Zoom – H1 XLR Handy Recorder

The Record-Everything Recorder.

Go Anywhere, Record Anything:
– The H1 XLR is the recorder for creators who know no limits. Capture audio for video, direct feeds from mixers, song ideas and more.

Input Flexibility:
– Equipped with 2 x locking XLR/TRS combo inputs, the H1 XLR is ready to record microphones, stereo board feeds, instruments and more.
– The 3.5-mm stereo input allows you to record on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones and other sources.

Never Worry About Gain … Again:
– Plug in, hit record, and capture your audio worry-free. With 32-bit float and dual AD converters, the H1 XLR’s vast dynamic range preserves details in both quiet and loud recordings.

Ultra-Clean Preamps:
– The H1 XLR’s preamps give you crystal clear audio with a -122 dB EIN and sample rates up to 96 khz.

Line Level Like a Pro:
– Capture +4 dBu professional line-level signals to record clip-free audio from any mixer or line output.

Stereo or Mono:
– The H1 XLR can record both stereo and mono files depending on your application.

Applications:

– Attention Musicians: Capture live band performances or DJ sets by taking a stereo feed from your mixing board
– Perfect on Camera: The H1 XLR is perfect for mounting on your rig to record great audio from shotgun or wireless mics
– The Sound Designer’s Companion: With 32-bit float recording, you can capture the roar of the loudest engines and the delicate whispers of nature in stunning quality
– Podcast Anywhere: With the H1 XLR and 2 of your favorite mics, it’s easy to record podcasts anywhere you go.

Perfect Audio for Your Mobile Video:
– Connect the H1 XLR to your mobile device via the USB-C port and record professional audio directly onto your phone’s video. Perfect for video podcasts, live streams, and more.

32-Bit Float Audio Interface:
– Connect to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device and use the H1 XLR as an audio interface while simultaneously recording to the SD card.

Accessibility:
– The H1 XLR is 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.

Features (Overall):

– Mic/Line Switch: Flip the switch from mic to line level without having to switch cables.
– Built-In Mixer: Use the mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level.
– Waveform Display: The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1 XLR’s simple interface. The real-time waveform display lets you see your audio as it records.
– Headphone Output: Use the 3.5-mm headphone output for headphones or to connect directly to a camera.
– Onboard Speaker: Use the onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference as well as to utilize the accessibility functions.
– High-Capacity Storage: The H1 XLR supports SDXC cards up to 1 TB to record days of audio.
– Phantom and Plug-In Power: Record condenser microphones with phantom power or lavaliers with plug-in power.
– Power Options: The H1 XLR can be powered by 2 x AA batteries or via the USB-C port. This includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs.

Features (Detailed):

– 2-Track 32-Bit Float Recorder with Dual A/D Converters
– Clip-Free Recording with No Need to Set Gain
– Records up to 96-kHz Sample Rate
– Voice Guidance Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
– 2 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs with Locking Connector
– Hardware MIC/LINE Input Level Select Switch for Each Input
– Stereo 1/8″ Mic/Line In Mini Phone Jack
– Stereo 1/8″ Phone/Line Output Jack with Dedicated Volume Control
– 1/4 | 20 Tripod Mount
– Real-Time Waveform Display on OLED Display
– Built-in Mixer to Adjust Each Track’s Audio Input Level
– Built-in Speaker for Quick Reference Playback and Voice Guidance Accessibility
– 32-Bit Float Audio Interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android Devices via USB-C Port
– Use as an Interface and Record to SD Card Simultaneously
– Records Directly to microSDHC and microSDXC Cards up to 1 TB
– 10 Hours of Battery Life on AA Battery (2 x) or USB-C Bus Power

Specs:

Inputs

Mic/Line (Mono)
– Connectors: 2 XLR/TRS Combo Jacks (XLR: 2 Hot, TRS: Tip Hot)
– Input Gain: Adjustment Unnecessary (Dual A/D Converter Circuits Used)
– Input Impedance: Mic: 2.7 k or More | Line: 1 k or More
– Maximum Input Level: Mic: +4 dBu | Line: +24 dBu
– Phantom Power: +48 V | Channel Total 10 mA or Less
– Equivalent Input Noise: Mic: 122 dBu or Less (IHF-A) at 150- Input | Line: 100 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 600- Input

Mic/Line In Jack
– Connector: Stereo Mini Jack
– Input Impedance: 2 k
– Plug-In Power: 2.5 V

Outputs

Phone / Line Out Jack
– Connector: Stereo Mini Jack
– Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (When 32- Load)
– Output Impedance: 10 or Less

Built-In Speaker
– Type: 20 mm x 30 mm Elliptical Dynamic Speaker
– Effective Maximum Output: 250 mW

Recorder

Recording format
– WAV
– 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz | 32-Bit Float
– Stereo / Mono
– BWF and iXML Formats Supported

Recording Media
– 4 GB 32 GB Cards Compatible with the microSDHC Specification
– 64 GB 1 TB Cards Compatible with the microSDXC Specification

Display

– OLED: 128 x 64

USB

– Connector: USB Type-C | Use a USB Cable That Supports Data Transfer
– Audio Interface: USB Audio Class 1.0 | Input and output Channels: 2 In / 2 Out (Stereo) | Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz | Bit Depths: 16-Bit, 32-Bit Float
– File Transfer: USB 2.0 High-Speed

Power

– 2 x AA Batteries: Alkaline | Lithium | Rechargeable NiMH
– AC Adapter: Zoom AD-17: DC 5 V / 1 A | USB Bus Power Is Supported

Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries (Phantom Power Off)

– Alkaline Batteries: About 12 Hours
– NiMH Batteries (1900 mAh): About 11 Hours
– Lithium Batteries: About 19 Hours

* Input 1 and 2 recording at 48-kHz / 32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, power save time set to 1 minute
* These values are approximate
* Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods
* They will vary greatly according to use conditions

Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries (Phantom Power On)

– Alkaline Batteries: About 4 Hours
– NiMH Batteries (1900 mAh): About 3 Hours
– Lithium Batteries: About 9 Hours

** Input 1 and 2 recording at 48-kHz / 32-bit float, phantom power on (Input 1), no headphones, power save time set to 1 minute
** These values are approximate
** Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods
** They will vary greatly according to use conditions

Other

– Power Consumption: 2.5 W Maximum
– Dimensions (W x D x H): 62.1 mm x 107 mm x 39.3 mm
– Weight (Including Batteries): 164 g

*** Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms