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Record your way with multi-mic flexibility
The Zoom H2essential features three internal microphones that provide nine distinct recording patterns. Choose between 90° or 120° stereo for capturing a realistic soundstage, or go mono for highly directional recording that reduces background noise. You can record from the front, rear, or both sides to achieve the perfect setup for any situation. This flexibility makes it ideal for capturing everything from solo performances to surround sound environments.
Pristine audio quality with 32-bit float
The H2essential delivers high-resolution 32-bit float recording at up to 96kHz, ensuring that your audio is clear and distortion-free. This format preserves every detail, even in challenging recording environments, and eliminates the need to set precise gain levels. This makes it easier than ever to capture studio-quality sound whether you’re recording on location or in a controlled setting. With this format, you’ll have maximum flexibility in post-production, where you can adjust levels without sacrificing audio quality.
Connectivity and compatibility
Equipped with a USB-C port, the H2essential can double as a USB microphone, making it versatile enough for live streaming, video calls, or voiceovers. Simply connect it to your PC, Mac, or mobile device, and enjoy high-quality audio while simultaneously recording onto a microSD card. This feature is especially useful for video content creators looking to record professional audio directly onto their mobile device.
Additionally, the H2essential supports external microphones and instruments via its 3.5mm input, allowing you to add more layers to your recordings.
Accessible and easy to use
Designed with accessibility in mind, the H2essential includes voice-command navigation for visually impaired users, with audible descriptions that guide you through the menu options. It also offers several built-in features like a low-cut filter, pre-record function, and auto-record options, which streamline the recording process and help you achieve great sound with minimal effort. Bluetooth compatibility, with the addition of the BTA-1 adapter, lets you control and sync multiple recorders remotely, making it easy to operate hands-free and manage multiple recording setups.
Features
- Equipped with three internal microphones, offering multiple mic pattern options for versatile recording.
- Includes front and rear cardioid mics and a side bi-directional mic, allowing you to select the optimal pickup pattern.
- Supports 90º or 120º stereo patterns and mono for directional recording with reduced background noise.
- Offers various application modes for solo musicians, ensembles, podcasts, streaming, sound design, and more.
- Records in high-quality 32-bit float at up to 96kHz, eliminating the need for gain adjustments.
- Functions as a USB microphone for PC, Mac, iOS, or Android, with simultaneous microSD recording.
- Connects to mobile devices via USB for direct audio capture on video recordings, ideal for podcasts and live streaming.
- Features mid-side recording with adjustable stereo width in post-production to manage ambient noise.
- Provides additional features like low cut filter, pre-record, auto record, and adjustable playback speed.
- Supports Bluetooth control and timecode sync using the optional BTA-1 adapter for remote operation.
- Built-in accessibility with voice navigation and multiple language options for visually impaired users.
- Custom windscreen available for outdoor recordings, offering full access to controls.
- 3.5mm input for lav mics, instruments, and external audio sources, with dual recording capability.
- Integrated mixer for easy track level adjustments and a real-time LCD waveform display for monitoring.
- 3.5mm headphone output for direct connection to headphones or a camera.
- Onboard speaker for quick playback and navigation through accessibility features.
- Supports SDXC cards up to 1TB for extended recording sessions.
- Dedicated Marker button for setting reference points during recording.
- Can be powered by two AA batteries or via USB-C, including bus power and external battery packs.
Specifications
- Inputs:
- MID Mic (Front/Rear) Pickup Pattern: Unidirectional
- MID Mic Sensitivity: –37 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
- MID Mic Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 120 dB SPL
- SIDE Mic Pickup Pattern: Bidirectional
- SIDE Mic Sensitivity: –39 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
- SIDE Mic Maximum Sound Pressure: 122 dB SPL
- MIC/LINE IN Jack Connector: Stereo mini jack
- MIC/LINE IN Input Impedance: 2 kΩ
- MIC/LINE IN Maximum Input Level: −7 dBu
- MIC/LINE IN Plug-In Power: 3.3 V
- Outputs:
- PHONE/LINE OUT Jack Connector: Stereo mini jack
- PHONE/LINE OUT Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)
- PHONE/LINE OUT Output Impedance: 10 Ω or less
- Built-In Speaker Type: 20 mm × 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
- Built-In 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:
- Screen: 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:
- Batteries: 2 AA (Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH)
- AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A (USB bus power is supported)
- Power Consumption: 3 W maximum
- 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
- Conditions: FRONT stereo recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, no headphones or remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
- 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
- Conditions: FRONT+REAR stereo recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, no headphones or remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
- 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
- Conditions: FRONT stereo + external mic recording at 96kHz/32-bit float with headphones (33Ω load) and remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
- Dimensions: 60 mm (W) × 44 mm (D) × 97 mm (H)
- Weight (Including Batteries): 170 g
- Product Code: 10012617
