ZOOM H2 Handy
Recorder
Also referred to as the 360 Make on Ghost
Hunters International!
With the H2 Handy Recorder by Zoom, also
referred to as the 360 Make recorder as seen on Ghost Hunters International,
because you can record surround sound in 4 channels, to tell where the sound
is coming from, you'll be able to hear the quieter EVPs you might miss on other
digital recorders.
This is the best digital recorder we have
found for use on investigations, especially if you have an electrical outlet you can plug the
H2 Handy Recorder into. You won't have to worry about your batteries getting
drained!
H2 Handy Recorder (or 360
Make) $179.00
Don't forget
the headphones!
We have a
full line of Samson Headphones!
There's one
to match any budget!
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The H2 begins with a simple idea: provide
brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable
device. Now everyone can record pristine audio in an infinite
variety of applications. From seminars and conferences, to
electronic news gathering(ENG), interviews and podcasting, to
musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals,
the H2 provides amazing recording quality. And no matter what
kind of recording you want to make, the H2 can effortlessly
record it.
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 Why four
mics are better than two
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Recording an exceptionally
realistic stereo image can be a challenge with a conventional mic pair. The
H2 has dual X/Y configured stereo mics facing front and rear. This is ideal
for capturing a wide and contiguous stereo image. There are two sets of mics
- one pair facing the front and one pair facing the rear - allowing you to
record at 90° from the front or 120° from the rear. You can even use both two
pairs to produce a four-channel recording with 360°
coverage.
After recording, the built-in 3D
panning function gives you full control over the front/rear/left/right
balance. Or use commonly available authoring software to create 5.1 surround
recordings. No other portable digital recorder has this
ability.
| - Flexible polar
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24bit/96kHz linear PCM and MP3
recording
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| The H2 gives you amazing versatility
with its wide variety of recording formats. Choose
24bit/96kHz linear PCM(WAV files)format for the highest
audio quality that surpasses CDs. Or record in MP3
format in an almost any bit rate when long recording
capability and smaller file sizes are your goals. Even
4-channel, 360° recordings can be made in 24bit/48kHz
format. Capture the fine nuances of an acoustic
instrument or the realistic ambience of a venue with
the H2's utterly transparent, high-resolution recording
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Secure Your Digital
Memories
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The H2 records on Secure
Digital(SD)media and a 512MB SD card is
included. Compact and readily
available, SD memory cards are immune
to vibrations and produce no mechanical
noise, unlike motor-driven media such
as tape or discs. The H2 can
accommodate up to a 16GB SDHC card(*),
allowing up to 24 hours of total
recording time using the 16bit/44.1kHz
WAV format. At 128kbps MP3, you get an
amazing 280 hours of stereo recording.
And with the onboard USB port, you can
move your recordings to your computer
and use recording software to edit the
audio, create mixes, burn CDs or
distribute your recordings by email or
on your website. You can even move MP3
files to your H2 and use it as a music
player.
Maximum Recordable
Time
*The maximum file size
is limited to 2GB.
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BWF compatible time stamping and track
markers
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| The H2 supports BWF(Broadcast Wave
Format)used by broadcasting studios and for other
professional applications. Your files can be set with
timestamp information and markers(cue points)during
recording. This makes playback and editing much more
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Automatic recording
function
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You can also set the H2 to
automatically start recording when audio is detected
and stop when audio ceases. This allows you to capture
all the important audio you want during a conference or
lecture while minimizing the total recording time.
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Pre-record feature means no
surprises
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Sometimes the audio you want to record
begins suddenly. But with the H2 you'll never miss a
beat. It can be set to continuously record the most
recent two seconds of audio in memory. Record with the
confidence that you've captured every moment.
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Auto Gain Control and Low-Cut
Filter
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| Capturing the moment with a pristine
recording can be a challenge... but not with the H2.
Its sophisticated Auto Gain Control(AGC)function and
Low-Cut Filter means the H2 can automatically record at
the right level while eliminating unwanted low
frequency noise. Or, you can manually control the gain
levels with the Low/Mid/High selector and then
fine-tune the levels with gain control buttons on the
front panel. Get clear recordings with very low noise
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It's also a USB mic...
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The H2 can also
function as a USB microphone, letting
you record directly to your computer.
Using almost any recording software,
you can create a podcast with ease. And
its direct monitoring feature means
that you can monitor with no latency
during recording.
Supported OS:
Windows XP and Vista, Mac OS X 10.2 and
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Built-in normalizing and file splitting
functions
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Even without an external waveform
editor or other software, you can divide a recorded
file at any desired point, right on the H2. The
built-in normalizing feature(*) lets you optimize the
volume level, and can even convert WAV files into MP3s.
The H2 offers a post-encoding function as well.
