Portable Recorder

The Zoom H1 Essential is a portable digital recorder with 32-bit floating-point technology, built-in XY microphones, and audio accessibility for the visually impaired. Compact and versatile, it captures clear, accurate audio, ideal for concerts, interviews, and podcasts.

ARTICLE N° 92773
  • Zoom H1 Essential
  • Standalone digital recorder
  • Sampling: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
  • Resolution: 32-bit floating point
  • Channels: 2 inputs / 2 outputs
  • Built-in microphones: 2
  • Directivity: Unidirectional
  • Configuration: XY 90° pair
  • Sensitivity: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  • Max pressure: 120 dB SPL
  • Recording media:
  • MicroSDHC (4 GB ➜ 32 GB)
  • MicroSDXC (64 GB ➜ 1 TB)
  • 0.96" monochrome OLED screen (128x64)
  • Connections:
  • Mic / Line In input: Ø3.5 mm TRS mini jack
  • 2.5 V power supply supported
  • Line Out/Phone outputs : mini jack TRS Ø3.5 mm
  • USB-C
  • Built-in speaker: 1 W
  • Power supply: 2x 1.5 V AAA batteries / Via USB Bus / DC 5 V/1 A adapter (ZOOM AD-17, sold separately)
  • Battery life: ≈ 10 hours
  • Dimensions: 137 × 54 × 29 mm
  • Weight: 92 g
The Zoom H1 Essential is a portable digital recorder designed to capture professional-quality audio in any situation.

Featuring 32-bit floating-point technology, it guarantees exceptional sound precision, even during high-volume recordings, without the risk of distortion.

With a sampling rate of up to 96 kHz and a resolution of 32 bits, this device offers unmatched dynamics, ideal for concerts, interviews, podcasts or field recordings.

The built-in microphones in a 90° XY configuration ensure precise and natural stereo capture, while supporting sound pressure levels of up to 120 dB SPL. Their exceptional sensitivity allows for recordings rich in detail, whether it is voices, instruments or sound ambience.

The Zoom H1 Essential also stands out for its unprecedented accessibility, being the first portable recorder designed for blind or visually impaired people. With audio descriptions available in six languages, menu navigation becomes intuitive via the built-in speaker or headphones.

Compact and lightweight, it can be used with microSDHC and microSDXC cards with a capacity of up to 1 TB, ensuring extended recording sessions.

With its many features such as pre-recording, overdubbing and playback speed adjustment, it adapts to all creative needs.

Featuring USB-C connectivity, a mini-jack input for external microphones and a 10-hour battery life with two AAA batteries, the Zoom H1 Essential is a reliable and versatile companion for professionals and amateurs looking for sound performance.
Number of ways
 2
Compatibility
 Android, Windows, MacOS, Apple iOS
Audio format
 Wav, MP3
Memory type
 Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC card
Max sampling frequency
 96
Maximum resolution
 32-bit floating point
Integrated stereo microphone
 Yes
Micro input
 Yes, Yes
Media player
 micro SDXC, micro SDHC
Headphone output
 Yes
Analog output
 3.5 mm TRS mini-Jack
USB port
 Yes
Power supply
 Battery(ies), Via USB bus, Power adapter (sold separately)
Weight
 92 g
With its exceptional audio quality, advanced features and intuitive design, all in a portable format, the Zoom H1 Essential recorder is the new ultimate portable recorder for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers and content creators:

- Musicians can use it to record their rehearsals, musical ideas or even live performances. The overdub and playback speed adjustment features are particularly useful for writing and practicing.

- Ideal for filmmakers looking for a portable and reliable recorder, it can be connected directly to a camera and will record clear, crisp audio for any type of film or video.

- Podcasters will find the H1 Essential particularly useful for recording their interviews, discussions or narrations. The mono recording function is ideal for single-guest interviews, and the H1essential can be mounted on a tripod for added stability.

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