Features
- 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
Specs
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 | |
Outputs
| 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 | |
Recorder
| 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 | |
Display
| 1.3″ full-color LCD | 240 × 240 | |
|---|---|---|
USB
| 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 | |
Power
| 2 AA batteries | Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH |
|---|---|
| AC adapter | ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A |
| • USB bus power is supported. | |
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (FRONT stereo recording)
| 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.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (FRONT+REAR stereo recording)
| 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.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (FRONT stereo + external mic recording)
| 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
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.
So Many Ways to Record
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.
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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