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(B-Stock) H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder

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(B-Stock) H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder

Specifications

Product features

Number of built-in microphones
1
Number of XLR mic inputs
0
Audio formats
WAV / PCM
Bit rate
32-bit floating point
Complete
Yes
Sustainable product
Not specified
Built-in speakers
Yes
Maximum sample rate
96 kHz
Max. playback tracks
2
Max. simultaneous recording tracks
2
Recorder mounting possibilities
1/4-inch screw thread for camera stand
Original packaging
In good condition
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Timecode I/O
Yes
Analogue audio input type
Unbalanced stereo line in (TRS mini-jack)
Storage type
Micro SDHC / micro SDXC
Recorder type
Handheld field recorder
Recorder outputs
Headphones (TRS, jack or mini jack)
Power options
Batteries, power supply (not included), USB bus powered

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
135 gr
Dimensions
17,5 x 8,0 x 3,5 cm

Product specifications

  • handheld recorder with 32-bit floating point
  • no level setting required since the recorder automatically sets the best possible levels
  • 120 dB SPL 90º XY microphone
  • polar pattern: unidirectional
  • records in max. 96kHz
  • OLED display: 128 x 64 px
  • overdubbing, auto record, pre-record and timer functions
  • USB microphone (48 kHz, 24-bit)
  • audio guide for blind and partially-sighted
  • 10 hours of operation on 2x AAA batteries or USB-C bus powered
  • storage media: microSDHC and microSDXC with max. 1TB storage capacity
  • dimensions: 53.9 x 136.6 x 29mm
  • weight (including batteries): 92g
Recommended price £85
£83 incl. 20% VAT
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Specifications

Product features

Number of built-in microphones
1
Number of XLR mic inputs
0
Audio formats
WAV / PCM
Bit rate
32-bit floating point
Complete
Yes
Sustainable product
Not specified
Built-in speakers
Yes
Maximum sample rate
96 kHz
Max. playback tracks
2
Max. simultaneous recording tracks
2
Recorder mounting possibilities
1/4-inch screw thread for camera stand
Original packaging
In good condition
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Timecode I/O
Yes
Analogue audio input type
Unbalanced stereo line in (TRS mini-jack)
Storage type
Micro SDHC / micro SDXC
Recorder type
Handheld field recorder
Recorder outputs
Headphones (TRS, jack or mini jack)
Power options
Batteries, power supply (not included), USB bus powered

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
135 gr
Dimensions
17,5 x 8,0 x 3,5 cm

Product specifications

  • handheld recorder with 32-bit floating point
  • no level setting required since the recorder automatically sets the best possible levels
  • 120 dB SPL 90º XY microphone
  • polar pattern: unidirectional
  • records in max. 96kHz
  • OLED display: 128 x 64 px
  • overdubbing, auto record, pre-record and timer functions
  • USB microphone (48 kHz, 24-bit)
  • audio guide for blind and partially-sighted
  • 10 hours of operation on 2x AAA batteries or USB-C bus powered
  • storage media: microSDHC and microSDXC with max. 1TB storage capacity
  • dimensions: 53.9 x 136.6 x 29mm
  • weight (including batteries): 92g
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Warranty
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
Complete
Yes
Original packaging
In good condition
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)

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Original packaging

Packaging in good condition: undamaged (sticky tape residue may be visible)
Packaging damaged: box has dents, tears and/or holes
Packaging missing: replaced with a Bax Music box

State of product:

New: the product itself is new, but the packaging may not look new
Signs of use (no damage or scratches): smudges, fingerprints and/or dust
Scratches/damage: product has scratches and/or damage

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Yes! Our usual Bax Music warranty also applies to most B-stock products.

Product information

Product no: 5000-0027-8170

General

The Zoom H1N recorder was already an industry-leader, and now, with the dawn of the Zoom H1Essental, the H1N concept just got upgraded with 32-bit Float audio. This is the technical detail that makes clean, noise-and-distortion-free recording possible, no matter the recording level. In fact, with this handheld recorder, you don't even need to set the recording levels any more. Everything happens automatically in response to the sound source, and the full dynamic range is retained so that, during post-production, everything can be recovered no matter how quiet the level gets.

Enhanced User-Friendly Controls for the Blind & Partially Sighted

Just the like the H4Essential and H6Essential models, the user-friendliness of the H1Essential recorder for blind and partially-sighted users has been enhanced considerably. Now, as you scroll through the menu, every function is audibly explained, making the sublime audio quality that this recorder is capable of producing available to a far wider audience. The audible explainers are amplified via a built-in speaker, or you can simply plug in a set of headphones, and the language can even be toggled as needed, from English to Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Chinese.

Podcasting, Film-making & Interviewing

The H1Essential can be mounted onto a tripod to capture conversations or interviews and, by flipping over into mono mode, the audio can be given more focus. The 3.5mm mini-jack output port can be directly connected to a camera, so film makers and videographers are also fully accommodated. Even musicians will find this recorder useful, thanks to features like the overdub function and auto-record function. The playback speed can also be tweaked to contract or stretch audio fragments.

A Pocket USB Microphone

Hook the H1Essential recorder up to a PC or Mac computer, or an Android or iOS device and it transforms into a neat USB microphone that can record audio to a microSD card. Keeping things super-flexible, this model supports SDXC cards with a maximum capacity of 1 terabyte, meaning you'll never be caught short of space while working on location.

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (10)

4.7
10 reviews

Rating

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5 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Finally took the plunge and upgraded from my H1n (which I love) to the Essential.

