"One of the best features about the H2 and the H4, is the fact that it records on SD media. Which means that it uses a common format. And you can record audio at a very high level of quality and then move that recording over to your computer for editing…for posting online on a YouTube or MySpace or anything like that. So there's really a lot more versatility with a product like this as opposed to a cassette or some of the other products that you've seen."
The pocket sized device has four built in microphones that can record in 360 degree surround sound. That draws the interest of musicians…but…
"We are absolutely branching out into different areas. We're really focused on the education market. We know a lot of universities are starting to create podcasts."
The Zoom H2 sells for under 200 dollars. It can also be used to record directly into a PC through a USB connection. Bloomberg Boot Camp, I'm Fred Fishkin.