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Samson ZH2 Voice Recorder Reviews

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The Zoom H2 handheld audio recorder offers an exceptional array of features and resolution... (cnet.com)

MP3 players and cell phones are fine for recording the occasional voice memo, but recording a... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Samson ZH2 Voice Recorder

We have collected and analyzed 13 expert reviews and 351 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 77/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is August 22, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 4972 reviews from other Portable Tape & Digital Recorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 95

950100

364 reviews

November, 2009

77 / 100

13 Experts

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90 / 100

351 Users

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Expert Reviews (13)

US

Zoom H2 review

By (cnet.com)

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 Zoom H2's plastic construction feels more like a children's 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 ; and the start-up time is ...

Final thoughts Despite our disappointment with the Zoom H2's cheap...

Rating

70100

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Zoom H2

By Donald Bell (zdnet.com)

MP3 players and cell phones are fine for recording the occasional voice memo, but recording a music recital or broadcast-quality interview requires a product with more muscle. The Zoom H2 is not the smallest or best-sounding mobile audio recorder we ...

The Zoom H2 is a fun, practical, and affordable tool for capturing interviews, lectures, and music rehearsals. Cheap construction and lackluster recording performance, however, make the H2 less than ideal for demanding professional recording ...

Rating

70100

Partner Source
zdnet.com
US

Zoom H2 Handy Recorder

By (techwarelabs.com)

From catastrophic colliding to classic crooning When I was writing this review, the Large Hadron Collider was to go live in a matter of hours. All around the world people were engaging in passionate lovemaking, consumption of copious amounts of booze, ...

In sum, the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder is well worth the price for somebody who has a need for crystal clear audio in just about any environment, plays guitar in a Led Zeppelin cover band, and has large ears. For simply recording voices at meetings or ...

No rating

techwarelabs.com

User Reviews (351)

US

"Best sound recorder I ever owned, I've had many."

By radioroots (cnet.com)

I love it. It's the one electronc device that... 

Very Versitile. Very reliable. Easy to use. No hastles. Very portable. Palm sized. Very long recording time in CD quality mp3 format. Handy recorder is an understatement.

Very small screen which is difficult to see important information. Battery life isn't real long. Somewhat delicate tripod mount.

US

"As good as any microphone for voiceovers"

By Malosal (cnet.com)

Bottom line its a must have for anyone intere... 

I did a test on http://vomictest.blogspot.com/ for anyone who wants to hear the mic used as a voiceover. I've tested many mics over my career in the thousands of dollars and this does just as good a job. I have not tested it for music.

none really, best for the money

US

"Work-a-day pros use this"

By reidserv (cnet.com)

I haven't used one, but I've been *recorded* ... 

Perfect for photojournalists

Not pure enough for snooty audiophiles

Manufacturer's Description

It's a simple idea: provide brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. The H2 is the only portable recorder with 3 mic capsules onboard for mid-side recording. A directional mic is in the center (mid) and two directional mics (side) are positioned left and right. The audio is decoded instantly, bringing these three signals together for unparalleled stereo imaging. One button recording, gain controls on the side and an intuitive user interface mean you can always...

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