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Zoom raises the bar in the portable recorder market with the introduction of the H2n. The first portable recorder to include five studio-quality microphones, it offers four recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound.

Additional features include a 1.8-inch backlit LCD display, built-in reference speaker for the playback of recordings on the spot, and its new data recovery function will automatically restore your data the next time the H2n is powered on. You can also use the H2n as a USB microphone and record directly to your computer.

But perhaps the standout feature of the H2n is the ability to widen and narrow your recording range on the fly. Reporters can hone in on the interviewee and block out other reporters/crowd noise, or concert goers can adjust to target the audio from just the singer. By increasing and decreasing the level of the side mics you can control the width of your stereo field - even adjust it after-the-fact, in post production.Read more

Zoom announced on Monday that its H4n handheld digital audio recorder is now available at Best Buy stores.

Not just for musicians, many filmmakers and video professionals use the H4n to record high-quality audio while filming HD video with their DSLR cameras – and with features like 4-channel high resolution audio recording and a digitally-controlled, microphone preamp – you can understand why. It also includes a built-in reference speaker so you can check recordings as you work.Read more

Zoom on Wednesday announced the availability of the Q3HD Handy Video Recorder – the only handheld point and shoot to record both HD video and HD audio (24-bit/96kHz).

The Q3HD features a new lens and imaging sensor that records in both Full HD 1080p at 30 fps and 720p at 30 or 60 fps. It has three lighting settings: Auto, Concert, and Night, allowing you to capture detailed videos in almost any light. You can then view captured videos on the color 2.4-inch LCD screen in 16:9 format by simply turning the Q3HD on its side. A built-in HDMI port is included for watching recorded content on your HDTV, as well as a USB 2.0 cable for transferring movies to your computer.

On the audio side, two studio-quality condenser microphones configured in a wide 120 X/Y pattern give the Q3HD its clear stereo sound. Audio levels are easy to set too, thanks to the onboard level meters and mic gain switch with auto gain control.Read more

The Q3 Handy Video Recorder brings professional audio to portable video recordings for musicians, videographers, educators, live music fans. The Q3 is ideal for anyone looking for great audio on their videos. The Q3 also includes HandyShare software for editing and uploading videos to YouTube.

Equipped with two condenser microphones, the Q3 uses the same X/Y pattern that gives recording pros the best stereo recording possible. You can record audio at 24-bit/48 kHz for "high-definition" quality audio on your video. And with the Q3's directional microphones, you can "focus" the mics on your sound source similar to an "audio zoom" function.Read more