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title: "Zoom ZH1 H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder"
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# Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for fast transfers Supports up to 32GB microSD storage X/Y stereo mics for perfect imaging Zoom ZH1 H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder

**Brand:** zoom
**Price:** KD 1.57
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Pocket-sized pro audio — capture your world in stunning stereo!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zoom ZH1 H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder by zoom
- **How much does it cost?** KD 1.57 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- zoom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoom brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Smallest Zoom recorder with 10 hours battery life on a single AA—record anywhere, anytime without missing a beat.
- • **Flexible File Formats:** Record in Broadcast WAV up to 24-bit/96kHz or MP3 up to 320kbps for ultimate control over quality and file size.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Built-in tripod mount, external mic input, and stereo line output make it perfect for musicians, journalists, and content pros alike.
- • **Effortless On-the-Go Control:** Intuitive side-panel controls and backlit display put all recording functions literally under your thumb—no menus, no fuss.
- • **Studio-Quality Stereo Capture:** X/Y mic array delivers crystal-clear, phase-accurate stereo sound that rivals professional setups.

## Overview

The Zoom H1n Portable Handy Recorder is a compact, user-friendly digital recorder featuring studio-quality X/Y stereo microphones, support for high-resolution Broadcast WAV and MP3 formats, and up to 10 hours of battery life on a single AA. Designed for musicians, journalists, and content creators, it offers intuitive controls, expandable storage up to 32GB microSD, and fast USB 2.0 file transfer, making professional-grade audio capture accessible anytime, anywhere.

## Description

desertcart.com Brilliant Stereo Recording. Now in your pocket. Combining powerful recording capability with elegance and simplicity, the H1 Handy Recorder is Zoom's smallest, most affordable recorder ever. The H1 Handy Recorder features Zoom's renowned recording technology and studio-quality microphones in their easiest, most portable device ever. Now Zoom recording technology is available to everyone. And with an infinite variety of applications, you'll want to take your H1 everywhere. From musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals to seminars, conferences, journalism or capturing audio for video, the H1 gives you clean, clear stereo sound effortlessly. Zoom H1 Portable Digital Recorder Features:Stereo X/Y mic configuration captures perfect stereo imagesSame frequency and SPL handling as popular Zoom H2Records Broadcast WAV (BWF) at 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bitRecords MP3 from 48 to 320kbps for maximum recording timeHi-Speed USB 2.0 portBuilt-in reference speakerIncludes 2GB microSD memory card and 1 AA batteryOne AA size battery allows 10 hours operationAccommodates up to 32GB microSDHC memory cardsTrack marker functionLow cut filterBuilt-in mounting joint for tripod mount1/8 inch external mic inputStereo 1/8 inch line outputAuto record levelH1 Features at a glance: The H1 Handy Recorder puts all its functions at your fingertips. No menus! Its backlit display features recording levels, file format, time elapsed, remaining battery life and recording time. Its intuitive transport puts all the controls on the side with no menus on the screen. A large record button gives you complete control. Playback and pause, marker, forward and rewind buttons are all accessible by your thumb. Volume for playback and monitoring can be adjusted using your index finger. On the back, you'll find a single AA battery compartment, a tripod mount, low cut filter, auto level setting and recording format selectable switches. There's also convenient mount for a strap or lanyard clip. All the transport controls are on right side of the H1 and you can adjust recording levels on the fly. A 1/8 inch stereo line input is located on this side and its USB port is also accessible here as is its power on and hold switch. On the left side, you can replace your microSD card by folding down the rubberized door. There's also a 1/8 inch stereo line/headphone output with adjustable volume control for monitoring playback. The built-in reference speaker is on the bottom of the unit. What sets Zoom apart? Like all Zoom recorders, the H1's onboard microphones are configured in an X/Y pattern, for stunning stereo imaging. Because both mics are arranged on the same axis, they are equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting. The result is great stereo recordings with natural depth and accurate imaging. Under your thumb… With its newly designed user interface, the H1 is also our easiest recorder to use. All its functions are at your fingertips, such as track marker, auto record, low cut filter, level and volume controls with on-board buttons…No menus required! Intuitive controls make it easy to capture the audio you need with ease. But it still provides the versatility you've come to expect from Zoom. So you get total recording format flexibility from 16-bit/44.1 kHz to 24-bit/96 kHz WAV, or MP3 from 48 kbps to 320 kbps and enough tools onboard to make impeccable recordings. Secure your digital memories. The H1 records on microSD cards and comes with a 2GB card. Using a 32 GB microSD card allows over 50 hours of recording time at 16-bit/44.1 kHz. MicroSD cards were specifically designed for the ever-evolving mobile technology market. Approximately the size of a fingernail, the microSD card is a significant advance in technology and its size and capacity are a major reason why the H1 is able to deliver so much recording technology in such a small package. Share the love. With its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, the H1 allows for fast transfer of your audio files to your computer. Listen, edit and share with your fans on your Mac or PC. It also includes a reference speaker to ensure your recordings are being captured as you desire. Musicians - Shorten the Learning Curve With stereo recording so precise and so easy, musicians will love the H1. An indispensible part of any serious musician's arsenal, the H1 makes recording rehearsals and practice sessions easier than ever. And the best part is, because your performance is captured with crystal clear audio, you can really critique your own playing, and get better. Songwriters - More Hit Wonders Isn't it time you heard your masterpieces in beautiful stereo that rivals a professional recording studio? Zoom knows you're the creative type, not an engineer. That's why Zoom made the H1 so easy to setup and navigate. So you can keep the inspiration going. Your most creative ideas can now be recorded and shared with your co-writers anywhere and at anytime the music hits you. Just be sure you have your H1 on at all times! Bands - On the Road, On the Run. There are so many applications for your band and the H1. Start with learning new songs. If you're the guy who teaches the songs, record each part on an H1 and email it to the members of your band. If you're the one who books the band, you band needs to get heard. And everyone in the group needs to hear their performance to get better. The H1 makes capturing your performance easy, even when you're cranking out high SPLs. Video and Film Professionals - Indie Shoots That Don't Sound Indie. With DSLR cameras that shoot incredible HD video, the need for a better audio solution has emerged. The H1 will easily shoe mount on top of a video or DSLR camera. And because it has a standard 1/4-20 mount on the bottom, you can place the H1 anywhere on your rig. Use the stereo output jack to connect directly to the audio input on your camera, or bring the audio into your editing suite using the USB connection. The H1 is the perfect entry point for those getting started with dual source shooting. Journalism - Scoop Central… These days, a journalist needs the ablility to capture broadcast ready interviews whenever or wherever they occur. Imagine being able to spontaneously capture the kind of audio your producer needs and send it remotely via email. That's what the H1 provides. It's literally a recording studio in your pocket! And the files are Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) so your producer has time and date stamping as well as any markers you set for total editing ease. Business - Content Management Whether it's a sales meeting, training conference or a seminar, the ability to capture and distribute the content is a big part of the ROI when you do events. Use the H1 to record your content for your company website or distribute it by email to your peers. Edit and turn it into a podcast. The possibilities are endless. Whatever the use, the H1 is perfect for legal, business and medical field use. Accessorize the size… Everything you need to get started recording is included. Your H1 comes with an AA battery for 10 hours of operation and a 2 GB microSD card. In addition, an H1 accessory package (APH-1) is also available with an array of accessories that make your recordings even more pristine and easier to capture. The accessory kit includes a windscreen, AC adapter (USB type), USB cable, adjustable tripod stand, padded-shell case and a mic clip adapter. Product Description Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder

