The world’s easiest recorder just got easier. With the push of a button,
the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters,
filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the
power of 32-bit float.
USB Microphone
Can be used as a USB microphone when connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via USB-C Port
Simultaneous recording to SD card while connected as a USB microphone
Soft Touch Controls - Recording and rotary controls designed for quiet operation.
Built-in Speaker - Allows for listening to recordings for quick reference.
Camera Friendly - 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or for headphone monitoring.
Lavalier Ready - 3.5 mm mic/line input compatible with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture.
Vivid OLED Screen - High-contrast OLED screen for easy navigation through a simple interface.
Set Markers - Dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
High Capacity Storage - Supports SDXC cards up to 1TB for extended recording sessions.
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.
The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind
and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions
through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English,
Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian
- Channels: 2 (Built-in XY Mic)
- Built-in Mic Type: Unidirectional
- Sensitivity: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Max Sound Pressure Input: 120 dB SPL
- Configuration: 90° XY Stereo
- Mic/Line In Connectors: 1/8" stereo mini jack
- Input Impedance: 2 kΩ or higher input impedance
- Plug In Power: plug-in power (2.5 V) supported
- Line Out/Phones Connector: 1/8" stereo mini jack Combined Line/Headphone
- Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (32 Ω load)
- Output Impedance: 10 kΩ or more
- Built-in Speaker: 1W/8Ω mono speaker
Recording
- Recording Media: 4GB–32GB microSDHC cards, 64GB–1TB microSDXC cards (Not support SD card 2TB~)
- WAV Supported Formats: 44.1/48/96kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo, BWF and iXML
- Display: 0.96" monochrome OLED (128x64)
- Power Supplies
- Batteries: 2 AAA (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)
- AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A), USB bus power is supported
USB
- Connector: USB Type-C
- Mass Storage Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
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Audio Interface with Rec Class: USB class compliant, Transfer method:
asynchronous, Sampling Rate: 48kHz, Bit Rate: 24-bit depth, Channels: 2
in/2 out
- Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using
Batteries: Approximately 10 hours (alkaline batteries, using built-in
mic, 48 kHz/32-bit float)