Zoom H 2 Digital
The Zoom H 2 Digital is a digital SD card recorder with two operation modes for 2-channel (stereo) or 4-channel recording.
The built-in mics allow you to record sound coming either from the front panel or the rear panel direction of the unit. The directivity angle covered by the mics is fixed to 90 degrees for the front side mics and 120 degrees for the rear side mics. Choose the side that is best suited for a given recording situation. Some examples for using the builtin mics are shown below.
In stereo mode, you use the built-in mics or another source such as an external mic or a CD player to record a 2-channel stereo signal.
Point the front panel of the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder towards the sound source. The 90 degree directivity angle will help in excluding unwanted sounds.
Point the rear panel of the Zoom Handy Recorder towards the sound source. The 120 degree directivity angle will help in capturing the ambience of the venue.
The built-in mics allow you to record sound coming either from the front panel or the rear panel direction of the unit. The directivity angle covered by the mics is fixed to 90 degrees for the front side mics and 120 degrees for the rear side mics. Choose the side that is best suited for a given recording situation. Some examples for using the builtin mics are shown below.
In stereo mode, you use the built-in mics or another source such as an external mic or a CD player to record a 2-channel stereo signal.
Point the front panel of the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder towards the sound source. The 90 degree directivity angle will help in excluding unwanted sounds.
Point the rear panel of the Zoom Handy Recorder towards the sound source. The 120 degree directivity angle will help in capturing the ambience of the venue.
Zoom H 2 Digital Positioning
By positioning the Zoom 2 Recorder upright, it is possible to record sound coming both from the front and back of the unit. This is great for a conversation between two people or recording an instrument and a singer facing each other.
Simply connect the microphone to the [EXT MIC IN] jack and place it near the sound source. If a mono mic is used, only the left channel signal will be recorded. The [LINE IN] jack lets you connect a CD player or other external component, for easy line recording of its output signal.
In 4-channel mode, the Zoom H 2 Digital built-in mics pick up sources in stereo both from the front and rear panel direction and create a 4-channel recording. The front/back/left/right level balance can be adjusted later, and for playback the result can be mixed into a 2-channel (stereo) signal. Audio files created in 4-channel mode can also serve as source material for a surround sound encoder. This makes it possible to produce surround sound audio that can be played on a home entertainment type 5.1ch surround sound system.
When the members of the band are facing each other, the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder can be placed in the middle to record sound coming from the front and rear. The 4-channel content is mixed into 2 channels (stereo) for playback. The front/back/left/right balance can easily be adjusted after the recording is made. Position the H2 upright and have the front panel face the main sound source.
Simply connect the microphone to the [EXT MIC IN] jack and place it near the sound source. If a mono mic is used, only the left channel signal will be recorded. The [LINE IN] jack lets you connect a CD player or other external component, for easy line recording of its output signal.
In 4-channel mode, the Zoom H 2 Digital built-in mics pick up sources in stereo both from the front and rear panel direction and create a 4-channel recording. The front/back/left/right level balance can be adjusted later, and for playback the result can be mixed into a 2-channel (stereo) signal. Audio files created in 4-channel mode can also serve as source material for a surround sound encoder. This makes it possible to produce surround sound audio that can be played on a home entertainment type 5.1ch surround sound system.
When the members of the band are facing each other, the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder can be placed in the middle to record sound coming from the front and rear. The 4-channel content is mixed into 2 channels (stereo) for playback. The front/back/left/right balance can easily be adjusted after the recording is made. Position the H2 upright and have the front panel face the main sound source.
Zoom H 2 Digital Recording Abilities
The Zoom H 2 Digital can serve as audio interface for a computer, letting you directly record the input signal of the H2 on the computer, or play the computer output signal via the H2.
Audio files stored on SD card can be deleted, split into multiple files, and various information about the files can be displayed. You can initialize SD cards in the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder and check how much recording time is left on a card.
