Zoom H2essential
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.
• 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
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
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 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.
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.