Zoom H2essential
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H2essential
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The H2essential is a surprisingly capable little recorder, perfect for budding podcasters, field recordists, or anyone needing quick, multi-mic capture on the go. Its ease of use and versatile mic options make it a solid choice, though the build quality reflects its budget-friendly price point. It's a great starting point for anyone wanting to expand their recording toolkit.
Product Description
- Zoom H2essential
- Mobile Recorder with 3 Microphones
- 3 Built-in microphones (2 x cardioid
- 1 x figure of eight) enable 9 selectable recording modes
- e.g. stereo recording with 90° or 120°
- surround
- mono front/rear
- mid/side stereo and more
- No levelling required thanks to 32-bit float converter technology
- 32 Bit / 96 kHz
- Recording and streaming via USB to Mac
- iOS and Android (4 inputs and outputs)
- 1.3" Colour display
- Built-in speaker
- Barrier-free operation for people with visual impairments thanks to acoustic instructions via the built-in speaker or headphone output
- Timecode synchronisation via Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (Art.#423971#
- not included)
- Recording medium: microSDHC or microSDXC card up to max. 1 TB (microSD card not included)
- Power supply via USB-C port or 2 AA batteries (not included)
- Stereo mic/line input: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Stereo line/headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 97 x 60 x 44 mm
- Weight: 170 g
- • Excellent value for a portable multi-mic recorder.
- • 32-bit float recording offers incredible dynamic range.
- • Versatile mic configurations cover diverse recording scenarios.
- • USB-C power and connectivity provides modern convenience.
- • Plastic build feels a bit budget-conscious for serious field work.
- • Limited physical controls can slow workflow in complex situations.
- • Microphone preamps are adequate, not exceptionally clean or detailed.
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