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Zoom H2essential recorder with three microphones and APH-2e accessory pack

Zoom

Zoom H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder (ZH2E) with APH-2e Accessory Pack

SKU CH-4QBB-2W4W3

Records 32-bit float audio with three internal microphones and selectable 90° or 120° stereo patterns plus mono, includes APH-2e accessory pack

  • Mid-Side stereo with selectable 90° and 120° patterns
  • 32-bit float recording eliminates gain adjustment
  • 3-inch colour LCD shows mixer levels
  • Low-cut filter and visual-accessibility features included
  • APH-2e pack adds hairy windscreen for outdoor use

Three-microphone field recorder

The Zoom H2essential combines three internal microphones with selectable pickup patterns of 90°, 120° and mono. It records 32-bit float audio that removes the need for gain adjustment. A 1.3-inch colour LCD and built-in mixer give immediate level control. The bundle adds the APH-2e accessory pack for field protection.

No-gain 32-bit float capture

Because the recorder writes 32-bit float files, clipping and noise-floor concerns disappear without manual gain riding. The 3.5 mm stereo mic/line input and line/headphone output handle external sources and monitoring. A low-cut filter reduces rumble and a built-in speaker allows instant playback. Accessibility features support visually impaired users.

Windscreen and mount accessories

The APH-2e pack supplies a hairy windscreen that cuts wind noise during outdoor sessions. Included mounts and cables let the recorder attach to stands or cameras without extra purchases. Everything fits the H2essential chassis so the kit stays compact in a bag.

Highlights

  • Mid-Side stereo with selectable 90° and 120° patterns
  • 32-bit float recording eliminates gain adjustment
  • 3-inch colour LCD shows mixer levels
  • Low-cut filter and visual-accessibility features included
  • APH-2e pack adds hairy windscreen for outdoor use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I attach the hairy windscreen from the APH-2e pack and what step is often missed?

Slide the windscreen fully over the recorder's three internal microphones until it seats firmly; the step often missed is ensuring the foam base sits flush against the body so wind cannot enter the gaps around the mics.

Which part will need replacement first with regular outdoor use?

The hairy windscreen's synthetic fur degrades from UV exposure and abrasion, so plan to replace it when the fibres mat or shed, typically after months of frequent field recording.

At what SPL does the 32-bit float recording stop preventing clipping?

32-bit float eliminates digital clipping at any level the microphones can physically capture; the practical limit is the mic capsules' own maximum acoustic input before distortion.

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