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  • Japanese Version
  • Japanese Manual Only
  • Stereo X/Y mic configuration captures perfect stereo images

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Easy to use
4.3
4.3
3.9
4.3
4.4
Sound quality
4.3
4.3
4.1
4.6
4.4
Battery life
4.1
4.1
4.3
4.4
4.5
User interface
4.1
4.1
4.4
3.8
Value for money
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usb, sdhc, secure digital, usb streaming, usb streaming
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usb3.0 c
usb, sdhc, usb2.0, secure digital
usb
memory capacity
32 GB
32 GB
48 GB
16 GB
4 GB
display size
1.25 inches
8 inches
6 inches
format
mp3 audio, wav
digital
live
mp3 audio
battery quantity
2 lithium polymer, 1 aa, 2 lithium ion
1 a, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v
2 aa
2 aa, 2 aaa, 1 product specific, 2 unknown, 2 aaaa
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0.13 pounds
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Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder

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Brilliant Stereo Recording. Now in your pocket.

Combining powerful recording capability with elegance and simplicity, the H1 Handy Recorder is Zoom's smallest, most affordable recorder ever. The H1 Handy Recorder features 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.
Zoom H1 Portable Digital Recorder 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 1 AA battery
  • One AA size battery allows 10 hours operation
  • Accommodates up to 32GB microSDHC memory cards
  • Track marker function
  • Low cut filter
  • Built-in mounting joint for tripod mount
  • 1/8 inch external mic input
  • Stereo 1/8 inch line output
  • Auto record level
H1 Features at a glance:
The H1 Handy Recorder puts all its functions at your fingertips. No menus! Its backlit display features recording levels, file format, time elapsed, remaining battery life and recording time.
Its intuitive transport puts all the controls on the side with no menus on the screen. A large record button gives you complete control. Playback and pause, marker, forward and rewind buttons are all accessible by your thumb. Volume for playback and monitoring can be adjusted using your index finger.


On the back, you'll find a single AA battery compartment, a tripod mount, low cut filter, auto level setting and recording format selectable switches. There's also convenient mount for a strap or lanyard clip.
All the transport controls are on right side of the H1 and you can adjust recording levels on the fly. A 1/8 inch stereo line input is located on this side and its USB port is also accessible here as is its power on and hold switch.

On the left side, you can replace your microSD card by folding down the rubberized door. There's also a 1/8 inch stereo line/headphone output with adjustable volume control for monitoring playback. The built-in reference speaker is on the bottom of the unit.

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 our 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 it still provides the versatility you've come to expect from Zoom. 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.

Secure your digital memories.
The H1 records on microSD cards and comes with a 2GB card. Using a 32 GB microSD card allows over 50 hours of recording time at 16-bit/44.1 kHz. MicroSD cards were specifically designed for the ever-evolving mobile technology market. Approximately the size of a fingernail, the microSD card is a significant advance in technology and its size and capacity are a major reason why the H1 is able to deliver so much recording technology in such a small package.

Share the love.
With its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, the H1 allows for fast transfer of your audio files to your computer. Listen, edit and share with your fans on your Mac or PC. It also includes a reference speaker to ensure your recordings are being captured as you desire.

Musicians - Shorten the Learning Curve
With stereo recording so precise and so easy, musicians will love the H1. An indispensible part of any serious musician's arsenal, the H1 makes recording rehearsals and practice sessions easier than ever. And the best part is, because your performance is captured with crystal clear audio, you can really critique your own playing, and get better.

Songwriters - More Hit Wonders
Isn't it time you heard your masterpieces in beautiful stereo that rivals a professional recording studio? Zoom knows you're the creative type, not an engineer. That's why Zoom made the H1 so easy to setup and navigate. So you can keep the inspiration going. Your most creative ideas can now be recorded and shared with your co-writers anywhere and at anytime the music hits you. Just be sure you have your H1 on at all times!

