Zoom - Handy Recorder - Black

Name: Zoom - Handy Recorder - Black
Brand: Zoom
SKU: 6189602
Rating: 4.6 (144 reviews)

Model: H1N

SKU: 6189602

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General
- Product Name: Handy Recorder
- Brand: Zoom
- Model Number: H1N
- Color: Black
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
Other
- Product Width: 1.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 1.2 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 5.4 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 2.1 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Memory Card Compatibility: Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Display Type: LCD
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Batteries Included: false (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Maximum Recording Time: 555.5 hours
- Battery Chemistry: Alkaline
- Battery Size: AAA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number of Batteries Required: 2
- Date/Time Display: true
- Integrated Microphone: true
- Computer Compatibility: Windows
- Internal Memory: 0 gigabytes (Data storage capacity for built-in memory circuits.)
- Integrated Speaker(s): true
- Memory Card Slot: true
- Supported File Formats: MP3, WAV
- USB Connectivity: true
- Recording Type: Voice recorders
- 1-Touch Recording: true
- Memory Card Capacity: 32 gigabytes
- Number Of Recording Modes: 3
- Audio Transcoding Software Included: true
- Cue Marker Function: true
- Internal Memory Type: None
- Voice-Activated Recording: true
- Operation: Digital
- Safety Lock: true
- Battery Indicator Light: true
- UPC: 884354018191

Capture professional-quality audio with this Zoom H1n handy recorder. One-touch button controls allow for effortless operation, while the LCD display lets you monitor and select the right settings for each recording session. Playback speed control offers convenient options for transcribing recorded dialogue. Unlimited overdubbing technology provides flexible options for layering sound, making this Zoom H1n handy recorder ideal for recording music or podcasts.

Simple storage and transfer: Records directly to SD and SDHC memory cards (not included) with a capacity of up to 32GB.
Reliable recording: Offers up to 555.5 hours of recording time in 128 Kbps MP3 format on 32GB cards.
Don't miss the moment with three recording modes: You can set the H1n handy recorder to Auto-Record, Pre-Record and Self-Timer, making sure you always capture the moment.
Advanced playback functions: Include speed adjustment, A-B repeat, playback position skipping and other functions useful for transcribing, studying and learning pieces of music. This recorder comes in handy even after recording.
90° XY microphone captures 3D images of sound: The stereo microphone uses a matched pair and can handle a maximum sound pressure of 120dB SPL, enabling clear recording without distortion even during band rehearsals and club performances.
500 mW speaker output: Ensures clear audio. Its earphone mini jack offers private listening.
1.25" monochrome LCD display: The full-dot display allows the interface to change as needed. Moreover, parameter names, messages and other information can be shown in the set language, using the capabilities of this display.
USB connectivity: The H1n recorder's USB port provides a digital output of stereo mix and allows data to be sent to and from your computer. It also lets H1n to be used as a USB microphone and a microSD card reader.

Whats Included

Download license for Steinberg Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software
Quick start guide
Zoom Handy Recorder

Product Manuals

User Manual

Q: I have sporadic, unexplained noises in my new house. I need to record for perhaps 8 continuous hours (so lots of silence) to catch them, preferably with a time stamp. Would this do the trick?

A: With a 32GB SD card in the Zoom H1N, I get about 60 hours of high-quality WAV recording. At medium-quality MP3, the H1N shows 999 hours, and I suspect that is because the display can only show that much, not because the card can only hold that much. The H1N can be configured to name files with a date and time, which allows you to know when the recording is started. Although there is not a time stamp within the file, you could calculate absolute date / time from the offset into the file along with the file name. I believe the H1N will meet the requirements you give above. Should you need more, however, don't forget that the Ghostbusters are ready to believe you.

Q: I am looking for an audio recorder that is weather resistant, that is voice activated, and records a time-stamped recording of the noise level in DB and can be printed out using software to present in a court case. I need to put it outside for 10 days

A: The Zoom H1n will not do what you are asking it to do. To be honest, I cannot think of anything that does that you can buy reasonably inexpensively.

Q: Is it made in China?

A: Inside the battery compartment says "Designed by ZOOM in Japan, assembled in China"

Q: country of manufacturing?

A: The box states: Designed by ZOOM in Japan. Assembled in China.

Q: I have a 98 year old friend that is very hard of hearing and has poor eyesight. She is writing some poems now, but writing is difficult for her. Is there an easy to use recorder with earphones for playback? She would need very clear “buttons” to operate.

A: Yes. I think it would work fir her. I suggest you working with her on initial setup and see how it goes.

