The only Handy Recorder with three internal mics — 9 stereo, mono and surround patterns, 32-bit float recording, USB-C mic mode and Accessibility navigation. Perfect for field, podcast and film.
The Zoom H2essential is the only Handy Recorder with three internal microphones — two front/rear-facing cardioids and a side-facing bi-directional capsule — giving creators 9 ways to record. Choose 90° or 120° stereo, mono for hyper-directional pickup, or surround sound by combining both sides.
Powered by 32-bit float recording up to 96 kHz, the H2essential captures every nuance without ever having to set gain, while Accessibility mode offers audible menu navigation for blind and visually impaired creators in seven languages.
Use it as a portable recorder to SDXC (up to 1 TB), as a USB-C microphone for streaming and video calls, or in Mid-Side and low-cut modes for field recording, podcasts, sound design and film. AI Noise Reduction, gain adjustment and MP3 recording are available via the Essential Series firmware update.
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
