Cant wait to get my hands on this!

I love collecting my own SFX to use in my projects. I only resort to SFX Library's when I have to. Here is a great new handheld 5.1 recorder from Zoom. I already pre-ordered 1 and I suggest you get one also. Can't beat this price!! I also have the Zoom H4 and love it!

Handheld flexibility!
The Zoom H2 Handy Recorder puts pro-quality audio literally in the palm of your hand! The followup to Zoom's super-successful H4, the H2 Handy Recorder gives you an amazingly versatile tool for capturing top-notch 2-track audio. Its internal 4-mic capsule allows for several different polar patterns which, combined with its signal-processing capabilities, give the H2 the ability to record 4-channel data that can be authored into 5.1 surround! With a USB interface, external mic In, and time stamp function, the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder is a compact wonder!

Zoom H2 Handy Recorder at a Glance:
Handy size, multiple uses
Quality built-in mics and signal-processing
Recording flexibility
Time stamp and markers

Handy size, multiple uses
From seminars, workshops and conferences, to podcasting, to musical settings such as live performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, you could really use a a sound-capture tool that gives you high-quality audio in an unobtrusive, compact package. Here it is! The Zoom H2 fits in the palm of your hand and offers you pristine audio, plus an array of miking options. Once you use it, you won't believe how truly handy the H2 is for getting incredible sounds, easily!

Quality built-in mics and signal processing
The H2 comes with an internal 4 mic capsule and signal processing, meaning that a variety of polar patterns from cardioid to supercardioid to 360-degree polar patterns are possible. And you can record 360-degree as 4-channel data, which can then be authored into 5.1 surround sound!

Recording flexibility
Zoom's H2 records on SD media cards up to 4GB and ships with a 512MB card. In addition, you can set the file format to the widest variety of bit rates available for increased recording time. Record at 96kHz (DVD quality) 48kHz (DAT quality), 44.1kHz (CD quality) and MP3 up to 320kbps. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) data format is also an option for the best optimization of memory. The H2's onboard USB interface lets you manage your files by moving them to your PC or Mac for storage and editing with your favorite Digital Audio Workstation software. Or use the H2 as an audio interface to record audio directly to your computer. The H2 can also function as USB mic.

Time stamp and markers
The Zoom H2 also has a time stamping feature so that you can organize by date and time the recording is made. This feature is especially useful for electronic newsgathering or any application where real time data is needed to coordinate production. You can also place markers where you need them in the audio for quick and easy locators.

H2 Handy Recorder Features:
4 mic capsules and signal processing makes flexible polar patterns possible
Built-in USB interface with audio interface function
Wav 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz and MP3 up to 320kbps VBR data format
External Mic In can connect general plug-in-power stereo mic
Time stamp function

Possible Polar Patterns:
Front 120 degrees cardioid
Front 90 degrees super cardioid
Rear 120 degrees cardioid
Rear 90 degrees super cardioid
360 degrees polar pattern

Includes 512MB card, Stand, Mic Clip Adapter, Windscreen, Earbuds, USB Cable, and AC Adapter
Zoom H2 Handy Recorder - The next generation of portable recorders!