This is a mini review from my limited experience with a loaner 2021 Toyota Corolla. This is mostly for my own notes. Audio / Infotainment The base model 6 speaker system is not great. You get door speakers plus windshield firing tweeters in the front, and two rear speakers. The front left tweeter was not working so I can’t commend on soundstage. Stock tuning is bad. It has poor bass extension and sounds bloated....
The Zoom H2n is a versatile recorder that has served me well since 2012. I’ve used it to make field recordings, voice overs, and even for ham radio to record satellite passes. Review The Zoom H2n can record from it’s four capsules in four modes: XY: 90° Stereo XY pattern Mid-Side: Front facing and a figure 8 side capsule with adjustable pattern or raw recording. (default 0dB = 120°) 2 Channel Surround: 360 recording from the XY and MS capsules 4 Channel Surround: Split files from the XY and MS capsules The H2n can record at up to 24bit/96kHz in WAV or MP3 from the internal microphones or an external input....
In today’s episode, I’ll be featuring the Electric-Avenues PA2V2. After about a week’s use, I’ve been very pleased with the audio quality this pocket amplifier can produce. The PA2V2 is short for Pocket Amplifier 2 Version 2 and is hand made here in Canada. This amp has a full ABS plastic enclosure and uses a ruby red translucent faceplate to hold the components on the front. The faceplate also allows you to see some of the components on the inside and the bright LED that illuminates when the power switch is on....