Zoom H2n Handy Recorder

Representing a new generation of portable recording, the H2n is Zoom's most innovative handheld recorder to date. We've packed groundbreaking features into an ultra-portable device that allows you to record pristine audio anywhere you go. From film and broadcast, to journalism, podcasting, musical performance, songwriting and rehearsal, the H2n provides amazing recording quality. New mics, new sound The H2n features our best microphones yet and is the only portable recorder with five mic capsules onboard. This design enables the H2n to offer four unique recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound. The first portable Mid-Side recorder The H2n is the first handheld recorder to offer Mid-Side stereo recording, a technique used for many years in film and broadcast, where ambiance and surrounding noise is crucial. Mid-Side recording combines a uni-directional Mid mic that captures sound directly in front of you and a bi-directional Side mic that captures sound from your left and right. By increasing or decreasing the level of the Side mic, you can control the width of the stereo field, which gives you incredible flexibility over your recordings. If you record in RAW mode, you can even adjust the stereo width after recording. You still get X/Y… The H2n's onboard 90° X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics are always equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting. The result is brilliant stereo recording with natural depth and accurate imaging. Completely surrounded Using the H2n's Mid-Side and X/Y mics together, you can create stunning 360° surround sound recordings. Choose between 2-channel mode, which combines the Mid-Side and X/Y mics, and 4-channel mode, which records two separate stereo files, allowing you even more post-production capability. No matter which mode you use, you'll get perfectly balanced, surround sound recordings. Streamline your recording experience The H2n is remarkably easy to use. With its newly designed user interface, critical controls are right at your fingertips and make studio-quality recording a breeze. We've got you covered Never again will you have to worry about losing recorded data to unexpected errors. The H2n has you covered with its new data recovery function. Whether you experience battery loss or an accidental power-down, this feature will automatically restore your data the next time the H2n is powered on. 20 hours of battery life The H2n provides over 20 hours of continuous operation on just two standard AA alkaline batteries! This astonishing feature enhances the H2n's flexibility and convenience. In addition, the H2n can also operate using an AC adapter, which is included in the optional APH-2n Accessory Pack. Bigger and brighter The H2n's 1.8-inch backlit LCD display (128 x 64 resolution) provides crystal-clear monitoring and makes it simple to navigate all of the unit's functions. Turning to analog Digital volume controls offer too much or too little gain, with no middle ground. The H2n's Mic Gain wheel allows you to dial-in the perfect amount of gain for any given application. Play it back and listen… The H2n's built-in reference speaker lets you know your recordings have been captured. With its 1/8-inch stereo output, you can also playback your recordings on your home audio system or listen to your masterpiece using your favorite pair of headphones. Secure your memories The H2n uses SD/SDHC cards and can accommodate up to a 32GB SDHC card for over 50 hours of recording time using the 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV format. With 128kbps MP3 format, you get an incredible 555 hours of stereo recording. The H2n comes with a 2GB SD card to get you started. Five built-in microphones and four recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, and both 2-channel and 4-channel surround Features SpecificationsContents Analog-type input gain control Auto Gain provides three preset recording levels Stereo 1/8" Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V) Stereo 1/8" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control Built-in reference speaker for fast monitoring Large 1.8 inch backlit LCD display Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats Auto-record and Pre-record features WAV to MP3 conversion Internal mixdown: four-track surround to stereo Up to 99 marks per recording Built-in effects, including compression/limiting and low-cut filtering Onboard MS decoding Normalize and Divide functions Chromatic tuner and metronome Loop playback with user-defined start and stop points Variable playback speed, from 50% to 150% for phrase training Variable pitch without affecting playback speed USB port for data exchange to and from computer and use as a USB microphone 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac computers SD card reader function Data recovery function automatically saves data if power fails or card is removed Mounts directly to tripod or DSLR Runs on only 2 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17, USB to AC type) Over 20 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries Recording Media SD/SDHC card (up to 32GB) Built-in Mic MS stereo & 90-degree XY stereo Maximum Sound Pressure Level 120dB SPL Recording Format STEREO MODE PCM (Quantization : 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency : 44.1/48/96kHz), MP3 (Bit Rate : 48 to 320kbps, Sampling Frequency : 44.1kHz) Recording Format 4CH MODE PCM (Quantization: 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48kHz) A/D Conversion 24bit, 128times oversampling D/A Conversion 24bit, 128times oversampling Signal Processing 32bit Functions Lo-cut Filter, Compressor/Limiter, Auto Gain, Pre-Rec, Auto-Rec, Tuner,Metronome, Variable Speed Playback, Key Control, A-B Repeat,File Dividing, Normalize, MP3 Post-Encode, Marker, Surround Mixer Display 128 x 64 pixel, backlit LCD Input Gain 0 to +39dB Mic / Line Input 1/8" stereo phone jack (Plug-in power supported) Input impedance 2kOhm (Input level: 0 to -39dBm) Phones / Line Output 1/8" stereo phone jack Rated Output Level 10dBm Output Load Impedance 10kOhm or more Phones Output Level 20mW + 20mW into 32Ohm load Built-in Speaker 400mW 8Ohm USB Mini-B type, Mass Storage Class operation (USB2.0 High Speed compatible), Audio Interface operation (16bit, 44.1kHz/48kHz) Power Requirements AA/LR6 battery x 2, or AC adapter AD-17 (DC5V/1A/center positive) Battery Life 20 hours (16bit/44.1kHz WAV recording) Dimensions 67.6 (W) x 113.8 (D) x 42.7 (H) mm Weight 130g (without batteries) (1) Zoom H2n Handy 2 Track Recorder (2) AA Batteries (1) Steinberg Wavelab LE Audio Editing and Mastering Software