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Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder

SKU: ZOZH1E MFR: ZH1E
$109.99
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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the H1essential handy recorder, perfect for musicians & podcasters.
  • Achieve broadcast-quality sound using the 32-bit float recording, preventing clipping on your audio.
  • Use as a USB microphone for clear online meetings, streaming, or voice-over work with simple USB connectivity.
  • Compact & lightweight digital field recorder, ensuring easy portability for on-the-go interviews & sound design.
  • Enjoy extended recording sessions with up to 10 hours of battery life using standard alkaline batteries.
  • Easily monitor audio via the headphone output, ensuring perfect sound quality for critical recording tasks.
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DOUGLAS H : are the microphones direction adjustable?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ADAM S : Strong reviews. Seems to meet my needs.ALEJANDRO C : Zoom quality at a great price 32 Bit Wow …. Thank you Zoom

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2025-07-02T07:46:05

Rated 5 out of 5

LOVE LOVE LOVE

THIS HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL TO SAVE RECORDSING FROM WEDDINGS.

Maria I.

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Zoom H1essential Specifications

Inputs
  • Built-in mic

    90 Degree 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 k Ohm or more
    Plug-in power: 2.5 V

Outputs

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  • Phone / Line Out jack

    Connector: Stereo mini jack
    Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32 Ohm load)
    Output impedance: 10 Ohm or less

  • Built-in speaker

    Type: 20 x 30mm oval dynamic speaker
    Practical maximum output: 250mW

Recorder

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  • Recording formats

    WAV
    44.1/48/96 kHz32-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

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  • OLED

    128 x 64

  • 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

  • 2 AA batteries

    Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH

  • AC adapter

    ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A

Operation Time Using Batteries

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  • Alkaline batteries

    About 10 hours

  • NiMH batteries (800 mAh)

    About 9 hours

  • Lithium batteries

    About 18 hours

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Optional, not included

  • Battery Material

    Alkaline

  • Battery Type

    AAA

  • Battery Quantity

    2

General

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  • Power Consumption

    5W maximum

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    2.12 x 5.37 x 1.14" (53.9 x 136.6 x 29mm)

  • Weight

    With Batteries: 3.24 oz (92g)

  • UPC Code

    4515260029235

About Zoom H1essential

FEATURED REVIEWS

LOVE LOVE LOVE

By Maria I.

THIS HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL TO SAVE RECORDSING FROM WEDDINGS.

Take your audio recording to the next level with the H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder, a game-changer for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. With a simple push of a button, this innovative device captures pristine audio, harnessing the power of 32-bit float recording technology.

Experience the magic of 32-bit float recording, a feature that eliminates the need for level adjustments. The H1essential meticulously captures every sound detail, ensuring high-quality audio with each recording.

Designed with accessibility in mind, the H1essential is the first handy recorder series to cater to the blind and visually impaired. Its user-friendly menu offers audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones, available in seven languages: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese.

The onboard X/Y microphones are engineered to capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, comparable to the sound of a high-performance engine. This makes the H1essential an indispensable tool for creators across various fields.

Musicians can leverage the H1essential to record every rehearsal, utilizing features like overdubbing and playback-speed-adjustment to enhance their practice sessions. Filmmakers can use it to record and send audio directly to their cameras or to capture sound effects, while podcasters can mount it on a tripod for sit-down conversations or use 'mono mode' for mobile interviews.

Despite its compact size, the H1essential is packed with advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment. When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the USB-C Port, it doubles as a best-in-class USB microphone, simultaneously recording to the SD card.

The H1essential boasts soft touch controls for quiet operation and a built-in speaker for quick reference. It's camera-friendly with a 3.5mm output for easy connection, and lavalier-ready with a 3.5 mm mic/line input for dialogue capture.

The high-contrast OLED screen simplifies navigation through the H1essential's interface, while the dedicated Marker button allows for instant setting of reference points during recording. With support for SDXC cards up to 1TB, you can record hours of audio without worrying about storage capacity.

In essence, the H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder is a powerful, versatile, and user-friendly device that elevates your audio recording experience.

Zoom H1essential Features

  • 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
  • 120 dB SPL 90 Degree 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

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the H1essential handy recorder, perfect for musicians & podcasters.
  • Achieve broadcast-quality sound using the 32-bit float recording, preventing clipping on your audio.
  • Use as a USB microphone for clear online meetings, streaming, or voice-over work with simple USB connectivity.
  • Compact & lightweight digital field recorder, ensuring easy portability for on-the-go interviews & sound design.
  • Enjoy extended recording sessions with up to 10 hours of battery life using standard alkaline batteries.
  • Easily monitor audio via the headphone output, ensuring perfect sound quality for critical recording tasks.

What's in the box:

  • H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder
  • (2x AAA Batteries Not Included)
  • Zoom 1 Year Limited Warranty