Zoom H2N Voice Recorder and USB Microphone Technical Review

The Zoom H2n is a very versatile recorder in that it allows you to record via internal mic and through an analog line in. Furthermore, it also serves as a fairly good USB mic for your computer. The droning background noise you hear is my laptop cooling fans and some road noise outside our office window. There are also several computers and devices near by generating noises as well. Bottom line - mics are sensitive, but direction and gain controls help. You can connect to XLR dynamic mics with unbalanced 1/8 connector. Sound is very good with my Shure SM58. Analog mixers can also be routed through line in for more extensive recording devices. There are better voice recorders on the market, but the Zoom H2n offers a great deal of options for the money and it's very easy to use. If you can synchronize video and audio this might make a nice addition to your camera without spending thousands.

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[hantont]

Thanks man, great review. Can I ask, what is the purpose of putting an SM58 through the H2N? Why not just use the onboard mic?

[ThePromovideo]

@hantont I knew sooner or later someone was going to scratch their head as to why a SM58 would be attached to the Zoom. Versatility is the main reason. However, like the Zoom, the SM58 is a great Microphone. The SM58 (being directional mic) tends to filter background noise a little better. Keep in mind the Zoom functions like a high quality, condenser mic. It can pick up background noise if you don‘t watch those levels. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[ScherzingerMusic]

How about recording singing???

[ThePromovideo]

@ScherzingerMusic SINGING! I don’t want to ruin this review – Need someone with talent for that – and that’s not me.. Thanks for commenting.

[mightycool0]

how much did u buy it?

[ThePromovideo]

@mightycool0 $179 - out the door. It's a very good recorder.

[ScherzingerMusic]

@ThePromovideo aaand i got it yesterday, so now I can try it my self :) thanks for the vid!!

[ScherzingerMusic]

@ThePromovideo I think you wouldn´t have been that bad, I just waned to know if it is good for recording singing... xD

[ThePromovideo]

@hadgi1010 The answer is YES. However you will need a mixer. I used the Yamaha MG102C in my other video about the Zoom. Use the RECORD out on your mixer and plug in to the line-in on the Zoom. As with any recorder, check your levels - be sure to use no presets for audio levels - use manual levels. The Zoom does a great job of taking in sound from a good mixer. - Monitor your sound with headphones FROM THE ZOOM. Hope this helps.

[hadgi1010]

Nice Review.. thanks man, Have a question.. I play Guitar and love to record myself and my sister doing some covers and stuff, wiht the Line in can i record my electric acoustic guitar while the mircophone records my sister at the same time??