If you are looking for a gift for the college student in your life, or anyone who likes to record lectures, music, conferences, singing sessions, rehearsals, etc., then you will want to buy the Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder. This is an ultra-portable, easy-to-use stereo recording device which can provide brilliant stereo recording for an infinite variety of applications. The user-friendly device provides a simple way to record high quality audio. Anyone can now record anything and share it with anyone, anywhere.
The Zoom H2 is a robust device which is very simple to use. Simply push a button to begin recording. The gain controls are located on the side, and there is an intuitive user interface. Recording is simple, just set your levels, push record and you are recording. Or, you can automate it all by using the Auto Start and Auto Gain Control functions. The Zoom H2 will ensure you are recording at the right levels. You can listen to your recordings via the included earbuds or on your home audio system with its 1/8″ stereo output. The Zoom H2 also has a USB interface so you can move your recordings to your computer in order to listen, edit and share.
The H2 records on Secure Digital (SD) media. It can handle up to a 16GB SD card; a 512MB SD card is included. You can record up to 24 hours using the 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV format, or 280 hours of stereo recording with the 128kbps MP3 format. You can also use the Zoom H2 as a USB mic if you would like to record directly to your computer. The Zoom H2 has is a time stamping function for reference during production.
The Zoom H2 has 4 mic capsules in a W-X/Y configuration which means you’ll have 360° recording. Audio is decoded instantly, so the four signals are merged together to provide unbeatable stereo imaging. You also have the options of recording from the front of the H2 in a 90° pickup pattern, or from the back in a 120° pickup pattern.
The Zoom H2 requires two alkaline AA batteries. This will give you 4 hours of continuous operation.
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