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title: "Zoom - H2n - Portable Stereo/Surround Sound Recorder, 5 Built-in Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Ambisonics, SD Card Recording, for Recording Music, Audio for Videos and Interviews"
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# Supports SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB Up to 20 hours battery life 5 built-in mics for versatile capture Zoom - H2n - Portable Stereo/Surround Sound Recorder, 5 Built-in Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Ambisonics, SD Card Recording, for Recording Music, Audio for Videos and Interviews

**Brand:** zoom
**Price:** € 368.49
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## Summary

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- **What is this?** Zoom - H2n - Portable Stereo/Surround Sound Recorder, 5 Built-in Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Ambisonics, SD Card Recording, for Recording Music, Audio for Videos and Interviews by zoom
- **How much does it cost?** € 368.49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- zoom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoom brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Compact and lightweight with up to 20 hours of battery life—record all day without missing a beat.
- • **Plug & Play USB Audio Interface:** Seamlessly connect to your laptop as a USB mic or audio interface for effortless content creation on the go.
- • **Immersive 4-Channel Surround Sound:** Capture every angle with 5 mics and 4 recording modes including X/Y and Mid-Side for pro-level spatial audio.
- • **Smart Features for Effortless Control:** Auto Gain, Compressor/Limiter, Lo-cut filter, and onboard tuner/metronome keep your recordings flawless and professional.
- • **Studio-Quality 24-bit/96kHz Recording:** Record crystal-clear WAV files or flexible MP3s, perfect for music, podcasts, and video soundtracks.

## Overview

The Zoom H2n is a portable stereo and surround sound recorder featuring 5 built-in microphones and 4 versatile recording modes (X/Y, Mid-Side, 2- & 4-channel surround). It supports high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz WAV and MP3 formats, records directly to SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB, and offers up to 20 hours of battery life on just two AA batteries. With advanced onboard effects, USB audio interface capability, and a compact design, it’s the ultimate tool for musicians, podcasters, videographers, and audio professionals seeking high-quality, on-the-go recording.

## Description

From the manufacturer The Zoom H2n Handy Recorder The H2n comes with everything you need to get started right away. Five microphones, four ways of recording Zoom's H2n Handy Recorder is the only portable device to come with five built-in microphones and four different recording modes: X/Y, Mid-Side, 2-channel surround and 4-channel surround. The H2n can handle just about anything from live concert and rehearsal recording to location videography. It's also a great choice for generating lasting audio documents of important events like lectures, meetings, weddings, and parties. Five built-in microphones and four recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, X/Y stereo, and both 2-channel and 4-channel surround Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz WAV audio as well as a variety of MP3 formats Analog-type mic gain knob Onboard effects, including compression/limiting and low-cut filtering, plus chromatic tuner and metronome Auto Gain, Auto-record, and Pre-record features, plus Data Recovery function Requires just two AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable battery, with up to 20 hours of battery life Spatial Audio for VR The Zoom H2n is the only handheld recorder perfect for the creation of 360-degree 'Spatial Audio' VR audio files native to the Google Jump Virtual Reality Platform. Flexible inputs and outputs The H2n offers a variety of inputs and outputs for flexibility in recording. There's a Line In jack that can accept two channels of mic- and/or line-level signals (including microphones requiring plug-in power), as well as a stereo line out / headphone jack with a dedicated volume control. There's even a built-in speaker for fast monitoring without the need to make any connections. In addition, the H2n's USB port allows recorded files to be imported into computer editing software such as the supplied WaveLab LE. You can even use the H2n as a 2-in/2-out audio interface or as a USB microphone. H2n Microphone configurations X/Y X/Y recording provides a great way to cover a wide area while still capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition. The H2n's built-in X/Y microphone provides two matched unidirectional mic elements set at a 90 degree angle relative to one another. Mid-Side The 'Mid' microphone element in the H2n's MS mic picks up signal coming from directly in front, while the 'Side' mics capture the sounds coming from the left and right. You can then adjust the relative level of each, either during recording or during post-production, to alter the stereo width while still maintaining perfect mono compatibility. Surround The H2n allows you to combine the signals from both the X/Y and MS microphones in order to create two- or four-channel surround sound recordings that capture everything you hear, not just those sounds coming from in front of you, but from all directions.

