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.
High-Quality X/Y Mics capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate to SD card
USB Microphone for PC, Mac, iOS, or Android using the USB-C Port
Accessibility - Audio guidance function for the visually impaired
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Zoom H1essential - 32-Bit Float Recording for All. 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. Product Highlights: 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain. 120 dB SPL 90º 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 Features: 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. Essential for Creators. 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. Product Specifications: Inputs. Built-in Mic: 90º 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 kΩ or more. Plug-in Power: 2.5 V. Outputs. Phone / Line Out Jack: Connector: Stereo mini jack. Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32Ω load). Output Impedance: 10 Ω or less. Built-in Speaker: Type: 20 x 30mm oval dynamic speaker. Practical Maximum Output: 250mW. Recorder. 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. 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. Power. 2 AAA 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. Stereo recording, 48kHz/32-bit float, no headphones, Power Save 1min. General. Power Consumption: 5 W maximum. Dimensions: 2.12"W (53.9mm) × 5.38"D (136.6mm) × 1.14"H (29.0mm). Weight (including batteries): 0.2 lbs (92 g). Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
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