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Sporting a compact handheld form factor and an incredibly intuitive interface, the H1essential Portable Recorder from Zoom is designed to make audio capture easier than ever before. With painless 32-bit floating point recording, you can capture perfect audio every time without the need to ever set levels.

Ideal for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and general content creators, the H1essential provides a versatile array of essential features that can support a wide range of scenarios. With the built-in X/Y microphones, you can capture up to 120 dB of sound without issue, while a 3.5mm mic/line input with plug-in power lets you use lavalier mics with ease for dialogue capture. Advanced functions like overdubbing, playback speed adjustment, mono mode, and auto record fit a wide range of applications for the modern creator. Finally, this tripod-mountable recorder can serve as a USB-C microphone and audio interface all at once while simultaneously recording to microSDXC cards up to 1TB.

Equipped with Accessibility Options

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.

For Content Creators

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. And with its built-in mics and compact size, the H1essential is the perfect recorder to capture high-quality audio samples.

Filmmakers

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. The 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture and supplies up to 2.5V of plug-in power.

Podcasters

Podcasters can mount the H1essential on a tripod for sit down conversations or use mono mode for on-the-go interviews.

Features

• Portable, Easy-to-Use Audio Recorder
• Musicians, Content Creators & Podcasters
• 32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed
• Onboard X/Y Mics Handle up to 120 dB
• Overdubbing & Playback Speed Adjustment
• Mono Mode for On-The-Go Interviews
• Vivid OLED Display
• Function as a USB-C Microphone
• Tripod Mountable
• 10-Hour Operation on 2 AAA Batteries

Specifications

Form Factor Handheld Recorder Primary Use Applications Audio-for-Video, Dictation & Transcription, Music Recording, Podcasting Number of Tracks 2 Number of Input Channels 2 Maximum Sampling Rate 96 kHz / 32-Bit Float Microphone Built-In Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration Number of Microphone Inputs 1 Built-In Speaker Yes, 1 W Mono Display 0.96" / 2.44 cm Monochrome OLED Memory Card Support microSDXC (Up to 1 TB) Internal Storage No Special Features Overdubbing Recording Audio File Formats BWF, iXML, WAV Sample Rates 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz Bit Depth Up to 32-Bit (Floating Point) Signal Processing & FX Speed Change Timecode Support No Recording Time 10 Hrs (All Channels) Included Software No Connectivity Analog I/O 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone/Line Output Digital I/O No Phantom Power No Plug-In Power Yes, 2.5 V System Connection 1x USB-C (I/O, 2.0) Audio Interface Capability Stereo Only Wireless No Mobile App Compatible No Performance Headphone Output Power 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms Impedance Outputs:
≤10 Kilohms Microphone Sensitivity -37 dB (X/Y) Microphone Max SPL 120 dB SPL (X/Y) Power Power Options Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter Battery Type 2x AAA (Not Included) Approximate Battery Life 10 Hours (AAA Alkaline, Recording, Built-In Mic) AC/DC Power Adapter 5 VDC at 1 A (Included) Physical Included Accessories No Dimensions 2.1 x 1.1 x 5.4" / 5.4 x 2.9 x 13.7 cm Weight 3.2 oz / 92 g (with Batteries) Packaging Info Package Weight 0.325 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 6.9 x 3.7 x 1.4"