Zoom H1 XLR
Compact 32-Bit Recorder
- With two lockable XLR/TRS combo inputs
- No levelling required thanks to 32-bit float converter technology
- Stereo recording and playback in WAV, BWF or iXML format
- 32 bit / 96 kHz
- Barrier-free operation for people with visual impairments thanks to acoustic instructions
- Built-in speaker
- OLED display
- Recording medium: microSDHC cards (4 - 32 GB), microSDXC cards (64 GB - 1 TB)
- Works as an audio interface on Mac, PC, iOS and Android
- 48 V Phantom power
- Two combo inputs Mic/Line: XLR/jack each
- One stereo mic/line input: 3.5 mm jack
- One stereo line/headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- USB type C
- Power supply: Via two AA batteries, USB-C port or Zoom AD-17 mains adapter (Art. 325751, not included)
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 62.1 × 107 × 39.3 mm
- Weight: 164 kg
Note: Recording media and batteries not included.
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Available since September 2024
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Item number 598411
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Integrated Stereo Microhone No
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Recording Tracks 2
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Microphone Inputs 2
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48 V Phantom power Yes
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Line Inputs 2
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Storage Medium microSDHC/microSDXC
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Headphone connection Yes
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Integrated Speaker Yes
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Resolution max. 32 bit
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Max. Sample Rate 96 kHz
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Limiter No
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Max. Memory 1
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Power Feed 2x AA Batteries, Power Supply, USB
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Weight 164 g
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Included In Delivery -
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Compact two-track recorder
The Zoom H1 XLR is a compact two-track recorder built around 32-bit float conversion, eliminating the need for conventional gain adjustment before recording. Two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs accept microphones and line-level signals, with a hardware mic/line switch on each input for quick level selection. Stereo files can be recorded at up to 96kHz, with BWF and iXML metadata support for film and broadcast workflows. The OLED display shows elapsed recording time, battery level, and a real-time waveform for visual feedback during takes. Recordings can be played back through the 3.5mm headphone output for precise monitoring or the built-in speaker for quick reference. Connected via USB-C to a Mac, PC, iOS, or Android device, the H1 XLR functions as a 32-bit float audio interface while simultaneously recording to an SD card. Weighing just 164g including batteries, it is equally suited to mobile recording setups and compact camera rigs.
32-bit float and clean preamps
The Zoom H1 XLR combines 32-bit float recording with dual AD converters for an exceptionally wide dynamic range, allowing levels to be adjusted after recording without conventional gain setting. Its low-noise preamps offer -122dBu EIN, while individual mic/line switches accommodate input levels up to +4dBu or +24dBu respectively. The straightforward control panel provides transport functions, marker placement for later editing, and a two-channel mixer for adjusting monitoring levels, while unwanted recordings can be moved to the trash at the press of a button. The locking XLR/TRS combo inputs also supply phantom power for condenser microphones.
Simple and accessible operation
The Zoom H1 XLR will suit film sound recordists, content creators, and music producers seeking straightforward two-channel recording, particularly for spontaneous interviews where conventional gain adjustment can slow things down. Its spoken menu guidance assists blind and visually impaired users through the speaker or headphones, with English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese available. SDXC cards up to 1TB support extended recording sessions, while two AA batteries provide up to 12 hours of operation with phantom power off; USB-C bus power is also supported.
About Zoom
Founded in 1983, the Japanese company Zoom manufactures a variety of audio equipment, including a range of portable "handy" recorders as well as multi-effects processors, effects pedals, drum machines, and samplers. Over the past thirty years, the company has built a reputation for producing innovative yet affordable products based on original microchip designs. Since the Zoom-9002 (an ultra-compact multi-effects processor that can be attached to a guitar strap) was introduced in 1990, Zoom has become one of the leaders in digital audio processing.
Flexible and reliable in the field
The Zoom H1 XLR covers a broad range of recording scenarios. A rear-panel tripod thread allows it to be mounted on a camera rig for recording shotgun or wireless microphones on set, with the headphone output also capable of feeding both channels to the camera. Its line inputs can capture a stereo mix of a live performance directly from a mixing console, while podcast producers can record two-microphone interviews virtually anywhere. Sound designers working outdoors benefit from 32-bit float recording when capturing the wide dynamic range of natural environments, from quiet ambience to sudden loud sounds. An additional 3.5mm stereo input accommodates external microphones, lavaliers, or mobile devices, extending the H1 XLR's versatility in the field.
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