once you get it, write about it on the forum. Ever do an unboxing video?

Koz

[kozikowski]

more importantly, that I can do this.

I don't think that was ever in doubt. It's just the best way to get your voice into a show.

Koz

[James H]

I have only hands-on with an older H4 which doesn't even belong to me. Now you're into cranking through the reviews and other forum opinions. It's pretty unusual for us to recommend hardware. It's so easy to have a bad experience particularly with microphones which depend on environment and user expertise.

I can take this upside down. Once you get it, write about it on the forum. Ever do an unboxing video?

Koz

I completely understand not recommending specific hardware in many cases. Too many variables in play.

I/my bro will be making the buy next week. I'll certainly write about it and immediately post some samples for y'all to rip apart.

I've seen a few unboxing videos, but have never done one. This kind of reads like a friendly challenge. I like challenges; they tend to make us stronger. Thing is, I don't even know what I'd use (hardware-wise) to make it with. I don't have a webcam; all I have is an iPhone 6s. I do have a YT channel with exactly one video on it: a ShadowPlay video-grab, no audio, from my ancient Nvidia GTX 650 1GB first-gen GPU on a Splinter Cell: Blacklist walkthrough. I think it's 480p, but it might be 720p. It's been a long time since I watched it. I'd have to dig out my YT login info from wherever I've stashed it on this massively disorganized desk.

[James H]

more importantly, that I can do this.

I don't think that was ever in doubt. It's just the best way to get your voice into a show.

Koz

Thank you very much for this ^ Koz. I know I'm new here and this is all new to me, but your help, and Trebor's, Steve's, DVDdoug's, and whomever else I missed has been invaluable, really opened my eyes, and I've learned much, but I know it's barely scratched the surface. I will say it is obvious, even to a newbie, that you are all pros.

I hope to pay it both back and forward.

-JH

[kozikowski]

iPhones will shoot video.

Home Screen > Camera > Video. Do us all a favor and shoot it landscape (sideways) and not portrait (up and down).

I think one of the simple video editors comes with a Mac. iMovie?

Shoot a simple test before you jump in for a twenty minute video and find out the sound is terrible.

Koz

[Trebor]

I/my bro will be making the buy next week.
I'll certainly write about it and immediately post some samples for y'all to rip apart.

It's possible to rent Zoom recorders : $10 to $30 per day.

BTW I would always use a foam-cover if it's within spitting-distance.
The brand-name ones are expensive for a lump of foam. There are knock-off versions on ebay/Amazon