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You'll not need the Accessory pack if your computer has an SD card reader. Just take out the card and plug it into your computer, no USB cord needed.
Audio quality is very clear and professional sounding. Love it!!
My main complaints with the original H2:
- Slow boot time. Up to 30-40 seconds which doesn't sound like a big deal but if you've got an idea brewing in your head that 30-40 seconds seems like eternity
- Clumsy menu navigation
- Hard to read screen
After realizing how committed I am to using these little doodads I gave in and upgraded to the H2n. Boy am I glad I did. All of the aforementioned H2 cons have been remedied. You flip it on and BAM! you're up and running in about 5 seconds. Battery life has quadrupled which is great (the H2 would crap out on me after about 2 hours). Sound quality seems lateral to that of the original H2 but that's fine with me, that's not the weakness of the H2's in my opinion. The "analog" mic gain dial is awesome to have right at your disposal vs. the clunky H2 layout.
My only gripes with the H2n are:
- Having to purchase the accessory pack separately (they came included with the H2n)
- Build quality still seems a little flimsy. Although my old H2 has been knocked around quite a bit over the years and still works like new. As long as I keep it in a case and try to avoid dropping it I think the H2n will prove to be just as reliable!
When I got home and set it up, I was so happy, I started dancing around the room shouting praises. I recorded in my vocal booth and then recorded in the other room I mentioned and the ZOOM gave me the same **exact** sound. It recorded my vocal ... not the room sound. HalleluYah!
Aside from that, the stereo capabilities of this recorder truly is 3D.
If you're kind of torn between making a decision about buying this unit versus some other, stop it. Buy the ZOOM H2n and get 'er done right!
Wow. Can this dog ever hunt!
Alan Horvath
Acoustic Rock ... for real.
The SD card cover _is_ flimsy and stiff, so instead of removing the card and using a card reader, I connect the H2n to my Mac via USB cable and copy files from it that way. Just as handy in my opinion as a card reader.
If you watch the video demo, you'll see that I hand hold the H2n and move it from hand to hand as I talk, so you can judge for yourself the acoustic isolation of the mic from the case.
I read the manual, and the menu system is comprehensible. Formatting the SD card in the H2n gives you two sets of folders: Stereo and Four Channel. You get 10 or 12 subfolders in those two main folders, which makes it aggravating trying to find the files you just recorded, but it's something I can live with.
By default, files are named ZOOM0001MS.WAV or ZOOM0001XY.WAV. Every time you format, you reset the names, so you can end up with lots of files with either the same name or ZOOM0001-2.WAV. I changed the names to use the time of recording, which makes associating sound files with video files a little easier, but it would be nice to be able to name the files in the microphone. Again, it's something I can live with.
All in all, I'm happy with the recorder. I ordered it from Amazon and got next day shipping by chance -- they had it, they shipped it. Very nice customer service, since I asked for standard shipping.
So I can't see this being usable in a classroom setting, church setting, or auditorium even. I even adjusted the gain at 7 and the speaker's voice is so quiet and almost muffled if you will in comparison to everything else...when I try to playback something I have to turn the volume to around 30. I have tried different settings and to me, the internal mic just isn't good enough. I haven't tried an external mic and don't want to try one either...that's not what I wanted to use this recorder. I figured spending $188 would get me a device with a good enough internal mic, but that's not the case here.
So perhaps this device is meant for a band that is going to play some really loud music to record their sessions, because for the purpose of recording your lectures, church service, or conference where the room is quite large, the zoom h2n just doesn't perform. You could make the volume louder by using audacity and putting the DB way up, but to me, I just don't think you should have to do this.
So maybe my unit is bad, or maybe this just isn't a very good recorder for what I am doing.
As a videographer/Indie filmmaker, I got the H2N because:
*It has 20hrs of battery life - longest of all Zoom recorders to date.
*The user interface is well designed and easy to adjust during shooting. I love the analog gain wheel.
*It has a REMOTE port (remote comes with accessory pack).
*Internal mics & preamp are super crisp, amazing quality up to 96kHz/24bit Wave. Great for room tone or foley.
*Doubles as USB microphone for Skype, iChat, Logic Pro, Garageband, etc. I'll use to record voice over for my videos.
**The H2N can record both external mic input AND onboard mics at the same time in multitrack mode. Similar to Zoom H4N.
If you already own an H4N, you might still want the H2N to add to your gear. It's a different type of tool. If you absolutely need XLR inputs for everything you do, then don't bother getting the H2N. BUT if there are times when you only need to capture ambient audio, or only use a 3.5mm wireless lav or 3.5mm stereo Rode mic, then I strongly recommend the H2N. It's a better tool for those types of situations.
As a musician, I got the H2N because:
*I wanted to record my band rehearsals and some of my gigs. Put this in the middle of the room, picks up the whole band.
*Has built in Tuner, Metronome, slow playback with pitch control -- so I can learn bass lines by slowing down music.
*I use it for Logic Pro 9 to record vocals. Also makes a great mic for quick demos.
*The Zoom can convert files in the recorder. Converts 4 track to stereo, Wave to MP3, etc.
The few negatives:
-The mics are too sensitive to wind. I don't understand why they couldn't build a windscreen INTO the mic frame.
-The tripod mount is plastic and will wear out over time.
-It's a little too thick to actually put in your pocket. Definitely less portable than the older H2.
If you are a musician, indie filmmaker, or event videographer and you want better audio for your projects, GET THE ZOOM H2N. You also definitely need the purchase the Accessory Pack.
I do wish some of these things came with the initial Zoom H2n purchase though. It's a worthy buy in my book.
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We're a pretty loud retro metal band, but the gain control on the mic lets us record without clipping issues. The sound is remarkably clear and doesn't really need to be EQ'd; you hear what the sound in the room was.
I'm not in love with the menu system on the device itself, but I really don't need to use it that much. It's pretty much plug and play.
My only complaint is that the accessories pack is pretty much required.
The only accessory missing is a strap that could hold the recorder around my neck while I'm taking pictures. Until I figure out a scheme to do this, I usually place the recorder in my top shirt pocket.
Its IMPOSSIBLE to be disappointed with purchasing this product, which Ive never said of any electronic device.
Downside, they do NOT include a USB cable for using this as a file transfer from mic to computer,...which is pathetic, but the 8 part accessory pack is only 25$ online and well worth it, which comes with wired remote, case etc.