Bands - On the Road, On the Run.
There are so many applications for your band and the H1. Start with learning new songs. If you're the guy who teaches the songs, record each part on an H1 and email it to the members of your band. If you're the one who books the band, you band needs to get heard. And everyone in the group needs to hear their performance to get better. The H1 makes capturing your performance easy, even when you're cranking out high SPLs.

Video and Film Professionals - Indie Shoots That Don't Sound Indie.
With DSLR cameras that shoot incredible HD video, the need for a better audio solution has emerged. The H1 will easily shoe mount on top of a video or DSLR camera. And because it has a standard 1/4-20 mount on the bottom, you can place the H1 anywhere on your rig. Use the stereo output jack to connect directly to the audio input on your camera, or bring the audio into your editing suite using the USB connection. The H1 is the perfect entry point for those getting started with dual source shooting.

Journalism - Scoop Central…
These days, a journalist needs the ablility to capture broadcast ready interviews whenever or wherever they occur. Imagine being able to spontaneously capture the kind of audio your producer needs and send it remotely via email. That's what the H1 provides. It's literally a recording studio in your pocket! And the files are Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) so your producer has time and date stamping as well as any markers you set for total editing ease.

Business - Content Management
Whether it's a sales meeting, training conference or a seminar, the ability to capture and distribute the content is a big part of the ROI when you do events. Use the H1 to record your content for your company website or distribute it by email to your peers. Edit and turn it into a podcast. The possibilities are endless. Whatever the use, the H1 is perfect for legal, business and medical field use.

Accessorize the size…
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 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.

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Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, value, portability, and performance of the voice recorder. For example, they mention that it has a wide sound stage, and the built-in speaker nicely cuts out background noise. That said, some are satisfied with size, and ease of use. That being said, opinions are mixed on battery life, and quality.

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692 customers mention526 positive166 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the voice recorder. They say that it is easy to use, durable, and the sound is great. They also mention that the built-in speaker is not very good, but the noise-cut feature nicely cuts out background noise. They like that they can listen live to the recording with headphones and that there is a low cut noise filter for background/wind noise reduction.

"...times for recording voice audio, but I can say right now this records the BEST audio of any method I have tried yet...." Read more

"...The built-in mics on the Zoom H1 are a little bit more clear and sharp sounding than the Tascam, and their pickup pattern is much more directional...." Read more

"...For the best interview sound quality, it is great to have a small directional cardioid mic such as the near identical ones from Boya and Movo for $..." Read more

"...The Zoom H1, though, sounds great and achieves the same purpose while also filling those aforementioned extra roles that I never really expected it..." Read more

433 customers mention367 positive66 negative

Customers like the performance of the voice recorder. They mention that it works great, has amazing sound quality, and produces clear voice. Some say the device is functional and easy to manage, and is the best all-around device for making significant improvements to any given situation. Customers also say it works perfectly for group conversations with auto level turned on.

"...Needless to say it works perfectly for group conversations with auto level turned on...." Read more

"...the Zoom the selections are far more user friendly and easily tested to achieve excellence for any given situation...." Read more

"...The Zoom H1, though, sounds great and achieves the same purpose while also filling those aforementioned extra roles that I never really expected it..." Read more

"...Everything works perfectly, as intended...." Read more

430 customers mention358 positive72 negative

Customers find the voice recorder easy to use. They mention that it's easy to set up to their liking, and the buttons are easy to learn the layout. The handheld recorder is savvy and is extremely light, making it frequent useful to busy musicians.

"...and you need to practice with it. But this item is not hard to use, and there's no question I will be able to remember what to do after putting this..." Read more

"...The buttons are easy to learn the layout of, but they are a small and recessed, making them a little bit more difficult to press than I would like...." Read more

"...Even the switches on the back are easy to memorize and change without looking not that you will want to change them much...." Read more

"...I strongly prefer it for ease of use and build quality, too. It costs quite a bit less than the Zoom although both recorders are excellent values...." Read more

333 customers mention303 positive30 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the voice recorder. They say it's well worth the price, a massive upgrade for a small price and size, and has stellar recording quality.

