Zoom H2E essential handy recorder

Introducing the Zoom H2E Essential Handy Recorder

Zoom's H2essential offers the brand's trademark excellent audio recording with new market leading technology; as the only handy recorder with three internal microphones, it gives creators more options than ever before. With strong external compatibility, the H2e allows for direct audio-video recording to your mobile device, providing the freedom to record great sound on the go. Scale up your productions by pairing multiple H2essential’s to an iOS device to remotely hit record and sync timecode.

This recorder also has many advanced features, such as 32-Bit float, Mid-Side recording, a colour LCD waveform display, and storage capacity up to 2 terabytes. The H2essential is designed with accessibility for the blind and visually impaired: navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese.

More ways to record

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: record from the front or rear - either mono or 90º/120º stereo - or activate both sides for surround sound pickup.

Perfect for solo musicians or open wide for ensembles

Capture your performance just as you hear it with the H2essential’s rear 90º stereo microphones delivering a natural, true-to-life sound image, ideal for solo instrumentalists or vocalists. Or bring your group performances to life with beautifully wide stereo recording. By combining the front and rear 120º mics, you’ll capture every nuance of your ensemble in a rich, immersive sound field, perfect for rehearsals, choirs, or classroom recordings.

Conference, teach or start a podcast with mono front & rear microphones

The H2e works seamlessly with mobile devices, making it easy to capture professional-quality audio for your videos or social media content. Simply connect it to your smartphone or computer via the USB-C port to record clear, detailed sound, whilst simultaneously recording to the SD card. In mono mode, the device isolates your voice for a professional sound. Record from the front and rear simultaneously to create two separate tracks, perfect for interviews or discussions. Perfect for musicians, educators, vloggers, and content creators who need reliable audio wherever they are.

Versatile external mic compatibility for sound designers

For sound designers and creators, the H2e offers flexibility and detail. Record focused stereo sound using the front microphones or connect an external shotgun mic to capture directional audio with reduced ambient noise, ideal for film, fieldwork, or Foley.

Adaptable Mid-Side recording

Mid-Side recording is a powerful technique that lets you fine-tune the width of your stereo image after recording while keeping full mono compatibility. This makes it an excellent choice for film, video, and television projects where flexibility and precision are key. The H2e’s built-in MS decoder allows you to control the balance between the mid and side microphones during or after recording. As you raise the level of the side microphones, the stereo image widens naturally, giving you full creative control over your final mix.

Accessibility

Designed to support blind and visually impaired users, the audio recorder’s intuitive menu system features audible descriptions that can be heard through the built-in speaker or connected headphones, making navigation simple and independent. Creators can also select their preferred language from English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese.