Zoom – H1essential

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.

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
– Sound Makes the Scene
– For Storytellers
– Big Features, Small Package

Features & Specs:
– 32-Bit Float Recording: Perfect Audio with No Need to Set Gain
– 120-dB SPL 90 XY Mics
– Records up to 96-kHZ 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

Inputs:

Built-In Mic
– 90 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 kOhm 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 32-Ohm Load)
– Output Impedance: 10 Ohm or Less

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

Recorder:

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

Recording Media
– 432 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)
– USB Mic: USB 2.0 High-Speed | 48 kHz, 24-Bit
– File Transfer: USB 2.0 High-Speed

Power:
– 2 AA 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, 48-kHz / 32-bit float, no headphones, power save 1 min

Other:
– Power Consumption: 5 W Maximum
– Dimensions (W x D x H): 53.9 mm x 136.6 mm x 29.0 mm
– Weight (Including Batteries): 92 g

** Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms