Zoom H2-Essential Handy Recorder

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.

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.

3.5mm Input
The 3.5mm input can accommodate lav mics, audio players, keyboards and more. You can record with the front mic and the 3.5mm input simultaneously.

Built-in Mixer
Use the mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level.

Color LCD Waveform display
The high-contrast 1.3 inch 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.

Headphone Output
Use the 3.5mm headphone output for headphones or to connect directly to a camera.

Onboard speaker
Use the onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference as well as to utilize the accessibility functions.

High Capacity Storage
The H2essential supports SDXC cards up to 2TB to record days of audio.

Set Markers
The H2essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.

Power Options
The H2essential can be powered by two AA batteries or via the USB-C port. This includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs.

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