You can copy files that you have recorded on the H2 to a computer, for processing with waveform editor software or burning to CD. Copying edited files back to the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder for playback is also a cinch.
The tuner function of the H2 makes it easy to tune instruments anywhere. Besides the universally applicable chromatic tuning, standard tuning for guitar and bass as well as various special tuning modes are also available.
The built-in metronome function of the Zoom H 2 Digital is convenient for use as a guide rhythm during recording. During playback, the metronome sound can be turned off. Another useful application of the metronome is for providing a pre-count before recording.
Audio files stored on SD card can be deleted, split into multiple files, and various information about the files can be displayed. You can initialize SD cards in the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder and check how much recording time is left on a card.
You can copy files that you have recorded on the H2 to a computer, for processing with waveform editor software or burning to CD. Copying edited files back to the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder for playback is also a cinch.
The tuner function of the H2 makes it easy to tune instruments anywhere. Besides the universally applicable chromatic tuning, standard tuning for guitar and bass as well as various special tuning modes are also available.
The built-in metronome function of the Zoom H 2 Digital is convenient for use as a guide rhythm during recording. During playback, the metronome sound can be turned off. Another useful application of the metronome is for providing a pre-count before recording.
Zoom H 2 Digital Specifications
- A/D Conversion:24bit, 128 times over-sampling
- D/A Conversion:24bit, 128 times over-sampling
- Recording Media:SD memory card(16MB-2GB), SDHC memory card(4GB-32GB)
- Locator:Hours/Minutes/Seconds
- File Editing functions:Time Stamp check, Rename, Delete, Size check, Divide, Normalize
- Other functions:MP3 post-encode, A-B repeat, Lo-cut filter, AGC/compressor/limiter, Marker
- Simultaneous Recording Tracks:[Stereo mode] 2, [4ch mode] 4
- Simultaneous Playback Tracks:[Stereo mode] 2, [4ch mode] 4
- Tuner:Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD
- Metronome:5 Sounds(Beat 0/4-8/4, 6/8, Tempo 40.0-250.0BPM)
- Signal Processing:32bit
- Recording Format:[Stereo mode] WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling frequency:44.1/48/96kHz), MP3(Bitrate:48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps/VBR, Sampling frequency:44.1kHz), [4ch mode] WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling frequency:44.1/48kHz)
- Playback Format:[Stereo mode] WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling frequency:44.1/48/96kHz), MP3(Bitrate:32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps/VBR, Sampling frequency:44.1/48kHz), [4ch mode] WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling frequency:44.1/48kHz)
- Display:128x64 pixel, back-lit LCD
- Inputs:[LINE IN] 1/8" stereo phone jack(Input impedance:10kO, Input level:-10dBm), [EXT MIC IN] 1/8" stereo phone jack(Plug-in powered:2.5V, Input impedance:20kO, Input level:-20/-30/-40dBm), [Built-in stereo mic] W-XY stereo microphone(MIC GAIN:+1.5/+17/+27dB)
- Output:[PHONES/LINE OUT] 1/8" stereo phone jack([LINE] Output load impedance:10kO or more, Rated output level:-10dBm / [PHONES] 15mW+15mW, into 32O load)
- USB Interface:Mini-B type(USB2.0 Full-Speed compatible), Mass Storage Class operation / Audio Interface operation(16bit, 44.1/48kHz)
- Power Requirements:AA size(LR6) battery x2, or Supplied AC adaptor AD-0006(DC9V/300mA/center minus type)
- Battery Life(with alkaline batteries):4 hours recording, 4.5 hours playback
- Supplied Accessories:SD memory card(512MB), Desktop stand, Mic clip adaptor, Wind screen, Earbuds, USB cable, Stereo Y cable, AC adaptor(AD-0006)
- Weight(without batteries):110g
- Dimensions:63.5(W)x110(D)x32(H)mm
*0dBm=0.775Vrms
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