When it comes to shopping for personal recorders, you are going to find that there are a lot of options out there. You want a portable recorder that is handy and of high quality. So, when we heard about the Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder, we were intrigued, especially since the words portable and handy were right in the name of the device. The idea behind this device is that it will give you stereo recording and that it will be very easy to use. Admittedly, this could come in handy at musical performances, conferences, seminars, college courses, podcasting and rehearsals. However, is the sound quality good enough?

When it comes to the sound quality of the H2, we were pleasantly surprised. The H2 actually provides good recording quality, no matter what you are recording. We even tested it with voices and instruments and both sounded great.

Four Mics

Now, at first, we weren’t sure why the Zoom H2 Recorder would need four microphones, especially since all of the top recorders on the market only have two of them. Apparently, it is for 360 degree recording.

Is It Easy to Use?

Now, so the Zoom H2 Recorder sounds good, right? But is it? The fact is, all you have to do to start recording with the H2 is to push a button which is pretty relieving since a lot of the devices out there make you jump through hoops just to get started. However, with the H2 there is only one button for recording and then you will find that there are controls on the side that will help you set the levels you want.

Is it Convenient?

Now that we’ve established that the H2 sounds good and that it’s easy to use, the question remains as to whether or not it’s actually portable. Is a device with four microphones small enough to be called portable, as the name of the device suggests? Actually, the H2 only weighs an amazing 4 ounces. That means it will fit in your pocket so that it’s ready to use whenever you need to record anything. The H2 also comes with earbuds, a stereo cable, a microphone clip adapter, a tripod stand, a USB cable, an AC adapter and an extra memory card.

When we first tried out the Zoom H2 we were a little on the skeptical side because of all of the shoddy portable recorders we have tried in the past. However, we didn’t have any of the same problems with the H2. It has great sound, 360 degree recording and it is extremely easy to use.

Bilal Hamdan helps with a Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder Review Site that educates consumers about different types of Zoom H2 and much more.