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- X/Y mic design captures perfect stereo images with remarkable depth and clarity
- Records WAV to 24-bit/96kHz for high resolution audio
- Records MP3 to 320kbps for maximum time
- Uses up to 32GB MicroSDHC cards maximum recording time
- USB 2.0 port for faster file transfer
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Stereo hand held digital SD recorder with USB port
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
I have used this recorder twice now for my video work. The first time, one day after I bought it,I was amazed at the quality of this small recorder.I linked it up to a sound desk for a band I was videoing and it sounded like recording from a CD!
Even when I tried recording from the mics of the Zoom H1 itself,the quality was very good considering the mics are so small.
The second time I used the Zoom H1 was at a wedding to record the speeches and the band at the reception, fantastic again.I placed the Zoom H1 near some very loud speakers the the band used and I was very surprised again how well the H1 coped with the high volume. One thing I did do though was to put it on manual volume level this time, to avoid distortion.The resulting recording sounded better than what I heard live! Mind you the band were very loud and I think my ears were distorting at the time, lol.
The controls are easy to use and very practical, I particularly like the big record button which is very handy when you need to start recording fast, no fiddling around trying to find the record button, it's much bigger than all the other buttons and is on the front of the H1.
All together a fantastic buy,If your thinking "shall I, shan't I buy it", then go for it, it's a five star recorder!
Even when I tried recording from the mics of the Zoom H1 itself,the quality was very good considering the mics are so small.
The second time I used the Zoom H1 was at a wedding to record the speeches and the band at the reception, fantastic again.I placed the Zoom H1 near some very loud speakers the the band used and I was very surprised again how well the H1 coped with the high volume. One thing I did do though was to put it on manual volume level this time, to avoid distortion.The resulting recording sounded better than what I heard live! Mind you the band were very loud and I think my ears were distorting at the time, lol.
The controls are easy to use and very practical, I particularly like the big record button which is very handy when you need to start recording fast, no fiddling around trying to find the record button, it's much bigger than all the other buttons and is on the front of the H1.
All together a fantastic buy,If your thinking "shall I, shan't I buy it", then go for it, it's a five star recorder!
66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Just got a Zoom H1 for recording acoustic guitar, songs, etc and agree with much of what R.Cooke has said above. However, I'd like to add a few points.
First the measurements are approx 5.5" x 1.75" x 1.25". Might help. No USB cable, lanyard or case is provided.
It comes with a 2GB microSD/HC card. It will take up to 32GB which is a lot of recording and way beyond the battery's 10 hour capacity. I'd suggest at least a Class 4 card. You can download the Quick Start Guide as a pdf from Zoom's japan site. There's a list of compatible microSD/HC cards.
The buttons can be locked out so having set the H1, you can put it in your pocket, using say a LAV mic, record hands-free.
You can use headphones and/or a mic when recording.
A windscreen is I think required for the H1 and I think a sturdy case too since it is quite fragile. For instance, handling it can introduce noise as the plastic creaks a little. Hold it gently when recording. There is a recess for a lanyard at the base.
There are some videos on YT showing it in use. Some are quite impressive - persuaded me to buy one.
This is a great portable recorder at a decent price. Would be good with modern DSLRs and camcorders too. I just wish they'd made it from metal instead of plastic - including the tripod mount.
NB: Amazon is showing the Zoom H1 + Zoom Kit + Transcend 16GB SDHC card above as a package. Buy the Zoom stuff by all means but NOT the Transcend SDHC card or any other SDHC card. The Zoom H1 is strictly "micro" SD/SDHC card. I bought a Bytestor 16GB microSDHC Class 4 card for £16 from Amazon and that works fine.
First the measurements are approx 5.5" x 1.75" x 1.25". Might help. No USB cable, lanyard or case is provided.
It comes with a 2GB microSD/HC card. It will take up to 32GB which is a lot of recording and way beyond the battery's 10 hour capacity. I'd suggest at least a Class 4 card. You can download the Quick Start Guide as a pdf from Zoom's japan site. There's a list of compatible microSD/HC cards.
The buttons can be locked out so having set the H1, you can put it in your pocket, using say a LAV mic, record hands-free.
You can use headphones and/or a mic when recording.
A windscreen is I think required for the H1 and I think a sturdy case too since it is quite fragile. For instance, handling it can introduce noise as the plastic creaks a little. Hold it gently when recording. There is a recess for a lanyard at the base.
