Zoom H1 Essential Recorder for Musicians, Podcasters & Content Creators
Model: H1essential
Key features
- Hardware Interface: USB Type C
- Microphone Form Factor: X/Y Microphone
- Headphones Jack: 3.5 millimeters
- Number of Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
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- Connectivity
- USB-C
- Best for
- Studio
The Zoom H1essential is a simple, affordable way to start recording better audio. Whether you’re making videos, recording a podcast, capturing song ideas, saving lectures, or interviewing someone, it gives you a major sound upgrade from your phone or camera without making the process feel complicated. Built-in X/Y microphones capture clear stereo sound right out of the box, so you can press record and start creating. 32-bit float recording helps keep your audio usable when things suddenly get louder or quieter, making it easier to get a good take even if you’re new to recording. Record directly to an SD card, or connect with USB-C and use the H1essential as a USB microphone for podcasts, livestreams, video calls, voiceovers, and computer or mobile recording. With spoken menu guidance and an easy recording workflow, it’s a great first recorder for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, students, and content creators who want better sound without the guesswork.
Product Overview
- Compatible Devices: Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone
- Brand: Zoom
- Hardware Interface: USB Type C
- Microphone Form Factor: X/Y Microphone
- Format: WAV
- Headphones Jack: 3.5 millimeters
- Number of Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
- Product Dimensions: 5.38"D x 2.12"W x 1.14"H
- Memory Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- Item Weight: 92 g
Product Features
- CREATE CONTENT WITH BETTER SOUND – Capture clear stereo audio for videos, reels, tutorials, voiceovers, behind-the-scenes clips, and other content that needs more polished sound than your camera or phone alone.
- READY WHEN INSPIRATION HITS – Record songwriting sessions, rehearsals, acoustic performances, lessons, jam sessions, and live music with detailed sound that is easy to capture in the moment.
- CLEAR VOICES FOR PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS – Record conversations, podcast episodes, lectures, meetings, notes, and interviews with natural stereo sound that helps voices come through clearly.
- CAPTURE REAL-WORLD SOUND – Record ambience, nature, room tone, sound effects, travel audio, and everyday environments for video, music production, creative projects, and documentation.
- PLUG IN FOR STREAMING AND CALLS – Connect via USB-C and use it as a microphone for livestreams, remote meetings, video calls, voiceovers, podcasts, and desktop or mobile recording.
| Compatible Devices | Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
| Hardware Interface | USB Type C |
| Microphone Form Factor | X/Y Microphone |
| Format | WAV |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Screen Size | 2.8 centimeters |
| Digital Recording Time | 10 hours |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.38"D x 2.12"W x 1.14"H |
| Item Weight | 92 g |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Model Number | H1essential |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Zoom |
| Item Highlight | Clip-Free Audio with 32-Bit Float, X/Y Stereo Mics, USB Microphone Mode, 10-HR Battery, Accessibility Features |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Type Name | Portable Studio Recorder |
| Mfr Part Number | ZH1E |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year - Replacement |
- Compatible Devices
- Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone
- Hardware Interface
- USB Type C
- Microphone Form Factor
- X/Y Microphone
- Format
- WAV
- Headphones Jack
- 3.5 millimeters
- Number of Batteries
- 2 AAA batteries required.
- Memory Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Screen Size
- 2.8 centimeters
- Digital Recording Time
- 10 hours
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Stereo
- Item Dimensions D x W x H
- 5.38"D x 2.12"W x 1.14"H
- Item Weight
- 92 g
- Brand
- Zoom
- Model Number
- H1essential
- Number of Items
- 1
- Manufacturer
- Zoom
- Item Highlight
- Clip-Free Audio with 32-Bit Float, X/Y Stereo Mics, USB Microphone Mode, 10-HR Battery, Accessibility Features
- Unit Count
- 1 Count
- Item Type Name
- Portable Studio Recorder
- Mfr Part Number
- ZH1E
- Warranty Description
- 1 Year - Replacement
Every order includes free next-day shipping. The delivery service and $0 shipping charge are confirmed at checkout.
