--- product_id: 912512 title: "H2n Handy Recorder" brand: "zoom" price: "€ 289.39" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 category: "Zoom" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/912512-h2n-handy-recorder store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 20+ hrs battery life 24-bit/96kHz WAV recording Multi-mode surround mixer H2n Handy Recorder **Brand:** zoom **Price:** € 289.39 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Capture every moment like a pro—because your sound deserves the spotlight. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** H2n Handy Recorder by zoom - **How much does it cost?** € 289.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/912512-h2n-handy-recorder) ## Best For - zoom enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zoom brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Rugged:** Sleek, pocket-friendly design with protected internal mics built to withstand the hustle of on-the-go recording. - • **Endurance Champion:** Uninterrupted creativity with 20+ hours on just 2 AA batteries—stay powered through your longest sessions. - • **Studio-Grade Sound:** Capture pristine audio in high-res 24-bit/96kHz WAV or MP3 up to 320kbps—professional quality in your pocket. - • **Intuitive Control Suite:** Advanced features like Lo-cut filter, compressor/limiter, auto gain, and A-B repeat put precision at your fingertips. - • **Versatile Recording Modes:** Switch effortlessly between XY, Mid-Side, 2 or 4 channel surround for immersive, customizable soundscapes. ## Overview The Zoom H2n Handy Recorder is a portable digital audio powerhouse delivering over 20 hours of battery life, professional 24-bit/96kHz WAV recording, and versatile surround sound modes. Designed for creators who demand studio-quality audio on the move, it combines rugged durability with intuitive controls and multiple advanced features, making it the go-to choice for filmmakers, musicians, and podcasters alike. ## Description Zoom H2n Handheld Portable Digital Recorder Review: Stellar sound quality, and amazing battery life! - i purchased the h2n not realizing how closely it was in price to its big brother, the h4n, so after i realized that, while i was waiting for the shipment to arrive, i thought that i was starting to feel a bit of buyer's remorse, and was considering sending it right back for an h4n, but after using it rather extensively over the weekend, i have decided to stick with the h2n, here's why: Battery life!! The h2n seriously lives for up to 20 hours on just 2 double AAs, while the the h4n has a pathetic 2 hour battery life. That is such a huge difference. I plan on using the zoom mainly for filmmaking, as well as recording live bands. Changing out the batteries every 2 hours would be ridiculous. I also like how the h2n's internal mics are much more protected than the h4n's. Drop the h2n, and it's not a big deal, but dropping the h4n right on it's head could be disasterous indeed. The audio quality between the two seems very, very comparable, with some people actually favoring the h2n over the h4n. It is more portable, looks sexier with that glossy black, and is much more pocket friendly. The only real advantage that the h4n has over the h2n are it's two xlr outputs, but seeing as i don't actually own any high end xlr mics, this is not a drawback for me. I have recorded videos of just the zoom's internal mics grabbing dialogue, and the results are very, very impressive. Play it back on a computer, close your eyes, and you'd swear the person is right there next to you. No white noise to speak of. In the past i have really only used a Rode VideoMic Pro mounted to my DSLR, and so that terrible, hissing DSLR camera hiss has been present in all of my audio clips up to now. I could mix it down using denoiser effects in premeiere, but if you're editing a long project, it can get really tedious applying the same effects over and over. I'd rather just have good sound right off the bat, and i get that with the h2n, plus not having it tied to the camera is a plus for sure, as it allows for a lot more freedom, having it farther away, closer, up, etc. I have also used lavaliers plugged directly into the h2n's 3.5mm mic line in, and while not as crisp as the zoom by itself (i use CHEAP lavaliers) the audio is still leaps and bounds better than the rode videomic pro. As for recording live music, i was playing with the different settings, 2 channel or 4 channel surround, or the xy in front or ms to the front and to the sides. A lot of other reviewers had problems with the drums or loud audio peaking, even with the mic gain on zero, but i was able to place the zoom right in the middle of the band, with an audio gain of one or two, and be comfortablt sitting at averages of -12 db, as the manual recommends. I was blown away by the sound quality it picked up in this case as well. Very impressive. All in all, for my needs, as i don't use any XLR mics, the h2n is in every way preferable to the h4n. I plan on purchasing a camera hot shoe mount for it, just in case i might want it at some point (i wish it had been included in the 30$ accessory pack) but i am fully satisfied with the H2n. Tried it out yourself! You won't be disappointed. Review: My new high quality favorite recorder. - The primary use for this was intended to be informal recordings of band practices. After hearing how well it images though I've got some new uses in mind. I can't wait to record some ocean, or rapids for example. The mics are very sensitive and much quieter than I was lead to believe by some other reviews. Being able to record both x/y and mid/side at the same time is terrific too, although after my first attempt I didn't seem to be able to massage the M/S in post as I'd hoped. It seemed to be recorded with the depth set during the recorder rather than raw. I hope that will be resolved by some more manual studying. One recording is attached (unless blocked)- a few seconds of an old album, recorded in x/y, centered and a couple feet in front of 10'-seperated speakers PROS: Great sounding