Review: Just a great solution for what I needed. - This is exactly what I needed. Mounted this on my mirrorless camera and turned those noisy preamps way down and now I get stellar audio along with the awesome video my camera takes. Easy as hell to use. I did watch a YT video on how to use it before it came but honestly I didn't need to. It's super easy. Input side has "volume" button and so does the output side. Like I said, easy to use. If you know nothing about audio file quality (WAV vs MP3) just watch a video on it and you'll understand the bulk of the good functions this has. Watched some review on it that said it had something that rattled on it but mine doesn't so the person who made that video got a defect on his. Mine is pretty solid. You can shock mount it (on or off the camera), wind screen it, mount a handle on it and put it on a stand or a boom... Or just lay it on a table behind something in the foreground and get your subjects audio no issue. You can carry it and use it as a standard interviewers type mic too. Use lav mics with it or any other 3.5mm mic and up the quality even more. Very affordable solution and I don't have an h4n that's bigger than my camera sitting on top of the tiny mirrorless camera. I'll probably end up buying another one maybe in red to keep them color coded to different subjects and use 2 lav mics and sync audio in post. Easy solution to what could be a VERY expensive problem. If you're like me and needed something with 3.5mm inputs and outputs and you don't like to spend a grand on something but still want way WAY better quality audio for your DSLR or mirrorless. Buy this and your problem is solved. The built in mic is great too. Yes, I know there's better stuff out there but not for this type of money. For any youtube creator or indie film makers... Well you already know about this and if you don't, then here you go. This is what you need to clear up that in camera audio. Or, use it for one of those affordable samsung cameras that does 4k video but doesn't have audio. Sync the sound in post and you have a 4k rig for less than half of what some people are using. Not to mention all of it will almost fit in your pockets too. Cause face it, if you're making movies or the like with a DLSR or mirrorless... You'll probably end up syncing audio in post at some point anyways.
Review: Incredible tool for the price! - I work in the radio industry as a morning show host. I have been in radio since 1986. When I started out, in the mid-1980's, we literally took a huge cassette-recorder-esque four-track recorder with us when we would go out to record audio. Sometimes, if the station was cheap, we WOULD take a cassette-recorder. The sound was poor but it was just accepted that mobile audio would sound that way. Along the way, exciting but expensive technologies replaced the low-speed tape recorders and we eventually used DAT (Digital audio tape) which sounded incredible, but was finicky, easily broken and bulky. Next there were minidiscs, which were also finicky, but a decent resource. Now, for the price of a steak dinner and drinks for 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. Using WAV still allows for a great deal of recording and incredibly low-noise recording of the world around you in stereo. As we say on our show, "broadcasting in stereo because you have two ears - if anything changes let us know!" Perhaps the only downside to this recorder is that while it is capable of recording a wide variety of audio with exceptional quality, it would be nice to be able to add XLR mics and be able to record VERY LOUD music, which this unit can handle only with the limiter turned on. Still, it does a great job, but you may want to consider the H4N Pro if you are looking for that extra degree of flexibility. Overall, this is an incredible device for a very low price and it sounds great and is easy to use.

