With the push of a button the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the power of 32-bit float.
Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.
Headphone Connector
Stereo mini jack
Inputs
Built-in mic: 90º XY stereo format
Directionality: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: –37 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL
MIC/LINE IN jack Connector: Stereo mini jack
Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
Plug-in power: 2.5 V
Outputs
PHONE / LINE OUT jack Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW(into 32Ω load)
Output impedance: 10 Ω or less
Connectors
USB Type-C
Specification
USB Mic: USB 2.0 High Speed 48 kHz, 24-bit
File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed
Alkaline batteries: About 10 hours
NiMH batteries (800 mAh): About 9 hours
Lithium batteries: About 18 hours
Capacity
4–32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification; 64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
Power Supply
2 AAA batteries Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH; AC adapter ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A; USB bus power is supported.
32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
120 dB SPL 90º XY Mics
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
New OLED Display
Overdubbing, auto record, pre-record and timer functions
USB Microphone Function
Audio guidance function for the blind and visually impaired
10 hours of battery life on 2 AAA Batteries or USB-C Bus power
