Zoom H2 Handy Recorder

The Zoom H2 Handy Recorder is a simple, light weight, portable recording device which offers superb stereo quality recording at the press of a button. The Zoom Handy Recorder allows the amatuer and professional alike the chance to quickly produce a recording that professionals would produce using a small fortune. Its compactness means that it easy to record anywhere, anytime and any performance whether that be a lecture, an interview, a concert, a jamming session, a solo or a child singing. The Zoom H 2 Digital recording produced will have minimal background noise but retain the sharp clarity of the original.

Once you have tried the Zoom 2 Recorder you will never know how you survived without it! Read the Zoom H2 Review to find out more! Used in conjunction with a digital camcorder the skys the limit to what you can achieve in production value. Not only is does the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder produce excellent sound recordings but it comes packed with useful accessories and the price is unbelieveable! Similar quality equipment can be bought at 10 times the price you'd pay for a Zoom H 2 Digital. And price is no guarantee of quality. The Zoom Handy Recorder is proof of that! Cheap but with a sound quality that makes professional sound engineers envious.

Pushing a button is all it takes to start recording! The Zoom H2 Handy Recorder is a remarkably robust device that is incredibly easy to use. 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. It's that simple. Or use the Auto Start and Auto Gain Control functions to ensure complete capture at the right level. And if you need to fine-tune your levels on the fly, we made it easy with gain control buttons on the front panel.

Brilliant stereo recording in a convenient, user-friendly package means there's never been an easier way to record high quality audio. The Zoom H 2 Digital gives everyone the power to record anything and share it with anyone, anywhere. You'll be amazed by your sound.

The Zoom Handy Recorder is the only portable recorder with 4 mic capsules on-board for 360° recording. With 4 mic capsules in a W-X/Y configuration, the audio is decoded instantly, bringing these four signals together for unparalleled stereo imaging.

But the Zoom 2 Recorder 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 file, or as an MP3 file at bitrates up to 320 kbps. Additionally, you can record in a 360° pickup pattern at up to 48kHz/24-bit resolution which will allow you to convert your recordings to 5.1 Surround.

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.

The H2 records on Secure Digital (SD) media and a 512MB SD card is included. The unit can accommodate up to a 16GB SD card, allowing up to 24 hours of total recording time using 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 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.

The Zoom Handy Recorder comes with earbuds, 1/8 inch stereo to RCA cable, mic clip adapter, tripod stand, USB cable, AC adapter and a 512MB SD card.

The H2 weighs 4 ounces and fits in your pocket for the ultimate in portability and convenience. 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.

It's a simple idea: provide brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. Now everyone can record pristine audio in an infinite variety of applications. From seminars and conferences, to electronic news gathering (ENG) and podcasting, to musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, the H2 provides amazing recording quality. And no matter what kind of music you perform or the instrument you play, the Zoom 2 Recorder can effortlessly record it in high-quality stereo.

• Records in WAV 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit, MP3 to 320kbps and Variable Bit Rate (VBR) data formats


• Built-in USB 2.0 interface


• W-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front 90° cardioid, Rear 120° cardioid and 360° polar patterns


• Time Stamp and Track Marker functions in Broadcast WAV


• Format (BWF)


• 512MB SD memory card included


• Accommodates up to 16GB SD memory cards


• On-board chromatic Guitar/Bass tuner


• Auto Gain Control (AGC) for pristine recordings


• Auto Start function means you’re always ready to record


• Low-cut filter eliminates wind noise

The Zoom Handy Recorder brings the ultimate in functionality and versatility to portable digital recording. A clear, backlit display features recording levels, time code, file name and remaining battery life. LEDs indicate 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. Transport controls include one button recording, playback and pause, fast forward and rewind. Use the Menu key to enter the control menu and the cursor keys to navigate through the feature sets.

Within the menu, set recording parameters such as direction and polar pattern, activate the Auto Start function and set file format. And you'll find additional settings like Auto Gain Control to make sure your recordings are always pristine. And you can fine-tune your levels on the fly with the Record Level 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 located here as well.

On the right side of the H2, you can plug in a powered 1/8" external stereo mic. Setting levels is easy with a Mic Gain slider for Low/Medium/High gain. You can also digitize analog recordings 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 great 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 more functional solution than the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder.