Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 2x2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones, Soft-touch Controls, Built-in Speaker, and OLED Screen

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.

• Portable audio recorder for content creation, filmmaking, musical projects, and more
• Onboard 32-bit float recording for balanced, high-quality sound in any studio or off-site setting
• X/Y stereo microphones capable of capturing crystal-clear audio up to 120 dB SPL
• Overdubbing and playback speed adjustment features for superb composition and practice use
• 3.5mm output accommodates most modern cameras and plug-in monitoring headphones — perfect for filmmaking and content creation scenarios
• Quiet operation recording and rotary controls offer seamless navigation of the recorder’s features
• Standalone Marker button for simple reference point setting
• Optional “mono mode” for impromptu conversations and instrument recording
• Easy-to-read OLED display
• Functions as a USB microphone via the onboard USB-C port connection
• Built-in mono speaker for on-the-spot recording reference
• Lavalier compatible 3.5mm mic/line input for professional-grade dialogue capture
• Compact form factor fares well in several studios and on-site recording locations
• Accommodates microSDXC cards up to 1 TB and microSDHC cards up to 32 GB
• Accessibility mode provides audible feedback in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese
• Up to 10 hours of available battery life tackles entire workdays on a single charge

• Audio Interface:2-channel Field Recorder
• A/D Resolution:32-bit/96kHz
• Built-in Mic(s):2
• Analog Inputs:1 x 1/8"
• Headphones:1 x 1/8"
• Built-in Speaker:Yes
• Memory (removable):microSDHC (up to 32GB), microSDXC (up to 1TB)
• File Format:iXML, BWF
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Additional Features:0.96" OLED LCD Display
• Power Supply:2 x AAA batteries
• Battery Life:Up to 10 hours