Zoom H1 Portable Digital Audio Recorder

ZOOM H1 PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

A compact and easy to use product that keeps the users focused on their creativity and the task at hand. One of the most noticeable feature about the zoom H1 is its size. Its candy-bar design is ultra-portable and can easily fit in your pocket or kit-bag. Whether youre recording notes for class, making a podcast, or even film-making, Zoom H1 has you covered. Simplicity is one of the most defining feature of the Zoom H1. Stereo X-Y mics, easy to read display panel lets you read the sound level, recording time, battery info etc. A single button start-stop feature is inspired by the old-school analog form and is really a great way to keep things simple. For musicians the Zoom h1 is surely going to be a great tool. From band practise to recording riffs, the Zoom H1 does it all.

X/Y recording made simple

The X/Y technique provides a great way to cover a wide area while still capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition, making it perfect for all types of live stereo recording.
The H1’s built-in X/Y microphone provides two matched unidirectional microphones set at a 90 degree angle relative to one another, optimum for most stereo recording applications.
Alternatively, you can connect a pair of external microphones or line level signal to the H1’s Mic/Line Input mini phone jack for X/Y or other types of stereo recording.

The Ins and Outs

The H1 Mic/Line Input is a stereo ” mini phone jack that can accept two mic- and/or line-level signals. Condenser microphones requiring Plug-In Power (2.5 volts) can be connected to this jack.
The H1 Line/Headphones Output is a stereo ” phone jack with a dedicated volume control. Headphones can be connected here for private monitoring. There’s also a built-in speaker on the back panel for fast monophonic monitoring of the recorded signal without the need to make any connections.
The H1’s USB port provides a digital output of the stereo mix and allows data to be sent to and from your computer. From there, it can be imported into editing software such as the supplied WaveLab LE. It also allows the H1 to be used as a 2-in/2-out audio interface and USB microphone, as well as a microSD card reader.

Auto Level and low cut filter

The H1’s Auto Level function sets input gain automatically to prevent overload and distortion. Alternatively, input level can be set manually. The H1 also provides a built-in low cut filter for the elimination of pops, wind noise, blowing, and other kinds of low frequency rumble.

File types supported

The H1 Mic/Line Input is a stereo ” mini phone jack that can accept two mic- and/or line-level signals. Condenser microphones requiring Plug-In Power (2.5 volts) can be connected to this jack.
The H1 Line/Headphones Output is a stereo ” phone jack with a dedicated volume control. Headphones can be connected here for private monitoring. There’s also a built-in speaker on the back panel for fast monophonic monitoring of the recorded signal without the need to make any connections.
The H1’s USB port provides a digital output of the stereo mix and allows data to be sent to and from your computer. From there, it can be imported into editing software such as the supplied WaveLab LE.

Battery life and recording times

The H1 requires just a single AA batteryeither alkaline or rechargeable NiMHfor power. Battery life when using an alkaline battery is up to 10 hours, even during continuous recording. Alternatively, you can use an optional AD-17 AC adapter, which allows you to power the H1 from any standard wall socket.

The H1 records directly to microSD and microSDHC cards, up to 32 gigabytes. The chart below shows maximum recording time with different file formats and card sizes.

Features:

• Built-in 90 X/Y stereo mic.
• Stereo ” Mic/Line Input mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V).
• Stereo ” Phones/
• Stereo ” Phones/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control.
• Built-in reference speaker for fast monitoring.
• Backlit LCD display.
• Records directly to microSD and microSDHC cards up to 32 GB.
• Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats.
• Auto Level for automatic control of input level.
• Low-cut filter for elimination of wind noise and rumble.
• Up to 99 marks per recording.
• USB port for data transfer to computer and use as an audio interface and USB microphone.
• SD card reader function.
• Mounts directly to tripod, or to mic stand or DSLR with optional adapter.
• Runs on only 1 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable battery.
• Up to 10 hours of operation with a single AA alkaline battery.

SPECS:

• Simultaneous recording tracks: 2
• Simultaneous playback tracks : 2
• Functions: Lo-cut Filter, Auto REC Level,Marker
• Recording/playback format: WAV: 44.1 / 48 / 96kHz, 16- / 24-bit
• MP3: 44.1kHz48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps
• A/D conversion: 24-bit, 128xoversampling
• D/A conversion: 24-bit, 128xoversampling
• Signal processing: 32-bit
• Recording media: microSD card (16MB – 2GB)
• microSDHC card (4GB -32GB)
• Display: 127 segment custom LCD (withbacklight)
• Built-in stereo mic: Unidirectionalcondenser
• Gain: 0 to+39dB
• Minimum gain with digital attenuation: -28dB
• Maximum sound pressure level: 120dBSPL
• Mic/line input: 1/8″ stereo phone jack (Plug-in powersupported)
• Input Impedance: 2k (Input level: 0 to-39dBm)
• Phones/line output: 1/8″ stereo phonejack
• Output load impedance: 10k ormore
• Rated output level: -10dBm
• Phones output level: 20mW + 20mW into 32load
• Output load impedance: 10k ormore
• Rated output level: -10dBm
• USB interface: Type: Mini-B type (USB 2.0 High Speed compatible), Mass Storage Classoperation
• Format: 44.1 kHz/16-bit or 48kHz/16-bit
• Power requirements: Alkaline or Ni-MH AA battery x 1, or AC adapter (AD-17, USB to ACtype)
• Battery life (alkaline batteries): 10 hours (MP3), 9.5 hours(WAV)
• Dimensions: 44(W) x 136(D) x31(H)mm
• Weight: 60g (withoutbatteries)