Zoom H1essential

The Zoom H1essential is a stereo handheld recorder. Capture interviews, performances and everyday sound in a compact portable format. Core features include 32-bit float recording, Built-in X/Y microphones and USB-C audio interface.

The portable recorder combines microphone capture, recording controls and removable-media storage in a self-contained unit. It can be placed near a performance, carried for location sound or used to document an interview, with the onboard display and headphone connection providing a direct way to check the recording. The microphone arrangement determines the stereo perspective at the point of capture.

Recording in 32-bit float preserves a wide range of level information for adjustment in compatible editing software. This is useful when a source changes unexpectedly, such as spoken dialogue, a rehearsal or an outdoor soundscape. The microphone and input limits still define the physical capture range, while the recording format gives greater flexibility when setting the final level in post-production.

External inputs broaden the recorder’s role beyond its built-in microphones. A suitable microphone or line source can be used for close dialogue, an instrument feed or a more controlled recording arrangement. USB audio operation, where listed, also brings the recorder into a computer workflow, so one device can serve location capture and a desk-based recording setup.

Features:

• 32-bit float recording.
• Built-in X/Y microphones.
• USB-C audio interface.
• microSD recording.
• Voice guidance.
• 90-degree X/Y microphone arrangement.
• 32-bit float WAV recording up to 96 kHz.
• 120 dB SPL microphone capability.
• OLED display.
• External mic/line input.
• Headphone output.
• Pre-record and automatic recording functions.
• microSDXC support up to 1 TB.
• Two-AAA-battery or USB-C power.