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ZOOM - H2essential Handheld Recorder:
The Most Versatile Recorder!
More Ways to Record
The H2essential is the only handheld recorder with three internal microphones. The ability to select different mic patterns gives creators more options than ever.
Front, Back, Side, and Back
With two cardioid mics facing forward and back, and one bidirectional mic facing both sides, the H2essential lets you choose the ideal pattern for every recording.
3 Mics… 9 Ways to Record
Set your mic pattern to mono, 90º, or 120º stereo. Then choose to record from the front, the back, or activate both sides for surround sound.
Musicians
90º Stereo / Rear Mic
Record in 90º stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image.
Ensembles
120º Stereo / Front and Rear
Using the 120° front- and rear-facing stereo microphones, capture a wide and immersive sound field from the entire ensemble.
Podcasts
Mono / Front and Rear Mics
The mono mic reduces ambient 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
Mono / Front Mic
Record audio for sound design with the front-facing mono microphone to capture focused and detailed sounds.
Clip-Free Recording
Record in 32-bit floating-point format up to 96 kHz for high-quality, clip-free audio without having to adjust the gain. (Learn more about 32-bit floating point here)
32-bit floating point USB microphone
When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the USB-C port, the H2essential can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card.
Record audio for video with your phone
Connect the H2essential to your portable device via USB and record professional audio directly into your phone's video. Perfect for video podcasts and live streams.
Polish your mid-side recordings in post-production
Record raw audio in MS Raw format and adjust the stereo image width in post-production. This is useful when you want to be able to control ambient noise.
Features you'll love
The H2essential has advanced features such as a low-cut filter, pre-recording, auto-recording, and playback speed adjustment.
Handy Control & Sync
Using the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter*, pair one or more H2essentials with your iOS device to record and sync timecode remotely.
*Please note: BTA-1 adapter not included (available on the Apple Store).
Accessibility
The H2essential is designed for use by the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through headphones or the built-in speaker. Creators can choose between English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese.*
*The French voice guide pack is available for download in the "Support & Downloads" section.
Features:
- Front and rear mid-side stereo pickup pattern
- Polar pattern: 120°, 90°, and MONO
- 32-bit floating-point recording with no gain adjustment
- 3.5mm mini-stereo external mic/line input
- Headphone/line output 3.5mm mini stereo
- Built-in speaker for quick access
- Built-in mixer for volume adjustment
- 1.3-inch color LCD display
- Low-cut filter
- Accessibility for the visually impaired
- 32-bit floating-point micro USB compatible with Windows/Mac/iOS/Android
- Remote control from the iOS app via the BTA-1 Bluetooth connection
- Supports micro SDHC/micro SDXC cards up to 2TB
- Power supply: 2 AA batteries, AC adapter, or USB power bank
- 11 hours of battery life with 2 AA alkaline batteries
Weight : 170.00 g