The 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.
Features
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Mid-Side stereo pickup from the front and rear
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pickup pattern selection: 120°, 90°, and MONO
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32-bit float recording requires no gain adjustment
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3.5mm stereo mini external mic/line input
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3.5mm stereo mini line/headphone output
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Built-in speaker for quick preview
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Built-in Mixer for volume adjustments
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Color 1.3-inch LCD display
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Low-cut filter
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Accessibility for the visually impaired
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32-bit float USB mic functionality for Win/Mac/iOS/Android
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Remote control from iOS app via BTA-1 Bluetooth connection
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Micro SDHC / micro SDXC cards up to 2TB supported
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Powered by 2 AA batteries, ac adapter, or USB mobile battery
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11 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries
About Zoom H2essential Handy Recorder
Under the Hood
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.
Solo Musician
Record in 90º stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image .
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 pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.
Streaming & Video Calls
Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.
Sound Design
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.
Handy Control & Sync
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, pair one or more H2essentials with your iOS device to remotely hit record and sync timecode.
Under the Hood
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.
Solo Musician
Record in 90º stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image .
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 pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.
Streaming & Video Calls
Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.
Sound Design
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.
Handy Control & Sync
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, pair one or more H2essentials with your iOS device to remotely hit record and sync timecode.