Review: High quality device for high quality recording and playback - Although I have yet to experiment with the multitude of settings, I can say the XY Stereo is outstanding. Aside from the quality of the recordings, I am impressed by the build quality and ease of use. All the knobs and buttons are firm and positive, and the menu system is a doddle! The screen is easy to read and has an adjustable contrast for comfort. Although photos make it look substantially larger than the alternative I was considering (the ZOOM H1), it's really very pocket friendly; not the lump it appears. For in-the-field monitoring, I bought some Audio-Technica ATH-M40X headphones which power easily directly from the ZOOM's line-out, providing a purely flat reference. Highly recommended for saving a lot of time and energy. Using these headphones revealed to me just how much detail the ZOOM's microphones can pick up! They are really amazing. That's not hyperbole - I am actually amazed by what tiny detail can be clearly recorded. There are already so many reviews of this device available here and elsewhere, so I'll not clutter the place with repetition. Suffice to say - it's great. UPDATE: Can also be used as an extremely high quality Mp3 player for music, audio books (in the right file format) etc. After connecting the ZOOM to a PC and entering USB > SD Card Reader mode, files can be dropped into the SD card's folders, and played back in the same way as recorded files. Excellent sound quality and album tracks played in the correct order, which apparently some dedicated Mp3 players inexplicably have trouble with. A very handy bonus feature.
Review: An amazing recorder that solves a lot of problems - This is an absolutely fantastic little unit. It came out half a decade ago but even despite huge technological advancements in other areas (smartphones, computers, etc) this thing really does holds its own still and will be a great product for years to come. This thing is like a little Swiss army knife for general purpose recording. You can record high quality tracks directly on the unit itself, you can import these tracks to your favorite DAW (digital audio workstation) for further processing, you can use it as a great little USB mic, and it even doubles as an audio interface with a stereo input. There are some great options for mic configurations. You can configure it for X/Y, mid-side, 2 channel, and 4 channel, easily adjusted with the turn of a little dial. A pair of handy LED lights tell you which side (or sides) of the mics are active. These same lights will flicker when the signal is clipping, which is a very nice visual indicator. Furthermore, it can be mounted on a tripod or you can buy the super cheap mic stand adapter for around $10 which allows you to mount this unit on a mic stand (plus it doubles as a useful handle). It has an onboard speaker so you can listen back to recordings, or you can plug in a pair of headphones to the line out. The on board speaker is terrible, but what do you expect? It’s a recording device, not a mini boom box. You can also plug in a remote which is useful for creating WAV markers. I like this because with a DAW that supports it allows you to easily navigate through your recordings. There are some useful options, such as auto-gain (to help prevent clipping and such), a compressor/limiter, a low cut filter, and a few other options. This unit operates on a pair of AA batteries and it’s amazing how long the batteries last given the quality of recordings. Zoom claims about 20 hours of battery life which I find to be a bit optimistic, but even still at around ~15 hours the battery life is great. The interface on the device is quite nice. It has a backlit LED screen and navigation is simple with a selector switch that allows you to move up/down or press it in to make a selection. It only took me a few minutes to get used to it. This recorder uses a single SD card for storage, up to 32GB which is plenty adequate for my needs. I record at 44.1 kHz / 24 bit (any higher is overkill for something like this IMO) and with a 32GB SD card I can get about 33.5 hours of recording. If you record at CD quality, which is 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, then you get a little over 50 hours of recording time. The max setting of 96 kHz / 24 bit will give you over 15 hours of time, and if you don’t mind recording in mp3 then 128 kbps (said to be CD quality, but debatable) gives you over 550 hours! 256 kbps will give you half that. I primarily use this for recording band rehearsals and even demos. Recording rehearsals in the past was annoying, either I would use a smartphone which would provide terrible recordings, or I would use a laptop, dedicated recording interface, and microphones, which did give me better recordings but it became really cumbersome dragging that stuff around to every practice/demo session. Plus it’s annoying dealing with all the extra wires/cables and such. Also, I believe it’s a law that when you introduce a computer into the mix then you’re going to have glitches and other issues. The H2n solves all my problems, all I have to do is plop it down and hit record and I feel confident that my recordings are going to sound good every time. The negatives are pretty minor. The biggest issue being that it only has a single universal gain knob, it would really be nice to have separate gains for each side of the mic. A minor issue is that it doesn’t come with a USB cable in the box (my H6 did), I have plenty of USB cables lying around but including one in the box would have been useful for a lot of people. It does feel a little cheap-ish being all plastic, but I haven’t had any issues with durability yet, though thankfully I haven’t dropped it. Also for the best results you really need to mount it on something, whether that be a tripod or mic stand (using the adapter, not included), recording while handling the device introduces a lot of noise, though this is probably just the nature of the device. Despite the minor issues noted above, this is an easy 5-star product. 5 stars doesn’t mean “perfect in every single way” it means “I love it!” and I certainly do love this thing. It’s super useful and feature-rich, all in a device that can fit in my pocket.

