Zoom H2n Portable Stereo Mid-Side Recorder

Main Features

• Five built-in mic capsules provide Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90 deg X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel recording modes
• Records in WAV up to 24-bit/96kHz and MP3 up to 320kbps
• Newly designed user interface
• Over 20 hours of operation using two standard AA batteries
• 1.8-inch backlit LCD display with 128 x 64 resolution
• 1/8-inch Mic/Line Input and Phones/Line Output stereo phone jacks

The Zoom H2n Handy Recorder is Zooms most innovative unit yet and offers four recording modes including Mid-Side.


New Mics, New Sound
The H2n features their 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 degree 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 are 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 degree 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 localisation 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 degree 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. The H2n also houses an arsenal of comprehensive functions, including Auto-Gain, a compressor/limiter, time stamping and more.

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.

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 Analogue
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 favourite 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.

Transfer And Edit At High-Speed
Use the H2n's High-Speed USB 2.0 interface to transfer files to your Mac or PC. Once your recordings are on your computer, you can easily store, edit, playback and share your favourite creations. You can even use the H2n as a USB microphone, letting you record directly to your computer.