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I couldn't get the software to install because the computer could not read the disk. Oh well.
As a musician, I wouldn't try to do studio recordings with this, but if I did a lot of capturing of ideas or wanted to record rehearsals for review, it would be pretty easy to work with and give the desired results. As little as I try to document ideas, my phone works just fine for that. It is small enough to fit into the storage area of a guitar case or gig bag, but it isn't small enough to carry around in your pocket.




As for the accessories, I have not tested every cord, simply because I have not needed them.
The SD card is not the kind I would use in my camera, but it is certainly decent enough to be left in the microphone.
The tripod is short, as expected, and holds it very well.
The earbuds are one of my few complaints, as they are not very good quality (and mine developed a short very quickly), but odds are a video or audio producer/fanatic will have a better pair lying around anyway.
By far, my favorite accessories would be the handle that screws into the tripod port, and the wind muff. The wind muff isn't top of the line, but it is definitely a decent accessory, and tends to give the microphone a much more professional look. It only partially obstructs access to some controls on the side, but that is easily contended with.
Pros: Much better sound quality, decent accessories, variety of uses, manual controls
Cons: Not much use for SD card other than for the microphone (not a true con), and poor quality ear buds
I also bought the HDE ® 1/4"- 20 Tripod Screw to Hot Shoe Adapter to mount the microphone to my DSLR, and it works perfectly.








Until recently I owned a Zoom Q3 (their handheld recorder with audio/video) which was either stolen or lost, and I replaced it with the H2n. Without getting into a lot of comparisons between the two, I can safely say that the H2n captures a deeper and wider sound field due to the additional mics and their orientation within the unit (Mid-Side and XY). The clear, detailed quality of the mics is about the same and I wouldn't be surprised if they are exactly the same in each device.
From here on, I'll talk only about the H2n. If you're not familiar with Mid-Side and XY mic patterns, I suggest a visit to the Zoom website where you can find detailed information on the patterns and features of the H2n.
There is a 4 channel surround mode which records in both MS and XY (the front and rear mics) and allows mixing of the two stereo tracks after recording. This is a great feature! You can adjust the width and depth independently by changing the level of each set of stereo tracks. This means you can dial in a more pinpointed sound when needed or capture a larger sound source like a band with very good results. The 2 channel surround mode records all 4 mics to a stereo track without the option of mixing the MS and XY mics separately after recording. This is handy when you don't want to mess around with mixing later, but still want a deep, wide recording. The other two modes are MS or XY only. All mic patterns are selected by rotating a dial on top of the unit. In all modes except XY, you can adjust the level of the MS mics before recording, which is another handy feature when you already have a good idea of how wide and deep you'd like the recording to sound.
The submenu implementation and access to features is well thought-out and about what you'd expect for a device with few controls. There are a few features that require digging deeper into submenu pages, but they seem to be placed by order of priority to how often most users would need access. The metronome and tuner are welcome features that both work quite well and they're surprisingly adjustable for such a compact device.
There are a few mostly minor drawbacks worth mentioning in the design of the H2n. First, when recording a fairly loud source like a band, the mic gain can't be set low enough to avoid harsh digital clipping when the band reaches louder moments. There are user selectable limiters built into the unit that would prevent the sound of clipping, but they shouldn't be needed since other Zoom handhelds can be set below input clipping. By definition, the sound of a recording that doesn't require limiting is always going to be more dynamic than what a limiter can achieve. It might be possible that software update can remedy this issue.
The other problem might be particular to my H2n, but the Play knob/button (it can be pushed in or slid up and down) usually gets stuck in the up position unless I'm very careful to apply minimal pressure, and I'm not applying much. When selecting options in menus, this makes the cursor scroll past the intended selection unless I catch it in time. While mine is still under warranty, I'm planning to return it for another unit that hopefully won't have the same stuck button syndrome.
One final drawback is the tiny mic adjustment wheel, which requires use of fingernail to rotate into the desired position, and because of its stiffness, it usually stops midway between positions, so you have to be ensure that the arrow is pointing directly at what you intend. I appreciate that Zoom built the dial flat into the top surface of the H2n, which prevents the pattern from being changed accidentally, but they could have made it loose when rotating the dial between positions with a stiff detent at each position.
Otherwise, this is a great sounding recording with a wealth of highly useful features and user adjustable options. I wish it included the power adapter, remote, tripod and mic stand mounts, case and windscreen, but it is understandable that this would raise the price of the H2n by $40, and not everyone might want the optional trinkets. I went ahead and bought all the goodies separately and they're well worth the price for how I use the H2n.
A recommended buy for musicians in particular and field recordists in general!







