Zoom H2essential Multi-Mic 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder
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. Record in MS Raw, and control the width of the stereo image in postproduction by adjusting the mid-side levels—terrific for controlling ambient noise.
The H2essential supports sampling rates up to 96 kHz and when connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C port, it can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card. The compact recorder makes a great fit for on-the-go podcasting and streaming to your mobile device.
- Solo Musician - 90º Stereo / Rear Mic: Record in 90° stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image.
- Ensembles -120º Stereo / Front and Rear: Using the front and rear-facing stereo 120º microphones, capture a wide, immersive sound field of the entire ensemble.
- Podcasts - Mono / Front and Rear Mics:Mono pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.
- Streaming and Video Calls - 90º or Mono / Rear Mics: Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.
- Sound Design - 90º 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.
- 32-Bit Float USB Mic: 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.
- 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.
- The H2essential has advanced features such as a low-cut filter, prerecord, auto-record, and playback speed adjustment. A dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
- Add the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter (available separately) to pair one or more H2essentials with your iOS device, remotely hit record, and sync timecode.
- Add the specially designed furry windscreen (available separately) to provide wind protection when recording outdoors; the custom fit provides access to the controls while the windscreen is attached.
- Use the 3.5mm input to accommodate audio players, keyboards, and lav mics with plug-in power. You can record with the front mic and the 3.5mm input simultaneously.
- The 1.3" color LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H2essential’s simple interface. The real-time waveform display lets you see your audio as it records.
- Audio is recorded to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 2TB capacity, plenty of room for all day in the field.
- Power is supplied by two AA batteries or via the USB-C port. This includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs.
- With both front and rear stereo recording active at 32-bit float / 48 kHz, you’ll get about 8 hours of battery life with common alkalines and about 17.5 hours with high-density lithium batteries.
- The onboard speaker allows you to listen to your recordings for quick reference and utilize the Accessibility functions.
- 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.
Where We Ship
Some products cannot be shipped through the mail.
We ship around the globe. So wherever you are, you can get the best advice on the greatest gear — at the best prices! Please check below to familiarize yourself with any exceptions and conditions that may apply to your location.
We currently do not ship to Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, Uganda and Venezuela.
AVC photo video store ships most international packages with Fedex International & UPS International. Shipping fees are calculated on a combined basis of weight, value (for insurance purposes), and destination. Some orders are shipped in multiple parcels. We do not add additional fees to your order if we ship in multiple parcels. Fedex & UPS Mail is also available for many destinations. Fedex Mail & UPS Mail is a hybrid service from Fedex & UPS that delivers to many international countries. The final delivery from this service is by the Post of that specific country.
Drop-Ship items will be shipped to us from our supplier before being shipped to you. Oversized items that don’t fit Parcel Services standards will be shipped via an International freight forwarder via Door-to-Airport or Door-to-Door service, depending on your location. The carrier will call you to inform you of your delivery method.
Fees & Shipping Cost
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Refused or Returned Deliveries
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Signature and Time
All orders are shipped “signature required” upon receipt. International orders received before 7 AM Eastern Standard Time (GMT -05:00) will be shipped the same day. To avoid higher than normal shipping and duties charges, orders containing multiple items will be consolidated in one location prior to shipping. Your order may be delayed by an extra business day. We will notify you via email, if your order will be delayed.
Rebates
Manufacturer’s rebates may not be valid for merchandise shipped outside the USA. Please check the information in your cart to confirm pricing.
Multiple Items
To avoid higher than normal shipping and duty fees, orders containing multiple items stored in different locations will be consolidated at one location prior to shipping. Therefore, your order may be delayed by an extra business day. We will notify you via email if your order will be delayed.