Zoom H2n Handy Handheld Digital Multitrack Recorder Bundle with APH-2n Accessory Pack

My band just spent two weekends in a row doing some recording. Rather than use the multi-track recorder in my music room (and risk sounding too dry and piecemeal), we opted to record live in our drummer's large, open living room. I took a gamble and bought a Zoom H2n, a handheld digital microphone/recorder. I threaded-on the mic stand adapter that came with the accessory pack, set the levels, and *boom*, we began to rock and roll. The results were very impressive! The ease of use, the overall sound quality, and the handiness of the device just blows me away. I am amazed at the technology we have at our fingertips in 2015! If you want to hear the results of those recording sessions, just email or PM me, or check out my profile. (I do not believe that Amazon would want me to plug my band's website in this review.) Anyway. This is a GREAT recorder. I highly endorse it. Two thumbs up to the Zoom H2n.

Exceptional recorder for music, speech, blogging, news gathering, and nearly any task. The audio quality is superb and the recorder is extremely easy to use. It is small and easy to handle. It has a remote which is very convenient to use. The kit has all the basic items that would be needed. You could find higher quality accessories, and possibly better priced items, but the bundle is very convenient with no useless items included. Obviously, you would be buying the bundle for the recorder, not the accessories. You may be able to find a field recorder that has higher sound quality, is smaller, but you won't find one that is more ergonomic, user friendly, or a better value.

To do what this does I would need three 414s and a DAW. Plus a template and setup time. It does figure 8, M/S, cardiod, omni, 4.0, and 5.0. As far as quality goes, I've done some M/S recordings in music venues that are outright salable. I can't believe the quality and ease of use I got for the pittance I spent on it. Makes me kind of mad at my 414s. (They do sound better, but not by as much as I would expect for the price difference.) And it's the size of your wallet. Amazing.

I am impressed with this recorder. I am an older guy who does not enjoy playing with electronic technology, so the simpler the better for me. What I can say is that within an hour of opening the box, I set up the unit and selected my preferred microphone configuration, installed and formatted the SD card, recorded myself playing a song on the guitar, converted the recording from .wav to MP3, downloaded it to my laptop, and e-mailed it to a friend. The sound quality is also much better than recordings on my phone. If I can do all that (without having to seek "technical assistance" from the wife or kids) this was definitely the right choice for me.

I have purchased this unit in the past and it works really well. However, the two I just purchased showed up with NO SD CARDS!!! Went to my local AV store and purchased a standard SD card for each and low and behold they don't work in them. It comes with every other accessory EXCEPT the thing that makes it work! Also the instructions for the unit are NOT IN ENGLISH! Do not purchase this unit from this seller.

Very handy and records well. I had one that I got in 2019 and some of my students got used to lending it. I left it for general use and bought another one.

I am an amatuer performer and use this for my own recordings and rehearsals. I decided to purchase this after a friend of mind who has his own recording studio recommendation. He never owned one but said that he did a lot of reading on it and thought it to be a good purchase for the price. The first time I played a recording for him through my own stereo system, even he found it hard to believe that it was not recorded in a studio on professional equipment. This system is highly sensitive and you must record with the "Gain" setting very low. When I conduct live recordings in the surround sound mode, you can hear even the most minor movements of the audience. This is the best thing for the non-professional. In the hands of a studio professional, it is probably even more dynamic because there is no way I can utilize all of it capabilities with my limited experience.

Was able to get up and running immediately without looking at doc because of the various Youtube tutorials. Made a recording and posted it on Soundcloud within hours of opening box. Most of that time was spent getting my music piece up to snuff.

excellent product