Zoom H2 as external mic

[kinopoet]

I may have missed it in the thread, But I use my Zoom H2 off camera in 'Monitor" mode, plugged in directly to mic input of HV20, but NOT in 'record' or 'record standby' mode. I just turn on the 'power' switch, make audio adjustments using levels monitoring of both H2 and HV20 and I'm good to go. Outstanding results. Unlike some in their posts, I do get pretty good image rejection using the narrower 'front mikes' setting, comparable to coverage of most lower end 'shotguns, and stereo to boot. Also use it f. v/o and gathering sound f/x. Finally, it can record in 48k, and so goes directly onto my Final Cut timelines. Love to everybody,

Kinopoet

[net]

I know people have put the H2 on a flash bracket as an external mic.wired; but is using the H2 as a wired/(not synced in post) hand-held interview mic workable?
What about the audio gain on the H2 and camcorder... and cord length to the interviewer in that situation?

[drapeama]

Just to add to the thread, I've recently done a video for a friend (submission for a TV show) and we ran out of time (mainly due to his lack of preparation and last minute call), so I setup'd my HV40 with my Tascam DR-05 on top of it, as a mic. The result (like with any other mic placed on top of the camcorder) is a bit echo and roomy, but overall, it's always a good backup option (better than the onboard mics).
Here's the video: