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Zoom H1essential Audio Recorder

Zoom H1essential Audio Recorder

SKU: ZOO-H1ESSENTIAL
£95.00 GBP ex VAT
£114.00 GBP inc VAT
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  • Details
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • What's Included
Expected March 2024.
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.
Best-In-Class
  • USB Microphone - When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device 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.
  • Lavalier Ready - 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 Markers - The H1essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
  • High Capacity Storage - The H1essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.
  • 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
  • 120 dB SPL 90º 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
INPUTS
Channels: 2 (BUILT IN XY MIC)
Built In Mic: Mic Type: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Input Gain: Unnecessary adjustment
Max Sound Pressure Input: 120 dB SPL
Configuration: 90° XY STEREO
Mic / Line In: Connectors: 1/8" stereo mini jack
Input Gain: Unnecessary adjustment
Input Impedance: 2 kΩ or higher input impedance
Plug In Power: Plug-in power (2.5 V) supported
OUTPUTS
Line Out / Phones: Connectors: 1/8" stereo mini jack combined LINE/HEADPHONE
Maximum Output Level: 20 mW +20 mW (32 Ω load)
Output Impedance: 10 kΩ or more
Built-In Speaker: 1W/8Ω mono speaker
RECORDING
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)
POWER SUPPLIES
Batteries: 2 AAA (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported.
USB
Connector: USB Type-C
Mass Storage - Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
Audio Interface With Rec: Class: USB class compliant Transfer method: asynchronous
Sampling Rate: 48kHz
Bit Rate: 24-bit depth
Channels: 2 in/2 out
BATTERY OPERATION TIME
2 Channel Recording to MicroSDHC Card: Approximately 10 hours (alkaline batteries, using built-in mic, 48 kHz/32-bit float)
  • Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
  • Hairy Windscreen
  • AD-17 Power Supply
  • USB-C Cable
  • Padded Shell Case
  • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty