KEY FEATURES
- Music,
Sound Effects & Speech Recording
- Onboard
5-Mic Array in X/Y & Mid-Side
- 3.5mm
Mic/Line Input with Plug-In Power
- Stereo/Surround
Record Modes
- Records
in WAV up to 96 kHz
- 3.5mm
Line/Headphone Output
- Auto-Record
& Pre-Record Functions
- Battery
Life up to 20 Hours
- Supports
SDHC Cards up to 32GB
- Auto
Gain, Limiter & Low-Cut Filter
ZOOM H2N OVERVIEW
Ideal
for versatile, immersive capture of musical ensembles and audio for VR, the
Zoom H2n portable handheld recorder with an onboard 5-mic array lets you record
high-resolution stereo or surround sound audio in the palm of your hand. Make aurally
exciting music tracks and create captivating sound beds with nothing more than
the H2n.
Like
other H-Series Handy recorders such as the H5 and H6, you can hold it in your
hand, attach it to a mic stand or tripod, or mount it to a camera (shoe mount
available separately); the H2n's multichannel capabilities and rugged,
travel-friendly body make it more than ready to meet the varied demands of
YouTube content creators, musicians, sound recordists, and more.
From
its long battery life to its Spatial Audio support, the H2n is well equipped
for tracking live music, recording sound effects and ambience, or producing
sound for 360° VR videos. It can supply plug-in power for a lavalier condenser
mic, or even accept a direct line-level connection from a mixer or wireless
receiver. No matter the source, selectable auto-recording and pre-recording
ensure that you'll never miss the start of a take.
Onboard 5-Mic Array for Customizable
Audio Pickup
The
H2n's onboard 5-mic array opens the door to true stereo or surround sound
recording without external microphones. The built-in microphones—two form an
X/Y pair, while the other three are configured in a mid-side pattern—can be
used separately for X/Y or MS stereo recording, or combined to create 2- or
4-channel surround sound. A simple dial atop the grille grants effortless
switching between the four modes.
Stereo/Surround Record Modes
X/Y
mode utilizes two matched unidirectional mics set at a 90° angle (relative to
each other) for clear, phase-accurate capture with a tight stereo image. MS
mode employs one forward-facing mic and two side-facing mics to simultaneously
capture direct signal and ambience while providing optimal stereo-to-mono
compatibility. The H2n's internal MS decoder allows you to adjust the relative level
of the mic element before or after the recording process, effectively
manipulating the perceived stereo width.
3.5mm Microphone/Line Input with
Plug-In Power
Thanks
to a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input that supplies 2.5V plug-in power, the H2n can
accommodate an external condenser microphone such as a clip-on lavalier for
crisp, close-miked speech reproduction. Plugging in an external source to the
3.5mm jack overrides the onboard X/Y stereo mic, so no menu-based input
selection is required. Since the 3.5mm input also supports line-level signal,
you can route the output of a wireless microphone receiver into the H2n.
SD Card Recording and Audio Interface
Functionality
Maximize
portability by recording directly to a separately available SD/SDHC card (up to
32GB capacity). A 4GB card will yield over three hours of 4-channel recording
at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution using the BWF-compliant WAV format for
uncompressed audio quality and industry-standard file compatibility.
Alternatively,
use the H2n as a USB microphone, or as a 4-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface at
up to 16-bit / 48 kHz. The USB port also enables the H2n to be used as a card
reader for fast file transfers.
3.5mm Output for Hookup to a Camera or
Headphones
The
3.5mm line/headphone mini-jack output features a dedicated volume control,
making it capable of feeding your camera/DSLR or a pair of headphones. A built-in
monophonic speaker on the back of the H2n makes it easy to review your
recordings to make sure everything has been captured properly.
Powered via AA Batteries or AC Adapter
Power
the H2n via two AA batteries, or plug it into a wall outlet with an AD-17 AC
adapter (available separately). Alkaline batteries can keep the H2n recording
at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution for up to 20 hours. When using the H2n as an
audio interface, USB bus powering is possible.
ZOOM H2N SPECS
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Number of Tracks
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4
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Maximum Sampling Rate
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96 kHz / 24-Bit
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Microphone
|
Built-In 5-Mic Array, Mid/Side and
X/Y Configurations
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Built-In Speaker
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Yes, 400 mW Mono
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Display
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1.8" / 4.57 cm Monochrome LCD
(Backlit)
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Memory Card Support
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SD (16 MB to 2 GB), SDHC (4 GB to 32
GB)
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Internal Storage
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None
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Audio File Formats
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BWF, MP3, WAV
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Power Options
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Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power
Adapter
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Battery Type
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2 x AA (Not Included)
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Approximate Battery Life
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WAV 44.1 kHz/16-Bit: 20 Hours
(Alkaline)
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AC/DC Power Adapter
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5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)
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