ZoomH2n 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

I recently purchased the Zoom H1n Handy Recorder and have been extremely pleased with its performance. This portable recorder stands out for its user-friendly design, featuring simple instructions and an intuitive interface that allows for quick and easy setup right out of the box. Its ease of use makes it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced users looking to capture high-quality audio recordings without fuss.The H1n proves to be a versatile piece of equipment, perfectly suited for a variety of recording needs. I bought it specifically to record ambient noise, and it has exceeded my expectations in this regard. The sound quality is impressive, capturing the nuances of the environment with clarity and depth that add a professional touch to my projects.One of the most appreciated aspects of this recorder is its portability. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry around, ensuring I never miss an opportunity to capture the sounds around me. Whether I'm in a bustling city or a tranquil natural setting, the H1n is always ready to go.However, if there's one area for improvement, it would be the inclusion of a built-in rechargeable battery. While the current battery setup is functional, a rechargeable option would enhance the convenience and sustainability of the device, making it even more appealing for long recording sessions or fieldwork.In summary, the Zoom H1n Handy Recorder is a fantastic investment for anyone looking to record high-quality audio with ease. Its simplicity, versatility, and exceptional sound quality make it a valuable tool for capturing ambient sounds or any audio recording needs. With the addition of a built-in rechargeable battery in future models, it could become unbeatable in its category.

It’s pretty misleading that most of the reviews here are for Zoom H1N ? Essential. This Zoom H3-VR is out of this world. By far the best ive used. It captures everything if you want? Or you can change that after. Am still with in the time to return this. But thats not happening. It’s also gone up in price. So i was very lucky. It’s perfect for field, outside. Incredible in the middle of the table and recording a four person discussion. Music. VR 360. Pretty much everything i can think of. And no am not talking about the H1N thats a very different pocket size recorder. One i also have. You can’t go wrong with this especially if you like binaural recording…

Powerful Recorder – Worth the Learning CurveThe Zoom H8 has been a bit of a learning curve, but totally worth it. We used it at our first wedding videography gig and got perfect audio, clean, clear, and professional. Once you get the hang of the interface, it’s a brilliant tool with loads of flexibility. A must-have for serious wedding and music videographers!

This is a really handy little recorder, easy to use and very compact. Very good sound quality.

I have been using Zoom microphones since around 2010 when I was using the H1 and it has always been of a high quality and standard. I started using them for University as part of a radio broadcasting course and they were great for vox pops due to their lightweight design and portability.14 years later, I am still using Zoom and upgraded to the Zoom H1n which works just as well as the H1 did all those years ago. However, its use is somewhat different to how I was using the mic before. I use it with my phone that has a mount to it and I connect the phone and the mic via a USB C to micro USB cable. The phone can detect it and automatically change the sound recording source for both video making and voice recording.However, I do wish Zoom would upgrade its port to 2024 and use USB C as opposed to the outdated micro USB. It would make life slightly easier to use cables I already have rather than sourcing a cable with 2 different types of USB at either end. The microphone still uses batteries that need to be changed when dead and I think it would be nice to have a rechargeable built-in and charged via USB C. Though, for my use, the phone can power the mic via USB.Saying that with very few downsides, you can always count on Zoom for quality and its versatility.9/10

Simply, inexpensive way to be able to record things at a high quality. I use for band practice, sound effect recording, lessons, all sorts of different things. I also use it as a real-time microphone for streaming or plugged into my video camera as a shotgun attached to SMALLRIG Microphone Shock Mount.Battery life doesn't seem that great and it seems to drain more than I would have liked when not in use considering that there is a physical switch for turning it on (so you wouldn't expect battery life to be draining away with it monitoring a soft switch waiting to be powered on).The UI is now quite dated and it's awkward to remember what you're supposed to press to do certain things as the display is so small but that's because the device is nice and small. You can't rename sound clips on the Zoom. Speaker is terrible but it's enough to check that something was recorded.Best way to use it is just press start and stop to do your recording and work out what you recorded later when you connect it to the computer (or use the micro SD Card).