There are some videos on YT showing it in use. Some are quite impressive - persuaded me to buy one.
This is a great portable recorder at a decent price. Would be good with modern DSLRs and camcorders too. I just wish they'd made it from metal instead of plastic - including the tripod mount.
NB: Amazon is showing the Zoom H1 + Zoom Kit + Transcend 16GB SDHC card above as a package. Buy the Zoom stuff by all means but NOT the Transcend SDHC card or any other SDHC card. The Zoom H1 is strictly "micro" SD/SDHC card. I bought a Bytestor 16GB microSDHC Class 4 card for £16 from Amazon and that works fine.
89 of 91 people found the following review helpful
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The H1 is very basic in terms of the functionality it offers, compared to other more expensive recorders on the market, but given its price that is hardly surprising. The H1 is probably unique in that it has a completely menu free user interface - everything you do with the recorder you do using controls located on the fascia. In some ways this is quite refreshing, particularly for anyone with previous battle experience when it comes to dealing with impenetrable layers of menus. However, this is primarily what limits its functionality. You can do all the basic things you need to e.g. setting sample/bit rates (from 24bit/96k down to Mp3), and adjusting recording and volume levels. Line in (mic), line out (headphone) sockets, delete, play, fast forward and reverse buttons are also on the edge of the fascia along with a recording button which is located on its own on the front of the fascia. The H1 offers one button recording using the recording button, which you also press to stop recording and return to the home screen. Recordings are made to a 2Gb micro SD card (supplied) and the recorder is powered by a single AA battery.
Physically the H1 is about 4.5 ins long, 1.3 ins wide and 0.8 ins deep. Many of its controls are located along the right edge of the recorder which makes for a tight fit - consequently the buttons are small. Anyone with very large fingers may struggle. The recorder is also very light and I would guess mostly made from plastic. I would not want to suggest that its build quality is poor but you might not want to step on it too often.
If you can access the small buttons the H1 is actually very easy to use. The only real downside for me in its menu free operation is that if you have a number of recordings on the machine there is no way to visually scroll through them to select a specific one; you have to listen to them all to find the one you want. Note also that if you are at the home screen pressing the fast forward or reverse buttons will change the sample/bit rate, and it is easy to do this accidentally.
The digital recorder market is one that is rapidly expanding and there are a lot of models out there. So why buy this recorder in preference to others? Firstly it is being sold at a low price point that no other recorder can match so if you are on a budget it is a bargain. Secondly, and more importantly, you might want to buy it for the quality of its condenser mics. They are absolutely outstanding. I am familiar with a number of recorders such as the Olympus LS10 and Tascam's DR-2d (see my review). The H1's mics simply blow them away. I record acoustic guitar which is notoriously difficult to capture well. The H1 manages it effortlessly with a degree of accuracy and a complete lack of colouration which left me quite astonished. To date these are the best internal mics I have encountered and this alone makes the H1 a must buy. If I lost this recorder I would have no hesitation in buying it again.
Physically the H1 is about 4.5 ins long, 1.3 ins wide and 0.8 ins deep. Many of its controls are located along the right edge of the recorder which makes for a tight fit - consequently the buttons are small. Anyone with very large fingers may struggle. The recorder is also very light and I would guess mostly made from plastic. I would not want to suggest that its build quality is poor but you might not want to step on it too often.
If you can access the small buttons the H1 is actually very easy to use. The only real downside for me in its menu free operation is that if you have a number of recordings on the machine there is no way to visually scroll through them to select a specific one; you have to listen to them all to find the one you want. Note also that if you are at the home screen pressing the fast forward or reverse buttons will change the sample/bit rate, and it is easy to do this accidentally.
The digital recorder market is one that is rapidly expanding and there are a lot of models out there. So why buy this recorder in preference to others? Firstly it is being sold at a low price point that no other recorder can match so if you are on a budget it is a bargain. Secondly, and more importantly, you might want to buy it for the quality of its condenser mics. They are absolutely outstanding. I am familiar with a number of recorders such as the Olympus LS10 and Tascam's DR-2d (see my review). The H1's mics simply blow them away. I record acoustic guitar which is notoriously difficult to capture well. The H1 manages it effortlessly with a degree of accuracy and a complete lack of colouration which left me quite astonished. To date these are the best internal mics I have encountered and this alone makes the H1 a must buy. If I lost this recorder I would have no hesitation in buying it again.
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