Zoom H2n recorder

Zoom H2n - palm-sized audio recorder

The Zoom H2n Handy audio recorder combines Zoom's years of experience in portable audio recording with modern technology and features to match. The Zoom H2n is a unit that can be used in film and TV productions, but is also ideal for journalists, podcasters and the like. The H2n houses an unprecedented 5 microphones, allowing you to choose from 4 different recording patterns. A simple scroll at the top of the unit is for pattern selection, you can choose between either XY stereo, 2-channel surround, 4-channel surround and mid-range stereo mode. The mid-range mode allows you to choose the bandwidth yourself and is therefore very flexible. When recording in RAW mode, you can even adjust the bandwidth afterwards. The unit records to SD or SDHC memory cards. The Zoom H2n records WAV audio at 24bit/96kHz level, and MP3 audio up to 320kbps. The pocket-sized unit runs on batteries, USB, or mains power. A 3.5mm mic/line in jack allows you to connect to an external microphone or player, while a 3.5mm headphone/line out jack allows you to use your own favourite headphones or external speakers. An ultra-fast USB 2.0 port allows easy data transfer to Mac or Windows computers. The unit also acts as an audio interface if required, so you can record to your Zoom H2 directly from your DAW device.

Zoom H2n - the new airwaves of street journalism

Long gone are the days when Hunter S. Thompson gonzo journalists who coloured the journalism scene with their boozy adventures. In those days, even the tape recorder was overkill on some level, a good old-fashioned notepad and notes at least in the right direction would get the story together. With tape recorders, journalism became more accurate if not as delicious. However, the truth is closer to the budding journal when Zoom H2n is involved, nothing goes unheard and there are no mistakes. At least in an ideal situation. Hopefully, the impartiality of the press will be assured in the future, and at least with digital audio recorders it should be easier if desired. The sound quality is stunning even at this Zoom selection with the cheapest agent, you'll have to add the retro emotional punch yourself if you want to sound more street cred. Especially if you use the optional windscreen. Zoom's H1n is so small that leaving it out of the gig would be deliberate, to say the least. If you use the optional lavalier microphone, you don't even need to leave the unit itself out of sight (although the Star Trek Trikoorder-looking vimpain does add its own unique icing).

Zoom H2n - features

• Very easy to carry design
• 5 built-in microphones
• 4 selectable recording patterns
• Save to SD or SDHC cards
• 3.5mm input and output line
• Reference echo sounder
• 1.8″ backlit LCD screen
• High-speed USB 2.0
• Battery, USB, or mains power

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