Have to say, very impressed. I do the odd video for my Youtube channel. I film in all sorts of environments, from the very noisy to the very quiet. So getting the gain right was always an issue. In fairness, the H1n was fine there. But to avoid clipping I'd try to set the peak between -12dB and -6dB. Sometimes that meant the recording level was a bit low. There was also the issue that, whilst you can lock all the *buttons* on the H1n, you can't lock the gain knob. So had to be careful not to accidentally adjust it when sticking in my pocket. But with the Essential that's now just one less thing to worry about.

Also, the Essential fits the same case as the H1n and takes the H1n Popshield. So if you're thinking of upgrading then you can still use bits of your old kit. I also like that finally the thread mount is metal rather than plastic. That's not a huge issue for me as I don't really mount it; but still nice to have.

Cons: The build quality isn't exactly military spec; but for
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Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Ik gebruik hem voor opnames van ons bandje in de repetitieruimte, gemakkelijk in gebruik en goede kwaliteit opnames. Met een SD kaart van 1TB kun je 100 uur opnemen en met AAA batterijen kun je ruim vooruit dus geen stress. Omzetten van .wav naar .mp3 gaat eenvoudig met Garageband, opknippen en de tussenruimtes eruit gooien is zo gebeurd. Probleemloos.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Zonder enige voorgaande apparaten als kennis/ervaring en dus niet te vergelijken, afgegaan op de reviews. De essential is robuust doch super licht in de hand, erg compact, gemakkelijk in te stellen, etui met stroomkabel, gsmhouder (A56 houdt ie probleemloos) en de windjammer doet zn ding bij buitengebruik. Aangekocht om geluidsoverlast op te nemen als bewijslast en super tevreden van de geluidskwaliteit!👌 op 1, 2, 3 te importeren naar Audacity. Top prijs/kwaliteit!!
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
4 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Prima opname apparaat voor repetities. Minpuntje is de batterij, maar wanneer je daar rekening mee houdt is dat ook geen probleem. Blij mee.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Ik ben zeer positief over de Zoom H1. Technisch perfect, en supersimpel mee om te gaan. Wat mij betreft een
eindpunt in de ontwikkeling van audio opnametechniek. Ik zou niet weten hoe je met veel meer en veel duurdere apperatuur een betere opname zou kunnen maken. The low price is due to applying state-of-the-art electronics,
as is the extreme low power consumption.
I expect this device to be sold in the millions.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
4 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Topproduct voor een kleine prijs. De kwaliteit van opname is erg goed en werken met het toestel is zeer intuïtief. Dit toestel doet meer dan wat je van een instapmodel kan verwachten.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Dit is een must have om te gebruiken in een repetitieruimte. Hij neemt alles op en overstuurd niet. Na opname in Adacity normalizen en exporteren naar mp3. Eitje.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Pratique, compact et facile d'utilisation. Qualité d'enregistrement plus que correct. Top !
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This review was automatically translated from French.
4 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Een bijzonder praktische recorder voor een mooie prijs.
Het mooie aan de H1 is dat hij zo klein is dat je hem altijd bij je kunt hebben. Wat dat betreft geldt voor recorders hetzelfde als voor camera's, de beste recorder voor een opname, is de recorder die je bij je hebt.
Buiten is de recorder niet zonder windbescherming te gebruiken. De twee microfoons zijn hypergevoelig voor het kleinste zuchtje wind. Wat dat betreft legt de H1 essential het af tegen de modellen van Roland, die twee omni-directionele microfoons hebben en die je dus makkelijker overal kunt inzetten.
Het stereobeeld dat de H1 neerzet is dan wel weer erg goed. Bijna alsof je een binaural microfoonsetje gebruikt.
Ook van de sprekende menu's word ik erg gelukkig. Helaas is er een aantal menu's dat niet praat, zoals de instelling van de drempelwaarde bij de auto-record functie. Hopelijk lost Zoom dit nog eens op, al is mijn ervaring met Zoom dat eenmaal uitgebrachte recorders niet veel updates krijgen.

Ik zie niet hoe je voor dit bedrag iets beters zou kunnen kopen. Een symplistisch windscherm, zoals bij de Mictrac M2 geleverd wordt, zou misschien nog wel gekund hebben, maar misschien helt zoiets niet bij de manier waarop de H1 essential microfoons zijn geplaatst.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Zoom H1Essential Handheld Stereo Recorder with 32-Bit Floating Point

Digne successeur du H1N mais pas que ...
Beaucoup d'améliorations mais aussi quelques défauts (peut-être de jeunesse) qui seront tout ou partie corrigés par de nouveaux firmwares dans le temps ?
Au chapitre du mieux:
- L'appareil est plus léger et un peu moins encombrant
- Port de communication USB C plus dans l'air du temps
- Ecran led au contraste sans comparaison (mais trop petit)
- L'assistance vocale qui devrait être une obligation aujourd'hui (même si la plupart ne l'utiliseront pas)
- Un bouton dédié pour le menu (plus besoin de passer par un allumage spécial)
- Le 32 bits float, un sérieux plus pour ne plus griller des prises par l'écrêtage.
- L'affichage de la forme d'onde ?
Le moins bien:
- Principalement cet écran bien prop petit et difficilement lisible malgré son contraste élevé
- Le parti pris de la video inversée dans les menus (même si moins energivore)
- L'assistance vocale uniquement en anglais
Beaucoup de choses pourront être améliorées par le firmware. je pense surtout à la taille des caractères des menus (même si moins de choix visibles à l'écran).
Un appareil attachant et vraiment utile avec un excellent rapport qualité/prix.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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