## Features

- Stereo X/Y mic configuration captures perfect stereo images
- Same frequency and SPL handling as popular Zoom H2
- Records Broadcast WAV (BWF) at 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit
- Records MP3 from 48 to 320kbps for maximum recording time
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003QKBVYK |
| Battery Average Life | 10 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #216,365 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #884 in Digital Voice Recorders |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,089 Reviews |
| Digital Recording Time | Up to 100 hours |
| Format | MP3 Audio, WAV |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00884354009250, 04515260009268 |
| Hardware Interface | SDHC, Secure Digital Card, USB, USB Streaming |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Item Type Name | Recorder |
| Item Weight | 0.13 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Zoom |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Model Number | ZH1 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Screen Size | 1.4 |
| UPC | 989898821150 081159088491 989898818297 884354009250 714573525029 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | No us warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Brand:** Zoom
- **Hardware Interface:** SDHC, Secure Digital Card, USB, USB Streaming
- **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In
- **Format:** MP3 Audio, WAV
- **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Number of Batteries:** 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Item Weight:** 0.13 Pounds
- **Screen Size:** 1.4

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What does this device actually record onto - some sort of a memory card or flash drive? I'm looking for something that will record at least 6 hours.**
A: You get roughly 12 hours on the 2GB micro SD card included, in MP3 320kbps. Quality is excellent.

If you want WAV format your looking at about 2.5 hours with the stock card.

Larger cards are cheap though so it's upgradable.

**Q: can I record a piece to video with the Zoom recording my voice and then synch it to video?**
A: Sure thing. I use mine as a primary aiduo recorder for my Nikon D5300. I use the sound from the camera as areference track and then stnc the wave file from the Zoom to the video using Final Cut X. Works perfect with much better sound quality.

**Q: How can I use the zoom h1 as a dslr mic.?   If it is possible do I have to press record on the zoom h1 and and press the record button on the dslr whe**
A: Just a note about recording into a dslr: the bitrate and sample rate you set on the zoom doesn't affect the bitrate and sample rate recorded onto the dslr file. Your dslr always determines the bitrate and sample rate. (IE: for most Canon's that's 44khz/16 bit). The audio quality from the zoom will be better than your on-camera mic simply because the microphone itself is higher quality,  but don't expect to be recording 96khz/24 bit audio straight into your dslr's .mov files!

**Q: Does anyone use multiple recorders at the same time with some sort of syncing software? I plan to use 6 to record classrooms and want sync w/video.**
A: There's a pretty simple trick to help with this. Get all the recorders going, then the camera. While in view of the camera, and with the room quiet, clap loudly 3 times. This will give you 3 distinct spikes in the various audio tracks which you can use to synchronize the audio and video tracks.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just a great solution for what I needed.
*by J***H on January 8, 2016*

