The Zoom H1essential is an outstanding audio device tailored for content creators, podcasters, filmmakers, and musicians. With a single press of a button, it captures seamless 32-bit float audio, ensuring the highest quality recording of every sound nuance.
**32-Bit Float Recording Advantage**: Unlike other recorders, the H1essential's 32-bit float recording system eliminates the need for level adjustment. This lets you focus on your music or content, knowing that every detail is being recorded.
**Accessible Design**: Designed with accessibility in mind, it offers audible descriptions in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese. Visually impaired users can easily navigate the menu via the built-in speaker or headphones.
**Exceptional Sound Quality**: The onboard X/Y microphones can record clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, similar to the sound of a high-performance engine. This makes it a great tool for filmmakers and content creators.
**Great for Musicians**: It's the perfect companion for musicians. Features like overdubbing and playback-speed adjustment help you improve your playing skills by recording every rehearsal.
**Ideal for Podcasters**: Podcasters can use it to record conversations, thanks to its tripod mount compatibility and mono mode for on-the-go interviews.
**Advanced in a Compact Size**: Despite its small size, it's packed with advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto-record, and playback speed adjustment.
**Versatile Connectivity**: Connect it to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the USB-C port, meeting all your recording needs.
**Quiet Operation**: Its recording and rotary controls are designed for quiet operation.
**Built-In Speaker**: It has a built-in speaker for quick playback of your recordings.
**Device Compatibility**: Connect it to a camera or headphones using the 3.5mm output, and use the 3.5mm mic/line input with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture.
**Easy Navigation**: The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate the simple interface.
**Marker Function**: There's a dedicated Marker button to set reference points while recording.
**Large Storage Capacity**: It supports SDXC cards up to 1TB, allowing you to record hours of audio without worrying about running out of space.
**Key Features**: 32-bit float recording for perfect audio without gain setting; 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.
Using the Zoom H1essential is a breeze. First, insert your SD card into the device. You can use 4GB - 32GB microSDHC cards or 64GB - 1TB microSDXC cards. Then, power it on. You can use 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) or connect it to a power source via the USB - C port.
When recording, just press the record button. Thanks to the 32 - bit float recording, you don't need to worry about adjusting levels. If you're a musician, use the overdubbing and playback - speed adjustment features to enhance your skills. For podcasters, use the tripod mount and mono mode for interviews on the go.
If you're visually impaired, use the audio guidance function in your preferred language to navigate the menu. To set reference points during recording, press the Marker button.
When connecting to other devices, use the USB - C port to connect to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device. You can also use the 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or headphones and the 3.5mm mic/line input with lavalier microphones.
Here are some things to note. Don't use SD cards larger than 1TB as the device doesn't support them. When using batteries, the estimated continuous operation time is about 10 hours, but this may vary depending on usage.
For maintenance, keep the device clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage.
