Zoom H1 XLR Handy Recorder

Zoom H1 XLR Handy Recorder
Product no: 9000-0130-6119 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Kitted out with two locking XLR/TRS jack combi inputs and a stereo mini-jack input, the Zoom H1 XLR Handy Recorder piles on the flexibility, setting it up to record a broad range of different microphones, instruments and other audio sources. Designed for everyone - from musicians and film makers to podcasters and sound designers - this compact and comfy handheld recording unit holds some powerful tools. Thoughtfully designed on every level, the Zoom H1 features an OLED display so the waveform can be monitored in real-time, while a built-in speaker supports on-site checking and adjustments.

Crystalline Recording via 32-bit Float Technology

The H1 XLR uses 32-bit float technology which translates into effortless recording with an enormous dynamic range. Whether you're capturing the more delicate sounds of nature or recording a live gig, the recording always remains clear and detailed, with zero clipping. Extremely 'clean' on-board preamps with an EIN level of -122 decibels also guarantee professional audio wiped clean of any ambient noise, while the option to record in stereo as well as mono pushes up the versatility to support an array of different applications.

Storage, Power & Accessibility

With the SDXC card support of up to 1 terabyte, you could comfortably record all day without needing to take a break. The Zoom H1 XLR can either be powered by two standard AA batteries or over bus-power via USB-C, keeping things flexible so you can also record on location. On top of all of that, advanced access functions, including audible menu options even set this model up for sight impaired users, while the combination of flexible connection options, advanced storage support, versatile power options and accessibility makes this handheld recorder a reliable working partner for any audio professional.

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Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Recorder type	handheld field recorder
Number of XLR mic inputs	2
Number of built-in microphones	0
Max. simultaneous recording tracks	2
Max. playback tracks	2
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR)
Recorder outputs	line out (TRS mini jack)
Timecode I/O	no
Power options	batteries, power supply (not included), USB bus powered
Built-in speakers	yes
Storage type	micro SDHC / micro SDXC
Maximum sample rate	96 kHz
Bit rate	32-bit floating point
Audio formats	WAV / PCM
Recorder mounting possibilities	1/4-inch screw thread for camera stand

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	205 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	14,5 x 9,5 x 5,0 cm

Product specifications

field recorder with 32-bit float
SD card support for audio recording:
- 4GB-32GB microSDHC cards
- 64GB-1TB microSDXC cards (SD cards with more than 1TB capacity not supported)
supported WAV formats
- 44.1 /48 / 96 kHz
- 32-bit float mono/stereo BWF and iXML
display: monochrome OLED screen (128x64)
power supply:
- batteries: 2x AA (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
- Zoom AD-17 power adapter, DC 5V/1A (sold separately)
- USB-bus power supported
USB port: USB-Type-C
mass storage class: USB 2.0 High Speed
audio interface:
- sampling rate: 44.1/48 kHz
- bit speed: 16-bit integer/32-bit float
- channels: 2 inputs/2 outputs
approx. operating time with batteries: 2-channel recording to microSDHC circa. 10 hours (alkaline batteries, via stereo line input, 48 kHz/32-bit float)
dimensions: 62.1 x 107 x 39.3mm
weight: 92g

Reviews from other countries

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Gubbink 13 December 2024

Wrote the following about Zoom H1 XLR Handy Recorder

Samen met twee vrienden -- noem ze voor het gemak Geoffrey en Hank -- maak ik opnames op locatie. Daarvoor bestelden we deze H1 XLR. Op advies van Hank bestelde ik een dagje eerder, zodat de jongens van Bax met de gebruikelijke extra dag verzendtijd precies op tijd leverden. Gelukkig maar, want de rest van de week waren mijn dagen tot de rand gevuld. Het pakektje kwam dus precies op het goede moment en bleek na het uitpakken exact de inhoud te bevatten die we hadden besteld. Dat vind ik altijd een pluspunt. Geoffrey merkte wel op dat de verzenddoos onnodig veel groter was dan de inhoud. We speculeren dat de dozen-op-maat machine even niet beschikbaar was. Hoe dan ook... Toen het weekend aanbrak hebben we de recorder natuurlijk grondig uitgeprobeerd. Eigenlijk werkte alles goed: van de stereo mic/line input met een setje Roland in-ear binaural microfoons tot de twee XLR/TRS ingangen met een condensatormicrofoon. Zelfs de SM7B van Geoffrey klonk goed. Wel heel zacht, maar de hoeveelheid ruis viel alles mee. Tot slot heeft Hank zijn hoofdtelefoon nog aangesloten op het apparaat. Hij heeft genoten van het geluid, gegeven de bescheiden prijs.

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