Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder
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List Price: $334.99
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Zoom
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Zoom
EAN: 0884354007478
Feature: W-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front 90 cardioid, Rear 120 cardioid and 360 polar patterns
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Label: Zoom
Manufacturer: Zoom
Model: ZOO H2
Publisher: Zoom
Special Features: The Zoom H2 Handy Recorder puts pro-quality audio literally in the palm of your hand! The followup to Zoom?s super-successful H4, the H2 Handy Recorder gives you an amazingly versatile tool for capturing top-notch 2-track audio. Its internal 4-mic capsule allows for several different polar patterns which, combined with its signal-processing capabilities, give the H2 the ability to record 4-channel data that can be authored into 5.1 surround! With a USB interface, external mic In, and time stamp
Studio: Zoom
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Features
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W-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front 90 cardioid, Rear 120 cardioid and 360 polar patterns
Finally record 360 sound as 2ch data or 4ch data simultaneously
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)
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Editorial Reviews:
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It's a simple idea: provide brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. The H2 is the only portable recorder with 3 mic capsules onboard for mid-side recording. A directional mic is in the center (mid) and two directional mics (side) are positioned left and right. The audio is decoded instantly, bringing these three signals together for unparalleled stereo imaging. 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. 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. 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 interface to move your recordings to your Mac or PC to listen, edit and share. 512MB SD memory card included; Accommodates up to 4GB SD optional 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 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 Pocketable - Weighs only 4 ounces
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: H2 does
Comment: I'm not a professional or amateur musician and my main reason for purchasing this recorder wasn't for music. I haven't tried this unit in its surround sound (4 channel) mode, so I can't comment on that. What I can say is that the unit performs very well for voice and other environmental sounds that I have recorded. What I've primarily used this for has been idea recording which the H2 is exceptionally well suited for. It's light weight, fits in a shirt pocket and records to a different file every time the record function is turned on. I spent maybe a half hour to an hour going through the booklet finding out how to use the controls, which are as commonly set out for any other device such as a digital camera or digital camcorder. The only thing that wasn't mention,either in the booklet or in any of the reviews that I looked at, was that if you use one of the newer SDHC (such as the 4GB SDHC ScanDisk), it won't be recognized by the normal memory card reader in your computer. Not to fear, the supplied USB cable that fits your H2 allows the H2 to be recognized as another drive device from which you can down load or up load your sound files. The only difficulty that I've had so far is in tech support, of which, as far as I can tell, doesn't exist. I tried to get in touch with them about the memory card reader difficulty before trying the USB cord (which, by the way, powers up the H2 when it's plugged in). Never got a response back. Would I buy this now knowing what I know now? In a heart beat, and the sound is great.
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Summary: Remarkable Bargain
Comment: The Zoom H2 hand-held recorder is really a remarkable bargain. Not only does it work as described, but it is astonishingly easy to operate, and to learn. I bought it for my wife, who is learning an instrument - the banjo - and it has performed well beyond expectation. I first learned of the H2 at the New England Folk Festival outside of Boston this past April, where about one person in three seemed to be carrying an H2 - and those with other pocket digital recorders were looking the H2s over and wishing they had one instead of their more expensive and more complex ones.
I even know at least one musician friend who has recorded a demo record on his, cleaned and mixed it with inexpensive computer software, and is using it to get work - very successfully.
I can not recommend the H2 more highly.
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Summary: A good buy for good sound
Comment: Generally good quality recordings. Not the easiest devuce to use. The earbuds supplied are impossible.
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Summary: Zoom H2 more than OK
Comment: The Zoom H2 is, in fact, a handy recorder. I purchased mine after hearing the crystal clear "surround sound" recording of our band at an outdoor summer party, caught by one my friend owned. My main interest was recording guitar and vocal practice, and the performance of our band, but I have also been able to use the line-in jack to capture some old recordings directly from turntable and cassette player. These may or may not need to be edited once uploaded to your computer - but still- the capability is there, and it's handy and relatively inexpensive.
Would it be nice to be able to more quickly stop and start a new file, or mark some point as a separate "track" ? Sure. Is the SD card access port blocked by the removable stand? Sure. You'll need to be careful when you change batteries or take the card in and out. Like all plastic electronic devices, "durable" is a relative term. I would try to avoid dropping it. Come on - they make these things for speed of assembly, lightweight shipping, small size, etc. But look what you get! It fits in your pocket. Screw a 1/4 inch eye bolt in where the stand goes, and you can hang it wherever you want. Use a camera tripod, or a mike stand... I've heard people complain about hand noise on their recordings - ANY time you touch a sensitive mic during recording, that'll be an issue. SO... again -be careful! And when you are, you can get incredibly clear recordings through the mics, or run a device directly into the H2. The level adjustments and options are quite limited. They are for ease of use, not perfection. You will have to experiment. But remember- you spent way less than $200 - you're not a sound engineer with a million dollar studio... you're using a great little portable recording device that requires no in-depth learning curve to operate. Enjoy!
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Summary: Goodness in a small package
Comment: OK, so I'm not a real techie. And I don't know anything much about all the really technical things that the Zoom H2 does. I just needed something small and maneuverable to grab some interviews at music festivals, and to record small groups of people playing.
So far, the Zoom is a great choice. It does what I want, and with the advantage of the SD card holding the recorded files, I can slap the card into my card reader on my desktop, and start editing immediately.
One of the main features that interested me in the H2 was the speakers in front and back. My plan was to sit with my interview-ee at a small table, with the H2 in between us. It worked well - though, outdoors at this festival, there were high levels of background noise, and that, of course, was picked up as well. But that was to be expected.
I'm going to have to experiment with it to see what settings and positions work for me.
As far as Amazon, I had the thing in just two days. Service was especially fast. Bravo.
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