• Enormously easy-to-use handheld recorder
• Captures high-quality audio up to 120 dB SPL
• Can be used by everyone

Zoom H1e Essential Handy Recorder

• Zoom's H1essential makes recording easier than ever before - record quality audio with a single touch
• Advanced 32-bit float recording ensures high quality without the need for level control.
• Built-in X/Y microphones capture high-quality sound up to 120 dB SPL.
• Musicians can record every practice and use features like overdubbing and playback speed adjustment to improve their skills.
• The recorder is also suitable for filmmakers and podcasters who need a reliable and versatile tape recorder.

Inputs

• Channels: 2 (Built-in XY microphones)
• Built-in microphone: Yes
• Microphone type: Unidirectional
• Sensitivity: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Input adjustment: Unnecessary adjustment
• Max. Sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL
• Configuration: 90° XY stereo
• Microphone/line in
• Connections: 1/8" stereo minijack
• Input regulation: Unnecessary adjustment
• Input impedance: 2 k or higher
• Connection power supply: Plug-in power (2.5 V) supported

Outputs

• Line out/headphones connection: "1/8" stereo minijack, Combined LINE/HEADPHONES"
• Maximum output level: 20 mW +20 mW (32 load)
• Output impedance: 10 k or more
• Built-in speaker: 1W/8 mono speaker

Recording

• Recording medium: 4GB-32GB microSDHC card, 64GB-1TB microSDXC card
• (Does not support SD card 2TB~)
• WAV supported formats: 44.1/48/96kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo BWF and iXML
• Display: 0.96" monochrome OLED (128x64)

Power supplies

• Batteries: 2 AAA (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
• AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) (Supports USB bus power.)
• USB connection: USB Type-C
• Mass storage class: USB 2.0 High Speed

Audio interface

• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
• Bitrate: 24-bit
• Channels: 2 inputs/2 outputs
• Expected continuous runtime when using batteries (recording with 2 channels to microSDHC card): Approx. 10 hours (alkaline batteries, using built-in microphone, 48 kHz/32-bit float)