Sporting a compact handheld form factor and an incredibly intuitive interface, the H1essential Portable Recorder from Zoom is designed to make audio capture easier than ever before. With painless 32-bit floating point recording, you can capture perfect audio every time without the need to ever set levels.

Ideal for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and general content creators, the H1essential provides a versatile array of essential features that can support a wide range of scenarios. With the built-in X/Y microphones, you can capture up to 120 dB of sound without issue, while a 3.5mm mic/line input with plug-in power lets you use lavalier mics with ease for dialogue capture. Advanced functions like overdubbing, playback speed adjustment, mono mode, and auto record fit a wide range of applications for the modern creator. Finally, this tripod-mountable recorder can serve as a USB-C microphone and audio interface all at once while simultaneously recording to microSDXC cards up to 1TB.

Portable, Easy-to-Use Audio Recorder    Musicians, Content Creators & Podcasters    32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed    Onboard X/Y Mics Handle up to 120 dB    Overdubbing & Playback Speed Adjustment    Mono Mode for On-The-Go Interviews    Vivid OLED Display    Function as a USB-C Microphone    Tripod Mountable    10-Hour Operation on 2 AAA Batteries

The Essential Series was designed with accessibility for the 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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Input for a remote control like the H4N? Looks to be missing the port. If not, I'm saddened.

A: The remote connector for the Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder is for the Zoom BTA-1 adapter so that you can control the recorder from an iOS device via Bluetooth.

Q: 2. Can I disable recording of the Stereo Mix and record ONLY the iso tracks? (The 4 track version will NOT do this.)

A: According to the user manual for the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder, files that are stereo mixes of all tracks will only be created when the sample rate is set to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Q: 3. Is the built-in mic recording in 32-bit Float? (Because it does NOT on the 4 track version.)

A: Yes, the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder records in 32-bit from all inputs.

Q: 4. Can you recommend windshields that fit this recorder?

A: For the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder, I would recommend the Rycote Zoom H1n Mini Windjammer.

Q: 5. Does it have 3.5mm microphone input?

A: No, the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder (BH #ZOH6E) only has 3.5mm outputs. You could use a 3.5mm to XLR adapter like a RODE VXLR 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter (B&H # ROVXLR) to attach a 3.5mm mic.

Q: 6. Can you use your own microphone?

A: Yes, the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder has a 3.5mm input that can be used to connect an external microphone.

Q: 7. Can the Mix track be disabled? I don't want that recorded.

A: Yes. When connecting the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder to a computer and setting the recorder for use and an audio interface, you have the option of setting the output to "Multi track" or "Stereo Mix." When set to "Multi track," you will have the individual tracks instead of the Mix track going to the computer.

Q: 8. Do I need to use a computer to take advantage of the 32-bit float option, to normalize the audio?

A: Normalization is possible on the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder without the use of a computer.

Q: 9. Can you use a separate Mike?

A: Yes, you can connect an external microphone to the Zoom H1 Essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder through the 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input connector.

Q: 10. SMPTE in and/or out? Will this work with The Tentacle Devices?

A: The Zoom H4E does not have SMPTE in or out. It will work with Tentacle Sync devices.