Zoom H2N

Name: Zoom H2N
Brand: Zoom
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The H2n Handy Recorder is the only portable recording device to come with five built-in microphones and four different recording modes: X/Y, Mid-Side, 2-channel surround and 4-channel surround. Other advanced features include automatic gain control and onboard MS decoding, plus effects like compression, limiting and low cut filtering. You can even use the H2n as a multi-purpose USB microphone!

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Product Description

The Workhorse of Field Recorders

Key Features

Five built-in microphones and four recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, and both 2-channel and 4-channel surround
Analog-type input gain control
Auto Gain provides three preset recording levels
Stereo ⅛” Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
Stereo ⅛” 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 32 GB
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz 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
4-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

Using the H2N

With its multiple microphones and recording modes, the H2n can handle just about every kind of application. Here are just a few ways it can be used:

Live recording of concerts and rehearsals, in either stereo or surround sound
Location videography—the H2n gives you plenty of options in postproduction
Creating audio for YouTube videos
Generating lasting audio documents of important events
As a USB microphone providing input to recording software

Five Microphones, Four Ways of Recording

The H2n offers not one, not two, but five built-in microphones. Two of them are arranged as an X/Y pair, while the other three are configured in an MS (“Mid-Side”) pattern. They can be used separately for X/Y or MS stereo recording, or combined to create stunning 2- or 4-channel surround sound.

Mid-Side for Variable Stereo Width

Mid-Side recording is an incredible technique that allows you to actually adjust the width of the stereo image after it has been recorded, while maintaining perfect mono compatibility, making it especially useful for film, video and television projects.

The three microphone elements in the H2n MS mic are set directly on top of one another. One faces forward and the other two face to the side.

X/Y for Natural-Sounding Stereo

The X/Y technique provides a great way to cover a wide area while still capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition, making it perfect for all types of live stereo recording.

Surround Sound for Lifelike Realism

The H2n allows you to combine the signals from both the X/Y and MS microphones in order to create surround sound recordings of everything you hear—not just those sounds coming from in front of you, but from all directions.

Inputs and Outputs

The H2n Line In is a stereo ⅛” mini phone jack that can accept two channels of mic- and/or line-level signals. Condenser microphones requiring Plug-In Power (2.5 volts) can be connected to this jack. An analog-type Mic Gain dial allows you to manually set input level, or you can choose one of the three Auto Gain presets to automatically set the optimum recording level.

The H2n Line Out is a stereo ⅛” phone jack with dedicated volume control. Headphones can be connected to this jack for private monitoring of the input or recorded signal. There’s also a built-in speaker on the back panel for fast monophonic monitoring of the recorded signal without the need to make any connections.

The H2n USB port provides a digital output of the stereo mix and allows data to be sent to and from your computer. From there, it can be imported into editing software. USB also enables the H2n to be used as a 4-in/2-out audio interface or as a USB microphone.

Onboard Effects

The H2n provides an arsenal of effects that allow you to add polish to your recordings and compensate for any problems or limitations in the acoustics of the recording environment.

Compression and limiting can be used to control fluctuations in level, acting like an automatic volume control. The main difference between the two is that a limiter reduces louder sounds more severely.

A low-cut filter removes signal below a designated frequency. This is useful for eliminating pops, wind noise, blowing, and other kinds of low frequency rumble such as transmitted resonance from an onstage mic stand.

There’s also an onboard metronome and chromatic / guitar / bass tuner. In addition, playback can be looped and the playback speed varied without pitch change (or vice versa) to facilitate

File Types Supported

The H2n can record audio in two different basic file types: WAV and MP3. The main difference between the two is that WAV files are uncompressed; that is, they contain all the recorded signal without any data being removed. The WAV files recorded by the H2n can be either 16- or 24-bit, with sampling rates of 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz, and are automatically time-stamped, making them Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compliant—especially important when recording audio for video since it allows for precise synchronization in post-production.

MP3 recordings are compressed, which means that some unnecessary data is removed prior to storage, making them much smaller than WAV files, and thus much easier to upload and download. Some MP3 files exhibit a slight loss of audio fidelity as compared with the original signal; however, this is not noticeable in all circumstances.

The H2n allows you to easily convert WAV files to MP3 format and you can use its internal mixer to mix down the pair of stereo files created in 4ch surround to stereo, with independent control over each track’s level and panning.

Battery Life and Recording Times

The H2n requires just 2 AA batteries—either alkaline or rechargeable NiMH. Battery life when using alkaline batteries is more than 20 hours, even during continuous recording. Alternatively, you can use an optional AD-17 AC adapter, which allows you to power the H2n from any standard wall socket.

The H2n records directly to SD cards. It supports standard SD and SDHC cards, up to 32 gigabytes. The chart below shows maximum recording time with different file formats and card sizes.

H2N as an Audio Interface

The H2n’s USB port allows it to send and receive digital data and to act as a 4-input / 2-output audio interface (enabling you to use it as a USB microphone). Simply connect the H2n to your laptop or desktop computer via USB, launch your favorite and start laying down your tracks.

General Specifications

File Formats

Stereo Uncompressed PCM: 44.1 / 48 / 96kHz, 16 / 24bit WAV (BWF)
Compressed MP3 (Recording)
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- 56 /64/80/96/112/128/160/192/ 224/256/320kbps
- (Not compatible with MS-RAW recording)
Compressed MP3 (Playback)
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps
4CH Uncompressed PCM
- 44.1 / 48 / 96kHz, 16 / 24bit WAV (BWF) (Two stereo files for each recording)

Digital Processing

A/D Conversion: 24-bit 128× oversampling
D/A Conversion: 24-bit 128× oversampling
Signal Processing: 32-bit
Recording Time (2GB Card): 3:08:00 (44.1kHz/16bit WAV), 34:43:00 (128kbps MP3)