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Brand | Zoom |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
Format | WAV, MP3 Audio |
Headphones Jack | 2.5 millimeters |
Product Dimensions | 1.5"D x 5.5"W x 1"H |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Item Weight | 8.16 ounces |
About this item
- Excellent built-in Mike for up to 24-bit audio at sampling rates of 11.1, 48, or 96 kHz in WAV and many different MP3 formats
- 1-Touch buttons for easy and fast recording
- Multiple recording settings for CONVENIENT use
- Usb port transports data in and out of computer and provides double-function as USB Mike and microSD card reader
- New tone generator for easily calibrating your device and camera's audio
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Portability | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 5.0 | 4.7 |
User interface | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 4.6 | — |
Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | 6ave | Firemall LLC | Kellards | HeartOrigin Direct | Firemall LLC |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb, sdhc, secure digital | usb | usb |
memory capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | — | 32 GB |
mic form factor | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In |
mic operation mode | — | Stereo | Stereo | — | Stereo |
headphones jack | 2.5 millimeters | 3.5 millimeters | 3 pin XLR | — | — |
model number | H1n | H1nW | H4N PRO BLACK | 8541753856 | — |
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Product information
Item Weight | 8.2 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.2 x 0.3 x 8.6 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B07J5M244T |
Item model number | H1n |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,003 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #7 in Portable Studio Recorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 9, 2018 |
Color Name | Blue |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Battery type | Alkaline |
Media Format | WAV, MP3 Audio |
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Product Description
For anyone who's serious about Sound, listen up: the Zoom H1n portable digital recorder is here to stay. This travel-size recorder and Mike picks up and stores a ton of sound. This small wonder's talents are endless. This mini-recorder not only functions as a standard Mike and handheld recorder, but also as a USB desktop Mike, too. The wireless Mike allows you to be free, So you can enjoy the Concert or lecture. For all of those Pro YouTube filmmakers and anyone else who won't settle for anything less than the best, The fidelity is clear and the background noise is low. Not only does this handheld beauty sound clear, though-itss One-Button feature makes the whole process Easy. So, the next time you're recording a song, film, or concert, free yourself up and enjoy a small but effective device you can count on.
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Zoom H1n
Handy Recorder
The evolution in portable recording continues with the Zoom H1n. Designed for creators of all kinds, the H1n boasts built-in 90-degree X/Y stereo mics, advanced one-touch button controls, and distortion-free recording. It’s powerful enough for professional projects yet small enough to fit into your pocket. It’s the ultimate.
take-anywhere recorder for every creators gig bag.
- Sleek body with matte finish and newly designed mic protector/cage
- 1.25” monochrome LCD display and one-touch button controls
- Localized and intuitive menus for easy operation
- Handles up to 120 dB SPL for distortion-free recording
- Built-in stereo condenser microphones in 90˚ X/Y stereo format
- Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
Built-in 90˚ X/Y Microphones
The H1n features built-in X/Y stereo microphones for capturing high-quality stereo sound. The mic itself covers a wide area while emphasizing the center of the sound field, allowing creators to record crystal clear audio in almost any setting.
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Record Anytime, AnywhereThanks to the H1n’s compact and rugged design, it can record high-quality sound just about anywhere. It features a newly designed mic enclosure to protect the X/Y mics from wear and tear, so you can put it your pocket, toss it in your backpack, or take it out in the field. |
Distortion-Free RecordingAn advanced onboard limiter enables the H1n to record distortion-free signal up to 120 dB SPL. Capture concerts, band practice, or other loud environments without compromising audio quality. |
Enhanced Playback and ControlPlayback Speed Control lets you easily transcribe interviews. For musicians, the A-B repeat comes in handy when you are learning and rehearsing. The overdub feature lets you add new sounds over existing recordings. You can also set the H1n to auto-record, pre-record, and self-time. |
Easy-to-Use Menus and ControlsGraphic LCD display, one-touch button controls, and localized menus make the H1n perfect for both entry-level and professional creators. Quickly record song ideas, audio for film projects, lectures or meetings, podcast interviews, and more—all with exceptional audio quality. |
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Customers like the value, quality and portability of the voice recorder. For example, they mention the built-in mic is great, the buttons are easy to learn and the unit works great. Some appreciate the portability, saying it's easy to fit in a pocket.
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Customers like the quality of the voice recorder. They mention that it's a great little recorder, with superb sound quality. Some say that it does a pretty good job, and produces exceptional quality audio. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...the Zoom H1n are: - the size - very easy to carry, hold, and use; - ease of use - like all digital gadgets, you have to learn how to use..." Read more
"...All together, I would say this is a great little recorder, with superb sound quality, and alright build quality, that is easily worth the low price..." Read more
"...This is incredibly useful if your recording session includes the consumption of alcohol or other intoxicants...." Read more
"...I strongly prefer it for ease of use and build quality, too. It costs quite a bit less than the Zoom although both recorders are excellent values...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the voice recorder. They say it has a wide sound stage and 4-point microphone system. The stereo capability is essential for recording live music, and the noise-cut feature nicely cuts out background noise. The sound meter bar reflects accurately the input levels.