## Features

- DIGITAL STEREO RECORDER: Simultaneous recording of 2 Stereo tracks at 44.1/48/96kHz at 16/24 bit or mp3 (Bit Rate: 48 to 320kbps) - MS stereo recording technology (mid-side) and 90° X/Y stereo
- HIGH QUALITY RECORDING: 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, Marker, Surround Mixer - 128 x 64 pixel backlit LCD
- ADVANCED FUNCTIONS: Mic/Line input 3.5mm stereo minijack - Line/headphone output: 3.5mm stereo miniJack
- OPTIMAL CONNECTIVITY AND BATTERY LIFE: Can be used as a USB microphone - supports SD cards SD/SDHC up to 32GB - Power supply: 2x AA batteries (not included), optional APH-2n accessory kit
- ZOOM, ON THE SIDE OF CREATORS: Zoom is a leader in audio technology, renowned for its recording devices, multi-effects processors, and digital mixers. Acclaimed by sound professionals, musicians, podcasters, and filmmakers worldwide, Zoom combines advanced technical expertise with artistic sensibility to create innovative, high-quality products.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005CQ2ZY6 |
| Battery Average Life | 20 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,888 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #112 in Voice Recorders #4,393 in Portable Sound & Vision Products |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Built-In Media | cabel |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Compatible devices | Laptop |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,716 Reviews |
| Digital Recording Time | 15 hours |
| Format | WAV |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04515260010080, 04515260010097 |
| Hardware Interface | Secure Digital Card |
| Hardware interface | Secure Digital Card |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.3D x 6.8W x 11.4H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | CD Recorder |
| Item Weight | 0.29 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Zoom |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | H2N |
| Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Microphone form factor | Built-In |
| Model Number | 10005121 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Screen Size | 1.9 |
| UPC | 411378269171 210000050244 884354010065 003103006146 |
| Unit Count | 2.4 Ounce |
| Warranty Description | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zoom
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop
- **Format:** WAV
- **Hardware interface:** Secure Digital Card
- **Microphone form factor:** Built-In

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: u mentioned coming with all accessories.  do you mean the zoom aph2n accssory pack?  thx.**
A: Comes with SD card, fome wind cover, table top stand. Microphone adapter for microphone stands, batteries, USB cable, AV cables.

**Q: Can you get sound quality that's good enough for podcasts or radio?**
A: If you attach a 2nd mic to filter background noise you will get excellent quality sound. By itself it's pretty good but, it will pick up any background noise so just don't podcast where there is a lot of that.

**Q: I thought this had an AC power adapter so you didn't have to run on batteries.  Is that true, or just  batteries?**
A: I've always used it with batteries. However, I did purchase the Zoom Accessory Pack for the H2n Portable Recorder which includes among other things an AC power adapter. Available at Amazon for $29.25.

**Q: This may seem like a silly question but i will be video taping using a camera while using this Zoom H2n to record. So how do I sync the 2 together and will it be a perfectly synced piece of video?**
A: This is done in post.  You have several options:
1) Use an audio/video sync app.  Red Giant's Plural Eyes 4, is what I use and it is SUPER easy to use
2) Use your video editing app if it supports it.  Adobe Premiere will do this sync, but not quite as good as Plural Eyes
3) Do a "Clap" at the beginning of each clip when recording, and manually sync them yourself where you see the large peak from the clap

hope this helps

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality device for high quality recording and playback
*by F***T on 21 March 2015*

