Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder
Product Details
Color: Black
Brand: Zoom
MPN: ZH1
UPC: 989898821150
- Item Weight: 2.1 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.8 x 1.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
- Origin: Made in USA or Imported
- Item model number: ZH1
- Batteries: 1 AA batteries required. (included)
- Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
- Stereo X/Y mic configuration captures perfect stereo images
- Same frequency and SPL handling as popular Zoom H2
- Records Broadcast WAV (BWF) at 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit
- Records MP3 from 48 to 320kbps for maximum recording time
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Color: Black Brilliant stereo recording in your pocket. Brilliant Stereo Recording. Now in your pocket. Combining powerful recording capability with elegance and simplicity, the H1Handy Recorder is Zoom’s smallest, most affordable recorder ever. The H1 HandyRecorder features Zoom’s renowned recording technology and studio-qualitymicrophones in their easiest, most portable device ever. Now Zoom recording technology is available to everyone. And with an infinitevariety of applications, you’ll want to take your H1 everywhere. From musicalperformances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals to seminars, conferences,journalism or capturing audio for video, the H1 gives you clean, clear stereosound effortlessly. Zoom H1 Portable Digital Recorder Features: Stereo X/Y mic configuration captures perfect stereo images Same frequency and SPL handling as popular Zoom H2 Records Broadcast WAV (BWF) at 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit Records MP3 from 48 to 320kbps for maximum recording time Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port Built-in reference speaker Includes 2GB microSD memory card and 1 AA battery One AA size battery allows 10 hours operation Accommodates up to 32GB microSDHC memory cards Track marker function Low cut filter Built-in mounting joint for tripod mount 1/8 inch external mic input Stereo 1/8 inch line output Auto record levelH1 Features at a glance: The H1 Handy Recorder puts all its functions at your fingertips. No menus! Itsbacklit display features recording levels, file format, time elapsed,remaining battery life and recording time. Its intuitive transport puts all the controls on the side with no menus on thescreen. A large record button gives you complete control. Playback and pause,marker, forward and rewind buttons are all accessible by your thumb. Volumefor playback and monitoring can be adjusted using your index finger. On the back, you’ll find a single AA battery compartment, a tripod mount, lowcut filter, auto level setting and recording format selectable switches.There’s also convenient mount for a strap or lanyard clip. All the transport controls are on right side of the H1 and you can adjustrecording levels on the fly. A 1/8 inch stereo line input is located on thisside and its USB port is also accessible here as is its power on and holdswitch. On the left side, you can replace your microSD card by folding down therubberized door. There’s also a 1/8 inch stereo line/headphone output withadjustable volume control for monitoring playback. The built-in referencespeaker is on the bottom of the unit. What sets Zoom apart? Like all Zoom recorders, the H1’s onboard microphones are configured in an X/Ypattern, for stunning stereo imaging. Because both mics are arranged on thesame axis, they are equidistant from the sound source for perfect localizationand no phase shifting. The result is great stereo recordings with naturaldepth and accurate imaging. Under your thumb With its newly designed user interface, the H1 is also our easiest recorder touse. All its functions are at your fingertips, such as track marker, autorecord, low cut filter, level and volume controls with on-board buttonsNomenus required! Intuitive controls make it easy to capture the audio you need with ease. Butit still provides the versatility you’ve come to expect from Zoom. So you gettotal recording format flexibility from 16-bit/44.1 kHz to 24-bit/96 kHz WAV,or MP3 from 48 kbps to 320 kbps and enough tools onboard to make impeccablerecordings. Secure your digital memories. The H1 records on microSD cards and comes with a 2GB card. Using a 32 GBmicroSD card allows over 50 hours of recording time at 16-bit/44.1 kHz.MicroSD cards were specifically designed for the ever-evolving mobiletechnology market. Approximately the size of a fingernail, the microSD card isa significant advance in technology and its size and capacity are a majorreason why the H1 is able to deliver so much recording technology in such asmall package. Share the love. With its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, the H1 allows for fast transfer of your audiofiles to your computer. Listen, edit and share with your fans on your Mac orPC. It also includes a reference speaker to ensure your recordings are beingcaptured as you desire. Musicians – Shorten the Learning Curve With stereo recording so precise and so easy, musicians will love the H1. Anindispensible part of any serious musician’s arsenal, the H1 makes recordingrehearsals and practice sessions easier than ever. And the best part is,because your performance is captured with crystal clear audio, you can reallycritique your own playing, and get better. Songwriters – More Hit Wonders Isn’t it time you heard your masterpieces in beautiful stereo that rivals aprofessional recording studio? Zoom knows you’re the creative type, not anengineer. That’s why Zoom made the H1 so easy to setup and navigate. So youcan keep the inspiration going. Your most creative ideas can now be recordedand shared with your co-writers anywhere and at anytime the music hits you.Just be sure you have your H1 on at all times! Bands – On the Road, On the Run. There are so many applications for your band and the H1. Start with learningnew songs. If you’re the guy who teaches the songs, record each part on an H1and email it to the members of your band. If you’re the one who books theband, you band needs to get heard. And everyone in the group needs to heartheir performance to get better. The H1 makes capturing your performance easy,even when you’re cranking out high SPLs. Video and Film Professionals – Indie Shoots That Don’t Sound Indie. With DSLR cameras that shoot incredible HD video, the need for a better audiosolution has emerged. The H1 will easily shoe mount on top of a video or DSLRcamera. And because it has a standard 1/4-20 mount on the bottom, you canplace the H1 anywhere on your rig. Use the stereo output jack to connectdirectly to the audio input on your camera, or bring the audio into yourediting suite using the USB connection. The H1 is the perfect entry point forthose getting started with dual source shooting. Journalism – Scoop Central These days, a journalist needs the ablility to capture broadcast readyinterviews whenever or wherever they occur. Imagine being able tospontaneously capture the kind of audio your producer needs and send itremotely via email. That’s what the H1 provides. It’s literally a recordingstudio in your pocket! And the files are Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) so yourproducer has time and date stamping as well as any markers you set for totalediting ease. Business – Content Management Whether it’s a sales meeting, training conference or a seminar, the ability tocapture and distribute the content is a big part of the ROI when you doevents. Use the H1 to record your content for your company website ordistribute it by email to your peers. Edit and turn it into a podcast. Thepossibilities are endless. Whatever the use, the H1 is perfect for legal,business and medical field use. Accessorize the size Everything you need to get started recording is included. Your H1 comes withan AA battery for 10 hours of operation and a 2 GB microSD card. In addition, an H1 accessory package (APH-1) is also available with an arrayof accessories that make your recordings even more pristine and easier tocapture. The accessory kit includes a windscreen, AC adapter (USB type), USBcable, adjustable tripod stand, padded-shell case and a mic clip adapter.