
Zoom H1essential Portable Recorder
Zoom - H1essential, 32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 2x2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones
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32-Bit Float Recording for All
Zoom - H1essential

The World’s Easiest Recorder, Just Got Easier
Zoom's new H1e Handy Recorder is their most accessible offering yet, delivering high-quality 32-bit floating-point audio to a wide range of users. The versatile X/Y style stereo mics capture clear and detailed audio, while the intuitive and minimal control interface allows users to focus on the essential aspects of recording.
Designed for on-the-go use, the H1e Handy Recorder combines exceptional performance with ease of use. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced audio enthusiast, the H1e is a portable and efficient tool for capturing audio in various environments. Its compact design and powerful capabilities make it a versatile choice for anyone looking to record high-quality audio with minimal hassle.
at a glance
• 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
• 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
What’s in the box?
• 1 x Zoom H1e Handy Recorder
• 1 x Instruction Manual
Best-In-Class
Big Features, Small Package The H1essential has advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.

USB MicrophoneWhen 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.

Soft Touch ControlsRecording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.

Built-In SpeakerUse the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Camera FriendlyUse the 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or plug in headphones to monitor audio.

Lavalier ReadyThe 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture.

Vivid OLED ScreenThe high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1essential’s simple interface.

Set MarkersThe H1essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.

High Capacity StoragesThe H1essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.
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The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Built-in mic | Directionality - Unidirectional Sensitivity - –37 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz Maximum sound pressure input - 120 dB SPL |
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MIC/LINE IN jack | Connector - Stereo mini jack Input impedance - 2 kΩ or more Plug-in power - 2.5 V |
PHONE / LINE OUT jack | Connector - Stereo mini jack Maximum output level - 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32Ω load) Output impedance - 10 Ω or less |
Recording formats | WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz、32-bit Float Stereo / Mono BWF and iXML formats supported |
Recording media | 4–32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification 64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification |
OLED | 128 x 64 |
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 |
Dimensions | 53.9 mm (W) × 136.6 mm (D) × 29.0 mm (H) |
Weight | 92g |