Although I have yet to experiment with the multitude of settings, I can say the XY Stereo is outstanding. Aside from the quality of the recordings, I am impressed by the build quality and ease of use. All the knobs and buttons are firm and positive, and the menu system is a doddle! The screen is easy to read and has an adjustable contrast for comfort. Although photos make it look substantially larger than the alternative I was considering (the ZOOM H1), it's really very pocket friendly; not the lump it appears. For in-the-field monitoring, I bought some Audio-Technica ATH-M40X headphones which power easily directly from the ZOOM's line-out, providing a purely flat reference. Highly recommended for saving a lot of time and energy. Using these headphones revealed to me just how much detail the ZOOM's microphones can pick up! They are really amazing. That's not hyperbole - I am actually amazed by what tiny detail can be clearly recorded. There are already so many reviews of this device available here and elsewhere, so I'll not clutter the place with repetition. Suffice to say - it's great. UPDATE: Can also be used as an extremely high quality Mp3 player for music, audio books (in the right file format) etc. After connecting the ZOOM to a PC and entering USB > SD Card Reader mode, files can be dropped into the SD card's folders, and played back in the same way as recorded files. Excellent sound quality and album tracks played in the correct order, which apparently some dedicated Mp3 players inexplicably have trouble with. A very handy bonus feature.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing recorder that solves a lot of problems
*by S***N on 18 March 2019*

This is an absolutely fantastic little unit. It came out half a decade ago but even despite huge technological advancements in other areas (smartphones, computers, etc) this thing really does holds its own still and will be a great product for years to come. This thing is like a little Swiss army knife for general purpose recording. You can record high quality tracks directly on the unit itself, you can import these tracks to your favorite DAW (digital audio workstation) for further processing, you can use it as a great little USB mic, and it even doubles as an audio interface with a stereo input. There are some great options for mic configurations. You can configure it for X/Y, mid-side, 2 channel, and 4 channel, easily adjusted with the turn of a little dial. A pair of handy LED lights tell you which side (or sides) of the mics are active. These same lights will flicker when the signal is clipping, which is a very nice visual indicator. Furthermore, it can be mounted on a tripod or you can buy the super cheap mic stand adapter for around $10 which allows you to mount this unit on a mic stand (plus it doubles as a useful handle). It has an onboard speaker so you can listen back to recordings, or you can plug in a pair of headphones to the line out. The on board speaker is terrible, but what do you expect? It’s a recording device, not a mini boom box. You can also plug in a remote which is useful for creating WAV markers. I like this because with a DAW that supports it allows you to easily navigate through your recordings. There are some useful options, such as auto-gain (to help prevent clipping and such), a compressor/limiter, a low cut filter, and a few other options. This unit operates on a pair of AA batteries and it’s amazing how long the batteries last given the quality of recordings. Zoom claims about 20 hours of battery life which I find to be a bit optimistic, but even still at around ~15 hours the battery life is great. The interface on the device is quite nice. It has a backlit LED screen and navigation is simple with a selector switch that allows you to move up/down or press it in to make a selection. It only took me a few minutes to get used to it. This recorder uses a single SD card for storage, up to 32GB which is plenty adequate for my needs. I record at 44.1 kHz / 24 bit (any higher is overkill for something like this IMO) and with a 32GB SD card I can get about 33.5 hours of recording. If you record at CD quality, which is 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, then you get a little over 50 hours of recording time. The max setting of 96 kHz / 24 bit will give you over 15 hours of time, and if you don’t mind recording in mp3 then 128 kbps (said to be CD quality, but debatable) gives you over 550 hours! 256 kbps will give you half that. I primarily use this for recording band rehearsals and even demos. Recording rehearsals in the past was annoying, either I would use a smartphone which would provide terrible recordings, or I would use a laptop, dedicated recording interface, and microphones, which did give me better recordings but it became really cumbersome dragging that stuff around to every practice/demo session. Plus it’s annoying dealing with all the extra wires/cables and such. Also, I believe it’s a law that when you introduce a computer into the mix then you’re going to have glitches and other issues. The H2n solves all my problems, all I have to do is plop it down and hit record and I feel confident that my recordings are going to sound good every time. The negatives are pretty minor. The biggest issue being that it only has a single universal gain knob, it would really be nice to have separate gains for each side of the mic. A minor issue is that it doesn’t come with a USB cable in the box (my H6 did), I have plenty of USB cables lying around but including one in the box would have been useful for a lot of people. It does feel a little cheap-ish being all plastic, but I haven’t had any issues with durability yet, though thankfully I haven’t dropped it. Also for the best results you really need to mount it on something, whether that be a tripod or mic stand (using the adapter, not included), recording while handling the device introduces a lot of noise, though this is probably just the nature of the device. Despite the minor issues noted above, this is an easy 5-star product. 5 stars doesn’t mean “perfect in every single way” it means “I love it!” and I certainly do love this thing. It’s super useful and feature-rich, all in a device that can fit in my pocket.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceletente gravador!
*by L***S on 6 January 2023*

Ótimo gravador, sonoridade excelente! Recomendadíssimo!!!

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