Zoom H2n Stereo and Surround Recorder

Description

Capturing room tone

For a repeatable room baseline, place the H2n on a steady surface, select X/Y stereo and WAV, then listen for fans, traffic, and clothing noise. Speak the room name and time before the quiet interval. Mark the recorder’s orientation if you plan to repeat the take.

What to check before buying

Use a compatible SD or SDHC card up to 32 GB. The external input is a 3.5 mm stereo jack. An XLR microphone needs additional equipment. Back up the original WAV before applying filters.

For field technique, read the HauntGears guide to white noise and audio review. See the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.

Product photograph by Nicolas Rück (WMDE), via Wikimedia Commons. CC0 1.0. Resized and padded for square display.