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product_id: 677356798
title: "H2essential Handy Recorder – Portable 32-Bit Float Audio Recorder with 3 Microphones for Surround Recording – Ideal for Podcasts, Music, Livestreams – Black"
brand: "zoom"
price: "€ 367.42"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Zoom"
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# 32-bit float, 96kHz high-res audio USB-C for seamless smartphone & PC sync 3 built-in mics, 9 recording modes H2essential Handy Recorder – Portable 32-Bit Float Audio Recorder with 3 Microphones for Surround Recording – Ideal for Podcasts, Music, Livestreams – Black

**Brand:** zoom
**Price:** € 367.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** H2essential Handy Recorder – Portable 32-Bit Float Audio Recorder with 3 Microphones for Surround Recording – Ideal for Podcasts, Music, Livestreams – Black by zoom
- **How much does it cost?** € 367.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- zoom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **On-the-Go Powerhouse:** Lightweight and portable with up to 11 hours of battery life, perfect for busy pros and creators.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Automatic level adjustment means no gain fiddling—just hit record and create.
- • **Surround Sound Mastery:** Three versatile microphones deliver 9 unique recording modes for every creative scenario.
- • **Crystal-Clear Audio Capture:** 32-bit float recording at 96kHz ensures distortion-free, professional-grade sound every time.
- • **Seamless Mobile Integration:** USB-C connectivity makes professional mobile audio recording effortless across iPhone, Android, and PC.

## Overview

The Zoom H2essential is a compact, portable audio recorder featuring three built-in microphones with nine selectable recording modes, delivering pristine 32-bit float audio at up to 96kHz. Designed for podcasters, musicians, and livestreamers, it offers automatic gain control, USB-C connectivity for smartphone and PC compatibility, and up to 11 hours of battery life—making professional surround sound recording accessible anytime, anywhere.

## Description

Portable recorder with three built-in microphones and selectable polar patterns for high-quality, distortion-free audio capture and maximum recording flexibility.

Review: Quality you need to plan for - Simple to use. 32 bit flexibility makes it easy to use. Update the bios for best results. It works well. Positioning is important. Mic quality is good. The RAW option is fine but actually mixing with it was beyond me but I’m not an engineer. I used it to record a brass band in hugely different environments. Ended up using AI to make sense of the results which were good in the end. It’s perfect for recording groups and people, podcasts etc. just think hard about where you can put it.
Review: Great once you get your head around the audio formats and the app - I initially got the model before this, H2N but that was janky with an old style USB socket, was a little larger, and didn't offer the 32bit float. I wasn't too sure about this model, as it has 3 microphones instead of 5 and the previous H2N has got a great reputation (and is still being sold - even though this new model has been out a while). Recording with this device was extremely straight forward. My memory card I put in the device still had an audio recording from the H2N and I was a bit disapointed at first that it sounded better than what the H2Essentials recorded - However that changed once i got my head around the settings. First - if you want 32bit float - you need to set recording to 96khz and then I also set the format to raw, and turned on the option to include a mix file. That means when Im recording with the front and read and sides - I end up with three files to transfer to the PC. At first these confused me, because pulling the FRONT RAW FILE into a recording app, initially looked like a mono recording on my DAW (one wav to view) but its actually M/S (mid/side stereo). So you can use the Zoom VST and adjust the amount of MID and SIDE for this file to your liking. So you can do this, to both the FRONT RAW and the REAR RAW - and there are other free VST plugins which do a similar thing, so this is not unique to Zoom but of course they have to provide one for their product. Then I was concerned about phasing, and wondered how I should blend those two MID/SIDE signals together, to get the best mix. So then I was reminded of various PHASE VST plugins you can use, and when you put one of these on your master bus - you get a really good view of how the Mid/side Zoom VST is changing the stereo field, and can optimize the sides to get everything perfectly matched. With that the quality of the device really shone and it was very easy to get what sounded to me at least like a perfect representation of what I was hearing when I too the recording. It does have a lot of handling noise - but having now put it on an arm its much better. Sound out of the speaker of the devices is a bit thin and I cant imagine Id use that for very much other than to check Im getting anything at all. Ive tried it with a lavalier microphone, which I nearly sent back thinking it wasnt working - but lavalier at least the Rode mic I used requires power, and their is setting in the H2E to send power to the MicIn. After that the quality of the lavalier was great and was as expected. I purchased this device to record band practise, capture demos and ideas, grab audio to turn into samples - and Im looking forward to it - having better understood exactly what the 3 microphones are doing, and having the 32bit float (so no fiddling with gain, just hit record).