Q: What accessories go with this? I will be recording voice interviews outside and may have some wind. Is the recording easily transferred to a computer?

A: I believe there is wind filter for this one also you can add boom mic to it.

Q: Installed 32 bit micro SD card but device says invalid sd,why?

A: undefined

Q: Once you have the card inserted, can you then record and playback without the aid of your laptop?

A: undefined

Customers are saying

Customers love the Handy Recorder for its exceptional sound quality, user-friendly design, and portability. They rave about its ability to deliver clear and crisp audio, making it a great choice for video production and other recording needs. Its compact size and affordable price point also make it a popular choice for those looking for a reliable and budget-friendly recording solution.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must get for every camera bag!
Doing full-time video and photography there are a lot of items you should have with you to make sure you're able to catch every moment, and some people tend to forget how important audio is! This has been a perfect sidekick for my Foley and other audio capturing needs. It's amazing, the quality you get from this tiny mic is insane for the price! Definitely a 10 out of 10 recommend!
Posted 6 years ago by Keepitcity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Versatile recorder
One of many advantages of this recorder is that I can mount it on my camera rig as well separate from my camera specially on interviews (with an external mic) or when recording live music events. This model in particular offers a great value for the price.
Posted 6 years ago by Al70
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for basic recording
I bought a Zoom H4N before the H1N. In fact, I wrote a review of the H4N that concluded that I probably should have tried the H1N because the capabilities of the H4N are sort of buried and - in the age of DAWs that can run on a tablet - there isn't a good reason for the full capability of the device. That got me thinking, so I went ahead and purchased an H1N just to compare the two. I'm writing this review now having returned the H4N. This is why. The H4N is a great device, but the downsides are that it is heavy; recording can take several steps, depending on the type of recording you'd like to make; and getting to settings that pertain to recording is clunky and unsuitable for serious recording. To my mind, the H1N solves these issues and makes it the right recording device for my purposes. First off, the H1N weighs about a quarter what the H4N weighs. It is very light and can be carried around pretty easily in a musical instrument bag. A trade-off to that is that the H1N is sometimes *too* light. I've almost dropped it a couple of times because of how light it is. It also doesn't have rubber feet on the back side like the H4N, which means it could slide around a bit where you put it. I wanted to be able to carry the device anywhere, so being light is a great advantage. The build quality of the H1N isn't so high that I don't care about dropping it, but for some reason, it feels slightly more robust than the H4N. Something about the H4N made me feel that it is fragile. Setup for recording on the H1N is remarkably easy. Hit one button. Now you're recording. That's pretty easy! To be clear, there are far fewer capabilities in recording on the H1N compared to the H4N. Gone is dedicated multitrack recording - even multiple microphones - that the H4N supports. That said, the H1N allows you to layer recordings. So you record a guitar, then vocals. Each time you layer, a new file is made with all of the content. That's actually pretty cool; you never lose any work. It is clear that the builtin microphones on the H1N are of lesser quality than the H4N. The recordings are good, but you're not going to produce an album on the H1N. I sort of doubt you'd do that on the H4N, either, but the sound quality is higher on the latter device. It is possible to plug a passive 1/8" jack microphone into the H1N. I haven't used this feature yet, because if I really wanted quality, I am going to use a good microphone into a dedicated audio interface with a DAW, not a Zoom device, so this point is almost negligible. I mostly appreciate just hitting one button and moving forward. The H1N has far less capability than the H4N, but that means that the interface can be extremely straightforward. The H4N suffers from trying to stuff a bunch of features into a tiny screen, and it does not work well - to the point where I simply would not bother trying to use it instead of a DAW. The H1N can do less, but you can usually find what you want to do quickly. There are still some oddities to the interface (such as getting to and using the Play menu), but overall, what you need to do to accomplish your task is typically obvious. The layered recordings you made above are a notable exception. It is difficult to find files, but if you want to do anything other than listen on the device (which I highly discourage, as the built-in speaker is pretty poor), you will need to plug the device into a computer, so this is more of an inconvenience than anything else. I said above that the H1N is the right recording device for my purposes. My purpose is to carry a device anywhere I want, set up and record with no work, and do basic recording setup tasks quickly. The H4N sort of suits my purpose, but the H1N suits it better. Frankly, if the H1N were more expensive and I hadn't had a little time on my hands to do a comparison, I probably wouldn't have bothered trying the H1N out. The H4N is a good device, and it has capabilities that are remarkable. That said, it does not feel worth using that capability to its fullest because the experience is poor. That H1N is good enough, and that's why I am sticking with it.
Posted 5 years ago by Robert