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.
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.