"...They have good stereo capability, which is essential for recording live music concerts, and they seem to pick up exactly what I want them to pick up..." Read more
"...The built-in mics on the Zoom H1 are a little bit more clear and sharp sounding than the Tascam, and their pickup pattern is much more directional...." Read more
"...For the best interview sound quality, it is great to have a small directional cardioid mic such as the near identical ones from Boya and Movo for $..." Read more
"...The Zoom H1, though, sounds great and achieves the same purpose while also filling those aforementioned extra roles that I never really expected it..." Read more
Customers find the voice recorder easy to use. They mention that it's simple to set up, and the controls on the device make it far. The buttons are easy to learn the layout, and AA batteries are easy find. The H1 can easily and quickly complete the job they intended. It's also unobtrusive and fits in their pocket.
"...and you need to practice with it. But this item is not hard to use, and there's no question I will be able to remember what to do after putting this..." Read more
"...The buttons are easy to learn the layout of, but they are a small and recessed, making them a little bit more difficult to press than I would like...." Read more
"...Even the switches on the back are easy to memorize and change without looking not that you will want to change them much...." Read more
"...I strongly prefer it for ease of use and build quality, too. It costs quite a bit less than the Zoom although both recorders are excellent values...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the voice recorder. They mention that it is well worth the price, an excellent budget option for musicians, and has stellar recording quality for its price. Some say that the product is a fantastic device and top of the line.
"...superb sound quality, and alright build quality, that is easily worth the low price it is currently going for...." Read more
"...costs quite a bit less than the Zoom although both recorders are excellent values. If you have more time to tinker, you may love the Zoom...." Read more
"...Overall, this is an incredible device for a very low price and it sounds great and is easy to use." Read more
"...FINAL OPINION :: Fantastic device, super easy to use & very suitable for post-production audio syncing...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the voice recorder. For example, they say it's unbelievably compact, easy to fit in a pocket, and can be used handheld or attach it to a camera with a clip. Some say it weighs less than one mic and is easy to pack and have around when you need it. Overall, most are satisfied with the port ability of the product.
"...The things I LIKE about the Zoom H1n are: - the size - very easy to carry, hold, and use; - ease of use - like all digital gadgets, you..." Read more
"...Technically it is as good as without the tape hiss, weighs less than one mike and carries in my pocket not my car trunk...." Read more
"...The Sony is the smallest—quite tiny. This advantage is also a potential “small” disadvantage when standing up the recorder for interviews...." Read more
"...two, you can have stereo, digital, ZERO-HISS, high quality audio in a small, sturdy package that will record forever if you use MP3 settings...." Read more
Customers like the mic quality of the voice recorder. They say the built-in stereo microphones do a decent enough job, and the option to use the onboard microphones or plug in another microphone is great. They also appreciate the good isolation, and that they can listen live to the recording with headphones.
"...- quality of the sound - the built-in microphones are EXCELLENT...." Read more
"...clear and sharp sounding than the Tascam, and their pickup pattern is much more directional. This is good and bad, depending on your usage...." Read more
"...With either, although the built in mics are quite good, I prefer to use easy-to-plug-in 3.5mm mics whenever possible...." Read more
"...a standalone microphone and a USB desktop microphone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the voice recorder. Some mention that it takes one battery to operate, while others say that it drains it fast.
"...3. It goes through batteries fast...." Read more
"...All it takes is a good orientation (RTFI). - battery life - you're supposed to be able to get more than 10 hours operation on 2 AA batteries...." Read more
"...Battery life absolutely sucks...." Read more
"...Sony wins due to several factors. It has a long lasting built in battery that is easily charged via its built in USB connector...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the material of the voice recorder. They mention it feels cheap and toy-like, with heavy use of plastic. The build quality is flimsy, and the housing appears to be cheap plastic. Some customers also mention that the microphone protector cage is plastic, so it's not for rough handling. The battery cover is also made of plastic, which is prone to breaking easily.
"...I was surprised by the Zoom’s cheap, plasticky feeling...." Read more
"...The unit is plastic, and it's that nasty slippery smooth plastic that forever feels yucky and sweaty after the first few days of use without..." Read more
"...1. The unit has a very cheap and plastic feel. (Of course, that's because it is plastic, but a very flimsy feeling plastic.)..." Read more
"...Build quality is fine for the price, but definitely on the plasticky end of the spectrum...." Read more
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The included microphones (it has two for stereo) sound great - very high fidelity with low noise. Noise has been one problem I've had with every other microphone system I've tried, wired or wireless - either there's a lot of noise and/or hiss, or the sound is muffled on the high end as that's how the inherent noise is being controlled. But that's not true of the H1. If anything, despite the relative lack of noise it's a little too bright, but I'm pretty confident that a basic windscreen could tame that.