I just want to warn you all on how fragile and flimsy the remote extension
cable is. I was using it at a recent string quartet recording session and the cable
accidentally got caught underneath one of the music stands. Someone unaware
moved the music stand slightly, and the flimsy cable was spliced open. I wish
they would just provide a thicker safer cable so this would not have happened.
I can still use the remote itself, but it sure was handy having the extension cable
so I could move the remote pretty far away from the recorder. Now I'm forced to
go over to the remote or the record button on the machine to start recordings. I
haven't had much success finding a replacement cable, so if anyone knows how,
that would be much appreciated! It's hard to find a 2.5 mm to 2.5 mm male to female
3 ring accommodating audio cable.
Otherwise I've been very pleased with the accessory pack. I'm trying to be extremely
careful when screwing the tripod on and off of the Zoom H2n, as I'm worried about
the threads easily stripping. Having the tripod feature is very helpful!
I'd recommend getting this accessory pack to use with the H2n to make things easier for
your recordings. I'm saving big $ on using A/C instead of batteries, so am happy about
that!

The H2N is a high end consumer device, mostly aimed at people looking to record practice sessions or perhaps even to lay down a recording track. It is more than capable for recording interviews or meetings, but it's probably overkill if that's all you're looking for. Further, it's not an ultra-portable unit like some of the Olympus digital recorders; the H2N is the size of a chunky electric razor - almost intimidating to plop down on an interview table.
So why go with an H2N?
Zoom's improvements mean the H2N runs for 20+ hours on a pair of AA batteries; that's great for fill-and-forget operation. They've coupled that with support for HDSC cards. Throw a 32GB SD card in the recorder, a fresh pair of batteries, and you're off for an extended recording session or ten.
It's innovative mic arrangement will fit most recording needs. The MS (mid-side) mic is a three-mic setup capable of adjustable pickup width, from a forward mic (less than 30%) through 150%; Zoom has coupled that with a stereo (XY) mic with a fixed 90 degree precision on the "back", and you can combine the two for two-channel 360 pickup stereo or a four channel (dual stereo front-back) mix. There is a manual gain dial (range best suited for session audio levels), or you can select auto gain or auto limit capabilities (I've used auto gain for talking around a meeting table and it was great). Add to that the ability to record either WAV or MP3 in several qualities (including some settings I suspect are beyond the capabilities of the mics, or human ears...) and you've got a versatile unit that can run for long periods (e.g. ghost hunting EVPs) or take high quality samples for mixing.
If you're familiar with the older H2, you'll love many of the ergonomic changes and improvements to responsiveness and overall specs. Always-on mic level display, one-touch record, and the display is now on the "back" of the unit (or, more precisely, the MS mic, on side opposite the display, has been upgraded to being the primary mic) - lots of improvements over the old version.
My biggest nit (and I know some reviewers here will disagree) is the change to a rubberized SD card slot cover. I was fine with the H2's slide-out plastic cover and find the rubberized cover annoying to work around. As with most reviewers, I find the extra purchase price for the accessory pack aggravating (and since I already own an H2, mostly pointless - I purchased a USA Gear carrying case, have a spare Gorilla pod, and will use the wind screen and "microphone handle" mount from my H2 when needed.) One last thing of note: for best recording quality, don't hand-hold the H2N, or put it on a surface where it will pick up noise (e.g. the table holding your band's beer, or a wood floor); use a mic stand or tripod to isolate the recorder from stray vibrations.
If you're not looking for an ultra-portable unit, the H2N is probably the single most versatile unit on the market, and one of the strongest contenders for audio quality as well.
