Skip to Product Info
    • Zoom H1essential
    • Zoom H1essential
    • Zoom H1essential
    • Zoom H1essential
    • Zoom H1essential
    • Zoom H1essential
    • Zoom H1essential
    • Zoom H1essential

    Zoom H1essential

    Vendor: zoom Type: handy recorder
      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,...
    Regular Price R 2,299.00
    Tax Included.

    🎉 Stock adequate! Ready to ship

    Pairs well with
    Shop Online With Nationwide Delivery
    Pay & Collect In-Store At 166 Van Riebeeck Avenue Edenvale, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    Shop Online & Pickup In-Store
    Payment & Security

    Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store or have access to your credit card details.

       

      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.

      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.

       

      Equipped with Accessibility Options
      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.

      For Content Creators
      Musicians
      Musicians can use the H1essential to record every practice and rehearsal, a great way to improve your playing. Features like overdubbing and playback-speed adjustment are great for writing and practicing. And with its built-in mics and compact size, the H1essential is the perfect recorder to capture high-quality audio samples.

      Filmmakers
      The H1essential is great for filmmakers. Record and send audio directly to your camera, or use it to record sound effects to complete your scene. The 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture and supplies up to 2.5V of plug-in power.

      Podcasters
      Podcasters can mount the H1essential on a tripod for sit down conversations or use mono mode for on-the-go interviews.
      Small Package, Big Features

      Advanced Functions
      The H1essential has advanced features such as overdubbing, prerecord, autorecord, and playback speed adjustment. The H1essential also has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
      USB Microphone
      When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C port, the H1essential can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card. This versatility can support numerous forms of content creation, making your life easier.

      Loud and Clear
      The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, equivalent to the sound of a high-performance motorcycle.

      Soft-Touch Controls
      Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.
      Vivid OLED Screen
      The high-contrast monochromatic OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1essential's simple interface.
      High-Capacity Storage
      The H1essential supports microSDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

      Long Battery Life
      Supporting up to 10 hours of battery life on just two AAA batteries, the H1Essential will last through long recording sessions. Utilize USB-C bus power with outlets and power banks when batteries are not available.

      Zoom H1 Essential Specs

      Portable Recorder
      Form Factor
      Handheld Recorder
      Primary Use Applications
      Audio-for-Video, Dictation & Transcription, Music Recording, Podcasting
      Number of Tracks
      2
      Number of Input Channels
      2
      Maximum Sampling Rate
      96 kHz / 32-Bit Float
      Microphone
      Built-In Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration
      Number of Microphone Inputs
      1
      Built-In Speaker
      Yes, 1 W Mono
      Display
      0.96" / 2.44 cm Monochrome OLED
      Memory Card Support
      microSDXC (Up to 1 TB)
      Internal Storage
      No
      Special Features
      Overdubbing
      Recording
      Audio File Formats
      BWF, iXML, WAV
      Sample Rates
      44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
      Bit Depth
      Up to 32-Bit (Floating Point)
      Signal Processing & FX
      Speed Change
      Timecode Support
      No
      Recording Time
      10 Hrs (All Channels)
      Included Software
      No
      Connectivity
      Analog I/O
      1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input
      1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone/Line Output
      Digital I/O
      No
      Phantom Power
      No
      Plug-In Power
      Yes, 2.5 V
      System Connection
      1x USB-C (I/O, 2.0)
      Audio Interface Capability
      Stereo Only
      Wireless
      No
      Mobile App Compatible
      No
      Performance
      Headphone Output Power
      20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
      Impedance
      Outputs:
      ≤10 Kilohms
      Microphone Sensitivity
      -37 dB (X/Y)
      Microphone Max SPL
      120 dB SPL (X/Y)
      Power
      Power Options
      Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter
      Battery Type
      2x AAA (Not Included)
      Approximate Battery Life
      10 Hours (AAA Alkaline, Recording, Built-In Mic)
      AC/DC Power Adapter
      5 VDC at 1 A (Included)
      Physical
      Included Accessories
      No
      Dimensions
      2.1 x 1.1 x 5.4" / 5.4 x 2.9 x 13.7 cm
      Weight
      3.2 oz / 92 g (with Batteries)

      Recently Viewed

      Your browsing history.