This is exactly what I needed. Mounted this on my mirrorless camera and turned those noisy preamps way down and now I get stellar audio along with the awesome video my camera takes. Easy as hell to use. I did watch a YT video on how to use it before it came but honestly I didn't need to. It's super easy. Input side has "volume" button and so does the output side. Like I said, easy to use. If you know nothing about audio file quality (WAV vs MP3) just watch a video on it and you'll understand the bulk of the good functions this has. Watched some review on it that said it had something that rattled on it but mine doesn't so the person who made that video got a defect on his. Mine is pretty solid. You can shock mount it (on or off the camera), wind screen it, mount a handle on it and put it on a stand or a boom... Or just lay it on a table behind something in the foreground and get your subjects audio no issue. You can carry it and use it as a standard interviewers type mic too. Use lav mics with it or any other 3.5mm mic and up the quality even more. Very affordable solution and I don't have an h4n that's bigger than my camera sitting on top of the tiny mirrorless camera. I'll probably end up buying another one maybe in red to keep them color coded to different subjects and use 2 lav mics and sync audio in post. Easy solution to what could be a VERY expensive problem. If you're like me and needed something with 3.5mm inputs and outputs and you don't like to spend a grand on something but still want way WAY better quality audio for your DSLR or mirrorless. Buy this and your problem is solved. The built in mic is great too. Yes, I know there's better stuff out there but not for this type of money. For any youtube creator or indie film makers... Well you already know about this and if you don't, then here you go. This is what you need to clear up that in camera audio. Or, use it for one of those affordable samsung cameras that does 4k video but doesn't have audio. Sync the sound in post and you have a 4k rig for less than half of what some people are using. Not to mention all of it will almost fit in your pockets too. Cause face it, if you're making movies or the like with a DLSR or mirrorless... You'll probably end up syncing audio in post at some point anyways.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible tool for the price!
*by T***E on July 26, 2016*

I work in the radio industry as a morning show host. I have been in radio since 1986. When I started out, in the mid-1980's, we literally took a huge cassette-recorder-esque four-track recorder with us when we would go out to record audio. Sometimes, if the station was cheap, we WOULD take a cassette-recorder. The sound was poor but it was just accepted that mobile audio would sound that way. Along the way, exciting but expensive technologies replaced the low-speed tape recorders and we eventually used DAT (Digital audio tape) which sounded incredible, but was finicky, easily broken and bulky. Next there were minidiscs, which were also finicky, but a decent resource. Now, for the price of a steak dinner and drinks for 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. Using WAV still allows for a great deal of recording and incredibly low-noise recording of the world around you in stereo. As we say on our show, "broadcasting in stereo because you have two ears - if anything changes let us know!" Perhaps the only downside to this recorder is that while it is capable of recording a wide variety of audio with exceptional quality, it would be nice to be able to add XLR mics and be able to record VERY LOUD music, which this unit can handle only with the limiter turned on. Still, it does a great job, but you may want to consider the H4N Pro if you are looking for that extra degree of flexibility. Overall, this is an incredible device for a very low price and it sounds great and is easy to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little recorder
*by B***N on November 13, 2011*

I just got mine a few days ago, and so far I love it. Yes, as other reviews have said, it does feel very light and sort of fragile. Really though, if you take good care of your equipment, and keep it in some sort of case when you aren't using it, like I do, then I don't see why this recorder won't last a while. I bought this to replace my Tascam DR-07, and after testing the Zoom, I will be selling my old Tascam for sure. Here's why: The Zoom H1 is tiny. I've been keeping it in a PSP case very similar to this one: I can fit the recorder, headphones, and a mini tripod in this case, along with a small piece of foam to place between the Zoom and the tripod because I'm overly careful about scratches. The sound quality on the Zoom is better than the Tascam, especially with the built in mics, but also with external plug-in mics. The Tascam always seems to have a little bit of a background hiss, which I have experienced none of with the Zoom. 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. This is good and bad, depending on your usage. With the Tascam, I could pretty much place it anywhere in the middle of a group of musicians and it would pick up the whole ensemble almost evenly, with some stereo separation. With the Zoom, whatever is directly in front of the recorder is picked up louder, and centered between the left and right. Things slightly off to the sides are picked up quieter, and with much more clear stereo separation than the Tascam. So overall, I would say this is another positive for the Zoom, unless you are trying to pick up all of the sounds in all directions at once. 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. The record button has a soft feel to it, as opposed to a solid click, which is kind of a set back. The buttons could be better but they are in no way a deal-killer. You are definitely going to want some sort of windscreen for this recorder, either foam, fur, or something. I sewed together a little sleeve out of nylon stockings and a hair elastic, and I can keep it on the recorder all the time because it takes up no space. It does less than a foam windscreen would, and much less than a fur one like a redhead would, but it cuts out a lot of the pops and noises of moving the recorder around or breathing near it. 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 it is currently going for. For DSLR filmmakers, musicians, or anyone else, I say go for it.

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