Samson has introduced the Zoom H2N portable audio recorder, an updated version of the H2, which has proven to be popular with podcasters because of its combination of features and compact size.

The Zoom H2N offers improved mics, Auto-Gain, a compressor/limiter, time stamping, new volume control, better battery life and more.

The H2N is expected to sell for about $200. 

Features:

• Five built-in mic capsules provide Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel recording modes
• Records in WAV up to 24-bit/96kHz and MP3 up to 320kbps
• Newly designed user interface
• Additional functions include Lo-cut Filter, Compressor/Limiter, Auto Gain, Pre-Rec, Auto-Rec, Tuner, Metronome, Variable Speed Playback, Key Control, A-B Repeat, File Dividing, Normalize, MP3 Post-Encode, Marker and Surround Mixer
• Data recovery function protects against unexpected recording errors
• Over 20 hours of operation using two standard AA batteries
• Operates on battery, AC or USB bus power
• 1.8-inch backlit LCD display with 128 x 64 resolution
• Analog-type Mic Gain wheel
• Built-in reference speaker
• High-speed USB 2.0 card reader function
• 1/8-inch Mic/Line Input and Phones/Line Output stereo phone jacks
• Accommodates up to 32GB SDHC memory cards
• Includes Steinberg WaveLab LE 7 editing software, 2GB SD memory card and two AA batteries

Optional accessory package (APH-2n) includes remote control with extension cable, windscreen, AC adapter (USB type), USB cable, adjustable tripod stand, padded-shell case and a mic clip adapter.

See the Zoom site for details.