I found that turning down the inputs in an H2 does NOT turn down the signal going to the A/D converters. For some strange reason, the recording level is POST A/D!

So... if the level is too strong for the inputs, only turning down the output of whatever is feeding your H2 is the only option. I found that a simple mini-jack 'headphone volume control' like this: Headphone volume is a very useful and inexpensive accessory for the H2 when you are in a situation where the input cannot be turned down at the source. Most mixer's RCA Tape outs have no level control, so one of these is a must buy, IMO.