ZOOM H1essential Handy Recorder – Portable Audio Recorder with 32-Bit Float for Music, Podcast, Film & Content Creation – Black

Good little recorder very easy to use also it talks to you 😂😂 it tells you if the audio is too loud I really like it small not too bulky already tested it from multiple sound sources and I am very happy with the quality of recordings can’t really be beaten for the price 🥳

This is awesome piece of kit. Yes, it falls a little behind other more pro and more expensive recorders, but it has advantages on them in many ways. This is a recorder to keep in a pocket for those occasions when good sounds are in the air but you were not planning to be field recording! Its 32bit Float - so all you do in those situations is just pick up the recorder, press button and record !!! No gain control, so monitoring sound is optional, no need to even wear headphones, just record! Also cheap, so if you need to leave it in the forest for overnight "drop rig" recording , you can - risk is minimal :) Oh, and it provides a "plug in power" through its mini jack - so many external mic options are available, from stereo omnis, to shotguns ! Very good product indeed. Some pple complain its a little noisy, but I don't think its anything serious, and if you really are recording quiet atmospheres and ambiences and self noise becomes audible, its quite easy to remove in post production.

The Zoom H1e (H1 Essential) is a compact, budget-friendly portable recorder that offers some notable upgrades over its predecessors, including the H1 and H1n. Here's a detailed review based on its performance and features: Pros: 1. 32-bit Float Recording: This ensures a wide dynamic range and minimizes clipping issues, making it an excellent choice for varying sound levels. 2. Lightweight and Portable: The small form factor is ideal for on-the-go recording and content creation. 3. Dual-Microphone XY Configuration: Captures stereo audio with clarity and depth. 4. Affordable Price: At around $100, it offers a solid set of features for the price. 5. Versatile Input Options: Includes a 3.5mm microphone input, enhancing its usability with external mics. Cons: 1. Handling Noise: The recorder is sensitive to handling noise, which can affect recordings if care isn't taken. 2. Preamp Noise: Its preamps introduce a noticeable noise floor, particularly in quiet environments or with sensitive microphones. 3. Limited Wind Protection: The built-in microphones are prone to plosives and wind noise, requiring an external windscreen for outdoor use. Conclusion: The Zoom H1e is a solid entry-level recorder for vloggers, podcasters, musicians, and field recordists. Its 32-bit float recording and portability are its standout features, though users may need to invest in accessories like windscreens or external mics for optimal performance. It's an excellent value-for-money option for those needing quality recording on a budget.

Excellent quality sound. Compact and easy to use. Recording select menu and SC card transfer are a bit fiddly, but OK .I got confused by the red light meaning on and or recording and I think I lost a recording by turning off. Practice makes perfect. I like it.

The built in capsule mics are not amazing but they are more than adequate for field recording for relatively amateur usage. The 32bit float is awesome, set and forget no need to monitor constantly. If you are recording in varied environments (I use for airsoft with loud bangs and quiet sneaky bits) it’s great. I also use in conjunction with a Røde video micro to avoid the inbuilt mics and a CM5 lav by Neewer. It’s a Good, relatively cheap, versatile, small form factor, easy to use quality recorder for anyone to pick up and run with. Recommend it so far!

As an enthusiastic and long-time Zoom equipment user, including the H1 and H1n, I biught this model to get the 32 bit float feature, and also because I'd read good things about the improved user interface. 32 bit float means the recorder doesn't have a gain control, and can record whatever level you throw at it. For recording live amplified music gigs, this has been a real asset. Recordings are no longer clipped if louder than I anticipated, or lacking detail if quieter. I just press record and forget about it. However, if you are using it to record low-volume sounds, you will find the preamps are so noisy. To be fair, the H1n suffers from the same issue. The revised user interface is underwhelming. The screen is still not that legible, and since there is no level setting, the ever present waveform display is just eye-candy. Most annoying feature is that it still will not remember the date and time settings when you swap batteries, and setting the date and time through the button interface every time is so fiddly. I also haven't been able to download files via the USB interface, so not sure what they've changed there. So in summary, if you are recording live loud events where you don't have time to set levels and want to be sure you are getting the full dynamic range, it is a useful upgrade from the H1n.

