Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, Ambisonics Mode, Records to SD Card, For Recording Music, Audio for Video, and Interviews

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I wouldn’t add compression because you can then do this directly in your recording software, which is a better way to go about it. The H2n provides an arsenal of effects that allow you to add polish to your recordings and compensate for any problems or limitations in the acoustics of the recording environment.

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The H2 and the H4, can be used as an audio interface to a computer. When connected to a host computer via USB, the H2 can act as a microphone, audio input (with microphone or line input) and output device with stereo line output. It can also be used as a USB file storage device. On one side of the H2, you can adjust 3 input level modes (low/medium/high) for the integrated mics, and on the other side you can adjust the output volume via the + and – buttons. The computer connection is USB 2.0 (mini-connector). This USB connection allows PC connection, and also Macs, without drivers (class-compliant). Also, I note (from your audio samples” that you recorded steel string, acoustic guitar. That is exactly what I want to use my H2N for. I would be interested in the settings you use. I’m traveling with my daughter’s high school marching band for competition this weekend and will be taking my Zoom H2N with me to get a good recording of their show. Build quality is decent. It's all plastic apart from the grill, but it's acceptable. The important controls are available as buttons or dials, so it's very easy to use. Lights on the top indicate when its clipping, so you don't have to be constantly looking at the screen.Auto-Record allows the H2n to automatically start recording when a certain level of sound is detected. As soon as an incoming signal exceeds the Start Level you've set, recording begins. There's an equivalent Auto-record Stop function, too; as soon as incoming signal drops below the Stop Level you've set, recording ends.

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a bundle with a tripod desk-stand, storage pouch, foam pop filter, and a couple other extra things, or without all of Here you will find the Low-Cut Filter, which sadly doesn’t allow you to switch between different configurations, can only be on or off. This one lets you select in which folder you want to save the files you are going to record. The selection of folders will change depending on if you are recording in stereo or the 4-channel setting. Next Item on the list is “File”. Of course, if you use something like Pro Tools, the steps would be almost identical. Let’s get into the specifics and the controls of the Zoom H2n: When looking at it from the top you will see; Zoom H2n Top View Runs on only 2 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17, USB to AC type)

Comprehensive, clear and concise instructions on how to use the H2n, Zoom should have hired you to write their manual. W-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front 90° cardioid, Rear 120° cardioid and 360° polar patterns

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Michael W. Dean (2008-06-19). "Digital Home Recording Tips, Part 1". O'Reilly Digital Media . Retrieved 2010-01-19. The Zoom H2 has a number of advanced features that make it an excellent choice for professional recording. It has a low-cut filter that eliminates unwanted low-frequency sounds, and a compressor/limiter that controls volume levels and prevents clipping. The H2 also has a pre-record function that captures up to two seconds of sound before the record button is pressed, ensuring that you never miss a moment.In mp3 mode, tested here in 320 kbps (the best), the sound is virtually perfect also. Nevertheless, during tests in 96 kHz/24 bits, I experienced some pops in the sound, giving the impression that there was a buffer issue (the typical noise). This is no doubt due to the speed of the SD memory card that comes with the device. Both the 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound the same, the difference is in how they get stored. That’s why I’m just showing one example.

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Note: Viewers using the YouTube Android app on Android version 4.2 or higher can listen to spatial audio on headphones (recommended) or speakers. In this case, the sound source will just be coming from one direction, the is absolutely no point in recording with the surround option, since it will only add to the ambient sound. With Mid-Side you will be able to record them all perfectly, plus you can emphasize or de-emphasize certain parts of the song, by increasing or lower the volume on the side mics. The H2's rate of data transfer via the USB 2.0 port is "full speed" of up to 12Mbit/s, the same as USB 1.1 and much slower than the widely available USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of 60Mbit/s. [4]

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My band are due to perform another gig in a few weeks time and I just want to make sure that the recording is spoilt next time around. Lastly you can either delete that single file you selected, or delete all! Next one on the list is “Input”. Also, the article says you have to use headphones, but you don’t really have to. Just select the zoom or your regular speakers. You can use only the zoom mic or only the zoom output independently if you want. You have the ability to control this with the “play”button, if you push it upwards you DECREASE the side microphones level, if push it downwards you INCREASE it. Even though this is mostly a matter of preference, there are some situations where it might be best to choose one over the other.