Zoom H2 Portable 2-Track SD Recorder

Brilliant Stereo Recording. Uses SD (Secure Digital) cards only.

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108 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

16 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Great for recording speeches and presentations."

Feature:
Surprising amount of features. Captures to wav or mp3. Bought a 2GB SD card for it (comes with 512MB card) for more recording time. USB file transfer is slow (USB 1.1), but you don't need to install drivers like with a USB 2 device. Not only is the H2 useful as a USB mic, but you can use it as a USB audio out via the headphone jack. Found it to be a reasonable audio interface for editing with much better audio I/O than my Dell laptop.

Quality:
OK fit and finish, but not sure how durable the plastic will be. Wish it had a case of some sort-- comes with a drawstring, unpadded pouch that holds only the H2 (no base or cables).

Value:
Lots of features and good sound for the price. Would buy again.

Sound:
Very good sound for the price. Absolutely on par with $100 mics. Clean A/D. The AutoGainControl function works very well also. Using it to record corporate presentations and have had to do very little normalizing afterward.

Ease of Use:
Haven't used the manual yet. Menus are reasonable, but membrane keypad is a bit clunky. Given the price, it's a reasonable tradeoff.

Submitted: 4/8/2008

Style of Music: various

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Four very good internal mics"

Feature:
The inputs are not good. The mic stick work really well in a stand. It can be noisy if hand held.Try wrapping foam around the handle.

Quality:
I like the way it looks...who really cares? It's plastic and very light especially without batteries in the machine.Dropping it is a really bad idea.At this price point it's on the better side of what you might expect.

Value:
I would give it a ten if the external inputs were any good.The internal mics however make this a great usable product for no hassle live recording.

Desirability:
Sex appeal huh? It looks like an electric shaver...

Sound:
Great job recording acoustic instruments and live performances.Quick and easy set up to capture inspiration. The four built in mics sound fantastic and the mp3 quality is shockingly good. If your intention is to use external mics with this product forget it ...not a good choice as the inputs are too noisy! But for quick easy and excellent results using the very good built in mics it rocks.I carry it with me most days to record ambient sound.

Ease of Use:
Very easy and quick to capture sound. Buttons a bit small but pretty easy learning curve.

Support:
No idea...

Overall:
I'll use it as long as it holds up.If I lost it I would replace it.

Submitted: 3/26/2008

Style of Music: East/West

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Simplicity is a beautiful thing.
It's a simple idea: provide brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. Now everyone can record pristine audio in an infinite variety of applications. From seminars and conferences, to electronic news gathering (ENG) and podcasting, to musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, the H2 provides amazing recording quality. And no matter what kind of music you perform or the instrument you play, the H2 can effortlessly record it in high-quality stereo.

Why four mics are better than two.
The H2 is the only portable recorder with 4 mic capsules onboard for 360° recording. With 4 mic capsules in a W-X/Y configuration, the audio is decoded instantly, bringing these four signals together for unparalleled stereo imaging.

But the H2 doesn't stop there. For maximum flexibility, you can record from the front of the H2 and at 90° or the rear of H2 at 120° in up to 96 kHz/24-bit WAV format, as MP3 up to 320 kbps. Additionally, you can record 360° in 48kHz/24-bit format which will allow you to convert your recordings to 5.1 Surround.

Push a Button...
That's all it takes to start recording! The H2 is a remarkably robust device that is incredibly easy to use. One button recording, gain controls on the side and an intuitive user interface mean you can always capture the moment. Set your levels, push record and go. It's that simple. Or use the Auto Start and Auto Gain Control functions to ensure complete capture at the right level. And if you need to fine-tune your levels on the fly, we made it easy with gain control buttons on the front panel.

Play it Back!
Play your recordings on your home audio system with its 1/8" stereo output or listen to your masterpiece with headphones. Or, use the H2's USB port to move your recordings to your Mac or PC to listen, edit and share.

Secure Your Digital Memories
The H2 records on Secure Digital (SD) media and a 512MB SD card is included. With a 4GB SD memory card, the H2 provides up to 2 hours recording at 96kHz, 6 hours at 44.1kHz, or up to a staggering 138 hours in MP3. Store your recordings on a PC or Mac with its USB 2.0 port. And you can use its time stamping function for reference during production. Or use the H2 as a USB Mic for recording directly to a computer.

What's Life Without Accessories?
The H2 comes with earbuds, an 1/8 inch stereo to RCA cable, a mic clip adapter, tripod stand, USB cable, an AC adapter and a 512MB SD card.

Ultimate Convenience
The H2 weighs 4 ounces and fits in your pocket for the ultimate in portability and convenience. Two standard alkaline AA batteries will give you 4 hours of continuous operation and a backlit display means it's always easy to use in any situation.

Enjoy Your Brilliance
Brilliant stereo recording in a convenient, user-friendly package means there's never been an easier way to record high quality audio. The H2 gives everyone the power to record anything and share it with anyone, anywhere. You'll be amazed by your sound.

Features:

W-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front 90° cardioid, Rear 120° cardioid and 360° polar patterns

Built-in USB 2.0 port for data storage.

Records in WAV 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit, MP3 to 320kbps and Variable Bit Rate (VBR) data formats

Time Stamp and Track Marker functions in Broadcast WAV Format (BWF)

512MB SD memory card included

Accommodates up to 4GB SD memory cards

Auto Gain Control (AGC) for pristine recordings

Auto Start function means you're always ready to record

Low-cut filter eliminates wind noise

On-board chromatic Guitar/Bass tuner

Technical Info

Earbuds, stereo adapter cable, mic clip adapter, tripod stand, USB cable, AC adapter and a 512MB SD card are included. Two standard alkaline AA batteries provide 4 hours of continuous operation. With its pocket-sized profile, a weight of just over 4 ounces, and a backlit display, the H2 Handy Recorder gives everyone the power to brilliantly record anything and share it with anyone, anywhere.

Can not be used as an audio interface.
This digital mobile recorder puts Surround Sound power in the palm of your hand! Four onboard mics for 360-degree recording. Perfect for gathering samples or podcasting. Easy-to-use interface. Four hours of operation on 2 AA batteries. Up to 138 hours of .mp3 storage on 4 GB SD card. Includes AC adapter, earbuds, tripod stand, and 512 MB SD card.
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