Representing a new generation of portable recording, the Zoom H2n is Zoom’s most innovative handheld recorder to date. The Zoom H2n features Zoom's best microphones yet and is the only portable recorder with five mic capsules onboard. This design enables the H2n to offer four unique recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound.
Representing a new generation of portable recording, the Zoom H2n is Zoom’s most innovative handheld recorder to date.
New mics, new sound

The Zoom H2n features Zoom's best microphones yet and is the only
portable recorder with five mic capsules onboard. This design enables
the H2n to offer four unique recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90°
X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound.
The first portable Mid-Side recorder

The Zoom H2n is the first handheld recorder to offer Mid-Side stereo
recording, a technique used for many years in film and broadcast, where
ambiance and surrounding noise are crucial. Mid-Side recording combines a
uni-directional Mid mic that captures sound directly in front of you
and a bi-directional Side mic that captures sound from your left and
right.
By increasing or decreasing the level of the Side mic, you can
control the width of the stereo field, which gives you incredible
flexibility over your recordings. If you record in RAW mode, you can
even adjust the stereo width after recording.
You still get X/Y…

The H2n’s onboard 90° X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with the
right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics
are always equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization
and no phase shifting. The result is brilliant stereo recording with
natural depth and accurate imaging.
Completely surrounded
Using the H2n’s Mid-Side and X/Y mics together, you can create
stunning 360-degree surround sound recordings. Choose between 2-channel
mode, which combines the Mid-Side and X/Y mics, and 4-channel mode,
which records two separate stereo files, allowing you even more
post-production capability. No matter which mode you use, you’ll get
perfectly balanced, surround sound recordings.
Streamline your recording experience
The H2n is remarkably easy to use. With its newly designed user
interface, critical controls are right at your fingertips and make
studio-quality recording a breeze.
The H2n also houses an arsenal of comprehensive functions, including Auto-Gain, a compressor/limiter, time stamping and more.
We’ve got you covered
Never again will you have to worry about losing recorded data to
unexpected errors. The H2n has you covered with its new data recovery
function. Whether you experience battery loss or an accidental
power-down, this feature will automatically restore your data the next
time the H2n is powered on.
20 hours of battery life
The H2n provides over 20 hours of continuous operation on just two
standard AA alkaline batteries! This astonishing feature enhances the
H2n’s flexibility and convenience. In addition, the H2n can also operate
using an AC adapter, which is included in the optional APH-2n Accessory
Pack.

Bigger and brighter
The H2n's 1.8-inch backlit LCD display (128 x 64 resolution) provides
crystal-clear monitoring and makes it simple to navigate all of the
unit’s functions.

Turning to analog
Digital volume controls offer too much or too little gain, with no
middle ground. The H2n’s Mic Gain wheel allows you to dial-in the
perfect amount of gain for any given application.

Play it back and listen…
The H2n’s built-in reference speaker lets you know your recordings
have been captured. With its 1/8-inch stereo output, you can also
playback your recordings on your home audio system or listen to your
masterpiece using your favorite pair of headphones.
Secure your memories
The H2n uses SD/SDHC cards and can accommodate up to a 32GB SDHC card
for over 50 hours of recording time using the 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV
format. With 128kbps MP3 format, you get an incredible 555 hours of
stereo recording. The H2n comes with a 2GB SD card to get you started.

Transfer and edit at High-Speed
Use the H2n’s High-Speed USB 2.0 interface to transfer files to your
Mac or PC. Once your recordings are on your computer, you can easily
store, edit, playback and share your favorite creations. You can even
use the H2n as a USB microphone, letting you record directly to your
computer.

Software included
Steinberg’s WaveLab LE 7 can be used for audio editing and
professional-quality mastering. By using its precise waveform editing
and high-quality processing, you can refine your recordings into
finished works.

The Zoom H2n's additional functions include: Lo-cut Filter,
Compressor/Limiter, Auto Gain, Pre-Rec, Auto-Rec, Tuner, Metronome,
Variable Speed Playback, Key Control, A-B Repeat, File Dividing,
Normalize, MP3 Post-Encode, Marker and Surround Mixer.
Main Features
- Ultra-Portable Design
- Newly designed user interface
- 5 Integrated Microphones
- 4 Selectable Recording Patterns
- Records to SD/SDHC Cards up to 32GB
- 3.5mm I/O
- Reference Speaker
- 1.8" Backlit LCD Display
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Battery, USB, or AC Power
- Battery life: 20 hours (2 X Alkaline)
- Records in WAV up to 24-bit/96kHz and MP3 up to 320kbps
- Data recovery function protects against unexpected recording errors
- Steinberg WaveLab LE 7 Included
Main Features
Zoom H2n Recorder
2x AA Batteries
2GB SD Card
Wave Lab LE Software
Operation Manual