The specialist's opinion
The Zoom H2essential is the only portable recorder with three internal microphones.
The ability to select different microphone pick-up patterns gives creators more options than ever before.
With two cardioid microphones facing front and rear, and one bidirectional microphone facing both sides, the H2essential lets you choose the ideal pickup pattern for every recording:
- Musicians mode :
90º stereo / Rear Mic
Record in 90º stereo with the rear microphones to capture a natural stereo image.
- Ensembles mode :
120º Stereo / Front and Rear
Using the front and rear 120° stereo microphones, capture a wide, immersive sound field of the entire ensemble.
- Podcast mode:
Mono / front and rear microphones
The mono Microphone reduces ambient noise for better isolation. Using the front and rear microphones, you can capture two discrete tracks.
- Streaming mode and video calls:
90° or mono/rear microphones
Use the H2essential as a mono or stereo USB microphone for streaming and video calls.
- Sound design mode :
Mono / Front Microphone
Record audio for sound design with the mono front microphone to capture focused, detailed sounds.
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