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Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

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Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
Key Features
  • Portable, Easy-to-Use Audio Recorder
  • Musicians, Content Creators & Podcasters
  • 32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed
  • Onboard X/Y Mics Handle up to 120 dB
Sporting a compact handheld form factor and an incredibly intuitive interface, the H1essential Portable Recorder from Zoom is designed to make audio capture easier than ever before. With painless 32-bit floating point recording, you can capture perfect audio every time without the need to ever set levels.
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will a ipad recognize the zoom h1 essential as ...

will a ipad recognize the zoom h1 essential as mic?
Asked by: marc
Yes, when using the USB-C port to connect to a PC, a Mac, an iOS device, or an Android device, the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-10-09

Can you recommend windshields that fit this ...

Can you recommend windshields that fit this recorder?
Asked by: Rex
For the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder, I would recommend the Rycote Zoom H1n Mini Windjammer.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-08-08

Can the H1essential provide phantom power to an ...

Can the H1essential provide phantom power to an XLR connected boom?
Asked by: Dustin
The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder doesn't have an XLR connection, so it wouldn't be able to provide phantom power to a connected mic.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-09-22

Can you use a separate Mike?

Can you use a separate Mike?
Asked by: Charlie
Yes, you can connect an external microphone to the Zoom H1 Essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder through the 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input connector.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2024-10-27

Can you use your own microphone?

Can you use your own microphone?
Asked by: Charlie
Yes, the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder has a 3.5mm input that can be used to connect an external microphone.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2024-10-27

Do I need to use a computer to take advantage of ...

Do I need to use a computer to take advantage of the 32-bit float option, to normalize the audio?
Asked by: Joel
Normalization is possible on the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder without the use of a computer.
Answered by: Alex D
Date published: 2024-08-08

Does 32 bit float only work when using an ...

Does 32 bit float only work when using an external mic or do the x/y mics on the recorder also work with it?
Asked by: Adam
The Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder works in 32-bit mode with the built-in X/Y microphones and with external microphones as well.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2024-12-03
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