Zoom - H2n Portable Handy Recorder - Black

Having used the ZOOM H2 for years, I picked up the H2n, which is a nearly identical machine in terms of quality and functionality. First of all, the recording quality, with the built-in microphones, is nothing short of amazing. The quality is far beyond anything I have ever found in the little hand-held Olympus and Sony memo recorders. This is a professional-quality instrument. Who is it for? I would say that anyone wanting amazingly high-quality recording will enjoy this device. It will capture the voices and sounds around you for future enjoyment. It is excellent for the musician wishing to get a high quality recording of jam sessions. With an input jack, it is easy to record directly from countless sources, creating mp3 or wav files of any bit rate you select. With the ability to use a 32GB SD card, you can record countless hours without the worry of running low on memory. In addition, the fact that it is powered by two AA batteries, means that you never have to wait while the device recharges. You never have to worry about an internal rechargeable battery losing its ability to recharge. I wish the unit was just a bit thinner and a little more rugged but cannot complain. Amazing device worthy of anyone's gadget bag.

The Zoom H2n is a great portable audio recorder for beginners and professionals alike. I use it mostly for recording piano and it reproduces the sound exactly as I hear it. I even used it for recording a Lamborghini Gallardo, and it worked amazingly well. I would recommend this recorder to anyone who is looking for great sound at a good price.

I have had limited use of this new recorder having only recently bought it. I was afraid it would be difficult to learn but it is surprisingly intuitive. My only complaint is that the accompanying instruction book is printed in type that is hard to read. After less than an hour of reading and experimenting, I was making recordings. Although I bought it to do interviews for a book, it turns out to do music recordings of my string band very nicely. I am only giving it four stars because I haven't fully tested it. If possible, I will return after using it and edit this review in light of more experience.

It's a really good recorder. It can be used to record to 2 files for the surround recording, which means that you can have each microphone as a separate channel. Also, you can connect to your computer via USB to use as your computer microphone (also as a USB sound card)

I have used this to record research interviews, The recordings are crisp and clear. I have also used it to record rehearsals of my band and it performs like a champ.

Great Purchase! Good Quality. Built to last. Ill use it for a very long time

Gave it as a Christmas gift. It was well received and much appreciated. Put to use right away.

great item to have.works very well.everyone should have.