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.
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:
Portable Recorder
- 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:
- 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input
- 1 x 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: 5.4 x 2.9 x 13.7 cm (2.1 x 1.1 x 5.4")
- Weight: 92 g (with batteries)
Kit Includes:
- 1 x Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
- 1 x Zoom H1e Carry Case
- 1 x Windscreen
- 1 x AD-17 Power Supply
- 1 x USB-C Cable
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Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
$174.75
Website price only
Main Features
- Portable, Easy-to-Use Audio Recorder
- 32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed
- Onboard X/Y Mics Handle up to 120 dB
- Vivid OLED Display
- Function as a USB-C Microphone
- 10-Hour Operation on 2 AAA Batteries
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