For the money this is a great option to capture practice sessions on my acoustic. The overdub is a nice option for adding parts after. Strangely overdub is not available on the H4e which made the H1e a better option.

Would have given this 5 stars, but it’s less intuitive and has less functionality than my H4.

Zoom H1 essential. Lo è per davvero, nel senso che nella scatola c'è solo lui e un po' di documenti: niente batterie, niente memoria, niente cavetto e alimentatore, niente paravento e altri accessori. L'aspetto è un po' giocattoloso, pesa come una piuma ed è piccolo. Ma quello che interessa è la qualità di registrazione e l'usabilità: in una parola perfetti. Con questo schiacci il tasto rec e non ti devi preoccupare di nulla, fa praticamente tutto lui. Il menù è chiaro, anche se il display è piccolino, i tasti rappresentano tutte le funzioni importanti, a portata di mano. Il trasferimento dei dati via cavo è veloce. Autonomia con 2 batterie alcaline da supermercato, notevole. Nota importante: non c'è il volume di registrazione, con i 32 bit non serve e non è previsto: se c'è bisogno di "amplificare" nel senso di aumentare i db, bisogna farlo via software. E la qualità non ne risente, grazie appunto ai 32 bit. Però è possibile regolare il volume della traccia, quando viene esportata. La qualità di registrazione è assai buona: non ho constatato particolare rumore di fondo registrato. Aggiornamento novembre 2025. È uscito il nuovo firmware 2.0 che aggiunge: la possibilità di fare MP3, il gain di registrazione che si regola con i tasti freccia (indispensabile per evitare il clipping dell'mp3, utile per alzare o abbassare i db senza l'eventuale post editing, con l'uso formato WAV e qualità non distruttiva dei 32 bit), una nuova funzione di riduzione del rumore, ma attivabile solo con WAV. In pratica, la perfezione.

I purchased the Zoom H1e to record my electric guitar practice sessions. I’m using the binaural earbuds connected into the Zoom H1e to record under my Boss WAZA AIR headphones. No need to adjust recording levels. No more clipped audio. It’s light weight and sits in a pocket comfortably. It also attaches to my iPhone video cage. It is plastic and doesn’t feel like a quality product (compared to my heavy and solidly constructed Sony PCM D-50 recorder) but it is an entry level recorder. For what it is I’m very happy so far.

I received my Zoom H1 essential about 20 minutes ago. Walking through the set-up perhaps wasn't the absolute easiest I've ever done, but not hard either, and I never had to reference the manual, not even once. One thing to note, you need to have 2 AAA batteries and a micro-SD card already on hand, it comes with neither and you can't use it without. So if you all excited to get recording, be aware. Luckily, I had those items so I decided to immediately run an audio check ... and this is it. The H1 attached to my tripod with no converters needed, and I simply pressed record. I also pressed record on my cell phone's video and audio recorder, and went through a song I'm currently working on. When I finished, I put the tracks into my DAW and compared ... not even close. Not close by a mile. And as A/V work is my passion, and even a paying hobby, my cell is purposefully one that is renowned for audio. I host an acoustic open mic weekly, using quality mics and a premium board, and though this isn't going to replace the 2-track recordings off the mains from the board, obviously, until now I'd been capturing the room noise (and the occasional player who wasn't mic'ed, such as cajon player or a bassist who opts to bring his own amp rather than go through my board) through my phone, and blending as necessary in post. But for the price of the H1, I realize I can substantially bring up the quality of the promo video audio. BTW, I got started so quickly I didn't even go into settings, and the H1 is set to default at 48K sample rate. I've changed it to 96K, because why not, so I suppose it is possible it squeeze even a little better fidelity out, and as all us audio people know, every little bit helps. The size is small but I like it that way, perfect, it doesn't need to be bigger so why would you. The build quality doesn't inspire hard use (and certainly not abuse), but I get the sense that if you treat it like you would a quality condenser mic or a quality acoustic guitar, it will serve for a long time. Enough of my jabber and yabbering, all you really need to know is in the video.

I bought this mainly to mount it on my camera to capture stereo ambient environmental sounds while filming, works really well and reasonable price from Amazon Japan.

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