Zoom H2essential Multi-Microphone Handy Recorder with Cardioid & Bi-Directional

Manufacturer's Description

The H2 essential 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.

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.

Ensembles

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.

Powered by 32-Bit Float

Record in 32-bit float up to 96kHz ensuring high-quality audio
without ever having to set gain.

32-Bit Float USB Mic

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.

Recording Audio-for-Video with Your Phone

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.

Mid-Side Recording

Record in MS Raw and adjust the width of the stereo image in post production. This is helpful when you want to control ambient noise.

Features You’ll Love

The H2essential has advanced features such as a low cut filter, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.
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.

Accessibility

The H2essential is designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*

Custom Fit Windscreen*

The specially designed windscreen for the H2essential provides wind protection when recording outdoors. The custom fit gives access to controls while the windscreen is attached.

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 1TB supported
• Powered by 2 AA batteries, AC adapter, or USB mobile battery
• 11 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries

Specifications

Inputs

• Built-in mic (mid)
  
  • Pickup pattern: Unidirectional
• (FRONT/REAR)
  
  • Sensitivity: –37 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
  • Maximum sound pressure: 120 dB SPL
• input
• Built-in mic(side)
  
  • Pickup pattern: Bidirectional
  • Sensitivity: –39 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
  • Maximum sound pressure: 122 dBSPL
• MIC/LINE IN jack
  
  • Connector: Stereo mini jack
  • Input impedance: 2 kΩ
  • Maximum input level: −7 dBu
  • Plug-in power: 3.3 V

Output

• PHONE/LINE OUT jack
  
  • Connector: Stereo mini jack
  • Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)
  • Output impedance: 10 Ω or less
• Built-in speaker
  
  • Type: 20 mm × 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
  • Effective maximum output: 250 mW

Recorder

• Recording format
  
  • WAV
  • 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz / 32-bit float
  • Stereo/mono
  • BWF and iXML formats supported
• Recording media
  
  • microSDHC memory cards
  • microSDXC memory cards

Display

• 1.3" full-color LCD (240 × 240)

USB

• Connector: USB Type-C
  
  • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
• Audio interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
  
  • Input and output channels: 4 in / 2 out (Multi) 2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
  • Sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/96 kHz (audio interface only) 44.1/48 kHz (audio interface + onboard recording)
  • Bit depths: 24-bit, 32-bit float
• File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

Power

• 2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
• AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A
• USB bus power is supported.