Zoom H2essential - Multi-Mic Handy Recorder

Zoom H2essential - Multi-Mic Handy Recorder

The Zoom 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 90º or 120º 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.

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

Specifications

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 kΩ
• Max input level: −7 dBu
• Plug-in power: 3.3 V

Outputs

PHONE/LINE OUT Jack

• Connector: Stereo mini jack
• Max 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 x 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)