Zoom H1essential Portable 32-bit Float Audio Recorder

Zoom H1essential Portable Audio Recorder

Capture interviews, music, podcasts, and everyday inspiration with the Zoom H1 essential. Its portable design and 32-bit float recording eliminate the need to set input gain manually, offering flexibility when adjusting recording levels in post-production.

Built-in X/Y Stereo Microphones

The onboard 90° X/Y microphones capture stereo sound and handle sound pressure levels up to 120 dB SPL, making the recorder suitable for music, dialogue, and ambient sound.

Practical Connectivity

A 3.5 mm stereo mic/line input accepts compatible external microphones and sources. The headphone/line output supports monitoring or sending audio to a camera.

USB Microphone Function

Connect via USB-C to use the H1essential as a USB microphone with compatible devices while simultaneously recording to a memory card.

Simple Operation

An OLED display provides clear navigation, while the built-in speaker allows quick playback checks. Power the recorder with two AAA batteries or USB power.

Specifications

• Brand: ZOOM.

• Model: H1 essential.

• Recording modes: Stereo and mono.

• Recording format: 32-bit float WAV.

• Sample rates: 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz.

• BWF and iXML support.

• Built-in microphones: 90° X/Y stereo.

• Maximum microphone SPL: 120 dB SPL.

• Input: 3.5 mm stereo mic/line.

• Plug-in power: 2.5 V.

• Output: 3.5 mm stereo headphone/line.

• Storage: microSDHC 4–32 GB and microSDXC 64 GB–1 TB.

• Display: 128 × 64 OLED.

• Connection: USB-C.

• Power: Two AAA batteries or USB power.

• Approximate battery life: 10 hours with alkaline batteries under manufacturer test conditions. Actual runtime varies.

Suitable for interviews, podcasting, music rehearsals, field recording, and audio-for-video.

Note: Recording up to 96 kHz applies to memory-card recording. USB microphone operation uses 48 kHz.