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.

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.

3 Mics… 9 Ways to Record

Set your pickup pattern to 90º or 120º stereo, or choose mono for a hyper directional pickup, reducing background noise. Then choose to record from the front, rear, or select both sides for surround sound pickup.

Solo Musician90º Stereo / Rear Mic

Record in 90º stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image .

Ensembles120º Stereo / Front & Rear

Using the front and rear-facing stereo 120º microphones, capture a wide, immersive sound field of the entire ensemble.

PodcastsMono / Front & Rear Mics

Mono pickup reduces environmental noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.

Streaming & Video Calls90º or Mono / Rear Mics

Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.

Sound Design90º Stereo / Front + External Mic

Record audio for sound design with the front-facing stereo microphone to capture focused, detailed sounds. Add an external shotgun mic to add directional pickup with reduced background noise.

Powered by 32-Bit Float

Record in 32-bit float up to 96kHz ensuring high-quality audio
without ever having to set gain.

32-Bit Float USB Mic

When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C port, the H2essential can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card.

Recording Audio-for-Video with Your Phone

Connect the H2essential to your mobile device via USB and record professional audio directly onto your phone’s video. Perfect for video podcasts and live streams.

Mid-Side Recording

Record in MS Raw and adjust the width of the stereo image in post production. This is helpful when you want to control ambient noise.

Features You’ll Love

The H2essential has advanced features such as a low cut filter, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.

Handy Control & Sync

Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, pair one or more H2essentials with your iOS device to remotely hit record and sync timecode.

*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included

Accessibility

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.*

Custom Fit Windscreen*

The specially designed windscreen for the H2essential provides wind protection when recording outdoors. The custom fit gives access to controls while the windscreen is attached.

*Windscreen sold separately with H2essential Accessory Pack

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.

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