{"product_id":"zoom-h2essential-multi-mic-handy-recorder-with-3-internal-microphones","title":"Zoom H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder with 3 Internal Microphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost handheld recorders give you one microphone arrangement and leave you to move the recorder until it works. The H2essential is the only Handy Recorder with three internal microphones, so instead of asking where to stand it asks what you are recording.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow the three mics work\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo cardioid capsules sit back to back, one facing the front of the unit and one facing the rear. A third bi-directional capsule faces out to the sides. Combining what those capsules hear lets the recorder produce a 90 degree stereo pair, a wider 120 degree pair, or a hyper directional mono pickup that rejects more of the room. Add the choice of front, rear or both sides and there are nine usable configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePicking a mode\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor a solo musician, 90 degree stereo on the rear microphones captures a natural stereo image of one source placed in front of the recorder. For an ensemble, 120 degree stereo across the front and rear microphones widens the field and takes in the whole group along with the room around it. For a podcast, mono on the front and rear microphones cuts environmental noise and delivers two discrete tracks, one per person, which is exactly what you want when one guest talks louder than the other and it has to be balanced later.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eStreaming and calls\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnected over USB, the H2essential works as a microphone for a computer in either mono or stereo, using the rear mics. That covers streaming, video calls and quick voice tracks without adding a separate interface to the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePower and media\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe recorder runs on 2 AA batteries in alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH form, or on the ZOOM AD-17 5V supply. Runtime depends on which recording mode is in use, so it is worth checking Zoom's figures for the pattern you plan to work in. Files are written to microSD card and the body measures 60 mm wide, 44 mm deep and 97 mm high, which keeps it pocketable between locations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49101172539648,"sku":"H2ESSENTIAL","price":215.6,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/0871\/5776\/files\/zoom-h2essential-01.jpg?v=1785436059","url":"https:\/\/musicshop.sg\/products\/zoom-h2essential-multi-mic-handy-recorder-with-3-internal-microphones","provider":"Musicshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}