mic. Flexible recording methods 2/4 channel, x/y, mid/side with adjustable width. I use the 1/4" tripod mount with my insta360 selfieStick to set the height. When connected to a PC it prompts for use as a USB drive (to retrieve recordings) or as a mic (2ch/4ch). Zoom provides drivers that work well, allowing 4 channel capture in cubase for example. The controls are intuitive and well-labeled. CONS: MiniUSB? Come on, that was from 20 years ago. I had to scrounge around to dig up a cable to use. The case LOOKS terrific, but the plastic feels a bit fragile. That could be a good thing though, since I'll protect it (and more importantly, the mics) a bit more than if it felt bullet-proof. The black & white display looks a bit dated, and almost out of place on an otherwise futuristic looking recorder, but is functional. RF noise- I have one (very cheap) wireless TX/RX pair intended for InEarMonitors. The Transmitter picks up a horrible buzz from the Zoom anywhere within a few feet of it. None of my other wireless or wired device pick up anything, so I'll blame it more on the other device's poor filtering or shielding, but it's something to be aware of. ## Features - Over 20 hours of operation using two standard AA batteries - Key Control, A-B Repeat, File Dividing, Normalize, MP3 Post-Encode, Marker and Surround Mixer - Additional functions include Lo-cut Filter, Compressor/Limiter, Auto Gain, Pre-Rec, Auto-Rec, Tuner, Metronome, Variable Speed Playback - Records in WAV up to 24-bit/96kHz and MP3 up to 320kbps ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005CQ2ZY6 | | Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. | | Battery type | Alkaline | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,844 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #8 in Portable Studio Recorders | | Color Name | MultiColored | | Color Screen | No | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,757) | | Date First Available | July 14, 2011 | | Hardware Interface | Secure Digital Card | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 4.6 ounces | | Item model number | H2N | | Media Format | MP3 Audio, WAV | | Output Wattage | 400 Milliwatts | | Product Dimensions | 2.66 x 1.68 x 4.5 inches | | Speaker Count | 1 | | Standing screen display size | 1.8 Inches | | Voltage | 240 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Zoom - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Format:** MP3 Audio, WAV - **Hardware Interface:** Secure Digital Card - **Headphones Jack:** 2.5 millimeters - **Item Weight:** 4.64 ounces - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 2 GB - **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In - **Number of Batteries:** 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. - **Product Dimensions:** 1.68"D x 2.66"W x 4.5"H ## Images ![H2n Handy Recorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Wt23ld8kL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: u mentioned coming with all accessories. do you mean the zoom aph2n accssory pack? thx.** A: Comes with SD card, fome wind cover, table top stand. Microphone adapter for microphone stands, batteries, USB cable, AV cables. **Q: Can you get sound quality that's good enough for podcasts or radio?** A: If you attach a 2nd mic to filter background noise you will get excellent quality sound. By itself it's pretty good but, it will pick up any background noise so just don't podcast where there is a lot of that. **Q: I thought this had an AC power adapter so you didn't have to run on batteries. Is that true, or just batteries?** A: I've always used it with batteries. However, I did purchase the Zoom Accessory Pack for the H2n Portable Recorder which includes among other things an AC power adapter. Available at Amazon for $29.25. **Q: This may seem like a silly question but i will be video taping using a camera while using this Zoom H2n to record. So how do I sync the 2 together and will it be a perfectly synced piece of video?** A: This is done in post. You have several options: 1) Use an audio/video sync app. Red Giant's Plural Eyes 4, is what I use and it is SUPER easy to use 2) Use your video editing app if it supports it. Adobe Premiere will do this sync, but not quite as good as Plural Eyes 3) Do a "Clap" at the beginning of each clip when recording, and manually sync them yourself where you see the large peak from the clap hope this helps ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stellar sound quality, and amazing battery life! *by P***R on February 24, 2014* i purchased the h2n not realizing how closely it was in price to its big brother, the h4n, so after i realized that, while i was waiting for the shipment to arrive, i thought that i was starting to feel a bit of buyer's remorse, and was considering sending it right back for an h4n, but after using it rather extensively over the weekend, i have decided to stick with the h2n, here's why: Battery life!! The h2n seriously lives for up to 20 hours on just 2 double AAs, while the the h4n has a pathetic 2 hour battery life. That is such a huge difference. I plan on using the zoom mainly for filmmaking, as well as recording live bands. Changing out the batteries every 2 hours would be ridiculous. I also like how the h2n's internal mics are much more protected than the h4n's. Drop the h2n, and it's not a big deal, but dropping the h4n right on it's head could be disasterous indeed. The audio quality between the two seems very, very comparable, with some people actually favoring the h2n over the h4n. It is more portable, looks sexier with that glossy black, and is much more pocket friendly. The only real advantage that the h4n has over the h2n are it's two xlr outputs, but seeing as i don't actually own any high end xlr mics, this is not a drawback for me. I have recorded videos of just the zoom's internal mics grabbing dialogue, and the results are very, very impressive. Play it back on a computer, close your eyes, and you'd swear the person is right there next to you. No white noise to speak of. In the past i have really only used a Rode VideoMic