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Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio 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:
- With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H1essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high quality in every take.
- THE FIRST HANDY RECORDERS WITH ACCESSIBILITY: The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the 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. *
- The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, equivalent to the sound of a high-performance motorcycle.
- BIG FEATURES, SMALL PACKAGE: The H1essential has advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.
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ESSENTIAL FOR CREATOR
- THE PERFECT PRACTICE COMPANION FOR MUSICIANS: Musicians can use the H1essential to record every practice and rehearsal, a great way to improve your playing. Features like overdubbing and playback-speed-adjustment are great for writing and practicing.
- SAMPLING: With its built-in mics and compact size, the H1essential is the perfect recorder to capture high-quality audio samples.
- 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.
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BEST-IN-CLASS
- USB MICROPHONE: When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android 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.
- 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 MAKERS: The H1essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
- HIGH-CAPACITY STORAGE: The H1essential supports SDXC cards up to 1 TB to record hours and hours of audio.
MPN: ZH1E
Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
Specs
| Model | Zoom H1essentail |
| Mic Type | Unidirectional Built-In Mic |
| Input Gain | Unnecessary Adjustment |
| Max Sound Pressure Input | 120 dB SPL |
| Input Configuration | 90°XY Stereo |
| Mic/Line Input Connectors | 1/8'' Stereo Mini Jack |
| Input Impedance | 2 k? or higher input impedance |
| Plug In Power | Plug in Power (2.5 V) Supported |
| Line Output / 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 |
| Build In Speaker | 1W/8Ω mono speaker |
| 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) |
| Battery Power | 2 AAA (alkaline, NiMH or Lithium) |
| AC Adapter | Zoom AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A), USB bus is supported |
| USB Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Mass Storage Class | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| USB Audio Interface with Rec. | Class; USB Class Compliant, Transfer Method; asynchronous |
| Sampling Rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit Rate | 24-Bit Depth |
