The Zoom H1essential Portable Recorder is a handheld device with a small form factor that is incredibly easy to use. Its purpose is to make audio capture as simple as possible. You can easily record flawless audio using 32-bit floating point technology without ever having to set levels.

With its adaptable array of essential features that can support a wide range of scenarios, the H1essential is perfect for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. The integrated X/Y microphones enable trouble-free recording of sounds up to 120 dB, and a 3.5mm plug-in mic/line input facilitates the effortless use of lavalier microphones for dialogue capture. Modern creators can use advanced features like auto record, playback speed adjustment, mono mode, and overdubbing for various purposes. Lastly, in addition to recording to microSDXC cards up to 1TB, this tripod-mountable recorder can also simultaneously function as a USB-C microphone and audio interface. The H1essential includes a furry windscreen, a USB-C cable, an AD-17 power adapter, and a padded shell case.

The blind and visually impaired were considered when designing the Essential Series. Use the built-in speaker or headphones to navigate the menu while listening to descriptions. The languages available to creators are English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese.

The H1essential is a great tool for musicians to record their practices and rehearsals, which can help them become better players. Features like playback speed adjustment and overdubbing are fantastic for writing and practice. Furthermore, the H1essential is the ideal recorder for capturing high-quality audio samples due to its integrated microphones and small size.

The H1essential is great for filmmakers. Record and send audio directly to your camera, or use it to record sound effects to complete your scene. The 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture and supplies up to 2.5V plug-in power.

Podcasters can use mono mode for on-the-go interviews or mount the H1essential on a tripod for seated conversations.

Advanced features like playback speed adjustment, auto-recording, pre-recording, and overdubbing are available on the H1essential. A dedicated Marker button on the H1essential lets you quickly set reference points while recording.

The H1essential can function as a USB microphone and simultaneously record to an SD card when connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the USB-C port. This adaptability can facilitate various content creation methods, simplifying your life.

The sound of a high-performance motorcycle can be accurately captured by the onboard X/Y microphones up to 120 dB SPL.

The H1essential's straightforward interface is easy to use thanks to its high-contrast monochromatic OLED screen.