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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.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.
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 90 or 120 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.
Record in 90 stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image.
Using the front and rear-facing stereo 120 microphones, capture a wide, immersive sound field of the entire ensemble.
Mono pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.
Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.
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.
60 mm (W) 44 mm (D) 97 mm (H)
170 g
Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.So Many Ways to Record
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.
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.
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.
3 Mics 9 Ways to Record
Set your pickup pattern to 90 or 120 stereo, or choose mono for a hyper directional pickup, reducing background noise. Then choose to record from the front, rear, or activate both sides for surround sound pickup.
90 Stereo / Rear Mic
Record in 90 stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image.
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A musical ensemble recording a performance with the H2essential
Ensembles
120 Stereo / Front & Rear
Using the front and rear-facing stereo 120 microphones, capture a wide, immersive sound field of the entire ensemble.
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Mono / Front & Rear Mics
Mono pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.
90 or Mono / Rear Mics
Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.
Sound Design
90 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.
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Powered by 32-Bit Float
Record in 32-bit float up to 96kHz ensuring high-quality audio without ever having to set gain.
USB Mic
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 microSD card.
32-Bit Float USB Mic
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.
H2essential MS RAW feature
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.
H2essential Low Cut Filter Feature
Features Youll Love
The H2essential has advanced features such as a low cut filter, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.
Two H2essential Recorders synced using the Zoom Handy Control & Sync feature
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.
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
H2essential accessibility Voice Command function
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.*
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* To use a language other than English, please visit Support & Downloads.
Custom Windscreen
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.
*Windscreen Sold Separately with H2essential Accessory Pack
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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.
*Windscreen Sold Separately with H2essential Accessory Pack
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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
Specs
Inputs
MID mic (FRONT/REAR) Pickup pattern Unidirectional
– Sensitivity 37 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
– Maximum sound pressure input 120 dB SPL
SIDE mic Pickup pattern Bidirectional
– Sensitivity 39 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
– Maximum sound pressure 122 dB SPL
MIC/LINE IN jack Connector Stereo mini jack
– Input impedance 2 k
– Maximum input level 7 dBu
– Plug-in power 3.3 V
Outputs
PHONE/LINE OUT jack Connector Stereo mini jack
– Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 load)
– Output impedance 10 or less
Built-in speaker Type 20 mm 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
– Eective maximum output 250 mW
Recorder
Recording format WAV
– 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz / 32-bit oat
– 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.
Audio interface USB2.0 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 USB2.0 High Speed
Power
2 AA batteries Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH
AC adapter ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A
– USB bus power is supported.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (FRONT stereo recording)
Alkaline batteries About 11 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 9 hours
Lithium batteries About 20.5 hours
FRONT stereo recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, no headphones or remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (FRONT+REAR stereo recording)
Alkaline batteries About 8 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 8 hours
Lithium batteries About 17.5 hours
FRONT+REAR stereo recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, no headphones or remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (FRONT stereo + external mic recording)
Alkaline batteries About 4 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 4.5 hours
Lithium batteries About 9.5 hours
FRONT stereo + external mic recording at 96kHz/32-bit float with headphones (33 load) and remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Power consumption 3 W maximum
Dimensions 60 mm (W) 44 mm (D) 97 mm (H)
Weight (including batteries) 170 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
