H2essential - Multi-Mic Handy Recorder

So Many Ways to Record

The H2essential is the only Handy Recorder with three internal microphones. 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 select both sides for surround sound pickup.

Solo Musician

90º Stereo / Rear Mic

Record in 90º stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image.

Ensembles

120º Stereo / Front & Rear

Using the front and rear-facing stereo 120º microphones, capture a wide, immersive sound field of the entire ensemble.

Podcasts

Mono / Front & Rear Mics

Mono pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.

Streaming & 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.

Powered by 32-Bit Float

Record in 32-bit float up to 96kHz, ensuring high-quality audio
without ever having to set the gain.

32-Bit Float USB Mic

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.

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.

Features You’ll Love

The H2essential has advanced features such as a low-cut filter, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.

Handy Control & Sync

With the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS / Android, you can remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly.

Accessibility

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.*