Zoom H2n Handy Recorder

Zoom H2n Handy Recorder

THE WORKHORSE OF FIELD RECORDERS

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!

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. 

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 the maximum recording time with different file formats and card sizes. 

USING THE 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.

Specifications

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)
«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

2kO (Input level: 0 to -39dBm)

Phones / Line Output

1/8" stereo phone jack

Rated Output Level

-10dBm

Output Load Impedance

10kO or more

Phones Output Level

20mW + 20mW into 32O load

Built-in Speaker

400mW 8O

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)