Zoom H-1 Essential 32-Bit Float Recording Overview:

The World’s Easiest Recorder, Just Got Easier
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.

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 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.

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

 

Specifications:

INPUTS

• Built-in mic    
  • 90º XY stereo format    
    
  • Directionality: Unidirectional
    
  • Sensitivity: –37 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
    
  • Maximum sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL
    
• MIC/LINE IN jack    
  • Connector: Stereo mini jack
    
  • Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
    
  • Plug-in power: 2.5 V
    
• Built-in mic: 90º XY stereo format    
  
  • Directionality: Unidirectional

OUTPUTS

• PHONE / LINE OUT jack
•  Connector: Stereo mini jack
  
• Maximum output level: 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW(into 32Ω load)
  
• Output impedance: 10 Ω or less
  
• Built-in speaker:
• Type: 20 x 30mm oval dynamic speaker
  
• Practical maximum output: 250mW

RECORDER

• Recording formats:
  • WAV
    
  • 44.1/48/96 kHz、:32-bit Float
    
  • Stereo / Mono
    
  • BWF and iXML formats supported
    
• Recording media
  • 4–32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
    
  • 64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

DISPLAY

• OLED: 128 x 64

USB

• Connector
  • USB Type-C
    
  • • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
    
• USB Mic    
  • USB 2.0 High Speed
    
  • 48 kHz, 24-bit
    
• File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

POWER

• 2 AAA batteries: Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH
  
• AC adapter:
  • ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A
    
  • • USB bus power is supported.

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES

• Alkaline batteries: About 10 hours
  
• NiMH batteries (800 mAh): About 9 hours
  
• Lithium batteries: About 18 hours
• Power consumption: 5 W maximum
  
• Dimensions: 53.9 mm (W) × 136.6 mm (D) × 29.0 mm (H)
  
• Weight (including batteries): 92 g