Zoom H2n Mid-Side Portable Recorder

Zoom H2n RecorderThe H2n Handy Recorder is the only portable recording device to come with five built-in microphones and four different recording modes: X/Y, Mid-Side, 2-channel surround and 4-channel surround. Other advanced features include automatic gain control and onboard MS decoding, plus effects like compression, limiting and low cut filtering. You can even use the H2n as a multi-purpose USB microphone!Full The first portable mid-side recorderThe H2n is the first handheld recorder to offer Mid-Side stereo recording, a technique used for many years in film and broadcast, where ambience 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.Accurate stereo imagingThe H2n’sonboard 90° X/Y stereo condenser micsare arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics are always equal distance from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting. The result is brilliant stereo recording with natural depth and accurate imaging.Using the H2n’s Mid-Side and X/Y mics together, you can create stunning 360° 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.New and improved crisp LED screenThe 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, with a built-in reference speaker letting 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 favourite pair of headphones.Transfer and edit at high speedsUse 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.Steinberg’sWaveLab LE 7 software is includedand 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.FeaturesFive built-in microphones and four recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, and both 2-channel and 4-channel surroundAnalog-type input gain controlAuto Gain provides three preset recording levelsStereo 1/8-inch Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)Stereo 1/8-inch Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume controlBuilt-in reference speaker for fast monitoringLarge 1.8 inch backlit LCD displayRecords directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GBSupports up to 24-bit/96kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formatsAuto-record and Pre-record featuresWAV to MP3 conversionInternal mixdown: four-track surround to stereoUp to 99 marks per recordingBuilt-in effects, including compression/limiting and low-cut filteringOnboard MS decodingNormalize and Divide functionsChromatic tuner and metronomeLoop playback with user-defined start and stop pointsVariable playback speed, from 50 to 150 for phrase trainingVariable pitch without affecting playback speedUSB port for data exchange to and from computer and use as a USB microphone2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac computersSD card reader functionData recovery function automatically saves data if power fails or card is removedMounts directly to tripod or DSLRRuns on only 2 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17, USB to AC type)Over 20 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteriesSpecificationsGeneralRecording media:16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cardsBuilt-in memory:Up to 1 minute in 96kbps MP3 format (Recording overwrites any previous recording in memory)Mic arrangements:90? X/Y stereo, MS stereo with adjustable side mic levelRecording modes:MS, XY, MS+XY (2ch), MS+XY (4ch)Microphone types:Directional (XY, MS mid mics), Bidirectional (MS side mic)Maximum sound pressure input:120 dB spl (directional), 122 dB spl (bi-directional)File FormatsStereo uncompressed PCM:44.1 / 48 / 96kHz, 16 / 24bit WAV (BWF)Compressed MP3 (recording):44.1kHz, 48kHz 56 /64/80/96/112/128/160/192/ 224/256/320kbps (Not compatible with MS-RAW recording)Compressed MP3 (playback):44.1kHz, 48kHz 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps4ch uncompressed PCM:44.1 / 48 / 96kHz, 16 / 24bit WAV (BWF)(Two stereo files for each recording)Digital ProcessingA/D conversion:24-bit 128x oversamplingD/A conversion:24-bit 128x oversamplingSignal processing:32-bitRecording time (2GB card):3:08:00 (44.1kHz/16bit WAV), 34:43:00 (128kbps MP3)Additional FeaturesLo cut:80Hz high-pass filterComp/Limiter:3 types of compressors and 3 types of limitersAuto gain:Automatic input gain adjustment (3 levels)Pre rec:2 seconds of pre-recordingAuto rec:Automatic recording start/stop, continuous standbyTuner:Chromatic, guitar, bass and alternate (A/E/G/D/DADGAD) tunings with automatic string detectionMetronome:40–250 BPM range, five tones, pre-countSpeed:Playback speed adjustable between 50–150Key control:Playback pitch adjustable ±6 semitones (Cannot be used with 96kHz files)AB repeat:Repeats playback between selected points in a fileFile divide:Divides a file into twoFile normalize:Maximizes file volume (Cannot be used with MP3s)File MP3 encode:Converts WAV files to MP3 formats at fixed bit ratesMark:Up to 99 marks (WAV files only)Surround mixer:Adjusts mix balance when playing back 4ch surround recordingsOtherDisplay graphic:128×64 pixels backlit LCDInput gain:0 to +39 dBInput jack:Line/mic stereo mini jack with plug-in power2 kΩ impedance at input levels of 0 to –39 dBmOutput jack:Line/headphone stereo mini jackRated output level:−10 dBm (output impedance 10 kΩ or more)Headphones:20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ω load)Built-in speaker:400mW, 8Ω, monoUSB:Mini-B type, Card reader operationUSB 2.0 high speed:Audio interface operationUSB 1.0 full speed:Supports 44.1 / 48kHz sampling rates and 16-bit rateUSB bus power operation supportedPower:Two AA batteries, AD-17 USB to AC adapter (DC 5V 1A)Continuous operation of 20 or more hours when recording44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files using alkaline batteriesPhysical features:Tripod mounting socket, strap attachmentDimensions:67.6mm (W) x 113.85mm (H) x 42.7mm (D)Weight:130 g (without batteries)Zoom H2n Mid-Side Portable Recorder