Pro mounted to my DSLR, and so that terrible, hissing DSLR camera hiss has been present in all of my audio clips up to now. I could mix it down using denoiser effects in premeiere, but if you're editing a long project, it can get really tedious applying the same effects over and over. I'd rather just have good sound right off the bat, and i get that with the h2n, plus not having it tied to the camera is a plus for sure, as it allows for a lot more freedom, having it farther away, closer, up, etc. I have also used lavaliers plugged directly into the h2n's 3.5mm mic line in, and while not as crisp as the zoom by itself (i use CHEAP lavaliers) the audio is still leaps and bounds better than the rode videomic pro. As for recording live music, i was playing with the different settings, 2 channel or 4 channel surround, or the xy in front or ms to the front and to the sides. A lot of other reviewers had problems with the drums or loud audio peaking, even with the mic gain on zero, but i was able to place the zoom right in the middle of the band, with an audio gain of one or two, and be comfortablt sitting at averages of -12 db, as the manual recommends. I was blown away by the sound quality it picked up in this case as well. Very impressive. All in all, for my needs, as i don't use any XLR mics, the h2n is in every way preferable to the h4n. I plan on purchasing a camera hot shoe mount for it, just in case i might want it at some point (i wish it had been included in the 30$ accessory pack) but i am fully satisfied with the H2n. Tried it out yourself! You won't be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new high quality favorite recorder. *by S***. on October 3, 2024* The primary use for this was intended to be informal recordings of band practices. After hearing how well it images though I've got some new uses in mind. I can't wait to record some ocean, or rapids for example. The mics are very sensitive and much quieter than I was lead to believe by some other reviews. Being able to record both x/y and mid/side at the same time is terrific too, although after my first attempt I didn't seem to be able to massage the M/S in post as I'd hoped. It seemed to be recorded with the depth set during the recorder rather than raw. I hope that will be resolved by some more manual studying. One recording is attached (unless blocked)- a few seconds of an old album, recorded in x/y, centered and a couple feet in front of 10'-seperated speakers PROS: Great sounding mic. Flexible recording methods 2/4 channel, x/y, mid/side with adjustable width. I use the 1/4" tripod mount with my insta360 selfieStick to set the height. When connected to a PC it prompts for use as a USB drive (to retrieve recordings) or as a mic (2ch/4ch). Zoom provides drivers that work well, allowing 4 channel capture in cubase for example. The controls are intuitive and well-labeled. CONS: MiniUSB? Come on, that was from 20 years ago. I had to scrounge around to dig up a cable to use. The case LOOKS terrific, but the plastic feels a bit fragile. That could be a good thing though, since I'll protect it (and more importantly, the mics) a bit more than if it felt bullet-proof. The black & white display looks a bit dated, and almost out of place on an otherwise futuristic looking recorder, but is functional. RF noise- I have one (very cheap) wireless TX/RX pair intended for InEarMonitors. The Transmitter picks up a horrible buzz from the Zoom anywhere within a few feet of it. None of my other wireless or wired device pick up anything, so I'll blame it more on the other device's poor filtering or shielding, but it's something to be aware of. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A True Review *by L***Y on December 18, 2012* I'm just an average guy and in no way am I affiliated with zoom or any company promoting it. This is just a pure honest review from my experience. So, I've been using this little device for almost a month now. Believe me when I say "It's hard to find something negative to mention about this item". I'm a music sound engineer and my ears are tuned to recognize quality when I hear it. I needed a portable mic to use with my HD camcorder. Unfortunately, the camcorder does not have a mic input. (It was purchased about 3 years ago). So I purchased this device in hopes that it could bring a professional sound to my HD footage. I've delt with microphones that had annoying cords and they are a pain in the butt to deal with and position when shooting video. This portable mic is truely amazing. It can capture audio directional (from one angle) or omni-directional (from any direction in the room. The quality is GREAT. You can set the compressor and limiter settings which will be processed on the fly while recording. That means you really don't have to dump your recorded file into a audio editing program to process for compression. I could truly go on for hours talking about all the features, but there listed right here on the site for you to read. This thing fits in the palm of your hand and can pick up pretty much any sound you can hear with your ears in professional detail. I'm use to using big name brand mics like Rode, Neumann and manly. So, I was a little unsure about a 'Zoom' product. I've never used anything that was made by zoom until now. I have no regrets and will purchase a second if I find the need. Let me make one suggestion if I may. I highly recommend the accessory kit (an additional purchase) if you have the extra money to spend. I have found myself needing and using everything in the accessory pack. I'm sure you will too. ## Frequently Bought Together - Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-in Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, Ambisonics Mode, Records to SD Card, for Recording Music, Audio for Video, and Interviews - Amazon Basics Lightweight Mini Tripod, Black - ZOOM Mixer Accessory (SPH-2n) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/912512-h2n-handy-recorder](https://www.desertcart.at/products/912512-h2n-handy-recorder) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*