Zoom H1essentials

R2,995.00


Zoom H1essential Stereo Handy Recorder

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Product Description

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.

Key Features

  • 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

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

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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.*

* To use a language other then English, please visit Support and Downloads.

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.

Essential For Creators

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-recording, auto-recording, and playback speed adjustment.

Best-In-Class

USB Microphone

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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

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Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.

Built-In Speaker

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Use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Camera Friendly

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Use the 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or plug in headphones to monitor audio.

Lavalier Ready

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The 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with Lavalier microphones for dialogue capture.

Vivid OLED Screen

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The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1essential’s simple interface.

Set Markers

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The H1essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.

High Capacity Storage

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The H1essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

General Specifications

INPUTS

Built-in mic 90º 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 kΩ or more
Plug-in power 2.5 V

OUTPUTS

PHONE / LINE OUT jack Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32Ω load)
Output impedance 10 Ω 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 AA 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

IMORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

OUT OF OFFICE

Most suppliers are closed for the year from midday 20th december.
as such we cannot fulfil any orders which are not in stock at warehouse
until after the 6th january in most cases Collections for stock at our warehouse can be made by special arrangement. We are back in full swing on the 6th january 2024. Thank you for your support in 2024!