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Zoom H2n 4-channel Handy Recorder

Handheld SD Recorder with Five Internal Mic Capsules, and the Ability to Record In 360-degree Surround and Mid-Side Formats
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A Super-handy Recorder with Five Mics Onboard!

The versatile Zoom H2n handheld recorder seriously raises the bar for portable recorders — and not just other handhelds! With five onboard microphones and a ton of recording options, the H2n is more than just a handheld recorder, it's a pocket-sized recording studio. It can record in conventional XY stereo, 360-degree surround, and even Mid-Side stereo — all with pristine detail! Whether you're a singer/songwriter or a whole band, capturing live music or samples for sound design, you're going to love recording with the ultra-versatile Zoom H2n!

Five microphones, tons of possibilities

This handy handheld recorder puts five of Zoom's best microphone capsules in the palm of your hand, giving you the perfect pickup patterns for any situation. Set the H2n to conventional XY stereo mode to record your band's next show, or set it to Mid-Side stereo mode, which lets you adjust the stereo spread — even after you've recorded! Plus, the H2n can also record in 360-degree surround recording, which is just what you need to capture interviews, band practices, and more.

Record with total confidence

Don't suffer the frustration of losing your work, ever again! When Zoom set out to make the H2n, they decided to make it as reliable as possible. Even if your H2n loses power in the middle of recording, its auto recovery mode will restore your recorded data, as soon as you power it back up. But that's not all. The H2n also comes equipped with an onboard compressor/limiter, and an analog gain circuit, protecting your recordings from nasty digital clipping.

Freakishly simple to use

With all of these exciting and super-useful tools onboard, you might expect the H2n to be complicated to use. Don't worry, Zoom built this handheld recorder to be incredibly easy to use. You can access all of the H2n's most important functions right from the front panel. Even switching from Mid-Side mode to 360-degree surround sound mode just takes a twist of a dial. Recording with the H2n couldn't be simpler.

Great in the studio too

And as if all of these reasons weren't enough make the H2n a truly must-have recording tool, here are a few bonuses. First off, the H2n comes equipped with USB 2.0. Not only does this let you quickly transfer your recordings to your computer, it also lets you use the H2n as a USB microphone. How cool is that!? What's more, the H2n comes with Steinberg's Wavelab LE 7 recording software, so you're ready to record, mix, and master projects, right out of the box!

Zoom H2n Handheld SD Recorder Features:

  • A handheld recorder that's ready for any situation
  • 5 onboard microphones give you tons of recording options
  • Crystal-clear 1.8-inch backlit LCD display is easy to see in variable lighting conditions
  • Mid-Side (MS) mics provide continuously variable stereo width control — even after you've recorded
  • Get stunning 360-degree surround sound recordings using the Mid-Side and XY mics together
  • Data recovery function has you recover your recordings if you lose power
  • Built-in reference speaker confirms that your recording has been captured
  • High-Speed USB 2.0 interface lets you transfer files to your computer and use the H2n as a USB microphone
  • Uses SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB (sold separately) for over 50 hours of recording time (16-bit/44.1kHz WAV)

Additional Media

Compatible SDHC Cards
H2n Handy Recorder User Manual
Portable Recorder Buying Guide

Tech Specs

  • Audio Interface: Yes
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/96kHz
  • Simultaneous Rec Tracks: 4
  • Simultaneous Play Tracks: 4
  • Built-in Mic(s): 5
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/8", 1 x 1/8" (Mic)
  • Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/8" (headphones)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Built-in Speaker: Yes
  • Memory (removable): SD/SDHC Card Slot (up to 32GB)
  • USB: Yes
  • Power Supply: 2 x AA Batteries Included
  • Battery Life: 20 hrs.
  • Stand Mountable: Yes
  • Height: 4.33"
  • Width: 2.5"
  • Depth: 1.26"
  • Weight: .24 lbs. (Without Batteries)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ZH2N

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

zoom h2n handy recorder

zoom h2n is a very dependable recorder i only used in xy stereo mode. in my opinion h2n is a very under-rated device. 5 mics & ability to record quad. h2n never failed to record excellent 2 track. very clear signal. zoom knows how to design pre-amps.
Music background: amateur recordist, listener
Rated 5/5

Zoom H2n Recorder

So far I am pleased with the zoom H2n recorder. It is easy to use and gives me the recording quality I want. As a musician, I record all my practice sessions and when I listen to the play backs because of the clarity of sound I receive a true picture of what was played.

I keep the zoom in my saxophone case so I never miss the opportunity to record one of my Jazz concerts. The zoom H2n is a companion instrument every musician should have..
Music background: Working Musician
Rated 5/5

Excellent for the price.

This thing has served me well ever since I got it. The four different mic modes are useful for recording different types of sounds in pretty much any direction it's coming from. The actual hardware captures practically every detail of what I'm recording and the wave files export well with minimal loss.
Rated 5/5

Great way to record band practice

Using the MA-2 Mic Clip Adapter, we set this tiny recorder up in the middle of our band practice on a short mic stand and use 2 Channel surround mode. The results are amazing, especially when compared to using our phones before. We mix down the captured WAV or MP3 files using Audacity and now have recordings of each song from practices that we use to review and improve.

I installed a 32GB SD card and we have over 230hrs of recording capacity using 320kbps MP3 so we don't have any concerns about running out of space.

I would certainly recommend this recorder along with the Mic Clip Adapter for band practice.
Music background: Drummer, singer
Rated 5/5

Amazing for ambient sound sampling!!!

I do a lot of outdoor video both with a video cameras and drones. Bought this unit to record ambient sound. Perfect! Great recordings both omni and uni directional. Obviously super small solution. Just too simple to set and record.

Sweetwater Advice

Chris Jenkins

I've used the Zoom H2n for recording meetings, video shoots, and church services. Althought it has a crazy amount of features it’s easy to use because most of the controls right there on the front and sides - no need to go digging through some complicated menu system to change what I'm doing and interrupt the creative process. And with that nice big screen, it’s easy to see what I’m doing. Whether I’m acting as the FOH engineer at my church or capturing great audio for a video shoot, I couldn’t see myself without having it in my arsenal.

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