Exceptional value from one of Zoom's entry-level recorders. Quick and easy to set up and use, the H1essential offers excellent stereo sound quality. Records to microSD card, with option to transfer files via USB. Supplier's Notes: Zoom H1essential - 32-Bit Float Recording for All 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 First Handy 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. 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. 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. *UPDATE* A new firmware update allows for gain adjustment while recording is active, allowing you to save time in post-production. AI noise reduction has also been introduced, which can automatically cancel out background noise after taking a reading of the recording environment. Also, you can now capture and export in MP3 format, allowing you to record when you are low on storage space, and making them easier to share with collaborators. Features 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain 120 dB SPL 90 degree 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 Specs Inputs Built-in mic: 90 degree 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 kO or more Plug-in power: 2.5 V Built-in mic 90 degree XY stereo format Directionality: Unidirectional Outputs PHONE / LINE OUT jack Connector: Stereo mini jack Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32O load) Output impedance: 10 O 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 Stereo recording, 48kHz/32-bit float, no headphones, Power Save 1min These values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions. Power consumption: 5 W maximum Dimensions: 53.9 mm (W) × 136.6 mm (D) × 29.0 mm (H) Weight (including batteries): 92 g Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms