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 The
Zoom H2, is an attractive all-in-one mic/field recorder, recording onto standard
SD cards. Four cardioid microphone capsules are positioned at the top of the
unit, two facing backwards and two forwards. These can be used in pairs or all
together to capture a stereo soundfield, and an extra mode to capture a surround
soundfield onto two synchronized stereo tracks (ie a four-track recording).
The mics facing towards the operator are set to 90 degree spacing, and the ones
facing the rear are set to a 120 degree spacing. The recorder using two standard
AA size batteries, either alkaline or NiMH rechargeable. There is an external
mic and line input, which disables the internal mics if used. Three stages of
mic gain are available. There is a standard ¼ inch camera thread on the
base and a desk stand and extension handle (pictured) are supplied, as well
as the foam windshield shown in the photo.
You can select a number of recording modes and sampling rates - 44.1kHz, 48kHz,
96kHz and bit depths of 16 or 24 bits, plus a range of mp3 recording modes from
48kbps to 320kbps. Manual record level is supported, and you can adjust the
gain without entering the menu and while recording, using two of the front panel
buttons as up/down. These provide all the options most recordists need. One-handed
operation is quite feasible, and a 2 second preroll buffer is available to catch
the start of a vocalization.
Features:
- W-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front
90° cardioid, Rear 120° cardioid and 360° polar patterns
- Built-in USB 2.0 interface for data storage and audio interface
- Records in WAV 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit, MP3 to 320kbps and
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) data formats
- Time Stamp and Track Marker functions in Broadcast WAV Format (BWF)
- 512MB SD memory card included
- Accommodates up to 4GB SD memory cards
- Auto Gain Control (AGC) for pristine recordings
- Auto Start function means you're always ready to record
- Low-cut filter eliminates wind noise
The H2 comes with earbuds, an 1/8 inch stereo to RCA cable, a mic clip adapter,
tripod stand, USB cable, an AC adapter and a 512MB SD card.
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