Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am extremely impressed with the Zoom H2N. I have owned other Zoom audio recorders: H1, H2, H4, H4N. I've also owned Tascam DR-05, DR-08, Sony PCM-M10, Edirol R44, and Fostex FR-2 LE audio recorders. I am both a musician and videographer and for the price of the H2N, it is BY FAR the most versatile audio utility device I have ever owned (until the next latest and greatest technology comes out). As a videographer/Indie filmmaker, I got the H2N because: *It has 20hrs of battery life - longest of all Zoom recorders to date. *The user interface is well designed and easy to adjust during shooting. I love the analog gain wheel. *It has a REMOTE port (remote comes with accessory pack). *Internal mics & preamp are super crisp, amazing quality up to 96kHz/24bit Wave. Great for room tone or foley. *Doubles as USB microphone for Skype, iChat, Logic Pro, Garageband, etc. I'll use to record voice over for my videos. **The H2N can record both external mic input AND onboard mics at the same time in multitrack mode. Similar to Zoom H4N. If you already own an H4N, you might still want the H2N to add to your gear. It's a different type of tool. If you absolutely need XLR inputs for everything you do, then don't bother getting the H2N. BUT if there are times when you only need to capture ambient audio, or only use a 3.5mm wireless lav or 3.5mm stereo Rode mic, then I strongly recommend the H2N. It's a better tool for those types of situations. As a musician, I got the H2N because: *I wanted to record my band rehearsals and some of my gigs. Put this in the middle of the room, picks up the whole band. *Has built in Tuner, Metronome, slow playback with pitch control -- so I can learn bass lines by slowing down music. *I use it for Logic Pro 9 to record vocals. Also makes a great mic for quick demos. *The Zoom can convert files in the recorder. Converts 4 track to stereo, Wave to MP3, etc. The few negatives: -The mics are too sensitive to wind. I don't understand why they couldn't build a windscreen INTO the mic frame. -The tripod mount is plastic and will wear out over time. -It's a little too thick to actually put in your pocket. Definitely less portable than the older H2. If you are a musician, indie filmmaker, or event videographer and you want better audio for your projects, GET THE ZOOM H2N. You also definitely need the purchase the Accessory Pack.