* The normalizing function is not
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Versatile playback modes
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single-file repeat, all-file playback, or all-file
repeat. This is great when using the H2 as an MP3
player. A-B repeat even lets you "zoom in" on a
specified section of a file. |
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Support for plug-in power type external
mics
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| The input jack for external stereo mics
supports plug-in power, letting you select suitable
equipment for any situation. A stereo line input for
analog sources such as cassette tapes or LP records is
also provided. |
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Tuner & metronome enhance practice
sessions
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| The H2 has a number of
useful tools that will be welcomed by
musicians. The built-in tuner allows
you to quickly check the pitch of a
vocalist or tune an instrument. The
onboard metronome can serve as a
click-track during recording. |
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Intuitive design
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| Thanks to its simple and logical user
interface, the H2 is easy to use from the moment you
pick it up. Most functions can be controlled with one
hand. The backlit 128×64 pixel LCD makes navigating the
graphical menus quick and easy. You can check level
meters and time elapsed, check the battery status and
remaining recording time at a glance. |
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Four hours of continuous
operation
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| The low-power circuitry in the H2 makes
it possible to run the unit continuously for about 4
hours on two AA alkaline batteries. For longer
sessions, simply plug in the supplied AC
adapter(AD-0006). When using the unit as an SD card
reader or USB mic, it will operate on USB bus
power. |
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Accessories for any
application
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| A desktop stand as well as a mic clip
adapter for attaching the unit to a mic stand is
included with the H2. It also comes with a 512MB SD
card, earbuds, a windscreen, AC adapter, a USB cable,
and a 1/8-inch to RCA stereo cable, so you can begin
recording from the moment you open the package. |
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512MB SD
card
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Desktop
Stand
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Mic Clip
Adaptor
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Wind
Screen
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Earbuds
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USB
Cable
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Stereo Y
Cable
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AC
Adaptor
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| H2 SPECIFICATIONS |
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●Simultaneous Recording
Tracks:[Stereo mode] 2, [4ch mode] 4 ●Simultaneous
Playback Tracks:[Stereo mode] 2, [4ch mode] 4
●Locator:Hours/Minutes/Seconds ●File Editing
functions:Time Stamp check, Rename, Delete, Size
check, Divide, Normalize ●Other functions:MP3
post-encode, A-B repeat, Lo-cut filter,
AGC/compressor/limiter, Marker ●Tuner:Chromatic,
Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD ●Metronome:5
Sounds(Beat 0/4-8/4, 6/8, Tempo 40.0-250.0BPM) ●A/D
Conversion:24bit, 128 times over-sampling ●D/A
Conversion:24bit, 128 times over-sampling ●Signal
Processing:32bit ●Recording Media:SD memory
card(16MB-2GB), SDHC memory card(4GB-32GB)
●Recording Format:[Stereo mode]
WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling
frequency:44.1/48/96kHz),
MP3(Bitrate:48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps/VBR,
Sampling frequency:44.1kHz), [4ch mode]
WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling
frequency:44.1/48kHz) ●Playback Format:[Stereo
mode] WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling
frequency:44.1/48/96kHz),
MP3(Bitrate:32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps/VBR,
Sampling frequency:44.1/48kHz), [4ch mode]
WAV(Quantization:16/24bit, Sampling
frequency:44.1/48kHz) ●Display:128x64 pixel,
back-lit LCD ●Inputs:[LINE IN] 1/8" stereo phone
jack(Input impedance:10kΩ, Input level:-10dBm),
[EXT MIC IN] 1/8" stereo phone jack(Plug-in
powered:2.5V, Input impedance:20kΩ, Input
level:-20/-30/-40dBm), [Built-in stereo mic] W-XY
stereo microphone(MIC GAIN:+1.5/+17/+27dB)
●Output:[PHONES/LINE OUT] 1/8" stereo phone
jack([LINE] Output load impedance:10kΩ or more,
Rated output level:-10dBm / [PHONES] 15mW+15mW,
into 32Ω load) ●USB Interface:Mini-B type(USB2.0
Full-Speed compatible), Mass Storage Class
operation / Audio Interface operation(16bit,
44.1/48kHz) ●Power Requirements:AA size(LR6)
battery x2, or Supplied AC adaptor
AD-0006(DC9V/300mA/center minus type) ● Battery
Life(with alkaline batteries):4 hours recording,
4.5 hours playback
●Dimensions:63.5(W)x110(D)x32(H)mm ●Weight(without
batteries):110g ●Supplied Accessories:SD memory
card(512MB), Desktop stand, Mic clip adaptor, Wind
screen, Earbuds, USB cable, Stereo Y cable, AC
adaptor(AD-0006)
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*0dBm=0.775Vrms
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*Windows(R) is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp. *Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
*Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners. *Specifications subject to
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