Zoom h2n for recording outdoor environment ambiance & talking

[CitrusLemonade]

Hey guys so I'm looking for a budget friendly mic to use with video footage of my upcoming holiday, what I want from the mic is a quality stereo recording which picks up environmental sounds (birds, crickets, trees/grass swaying, etc..) as well as being able to record me talking toward's the mic outside.

I am thinking about the zoom h2n since it is a small budget stereo recorder with an XY configuration as well as side recording, I really like how it has such a wide pickup range. I will also be getting one of those fur wind shields designed for the h2n.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read my post, I would really appreciate some thoughts since I don't have too long to order it D: Have a good one!

 

[Pano]

Yes the Zoom works well. I've used the similar Tascam units more than the Zoom, but both are fine. If working outside you'll want a fuzzy "dead cat" style windscreen.

 

[chris661]

Yeah, the H2n is a decent bit of kit.
Won't set the world on fire in any regard, but gets the job done. The choice between M/S and X-Y mics is a handy feature.

If mine broke or got lost, I'd probably just buy another.

Chris

 

[dangus]

I'm just worried that Zoom doesn't provide the routine audio performance specifications. Are they hiding something? Like analog inputs that pick up background noises from the digital circuits?