Zoom returns with the new H1 XLR Portable Audio Recorder, an affordable, easy-to-use, and high-quality recorder that fits in the palm of your hand. The H1 ditches a built-in mic in favor of two locking combo XLR/TRS inputs that can accommodate just about any source you want to plug into it.
Drop the Mic!
Shotgun, dynamic, and condenser mics? No problem. Dual XLR inputs are ready for it all thanks to 48V of phantom power and ultra-quiet preamps, sporting a -122 EIN for super-clean, crystal-clear recordings. The H1 also has ¼” TRS inputs that allow you to plug in instruments or feeds from a mixer or similar line-level source. Finally, a 3.5mm input with plug-in power is great for use with on-camera mics, lavaliers, and mobile devices.
No matter what you plug into the H1 XLR, you can record in mono or stereo at rates up to 96 kHz using 32-bit float technology. The vast dynamic range that 32-bit float delivers frees you from worrying about adjusting input levels and preserves the details even in very quiet recordings. And with support for SDXC cards up to 1TB, you can record audio for days.
Power to the Creators
The H1 can be powered by two AA batteries, a Zoom AD-17 power adapter, or via its USB-C port; this includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs. The AA batteries give you approximately 10 hours of recording time at 48 kHz using 32-bit float via the stereo line inputs.
You can keep track of your battery life, the internal mixer, and other settings via the 1” OLED screen. Use the stereo 3.5mm output jack for headphone monitoring or as a feed to your camera. You can also monitor through the unit’s built-in speaker.
The H1 is also a great fit for streamers and podcasters who will appreciate being able to use the USB-C port as a 32-bit float audio interface compatible with Macs, Windows computers, and iOS- and Android-based mobile devices.
For more information, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out our detailed product page for the Zoom H1 XLR. Or drop us a line below, and we’ll do our best to answer all your comments and questions.
4 Comments
Is this thing handicapped, hobbled, or crippled by NOT being able to PAUSE WHILE RECORDING like the F3 is so stupidly plagued with or has good reason and common sense finally been applied to this device allowing the operator to interrupt the active session instead of Zoom forcing either 1) A continuous lengthy recording or 2) Juggling tons of separate clips in post?
Hi Eric -
An active recording session may be paused and resumed.
Does this utilize the same preamps as the F3, or offer similar audio quality?
Hi Jon -
The F3's premium microphone preamps are just a tad quieter.