Zoom H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder
Product Code: ZOOMH2E
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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 1.3" full-color LCD | 240 × 240 | |
| 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 | |
| 2 AA batteries | Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH |
| AC adapter | ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A |
| • USB bus power is supported. | |
| Alkaline batteries | About 11 hours |
| NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) | About 9 hours |
| Lithium batteries | About 20.5 hours |
FRONT stereo recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, no headphones or remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
| Alkaline batteries | About 8 hours |
| NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) | About 8 hours |
| Lithium batteries | About 17.5 hours |
FRONT+REAR stereo recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, no headphones or remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
| Alkaline batteries | About 4 hours |
| NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) | About 4.5 hours |
| Lithium batteries | About 9.5 hours |
FRONTstereo + external mic recording at 96kHz/32-bit float with headphones (33Ω load) and remote, Power Saving time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
| Power consumption | 3 W maximum |
| Dimensions | 60 mm (W) × 44 mm (D) × 97 mm (H) |
| Weight (including batteries) | 170 g |
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
- 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
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Zoom group develops products in Japan, at ZOOM Corporation, but we do not have our own factories. All of our products are currently manufactured by EMS companies (*1), our contract manufacturers in China. All products manufactured in China are shipped from warehouse in China or Hong Kong to the in...
