u/Thin-Scarcity7016

Hi everyone! I’m looking to upgrade my audio setup for walking tour videos. I basically just walk through the city and record it so people can watch it as POV virtual travel with no commentary.

My goal is to capture immersive city ambience while in motion (walking). My max budget is around $250, and I'm currently considering a few options:

• Zoom H1essential ($106) + Roland CS-10EM (binaural earphones): I know people in the walking tour community use this setup, but I can't wear them in my ears. I would have to mount the earphones on my rig about 20–30 cm apart (if that even makes sense).
• Zoom H2essential ($169) or Zoom H3-VR ($225): Best options for versatility without using external mics? (90°/120° stereo, surround, etc.)
• Zoom M4 MicTrak ($160): I’ve heard the internal tech is great, but does it make sense over the previous options?

So far, I've been using a DJI Mic 2 mounted on my rig, and it works good (no handling noise, etc.), but it's only mono. If external mics are necessary alongside a recorder, what would you recommend?

I would love to hear your opinions. I'm open to alternatives.

Hey!

Do you translate your titles, descriptions, and captions into other languages? Has it helped getting more views or any other stats? Thanks!