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. 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.
Powered by 32-bit Float
Record in 32-bit float up to 96kHz ensuring high-quality audio without ever having to set gain. 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.
Adjust Your Mid-Side Recordings in Post
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 Firmware Update V.20 Enables:
• Input Gain Adjustment: Lets you control levels during recording, reducing the need for heavy edits in post and helping you work more efficiently with faster project turnaround.
• AI Noise Reduction: Helps reduce background noise, lowering the noise floor for clear, studio-quality sound anywhere.
• MP3 Recording / MP3 Export: Records in a compressed format that minimizes file size, making sharing your files more convenient.