Description
The Zoom H1essential is a simple, affordable way to start recording better audio. Whether you’re making videos, recording a podcast, capturing song ideas, saving lectures, or interviewing someone, it gives you a major sound upgrade from your phone or camera without making the process feel complicated. Built-in X/Y microphones capture clear stereo sound right out of the box, so you can press record and start creating. 32-bit float recording helps keep your audio usable when things suddenly get louder or quieter, making it easier to get a good take even if you’re new to recording. Record directly to an SD card, or connect with USB-C and use the H1essential as a USB microphone for podcasts, livestreams, video calls, voiceovers, and computer or mobile recording. With spoken menu guidance and an easy recording workflow, it’s a great first recorder for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, students, and content creators who want better sound without the guesswork.
Product Overview
- Compatible Devices: Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone
- Brand: Zoom
- Hardware Interface: USB Type C
- Microphone Form Factor: X/Y Microphone
- Format: WAV
- Headphones Jack: 3.5 millimeters
- Number of Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
- Product Dimensions: 5.38"D x 2.12"W x 1.14"H
- Memory Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- Item Weight: 92 g
Product Features
- CREATE CONTENT WITH BETTER SOUND – Capture clear stereo audio for videos, reels, tutorials, voiceovers, behind-the-scenes clips, and other content that needs more polished sound than your camera or phone alone.
- READY WHEN INSPIRATION HITS – Record songwriting sessions, rehearsals, acoustic performances, lessons, jam sessions, and live music with detailed sound that is easy to capture in the moment.
- CLEAR VOICES FOR PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS – Record conversations, podcast episodes, lectures, meetings, notes, and interviews with natural stereo sound that helps voices come through clearly.
- CAPTURE REAL-WORLD SOUND – Record ambience, nature, room tone, sound effects, travel audio, and everyday environments for video, music production, creative projects, and documentation.
- PLUG IN FOR STREAMING AND CALLS – Connect via USB-C and use it as a microphone for livestreams, remote meetings, video calls, voiceovers, podcasts, and desktop or mobile recording.
| Compatible Devices | Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
| Hardware Interface | USB Type C |
| Microphone Form Factor | X/Y Microphone |
| Format | WAV |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Screen Size | 2.8 centimeters |
| Digital Recording Time | 10 hours |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.38"D x 2.12"W x 1.14"H |
| Item Weight | 92 g |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Model Number | H1essential |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Zoom |
| Item Highlight | Clip-Free Audio with 32-Bit Float, X/Y Stereo Mics, USB Microphone Mode, 10-HR Battery, Accessibility Features |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Type Name | Portable Studio Recorder |
| Mfr Part Number | ZH1E |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year - Replacement |
Specifications
- Compatible Devices
- Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone
- Hardware Interface
- USB Type C
- Microphone Form Factor
- X/Y Microphone
- Format
- WAV
- Headphones Jack
- 3.5 millimeters
- Number of Batteries
- 2 AAA batteries required.
- Memory Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Screen Size
- 2.8 centimeters
- Digital Recording Time
- 10 hours
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Stereo
- Item Dimensions D x W x H
- 5.38"D x 2.12"W x 1.14"H
- Item Weight
- 92 g
- Brand
- Zoom
- Model Number
- H1essential
- Number of Items
- 1
- Manufacturer
- Zoom
- Item Highlight
- Clip-Free Audio with 32-Bit Float, X/Y Stereo Mics, USB Microphone Mode, 10-HR Battery, Accessibility Features
- Unit Count
- 1 Count
- Item Type Name
- Portable Studio Recorder
- Mfr Part Number
- ZH1E
- Warranty Description
- 1 Year - Replacement
Shipping
Every order includes free next-day shipping. The delivery service and $0 shipping charge are confirmed at checkout.
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