Zoom H1essential Handy Recorder

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 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.


Tech Specs:

• INPUTS

  • CHANNELS: 2(BUILT IN XY MIC)

  • BUIL-IN MIC: Yes

  • MIC TYPE: Unidirectional

  • SENSITIVITY: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

  • INPUT GAIN: unnecessary adjustment

  • MAX SOUND PRESSURE INPUT: 120 dB SPL

  • Configuration: 90Β°XY STEREO

  • MIC/LINE IN

    • CONNECTORS: 1/8" stereo mini jack

    • INPUT GAIN: unnecessary adjustment

    • INPUT IMPEDANCE: 2 kΞ© or higher input impedance

  • PLUG IN POWER: plug-in power (2.5 V) supported

• OUTPUTS

  • LINE OUT/PHONES CONNECTOR: "1/8" stereo mini jack, Combined LINE/HEADPHONE"

  • MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 20 mW +20 mW (32 Ξ© load)"

  • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 10 kΞ© or more

  • BUILT-IN SPEAKER: 1W/8Ξ© 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: 0.96" monochrome OLED (128x64)

• POWER SUPPLIES

  • BATTERIES: 2 AAA (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)

  • AC ADAPTER: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) (USB bus power is supported.)

• USB CONNECTOR : USB Type-C

  • MASS STORAGE CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed

• Audio interface

  • Sampling frequency: 48 kHz

  • Bit rate: 24-bit

  • Channels: 2 inputs/2 outputs

• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (2ch recording to microSDHC card): Approximately 10 hours

  • (alkaline batteries, using built-in mic, 48 kHz/32-bit float)