"...superb sound quality, and alright build quality, that is easily worth the low price it is currently going for...." Read more

"...costs quite a bit less than the Zoom although both recorders are excellent values. If you have more time to tinker, you may love the Zoom...." Read more

"...Overall, this is an incredible device for a very low price and it sounds great and is easy to use." Read more

"...I'm quite satisfied that the H1 is the biggest bang for the least buck in the emerging field of truly "personal," user-friendly,..." Read more

172 customers mention142 positive30 negative

Customers like the portability of the voice recorder. They mention that it is convenient to carry on, and easy to pack. Some say that the portibility and quality of recording is the reason they have multiple H1N's in their kit.

"...The things I LIKE about the Zoom H1n are: - the size - very easy to carry, hold, and use; - ease of use - like all digital gadgets, you..." Read more

"...Technically it is as good as without the tape hiss, weighs less than one mike and carries in my pocket not my car trunk...." Read more

"...It is light weight. This Zoom model needs an external micro sd/sdhc card up to 32 gb...." Read more

"...It came with alkaline batteries, that was a bonus. It is very light, very plastic-y, doesn't feel very robust...." Read more

169 customers mention151 positive18 negative

Customers like the size of the voice recorder. They say it's smaller than they expected, perfect for filmmaking and music, and offers a lot for its size. Some customers also mention that the memory is cheap enough and not a big issue.

"...The things I LIKE about the Zoom H1n are: - the size - very easy to carry, hold, and use; - ease of use - like all digital gadgets, you..." Read more

"...and I can keep it on the recorder all the time because it takes up no space...." Read more

"...The Sony is the smallest—quite tiny. This advantage is also a potential “small” disadvantage when standing up the recorder for interviews...." Read more

"...two, you can have stereo, digital, ZERO-HISS, high quality audio in a small, sturdy package that will record forever if you use MP3 settings...." Read more

867 customers mention593 positive274 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the voice recorder. Some mention it's truly incredible, can record awesome quality acoustic guitar, and pick up vocals well. However, others say that the overall build quality, construction and design, looks a bit fragile, and the plastic case feels cheap.

"...All together, I would say this is a great little recorder, with superb sound quality, and alright build quality, that is easily worth the low price..." Read more

"...This is incredibly useful if your recording session includes the consumption of alcohol or other intoxicants...." Read more

"...I strongly prefer it for ease of use and build quality, too. It costs quite a bit less than the Zoom although both recorders are excellent values...." Read more

"...to see improved (in other words, what I DON'T like): - NO SD CARD INCLUDED! I know they're trying to keep the price down, but good grief!..." Read more

166 customers mention72 positive94 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the voice recorder. Some mention it has a long-lasting built-in battery that is easily charged via its built- in USB, while others say that the batteries don't last very long and the Zoom eats AAA batteries like candy.

"...3. It goes through batteries fast...." Read more

"...All it takes is a good orientation (RTFI). - battery life - you're supposed to be able to get more than 10 hours operation on 2 AA batteries...." Read more

"...Battery life absolutely sucks...." Read more

"...Sony wins due to several factors. It has a long lasting built in battery that is easily charged via its built in USB connector...." Read more

