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Meet the ultimate palmtop guitar companion and recording studio. Only slightly larger than an iPod, the tiny-yet-powerful Micro BR is a dream for musicians on the go. The Micro BR offers four simultaneous playback tracks (plus 32 V-Tracks), MP3 compatibility, onboard multi-effects, built-in rhythm patterns, a tuner, USB, an SD Card slot, and more. No guitar case or gig bag should be without one!

The H2 will record via the integral one point stereo design microphone, and achieves the Mid/Side (MS) Stereo technique by using a 3 microphone capsule configuration and digital signal processing. General Mid/Side (MS) stereo uses one directional cardioid microphone (M-Mid) and bi-directional cardioid microphone (S-Side), placed at 90 degree angles.

The Mid microphone picks up the monophonic sound while the Side microphone will pick up the left/right difference sound. Subtracting and adding the two microphone signals yields separate Left and Right channels, and also permits the adjustment of the pickup angle such as 90 or 120 degrees.

There is a switchable pickup angle between the left and right channels so the user can select 90 degrees for a single voice or a single instrument, while a pickup angle of 120 degrees would be more suited to several voices or instruments arranged across stage. The cardioid pattern is also switchable into front, rear and omni directions, and as such 360 degree sound can be recorded as 2 channel or 4-channel data simultaneously.

The H2 has an integral USB interface with an audio interface function, making it usable as a USB microphone. The H2 uses WAV 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz and MP3 up to 320kbps VBR data format. The EXT MIC IN feature allows the connection of external powered microphones, and the H2 also has a time stamp function for recordings. It is also possible to use PC authoring software to arrange 4 channel data into the Dolby 5.1 surround sound format.

The Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder fits in your palm and is ideal for recording live musical performances, interviews, podcasts, meetings, classes and seminars. The H4 allows you to record 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as in MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps.

The H4 features two studio-quality electret condenser microphones configured in an X/Y pattern for true stereo recording. It also includes 2 combination XLR-1/4-inch input jacks with phantom power for use with any external microphones of your choice. And the H4 is loaded with onboard studio effects such as compression, limiting and mic modeling. An 1/8-inch headphone jack is also provided for monitoring.

The H4 records on to Secure Digital (SD) media, a 128MB SD card is included with the unit. With a 2GB SD memory card, the H4 provides up to 380 minutes of recording in 16-bit mode (CD Quality), and 34 hours in MP3 stereo mode. And to move your recordings to a PC or Mac, the H4 includes a USB mass-storage interface.

The H4 provides four hours of continuous recording operation from 2 AA batteries. A back-lit, 128×64 pixel LCD provides the visual interface. An AC adapter, USB cable, windshield cover and tripod adapter are also included.

It’s also a 4-Track Recorder!

Unlike other field recorders, the H4 also has a 4-track recording mode for easy-to-use mobile multi-track recording. The H4 will also render 4-track audio with CD quality, 16-bit/44.1 kHz resolution.

Songwriters and musicians can use the combination XLR-1/4-inch high-impedance phone inputs for vocals, guitars, bass or keyboards. Also onboard are Zoom’s most incredible guitar and bass amplifier modeling effects. These effects accurately reproduce the sounds of the most famous guitar amps ever made.

And by-the-way, it’s also an Audio Interface

Recording directly to your computer has never been easier than with the Zoom H4 Handy Recorder. The H4 is the only portable digital recorder that also serves as your USB audio interface, allowing direct recording of instruments and vocals to your computer. And, if you don’t already have a DAW, that’s okay because every H4 comes bundled with Cubase LE, the perfect 48-Track Digital Audio Workstation for easy editing, mixing and mastering of your recordings on either Windows or Mac.

Together, these features make the Zoom H4 Handy Digital Recorder the most versatile portable recording device ever offered.

The Zoom HD16 gives you versatile, intuitive multi-track recording with a clear, intuitive interface.

With a large, 80GB hard disk, the HD16 provides about 240 hours of recording time using 16-bit/44.1 kHz sampling in WAV format. Each track has ten virtual tracks, so you can record multiple takes to get each track right. The HD16 allows recording on up to 8 tracks simultaneously to capture a live performance of your band, or even a complete drum kit - all on separate tracks! With the HD16 you can record live or in your home studio with confidence... you have all the tools you need.

Zoom HD16 main features include:

• 16 track playback / 8 track simultaneous recording (8 XLR Inputs each with Phantom Power)
• 16 bit/44.1kHz
• 80 GB Internal Hard Drive
• Mastering Track/Phrase Loop/Pitch Correction
• Hi-Z inputs and Aux sends
• 5-segment LED meter per track
• 134 Internal Effects with up to 9 simultaneously
• 24 Amp models
• 8ch COMP-EQ
• Integral Rhythm Machine with Sample Function for recording own kits (66 seconds per kit sampling time)
• 21 preset kits (but up to 1000 kits storable)
• 11 Bass Sounds
• Fully programmable patterns and Touch sensitive drum pads
• USB 2.0
• Integral CD/RW Drive
• Can be used as a DAW Control Surface to use faders on HD16CD to control virtual faders on DAW software such as CuBase
• Bundled with CuBase LE software, and also Pattern/Song Editor Software
• Expanded sampling memory to 60 seconds

The Zoom HD8 gives you versatile, intuitive multi-track recording with a clear, intuitive interface.

With a large, 80GB hard disk, the Zoom HD16 provides about 240 hours of recording time using 16-bit/44.1 kHz sampling in WAV format. Each track has ten virtual tracks, so you can record multiple takes to get each track right. With the HD8 you can record 2 tracks simultaneously live or in your home studio with confidence... you have all the tools you need.

Zoom HD8 main features include:

• 8-track playback, 2-track simultaneous recording with 80 V-takes
• 2 balanced XLR - 1/4" phone combo inputs with phantom power
• 16 bit / 44.1 kHz linear PCM recording in WAV format
• Over 100 effects for guitar / bass / vocal recording, mixing, and mastering
• Drum / Bass machine with touch-sensitive pads and over 500 drum sounds
• Built-in CD-R/RW drive and 80 GB HD
• Control surface function for DAW software
• Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE
• Sampler function lets you add original drum sounds to Drum Kit
• Expanded sampling memory to 60 seconds
• Built-in USB 2.0 port
• Easily viewable 5-segment LED level meters