Tired of fiddly phone apps, I’ve been using a Zoom H1n with a wired lav for lawful interviews, and it’s held up fine in noisy cafés around noon. Anyone found a simpler, equally reliable option with better battery life and fewer snag points? Not looking for overbuilt rigs — just clean audio; check your local recording laws and do your own homework before buying.
Swapped my H1n + lav for a Zoom F2 (non‑BT) for noon café interviews — , fewer cables and 32‑bit float means I don’t babysit levels. > better battery life and fewer snag points? Not looking for overbuilt rigs — just clean audio; F2 clips on with a hold switch and I get about 14 hrs on two AAAs; tiny switches are fiddly, and if you want marathon battery the OM WS‑853 runs forever but isn’t as clean in noisy rooms.