Live Stream in Real-Time. Want to live stream high quality audio & video from your gigs, special events & more? With the Q2HD, now you can stream your videos through your computer directly to the web. Simply connect your Q2HD to your computer via USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable (included in the optional APQ-2HD accessory package) & start streaming like the pros. The Q2HD’s streaming function is compatible with Ustream Producer, Flash Media Live Encoder, Skype & other popular streaming applications. & it works wonders with premium programs such as Ustream Producer Pro or Studio. It’s never been easier to broadcast your movies on the web in real-time. Mid-Side brings the audio. The Q2HD is the first handheld camcorder to offer Mid-Side stereo recording. Mid-Side recording, originally offered by Zoom on the H2n Handy Recorder, is a technique that’s been used for many years in film and broadcast, where ambiance is crucial. Mid-Side recording combines a unidirectional Mid mic that captures sound directly in front of you & a bidirectional Side mic that captures sound from your left & right. By increasing or decreasing the level of the Side mic, you can control the width of the stereo field, which gives you incredible flexibility over your recordings. With its condenser microphones in 30° to 150° Mid-Side stereo configuration, the Q2HD gives you natural depth & accurate imaging. From live musical performances, rehearsals & recitals to journalism, education, sports & travel, the Q2HD’s pristine audio is so realistic your movies will let you relive the moment over & over again. VIDEO FUNCTIONS 1920 x 1080 full high-definition video Your HD Videos are recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, which can be played on a computer using Quick Time player. The Q2HD can record video in full HD at 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, allowing you to enjoy your finely-detailed audio & video on your large HDTV. You can also select 720p HD for longer recordings, as well as SD formats when smaller file sizes are needed. Lighting selection function The Q2HD has a lighting selection function that means that you can record using the best setting for any given lighting condition. The modes that can be used include “ Auto, ” which automatically adjusts brightness & color, “ Concert Lighting, ” which suppresses oversaturation from strong lighting & “ Night, ” which is ideal for filming in dark situations. Artist: Syu (GALNERYUS) 4 x digital zoom The 4x digital zoom means that you can shoot both distant landscapes & close-ups of people. You can capture your main subject even when it’s far away. Edit video easily right on the scene Divide or trim your movies internally with the Q2HD, as the unit allows you to cut footage & better feature the important scenes without a computer. By erasing unnecessary data from the SD card, you will increase your remaining recording time. Enjoy HD video on your HDTV The Q2HD has a mini HDMI connector that allows the digital output of your videos. Connect the Q2HD to an HDTV by using an HDMI cable (sold separately) & enjoy your movies with your family & friends. & the Q2HD’s audio will sound incredible on your home theater’s audio system. AUDIO FUNCTIONS 24-bit / 96k Hz linear PCM sound The rich stereo sound captured by the Mid-Side mics can be recorded to linear PCM WAV files. When taking full high-definition 1080p video, high-quality sound with resolution of up to 24-bit/96 k Hz can also be recorded. Analog Mic Gain for precision volume control Using the analog-type MIC GAIN wheel means that you can dial-in the perfect amount of gain for any recording application. Or choose one of three presets (Concert / Solo / Meeting) of the Auto Gain function to automatically set the recording level for any given situation. It’s even easier to get great sound no matter what you&0re shooting. Low-cut filter functions The unit’s low-cut filter reduces unwanted background noise by cutting the low-frequency range. Attach a windscreen (sold separately), to reduce wind noise so you can get clear audio even when filming outside. It’s also an audio recorder. The Q2HD can also be used as an audio recorder to record just sound. In addition to being able to record 24-bit/96 k Hz PCM files that far exceed CD-quality, the unit can also record AAC (m 4a format) files that have smaller sizes. The Q2HD also features an internal reference speaker so you can check recordings without earphones. The first USB (Universal Serial Bus) Mid-Side Mic. Expanding its versatility, the Q2HD also functions as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) microphone with Mid-Side miking capabilities. Simply choose USB (Universal Serial Bus) Mic in the units MENU & connect your Q2HD to a computer or iPad 2 or 3 (using Apple’s USB camera connector) to begin recording. USER INTERFACE Move aside. Zoom made on-the-go viewing better than ever with the Q2HD. You can easily switch between “ Portrait” & “ Landscape” playback by pressing and holding the PLAY key. Watch your videos anywhere with its color LCD screen & built-in reference speaker. Navigate with ease. The Q2HD features an icon-based user interface that makes navigating through all its functions easy & intuitive. Play, edit or delete movies, select video & audio formats & a host of other functions with ease. built-in reference speaker The Q2HD even has a built-in reference speaker to let you check recordings without earphones. It is also handy to preview playback when selecting recorded files. Runs on readily-available AA batteries The Q2HD is powered by two standard AA batteries, resulting in about 2 hours of continuous recording. The unit is also compatible with Ni MH batteries, which can be recharged using a commercially-available charger. BUNDLE SOFTWARE The Handy Share software can be used to master sound recordings. The Q2HD’s bundled Handy Share editing & uploading software lets you to manage & edit your videos easily as well as upload them to social networking sites. From live musical performances, rehearsals & recitals to journalism, education & sports, you can easily share your movies with everyone on your favorite websites like You Tube or Vimeo. Moreover, effect functions in the software allow you to bring the sound of video recordings up to the level of a finished product. Normalize a recording for a consistent volume level, add reverb to give rich reflections to the sounds of instruments & voices & use a mastering effect to enhance the impact of a performance with compression. Just select a preset. It’s easy enough for anyone to use. STORAGE MEDIA Compatible with SDXC cards of 64GB high-capacity The Q2HD utilizes SD/SDHC/SDXC as an affordable way to increase recording capacity. The included 2GB SD card can record about 40 minutes of HD video, while a 64GB SD card allows for about 15 hours of HD video recording time. (*) * If recorded with AAC (192 kbps) audio quality.