Zoom H1essential Handy Recorder

About: Zoom H1essential Handy Recorder

With the push of a button the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the power of 32-bit float.

Features

• 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
• 120 dB SPL 90º XY Mics
• Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
• New OLED Display
• Overdubbing, auto record, pre-record and timer functions
• USB Microphone Function
• Audio guidance function for the blind and visually impaired
• 10 hours of battery life on 2 AAA Batteries or USB-C Bus power

32-Bit Float Magic

With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H1essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality audio with every take.

The First Recorders With Accessibility

The Essential Series was 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.*

• *Languages other then English require download.

Loud And Clear

The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, equivalent to the sound of a high-performance engine.

Essential For Creators

• The Perfect Practice Companion For Musicians - Musicians can use the H1essential to record every rehearsal, a great way to improve your playing. Features like overdubbing and playback-speed-adjustment are great for writing and practicing.
• Sound Makes The Scene - The H1essential is great for filmmakers. Record and send audio directly to your camera or use it to record sound effects to complete your scene.
• For Storytellers - Podcasters can mount the H1essential on a tripod for sit down conversations or use ‘mono mode’ for on-the-go interviews.

Big Features, Small Package

The H1essential has advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.

Best-In-Class

• USB Microphone - When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C Port, the H1essential can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card.
• Soft Touch Controls - Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.
• Built-In Speaker - Use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.
• Camera Friendly - Use the 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or plug in headphones to monitor audio.
• Lavalier Ready - The 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture.
• Vivid OLED Screen - The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1essential’s simple interface.
• Set Markers - The H1essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
• High Capacity Storage - The H1essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

Specifications

• INPUTS
  • CHANNELS - 2(BUILT IN XY MIC)
  • BUILT-IN MIC
    • MIC TYPE - Unidirectional
    • SENSITIVITY - -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
    • INPUT GAIN - unnecessary adjustment
    • MAX SOUND PRESSURE INPUT - 120 dB SPL
    • Configuration - 90°XY STEREO
  • MIC/LINE IN
    • CONNECTORS - 1/8" stereo mini jack
    • INPUT GAIN - unnecessary adjustment
    • INPUT IMPEDANCE - 2 kΩ or higher input impedance
    • PLUG IN POWER - plug-in power (2.5 V) supported
• OUTPUTS
  • LINE OUT / PHONES
    • CONNECTOR - 1/8" stereo mini jack combined LINE/HEADPHONE
    • MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL - 20 mW +20 mW (32 Ω load)
    • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE - 10 kΩ or more
  • BUILT-IN SPEAKER - 1W/8Ω mono speaker
• RECORDING
  • RECORDING MEDIA - 4GB–32GB microSDHC cards 64GB–1TB microSDXC cards (Not support SD card 2TB~)
  • WAV
    • SUPPORTED FORMATS - 44.1/48/96kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo BWF and iXML
• DISPLAY
  • LCD​ - 0.96" monochrome OLED (128x64)
• POWER SUPPLIES
  • BATTERIES - 2 AAA (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
  • AC ADAPTER - ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported.
• USB
  • CONNECTOR - USB Type-C
  • MASS STORAGE
    • CLASS - USB 2.0 High Speed
  • AUDIO INTERFACE WITH REC
    • CLASS USB class compliant Transfer method: asynchronous
    • SAMPLING RATE - 48kHz
    • BIT RATE - 24-bit depth
    • CHANNELS - 2 in/2 out
• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES
  • 2ch recording to microSDHC card - Approximately 10 hours (alkaline batteries, using built-in mic, 48 kHz/32-bit float)