Zoom H2essential Multi-Microphone Handy Recorder

The Zoom H2essential is the only Handy Recorder with three internal microphones. With the ability to select different mic patterns, it gives creators more options than ever before. With two cardioid mics facing front and rear and a bi-directional mic facing side to side, the H2essential allows you to choose the perfect pick-up pattern for every recording. Set your pickup pattern to 90º or 120º stereo, or choose mono for a hyper directional pickup, reducing background noise. Then choose to record from the front, rear, or select both sides for surround sound pickup.

POWERED BY 32-BIT FLOAT

Record in 32-bit float up to 96 kHz ensuring high-quality audio without ever having to set gain. When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C port, the H2essential can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card. Connect the H2essential to your mobile device via USB and record professional audio directly onto your phone's video. Perfect for video podcasts and live streams.

APPLICATIONS:

• Solo Musician (90º Stereo/Rear Mic): Record in 90º stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image
• Ensembles (120º Stereo/Front & Rear): Using the front and rear-facing stereo 120º microphones, capture a wide, immersive sound field of the entire ensemble.
• Podcasts (Mono/Front & Rear Mics): Mono pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.
• Streaming & Video Calls (90º or Mono/Rear Mics): Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.
• Sound Design (90º Stereo/Front + External Mic): Record audio for sound design with the front-facing stereo microphone to capture focused, detailed sounds. Add an external shotgun mic to add directional pickup with reduced background noise.

FEATURES:

• Mid-Side stereo pickup from the front and rear
• Pickup pattern selection: 120°, 90°, and MONO
• 32-bit float recording requires no gain adjustment
• 3.5mm stereo mini external mic/line input
• 3.5mm stereo mini line/headphone output
• Built-in speaker for quick preview
• Built-in Mixer for volume adjustments
• Color 1.3-inch LCD display
• Low-cut filter
• Accessibility for the visually impaired
• 32-bit float USB mic functionality for Win/Mac/iOS/Android
• Remote control from iOS app via BTA-1 Bluetooth connection
• Micro SDHC/micro SDXC cards up to 2TB supported
• Powered by 2 AA batteries, AC adapter, or USB mobile battery
• 11 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries