Experience the clarity of professional-grade sound with the Zoom H1essential's 120 dB SPL 90º XY Mics, perfect for capturing life's moments in pristine quality.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
As your day winds down, the Zoom H1essential continues to impress, offering 10 hours of battery life for extended recording sessions