## Features

- MORE RECORDING OPTIONS - Three microphones offer nine recording modes for maximum flexibility
- HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO - 32-bit float recordings up to 96 kHz ensure clipping-free results
- EASY OPERATION - No gain setting required thanks to automatic level adjustment
- VERSATILE USAGE - Ideal for music, podcasts, livestreams, and video production
- SMARTPHONE COMPATIBLE - USB connection for professional mobile audio recording

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DJPQXJ46 |
| Battery Average Life | 11 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,420 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 486 in Recording & Computer |
| Box Contents | Zoom H2essential, manual |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Brand Name | Zoom |
| Compatible Devices | iPhone, Smartphone, PC |
| Compatible devices | iPhone, Smartphone, PC |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 190 Reviews |
| Digital Recording Time | 2000 hours |
| Format | WAV |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 Type C |
| Hardware interface | USB 3.0 Type C |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Item Weight | 191 g |
| Manufacturer | Zoom |
| Manufacturer Part Number | H2e |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono, Stereo, Surround |
| Microphone form factor | Built-In |
| Model Number | H2essential |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Warranty | 2 year warranty |
| Screen Size | 1.3 Inches |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zoom
- **Compatible devices:** iPhone, Smartphone, PC
- **Format:** WAV
- **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0 Type C
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Item weight:** 0.42 Pounds
- **Memory storage capacity:** 2 TB
- **Microphone form factor:** Built-In
- **Number of batteries:** 2 AA batteries required.
- **Screen size:** 1.3 Inches

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality you need to plan for
*by M***S on 4 September 2026*

Simple to use. 32 bit flexibility makes it easy to use. Update the bios for best results. It works well. Positioning is important. Mic quality is good. The RAW option is fine but actually mixing with it was beyond me but I’m not an engineer. I used it to record a brass band in hugely different environments. Ended up using AI to make sense of the results which were good in the end. It’s perfect for recording groups and people, podcasts etc. just think hard about where you can put it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great once you get your head around the audio formats and the app
*by R***R on 8 September 2025*

I initially got the model before this, H2N but that was janky with an old style USB socket, was a little larger, and didn't offer the 32bit float. I wasn't too sure about this model, as it has 3 microphones instead of 5 and the previous H2N has got a great reputation (and is still being sold - even though this new model has been out a while). Recording with this device was extremely straight forward. My memory card I put in the device still had an audio recording from the H2N and I was a bit disapointed at first that it sounded better than what the H2Essentials recorded - However that changed once i got my head around the settings. First - if you want 32bit float - you need to set recording to 96khz and then I also set the format to raw, and turned on the option to include a mix file. That means when Im recording with the front and read and sides - I end up with three files to transfer to the PC. At first these confused me, because pulling the FRONT RAW FILE into a recording app, initially looked like a mono recording on my DAW (one wav to view) but its actually M/S (mid/side stereo). So you can use the Zoom VST and adjust the amount of MID and SIDE for this file to your liking. So you can do this, to both the FRONT RAW and the REAR RAW - and there are other free VST plugins which do a similar thing, so this is not unique to Zoom but of course they have to provide one for their product. Then I was concerned about phasing, and wondered how I should blend those two MID/SIDE signals together, to get the best mix. So then I was reminded of various PHASE VST plugins you can use, and when you put one of these on your master bus - you get a really good view of how the Mid/side Zoom VST is changing the stereo field, and can optimize the sides to get everything perfectly matched. With that the quality of the device really shone and it was very easy to get what sounded to me at least like a perfect representation of what I was hearing when I too the recording. It does have a lot of handling noise - but having now put it on an arm its much better. Sound out of the speaker of the devices is a bit thin and I cant imagine Id use that for very much other than to check Im getting anything at all. Ive tried it with a lavalier microphone, which I nearly sent back thinking it wasnt working - but lavalier at least the Rode mic I used requires power, and their is setting in the H2E to send power to the MicIn. After that the quality of the lavalier was great and was as expected. I purchased this device to record band practise, capture demos and ideas, grab audio to turn into samples - and Im looking forward to it - having better understood exactly what the 3 microphones are doing, and having the 32bit float (so no fiddling with gain, just hit record).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well
*by M***D on 29 June 2026*

No complaints other than bad body noise when handling but that’s normal

## Frequently Bought Together

- Zoom H2essential Multi-mic Handy Recorder
- Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter

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*Last updated: 2026-09-27*