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Zoom H1 Handy Recorder  

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    $159.99
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Brilliant stereo recording in your pocket.

Don't let its size fool you. The H1 Handy Recorder has Zoom's renowned recording technology and studio-quality microphones in their easiest, most portable device ever.

Now Zoom recording technology is available to everyone. And with an infinite variety of applications, you'll want to take your H1 everywhere. From musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals to seminars, conferences, journalism or capturing audio for video, the H1 gives you clean, clear stereo sound effortlessly.

What sets Zoom apart?
Like all Zoom recorders, the H1's onboard microphones are configured in an X/Y pattern, for stunning stereo imaging. Because both mics are arranged on the same axis, they are equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting. The result is great stereo recordings with natural depth and accurate imaging.

Under your thumb 
With its newly designed user interface, the H1 is also Zoom's easiest recorder to use. All its functions are at your fingertips, such as track marker, auto record, low cut filter, level and volume controls with on-board buttons  No menus required.

Intuitive controls make it easy to capture the audio you need with ease. But Zoom still provides the versatility you've come to expect. So you get total 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 impeccable recordings.

Everything you need to get started recording is included. Your H1 comes with an AA battery for 10 hours of operation and a 2 GB microSD card.

In addition, an H1 accessory package (APH-1) is also available (see sku # H70260) with an array of accessories that make your recordings even more pristine and easier to capture. The accessory kit includes a windscreen, AC adapter (USB type), USB cable, adjustable tripod stand, padded-shell case and a mic clip adapter.

Combining powerful recording capability with elegance and simplicity, the H1 Handy Recorder is our smallest, most affordable recorder ever.

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 one AA battery
  • One AA size battery (included) allows 10 hours operation
  • Accommodates up to 32GB microSDHC memory cards
  • Track marker function
  • Low-cut filter
  • Built-in tripod mount
  • 1/8" external mic input
  • 1/8" stereo line output
  • Auto record level

Be ready. Anywhere. Anytime. Order today.

H1 Handy Recorder Specifications:

  • Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2
  • Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2
  • Functions: Lo-cut Filter, Auto REC Level, Marker
  • Recording Format: WAV (Quantization: 16/24-bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz) MP3 (Bit Rate:48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps, Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz)
  • Playback Format: WAV (Quantization: 16/24-bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz), MP3 (Bit Rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48kHz)
  • A/D Conversion: 24-bit, 128 times oversampling
  • D/A Conversion: 24-bit, 128 times oversampling
  • Signal Processing: 32-bit
  • Recording Media: microSD card (16MB - 2GB), microSDHC card (4GB - 32GB) Display: 127 segment custom LCD (with backlight)
  • Built-in Stereo Mic: Unidirectional condenser microphone
  • Gain: 0 to +39dB (Minimum gain with digital attenuation: -28dB)
  • Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 120dB SPL
  • Mic/Line Input: 1/8" stereo phone jack (Plug-in power supported)
  • Input impedance: 2kΩ (Input level: 0 to -39dBm)
  • Phones/Line Output: 1/8" stereo phone jack
  • Output Load Impedance: 10kΩ or more
  • Rated Output Level: -10dBm
  • Phones Output Level: 20mW + 20mW into 32Ω load
  • Built-in Speaker: 400mW 8Ω
  • USB Interface: Mini-B type (USB2.0 high-speed compatible), Mass Storage Class operation
  • Power Requirements: (LR6 or Ni-MH) AA battery x 1, or AC adapter (AD-17, USB to AC type)
  • Battery Life (LR6 batteries): 10 hours (MP3), 9.5 hours (WAV)
  • Dimensions (mm): 44(W) x 136(D) x 31(H)
  • Weight: 60g (without batteries)
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Great Recorder

| Review By: William Binkiewicz | 2 weeks, 21 hours ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

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This is an easy to use great little recorder. I use it to record my band live and it just does a great job. Easy to download to my computer and then create CD's

Quality:

I've had no problems

Value:

Can't beat it for the money

Overall:

Great recorder

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Professional Musician
Style of music you play:
POLKA'S
Where you live:
OHIO

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Easy to use!

| Review By: Gena Fritz | 3 weeks, 1 day ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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Zoom Handy Recorder is great - easy to use, great quality recording.  You have to get the accesories package to be able to do anything.  They should include that in the description.  Great buy!!

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Teacher 15 years
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Where you live:
Kansas

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Not so great

| Review By: Matt Navarre | 10 months, 2 weeks ago

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I would not buy it again. In fact, this is the 2nd and last product I'll ever buy from this company.

I've owned one of these for a while, and used it for dozens of interviews. The sound quality is good, and I like the XY pattern but there are few pretty big flaws that prevent me from giving it a better rating.

 

1. TONS of noise from just holding it. They didn't do any work at all to insulate the case, so you need to hold it very carefully, or put it on the desk. And then why not just use a USB mic?

2. Must be used with optional wind screen. Otherwise it picks up plosives and every passing light breeze.

3. No setting to record in mono, so you need to do that in post. Which is no biggie, but still.

Cheap plastic. I was hoping that the optional kit with a screw-on mic stand attachment would help the noise problem from holding it, but it's also cheap plastic, and transmits sound to the mic very efficiently. Bad.

It is only $99, which is cheap.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Expert
Style of music you play:
All
Where you live:
USA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1024041

Bad Sound

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 3 months ago

3 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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I bought the ZOOM H1 for field recording for my business. Bottom-line, the sound was horrible. Lots of clicks and pops throughout the audio tracks. I wonder how this has gotten good reviews. I find the product to fall well short of my expectations. Unfortunately, I didn't try it until it was past 30 days so I can't return it now.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Musician
Style of music you play:
Alt-Country
Where you live:
Iowa

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1080537

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

| Review By: washburn82 | 1 year, 3 months ago

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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I bought this to mainly record licks and lyrics just for my own reference. I was totally blown away by the quality of the sound. I recorded my cedar top acoustic with this and it sounded totally amazing. well worth the money and then some.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
hobbyist
Style of music you play:
folk, alt.
Where you live:
Gopackers WI

Did you find this review helpful? yes no873372

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