Zoom H2n Handy Recorder

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H2N Handy Recorder

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 on board MS decoding, plus effects like compression, limiting and low cut filtering. You can even use the H2n as a multi-purpose USB microphone!

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

The Zoom H2n is the only handheld recorder that captures four-channel surround sound audio. With Firmware v 2.00, it’s perfect for the creation of 360-degree “Spatial Audio” files, the next generation surround sound format native to the Google JUMP Virtual Reality Platform.

The H2n Line In is a stereo ?” 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 analogue-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 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 such as the supplied WaveLab LE. USB also enables the H2n to be used as a 4-in/2-out audio interface or as a USB microphone.

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 on board 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 phrase training.

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.

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.
*The maximum file size is 2 GB.
* Recording times are approximations. Actual times may differ according to recording conditions.

The Zoom H2n comes with free download licenses for Steinberg’s Cubase LE music production software and WaveLab LE audio editing software, providing not just the ability to capture superior audio in every box, but to do spectacular things with it.

Currently shipping with:
Cubase LE8 for Mac OS X 10.9/10.10 and Windows 7/8/8.1
Wavelab LE9 for Mac OS X 10.10/10.11 and Windows 7/8/8.1/10

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 ?” Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
– Stereo ?” 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
– On board 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

What’s in the box
• Zoom H2N Handy Recorder
• Operation Manuel
• 2 AA Batteries
• Steinberg Cubase LE and WaveLab EL Editing Software