| It's a neat idea: offer brilliant stereo recording in an simple-to-use, ultra-portable device. Now everyone can record pristine audio in an infinite diversity of applications. From seminars and conferences, to electronic news gathering (ENG) and podcasting, to musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, the H2 offers amazing recording excellence. And no matter what kind of music you perform or the instrument you have fun, the H2 can effortlessly record it in high-excellence stereo. Why Four Mics are Better Than Two
90° Pattern
Record from the front at 90° | 
120° Pattern
Record from the front at 120° | The H2 is the only portable recorder together with 4 mic capsules on-board for 360° recording. Together with 4 mic capsules in a W-X/Y configuration, the audio is decoded instantly, delivering these four signals mutually for unparalleled stereo imaging. But the H2 doesn't stop there. For maximum flexibility, you can record from the front of the H2 in a 90° pickup pattern or the rear of the H2 in a 120° pickup pattern at up to 96 kHz/24-bit resolution as a WAV document, or as an MP3 document at bitrates up to 320 kbps. In addition, you can record in a 360° pickup pattern at up to 48kHz/24-bit resolution which will agree to you to transform your recordings to 5.1 Surround. Push a Button...
This's all it takes to begin recording! The H2 is a amazingly robust device this is incredibly simple to use. One button recording, gain controls on the side and an intuitive customer interface indicate you can always capture the moment. Set your levels, push record and go. It's this neat. Or use the Auto Begin and Auto Gain Control functions to ensure complete capture at the right altitude. And if you want to fine-tune your levels on the fly, we made it simple together with gain control buttons on the front panel. Have fun it Back!
Have fun your recordings on your home audio system together with its 1/8" stereo output or pay attention to your masterpiece together with headphones. Or, use the H2's USB interface to move your recordings to your Mac or PC to pay attention, edit and share. The H2 records on Secure Digital (SD) media and a 512MB SD card is integrated. The unit can contain up to a 16GB SD card, allowing up to 24 hours of total recording time utilizing the 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV format. At 128kbps MP3, you get an amazing 280 hours of stereo recording. Store your recordings on a PC or Mac together with its USB 2.0 interface. 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 Not including Accessories?
The H2 comes together with earbuds, 1/8 inch stereo to RCA cable, mic clip adapter, tripod stand, USB cable, 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 provide you 4 hours of continuous operation and a backlit display means it's always simple to use in any situation. Enjoy Your Brilliance
Brilliant stereo recording in a convenient, customer-friendly package means there's never been an easier way to record high excellence audio. The H2 provides everyone the power to record anything and share it together with anyone, anyplace. You'll be amazed by your sound. Features: - W-XY mic patterns together with 4 mic capsules and signal processing lets Front 90° cardioid, Rear 120° cardioid and 360° polar patterns
- Built-in USB 2.0 interface
- 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 integrated
- Accommodates up to 16GB SD memory cards
- Auto Gain Control (AGC) for pristine recordings
- Auto Begin function means you're always ready to record
- Low-cut filter eliminates wind noise
- On-board chromatic Guitar/Bass tuner
H2 Handy Recorder Features at a Glimpse
The H2 Handy Recorder delivers the ultimate in functionality and versatility to portable digital recording. A clear, backlit display features recording levels, time code, document name and remaining battery life. LEDs mean Front, Rear, 2 Channel or 4 Channel modes and the recording angle: 90°, 120° or 360°. An Active Mic LED is on the front and back of the H2. Transfer controls contain one button recording, playback and pause, quick forward and rewind. Use the Menu key to enter the control menu and the cursor keys to find the way throughout the aspect sets. Inside the menu, set recording parameters such as direction and polar pattern, activate the Auto Begin function and set document format. And you'll locate additional environments like Auto Gain Control to do sure your recordings are always pristine. And you can fine-tune your levels on the fly together with the Record Altitude buttons on the front. On the left side of the H2 is a 1/8" Phone/Line Output for monitoring and playback. Playback Volume, Power On and the AC power are placed here as well. On the right side of the H2, you can plug in a powered 1/8" external stereo mic. Environment levels is simple together with a Mic Gain slider for Low/Medium/High gain. You can in addition digitize analog recordings together with the 1/8" Line In. Use the USB 2.0 Interface to move your files to a PC or Mac for storage, editing and playback. The time stamp function is excellent for reference during production. And you can even use the H2 as a USB mic and record directly to your favorite digital audio software. For brilliant stereo recording, and plenty of extras, there's never been a simpler or extra functional answer than the H2 Handy Recorder from Zoom. Please note: The Zoom H2 will not mount as a USB Drive on MAC OS X 10.5.0 Leopard unless you update to H2 Firmware version 1.2 or higher. Select the Right Polar Pattern for the Excellent Recording in any Situation
Select the Right Polar Pattern for the Excellent Recording in any Situation
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90° Pattern
Record from the front at 90° | 
120° Pattern
Record from the front at 120° | Record your band rehearsals in 360° brilliant stereo.