Workflow using a separate off-camera audio recorder is a little different than recording through the camera, but with Davinci Resolve (even the free version) it's a snap to sync it up, so don't worry about it if that's what's holding you back. There's basically one extra step, which is to import the audio files in addition to the video files, but you can tell Resolve to just sync everything up by waveform (assuming you also recorded audio on camera) and it'll compare the files and automatically link and sync your audio files to their video files. I assume other apps have similar functions, although with some you may need to do it manually, which would make a slate helpful.
With this recorder, while shooting myself I will typically have the H1 on my belt with a Sony ECMCS3 lapel mic connected and attached to my shirt. This allows me to move anywhere while filming (my camera also allows smartphone control), and I just need to remember to press record on both devices - honestly, this has been easy to get used to doing. The H1's record button is so big that you can just press it by feel, without looking at the recorder, which is, well, handy.
If there's any minor criticism I might have, it's overall build quality, construction and design other than the big record button. The unit is plastic, and it's that nasty slippery smooth plastic that forever feels yucky and sweaty after the first few days of use without constant cleaning. Also, the buttons other than the record button are tiny and recessed, all the better so you don't accidentally press them, but initial setup can be a bit of a challenge as a result, as is changing settings whenever you need to.
I've also noticed that there seems to be slightly more noise when I switch to 24k sample rates rather than 16k. For me, I don't need 24k since I'm just recording my speaking voice, but for someone recording music, it might be a concern. It's still a very tiny amount of noise, but I tested in silence and I could hear it through headphones with the volume turned up a fair amount. It was true with either the built-in mic or external mic activated, so I'm pretty sure it is the recorder. For what it's worth, I had auto level control turned off, and had the record level at around 75.
Still, at around $100 (or much less for the white one as I write this), I consider this recorder a bargain. I'm recording literally all of my audio with it at this point, and it sounds great for both "live" stuff and in-studio voice-overs.
I do recommend a few accessories to make this recorder truly useful and versatile. The first is a belt clip. Second is a desktop tripod. Third is an external lapel mic. And fourth is probably a windscreen to tame the high end (though I don't have one that fits yet myself). With a windscreen you don't really need a pop filter either, though I'm using one now myself. It's also handy to have a mini-USB cable to use the recorder as a USB mic, but you probably already have like 15 of those. With those things, you can do anything with this recorder, and you're going to get great, near-pro quality sound for not much money.
The audio quality hear is so crisp for its small package that I'm amazed I didn't upgrade sooner. Its not going to be as good as a high end cardioid mic, but for on the go and fitting easily in a pocket or a bag and operating by itself, its stellar. We've used this for interviews, review, even audio to go along with video when we didn't have more professional setups for it. This works great (with a little time spent syncing for video) and is small enough to even keep out of sight in the videos. I even got a foam windscreen to cover the microphones so it looks even better on screen and blocks more unwanted noise.
While the battery life is great, the UI isn't the absolute best. Its not attrocious or anything, but it takes some time to learn it, and even still I barely toy with it anymore. Its best to use it as a set it and forget it setup and just run with it. Do all the data management and all that on a computer. Which you can do by a USB connection with a common cable or by pulling the micro-SD card and putting that in your computer. Its more functional and easy to manage that way. In a pinch you can listen to your audio playback over the built in speaker, or using headphones. What I also like is you can listen live to the recording with headphones, so if you have a dedicated audio person while another interviews, they can manage the quality. Its a real boon.
Quite honestly, there are higher quality devices for audio out there, Zoom makes many of them too, but for someone who wants or needs the tools themselves on a budget this is perfect. If you slightly above entry level, and good if you might have someone else occasionally bringing big guns if they want it, but still wanting to get some professional product on your own to turn in. And its small enough that I generally bring it with me even if I'm not going anywhere I expect to need to record anything because it can't hurt.
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Interface is very convenient, what I liked:
- red LED blinks when there's clipping + there's a sound level on LCD, easy to control levels
- overdubbing feature (overlay as much tracks as you wish and later extract them using audacity & inversion - multi-track recorder in your pocket!)
- optionally works as a computer audio interface with microphone or line-in, no drivers needed
- really low power consumption
Wind-filter is a must. You'll also need a microUSB cable and 32GB microSD card for it. Still good value for money.
I film "run and gun" documentaries so am using it primarily for recording my own voice. After my initial try outs with it, I'm super impressed with my purchase. The quality of the audio is very good. At least to my ears, the same quality as I would have gotten from much higher priced equipment.
Um dos pontos mais impressionantes é a sua facilidade de uso. A interface intuitiva torna a operação do Zoom Gravador uma tarefa descomplicada, mesmo para usuários menos experientes. Suas funções são acessíveis e bem organizadas, o que permite ajustar configurações, como formatos de gravação e níveis de áudio, de forma rápida e eficiente.
Outra característica que merece destaque é a sua portabilidade. O Zoom Gravador é compacto e leve, o que o torna um parceiro perfeito para capturar áudios em movimento ou em locais onde a mobilidade é essencial.
No geral, recomendo o Zoom Gravador sem hesitação para qualquer pessoa que precise de um dispositivo de gravação confiável e de alta qualidade. Sua excelente performance e facilidade de uso o tornam uma ferramenta valiosa para profissionais, estudantes e entusiastas do áudio.