Zoom Handy recorder H2 Operation Manual page 6

What the H2 Can Do
source. If a mono mic is used, only the left
channel signal will be recorded.
■Recording other external sources
The [LINE IN] jack lets you connect a CD
player or other external component, for easy
line recording of its output signal.
4-channel mode recording
(→ p. 27)
In 4-channel mode, the built-in mics pick up
sources in stereo both from the front and rear
panel direction and create a 4-channel
recording. The front/back/left/right level
balance can be adjusted later, and for playback
the result can be mixed into a 2-channel
(stereo) signal.
Audio files created in 4-channel mode can
also serve as source material for a surround
sound encoder. This makes it possible to
produce surround sound audio that can be
played on a home entertainment type 5.1ch
surround sound system.
■Recording a band rehearsal
When the members of the band are facing
each other, the H2 can be placed in the middle
to record sound coming from the front and
rear.
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The 4-channel content is mixed into 2
channels (stereo) for playback.
The front/back/left/right balance can easily be
adjusted after the recording is made.
■Field recording
Position the H2 upright and have the front
panel face the main sound source.
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