Zoom H1essential 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

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The H1essential is an ultra-easy audio recorder designed for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. It features 32-bit float recording, it ensures flawless audio without the need for level adjustments. Its accessible interface allows blind and visually impaired users to navigate menus with audible descriptions in multiple languages.

  • Portable, Easy-to-Use Audio Recorder
  • Musicians, Content Creators & Podcasters
  • 32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed

The onboard X/Y microphones capture up to 120 dB SPL, making it ideal for capturing everything from high-performance engines to subtle sound effects. Compact yet powerful, it offers features like overdubbing, pre-record, and USB microphone functionality, all displayed on a vivid OLED screen. With support for SDXC cards up to 1TB, it’s built for long recording sessions.

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Zoom H1essential 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

The World’s Easiest Recorder, Just Got Easier

Effortlessly capture perfect audio with the H1essential, designed for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Just press record and experience the magic of 32-bit float technology.

32-Bit Float Magic

No more adjusting levels! The H1essential captures every nuance of sound, ensuring high-quality audio with every take.

Accessibility for Everyone

Designed with accessibility in mind, the Essential Series features audible descriptions for the blind and visually impaired. Choose from multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese.

Loud and Clear Audio

Onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, perfect for high-performance environments.

The Perfect Practice Companion

  • Record every rehearsal to improve your playing.
  • Features like overdubbing and playback-speed adjustment enhance writing and practice sessions.

Filmmaker's Dream

Record audio directly to your camera or capture sound effects to elevate your scenes.

Big Features, Small Package

Enjoy advanced features like:

  • Overdubbing
  • Pre-record
  • Auto record
  • Playback speed adjustment

USB Microphone Functionality

Connect to PC, Mac, iOS, or Android via USB-C and use the H1essential as a USB microphone while recording to the SD card.

Soft Touch Controls

Designed for quiet operation, the recording and rotary controls ensure a seamless experience.

Built-In Speaker

Quickly listen to your recordings using the built-in speaker.

Camera Friendly

Connect to a camera using the 3.5mm output or monitor audio with headphones.

Lavalier Ready

Utilize the 3.5 mm mic/line input for lavalier microphones, perfect for dialogue capture.

Vivid OLED Screen

The high-contrast OLED screen simplifies navigation through the H1essential’s user-friendly interface.

Set Markers Easily

Instantly set reference points with the dedicated Marker button while recording.

High Capacity Storage

Supports SDXC cards up to 1TB for hours of recording time.

Audio Recorder

Battery Life
Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adaptor
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)
Dimensions
5.4 x 2.9 x 13.7 cm
Output
≤10 Kilohms
Phantom Power
No
Power
Plug-In Power:
Yes, 2.5 V
Recording Bit Rate
Sample Rates:
44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
Bit Depth:
Up to 32-Bit (Floating Point)
Signal Processing
Speed Change
Weight
92 g (with Batteries)

What's in the box

  • Zoom H1essential 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty

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