Testseek.com have collected 25 expert reviews of the Samson Zoom H2 Handy Recorder and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samson Zoom H2 Handy Recorder.
December 2008
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The editors liked
Value
Many extra useful features
Such as surround miking
Very good sound
Wide stereo
Near studio mic quality
Vast amount of features and options
Ideal for countless scenarios
Affordable
Lightweight
Has good external controls
Uses cheap storage
Has excellent onboard mikes and numerous format options.
The Zoom H2 handheld audio recorder offers an exceptional array of features and resolution support at nearly half the price of its competitors. Its small size makes it one of the least obtrusive pro-audio recorders available.
The editors didn't like
None noted
Cheap toy quality construction
Screen size and interface can be tedious
Too many features for entry level user
Plastic case
No mono-only recording
Pokey boot times
No XLR inputs
And has an insatiable appetite for AA batteries.
Plastic construction feels a bit shoddy.
Status screen could be bigger
The Zoom H2s plastic construction feels more like a childrens toy than a high-end audio recorder
Several practical features are difficult to access
The recording performance of the built-in microphones could be better
Abstract: Video Review: Sound. Its great. You use it everyday, but how can you get that sound and keep it for yourself? You could just record it with a regular old recorder, but thats not good enough for us.Enter the Zoom H2 Recorder, which promises to record ...
Abstract: “As far as audio performance is concerned, let’s start at the microphone preamps, first, with the internal 4-microphone array. Now that the SD card slot is at the far end of the recorder from the mikes, the low-level whine of the H4 is gone, a...
Abstract: A New Portable Audio Recorder There are many choices for digital audio recorders that are computer-friendly, meaning that you can record a conversation or a live event directly to a digital file, then transfer the file and edit it on your PC. The Zoom...
Published: 2007-10-01, Author: Stephen , review by: Geek.com
Abstract: The Zoom H2 Handy Recorder is an innovative product that combines a digital stereo and surround field recorder with an audio interface. There are a variety of uses for the Zoom H2 including home stereo recording, recording rehearsal sessions, interview...
Abstract: After tantalizing hints and a more tantalizing shipping delay, the Zoom H2 is finally here, promising digital surround-sound recording in the palm of your hand for only $199. Was it worth the wait? Well, let me say that it certainly lives up to its mon...
Abstract: The latest generation of solid state digital audio recorders offer professional-grade recordings without breaking the budget. If youre just looking to make quick voice notes then a $50 dictaphone might do the job, but youll need something bette...
Abstract: Putting together all of the H2's internal tools (like the built-in tuner, metronome, time stamps, cue marks, and audio detection) makes it comprehensive enough, but the H2 Handy recorder has one more tool for specificity that no other audio device of its ...
Abstract: Last year I reviewed the Edirol from Roland (25-7-08) it got a well earned highly commended. In some ways this is less easy to use, in others it offers more bells and whistles. So the choice if you want a serious portable .WAV and MP3 recorder that doe...