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90° Pattern
Record from the front at 90° |
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Customer Reviews |
 Using for Lecture Recordings - College 2010-09-03 |
| By Dan of Colorado |
Definitely 5 stars.
I am finding new uses for this guy all the time now. I am going to plug it into my computer next and record straight from my laptop with OneNote. For those who are not familiar with OneNote, it is one of my favorite Microsoft products; and I have to say... I'm not a huge Microsoft fan. But then again, I'm more for competition than being a fanboy ;)
Anyway, OneNote allows you to record while taking notes on your computer. After you are finished recording, you can play it back and it will highlight the sections you typed as they are being played back to you. The Zoom H2 works great for this and as a student, I really appreciate the price too.
As others have stated, it is a bit bulky and a little cheap looking, but honestly, the functionality of it as beyond anything you'd get with so many other recorders. Being a pretend musician, I was surprised to see it had metronome functions and other cool gadgetry. In any case, well worth the price.
Other than being a bit bulky and a little cheap looking, this thing rocks. If I have to sacrifice those two for what this thing gives me with the price, it is well worth it. Last thought is just that it eats up batteries so buy some rechargeable AAs. With the clarity you get, I'm not surprised it eats them so quickly. It also comes with an outlet adapter so even if you lose battery power, you can still just hook it up to an outlet.
Great product and I am very happy I bought it. I hope they keep making new editions with the same great qualities this H2 has. |
 Very Impressed 2010-08-29 |
| By TGWeston, LLC |
| Basically in does what it says it will do. The sound quality is very good. The mics are very powerful. I sing gospel music and I am currently using it to make a live album. So after using this to record the show, I would edit and mix down the file for final production. So far so good. I will post the results on Cluetv soon. |
| Materials are the tradeoff for great price and performance 2010-08-26 |
| By F. Jones (Kansas) |
I also own an Olympus LS-10. This gives me the same recording ability 96/24 but it is much less expensive. You do get the ability to record with four channels which I am dying to try once I get my hands on 5.1 encoding software. Also nice and not included with other brands, A tripod to hold the unit, a handle to use the unit like a microphone, charger, and earbuds.
Some have noted the zoom doesn't have speakers built in. If you truly want to monitor quality those tinny little built in speakers are not going to cut it. You need monitors or quality headphones. I find that inner ear monitors work best in noisy environments.
As I said in the title there is a tradeoff in terms of material. Olympus does seem to have more robust casing and controls. This may be a big issue if you don't treat your equipment carefully. Time will tell, but I have no doubt that this zoom unit is a solid product especially for the money.
I am also looking at the Zoom H1 which will come out in Sept. 2010. This product may actually be the LS-10 killer. |
| excellent purchase 2010-08-25 |
| By Matt |
| The sound quality is wonderful and it's very easy to use. I highly recommend it. |
| Superior recording quality 2010-08-22 |
| By SarahV |
| I bought this to record lectures and I am so glad I chosed this over other brands. The results are superb, clear, and loud recordings. Even when I sit all the way in the back of the room I can still here what everyone is saying in the front of the room. Battery life is average but you can't beat the quality for this price. Excellent quality and I will buy again from this brand any day. Buy this and you won't regret it. It's very easy to use, took me about 2 minutes to figure out how to use it. Light weight, portable, and does what it says. |
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