Description
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. The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese. The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, equivalent to the sound of a high-performance engine. Musicians can use the H1essential to record every rehearsal, a great way to improve your playing. Features like overdubbing and playback-speed-adjustment are great for writing and practicing. Also great for filmmakers. Record and send audio directly to your camera or use it to record sound effects to complete your scene. Has advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.
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 | |
| Built-in mic | 90º XY stereo format | |
| Directionality | Unidirectional |
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 | |
| Built-in speaker | Type | 20 x 30mm oval dynamic speaker |
| Practical maximum output | 250mW | |
RECORDER
| Recording formats | WAV |
|---|---|
| 44.1/48/96 kHz、32-bit Float | |
| Stereo / Mono | |
| BWF and iXML formats supported | |
| Recording media | 4–32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification |
| 64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification | |
DISPLAY
| OLED | 128 x 64 |
|---|---|
USB
| Connector | USB Type-C |
|---|---|
| • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. | |
| USB Mic | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| 48 kHz, 24-bit | |
| File transfer | USB 2.0 High Speed |
POWER
| 2 AAA batteries | Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH |
|---|---|
| AC adapter | ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A |
| • USB bus power is supported. | |
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES
| Alkaline batteries | About 10 hours |
|---|---|
| NiMH batteries (800 mAh) | About 9 hours |
| Lithium batteries | About 18 hours |

















