With a portable handheld design and an extremely intuitive interface, the Zoom H1essential portable recorder is designed to simplify audio recording. Featuring painless 32-bit float recording technology, you no longer need to adjust levels to effortlessly capture perfect sound every time.
The H1essential is the ideal choice for solo musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and general content creators, offering versatile and essential features for a wide range of applications. The built-in X/Y stereo microphones can record sounds up to 120 dB, while the 3.5mm mic/line input (with plug-in power) allows for easy dialogue recording using lavalier microphones. Advanced features like overdubbing, playback speed adjustment, mono mode, and auto recording meet the diverse needs of modern creators. This recorder can be mounted on a tripod, supports USB-C microphone and audio interface functions, and can simultaneously record to a microSDXC card with up to 1TB of storage.
Designed for Accessibility
The Essential series is tailored for visually impaired users. Navigate menus via auditory descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Users can choose from English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese.
Perfect for All Content Creators
Solo Musicians
Musicians can use the H1essential to record every practice and rehearsal—an excellent way to improve performance. Overdubbing and playback speed adjustment are particularly useful for composition and practice. The built-in mics and compact size make the H1essential perfect for capturing high-quality audio samples.
Filmmakers
The H1essential is also an ideal tool for filmmakers. You can send recordings directly to a camera or use it to capture sound effects for scenes. The 3.5mm mic/line input supports lavalier mics for dialogue recording, with up to 2.5V plug-in power.
Podcasters
Podcasters can mount the H1essential on a tripod for roundtable discussions or use mono mode for on-the-go interviews.
Small Size, Big Features
Advanced Functions
The H1essential includes advanced features like overdubbing, pre-recording, auto recording, and playback speed adjustment. It also has a dedicated marker button to instantly set reference points during recording.
USB Microphone
When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via USB-C, the H1essential functions as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to an SD card. This flexibility supports diverse content creation, making your workflow easier.
Clear and Loud Sound
The built-in X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL—equivalent to the sound of a high-performance motorcycle.
Silent Operation
The recording and rotary controls are meticulously designed to ensure silent operation.
Vivid OLED Display
The high-contrast monochrome OLED screen makes navigating the H1essential’s simple interface effortless.
Massive Storage Capacity
The H1essential supports microSDXC cards up to 1TB, allowing for extended recording sessions.
Long Battery Life
The H1essential runs on just two AAA batteries, providing up to 10 hours of recording time. When batteries are unavailable, you can also power it via USB-C using an external power source or power bank.
