Zoom H1-ESSENTIAL H1essential Handy Recorder 32-Bit Float

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.

• 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
• 120 dB SPL 90º XY Mics
• Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
• Soft Touch Controls
• Built-In Speaker
• Camera Friendly
• Lavalier Ready
• New OLED Display
• Overdubbing, auto record, pre-record and timer functions
• High Capacity Storage
• 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
• Built-in mic 
  
• 90º XY stereo format
• Directionality:  Unidirectional
• MIC/LINE IN: stereo mini jack
• Outputs
• PHONE / LINE OUT jack: Stereo mini jack
• Built-in speaker: 20 x 30mm oval dynamic speaker
• 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 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
• Dimensions 2.12 (W) × 5.380 (D) × 1.14 (H) inches
• Weight: 0.20 lbs