Feels cheap, but excellent features and fantastic sound quality in a portable solution.
4 Stars
Feels cheap, but excellent features and fantastic sound quality in a portable solution.
Product arrives and I open the box. The recording unit, microSD card with SD adapter, and one battery are included inside. No product manual :( but there was two papers that had a download access code to get their free audio software online. I pick up the recorder and am a bit surprised by the feel of it, as it's very lightweight and the plastic that it's made of feels cheap. This will end up being my least-favorite part about the Zoom H1 - the cheap casing and buttons. The MicroSD cover that covers the SD card is also cheap and kind of annoying to try to loosen to insert a microSD card. I'm not sure what they were thinking when they designed the cover, but I can overlook it since I rarely change out the microSD card anyway. I discovered the H1 isn't praised for its outer looks, features, and buttons, but for the quality of the recording, which is really what matters for the price you're paying.Once I inserted the battery the screen lit up and recording time, quality, and audio levels meter display on the screen. The audio level meter bar is constantly fluctuating, so it appears to be metering the levels very actively. I plugged my headphones into the "line out" and was blown away by the quality. The cheap feel of the Zoom H1's plastic does not at all match the quality of the sound coming through, which is superb!Next I adjusted the levels. There are manual adjustments for input level on the side. These buttons feel cheap and don't always respond when pushing them, but they do work nonetheless. The sound meter bar reflected accurately the input levels I was changing, and I could hear the increase of the sounds around me through my headphones. Next I tried the "auto level," which is part of 3 quick switches on the back of the recorder. Auto level tries to adjust the input levels according to how much sound it's picking up. It's a great concept, and it does change the input when it hears the sounds around it getting louder or quieter, but I really don't think I'm going to be using it. Unfortunately it fluctuates in a very noticeable way, and I think listeners would be very aware of it. Much more practical for me to set the input levels manually on-site while monitoring it through the headphones.The other adjustments work well. There is a lo-cut quick-switch on the back that cuts out excess background noise well. I usually leave it on unless I specifically want to capture the sounds in the background. The REC format quick-switch allows you to choose mp3 or wav format but just flipping it over to your choice. Again, a fantastic way to quickly save some memory or increase your quality if you're out in the field.The playback feature is nice, but takes a bit of getting used to navigating and deleting the files. A product manual wasn't included in the box, which would have been nice to explain how to use the playback features. But that's not too much sweat as I'll just find the manual online.Recording is very simple. Press the big red button in the middle. Press it again to stop. The record button also takes you out of the playback menu to get back to record/monitor mode. Now the top looks funky with the arrangement of the left/right channel microphones. I quickly found out that the best angle to record from was directly at the end of it. If you record at the side it will pick up one channel louder than the other, or won't pick it up very clearly. It will still pick up audio from all around the room, but if you point the end of the H1 you'll notice it zeroes in on the sound of that object. So when you're recording people, be sure to point the end of the recorder directly at them.INPUTS / OUTPUTSThere is one line out jack, and one line in jack.The line in would work great for using a lapel mic and other reviewers have shown great results using the H1 this way. You can get a quality Sony lapel for around $35 that works great, and would allow for more mobility while recording.The line out is great for monitoring through heaphones. I was able to walk around with my noise-cancelling headphones and didn't miss any sounds around me. I could immediately tell if I needed to adjust the levels or if the sound was picking up by using headphones. What a great way to know how your recording is sounding at the moment instead of finding out later that you didn't adjust it right. The line out would also work great for plugging into other equipment. I'll most likely use it for my computer and to directly plug into a DSLR camera. It would make a great "Interviewing" mic by plugging it into the DSLR camera and holding the H1 up to the person being interviewed, or you can use the tripod mount to connect a hot shoe mount (not included) and mount it on top of the dslr camera as the main mic, or to pick up a second independent channel of audio.If you don't use headphones, there is always the tiny speaker at the bottom end that will play back your audio for you. So you can easily listen to your recordings anywhere.Other ports include the USB port. The Zoom H1 didn't come with a USB cable, and it's not the standard cell phone type. Fortunately it uses the same USB port as my dslr camera, so I can just use that.FINAL THOUGHTSI'm very happy with the Zoom H1, especially the sound quality compared to the cost. Unfortunately it's apparent where the cost savings was made, which is in the low quality of the plastic casing and plastic buttons. The features are great though, and quick and easy to use on location. However, unless you're actually a professional this recorder can make you feel like one with the results. I'm all about the results, which is why I'm rating it highly and recommending it to at-home podcasters, video producers, musicians, etc. It really does pick up all the sound you need it to at high quality in a portable solution.
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