Zoom H1 XLR

Overview
The H1 XLR Handy Recorder is a versatile 2-track 32-bit float recorder that is perfect for creators who have no limits. It features dual A/D converters and clip-free recording, eliminating the need to set gain. With a sample rate of up to 96kHz, it can capture high-quality audio. The recorder also has voice guidance accessibility for the visually impaired, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The H1 XLR has a range of input options, including 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connectors, a stereo ⅛” mic/line in mini phone jack, and a stereo ⅛” phone/line output jack with dedicated volume control. It also has a built-in mixer to adjust each tracks audio input level and a real-time waveform display on the OLED screen. The recorder can also be used as a 32-bit float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via the USB-C port. With a long battery life and high capacity storage options, the H1 XLR is the perfect companion for recording on-the-go.

Included in box
1x Zoom H1 XLR

About the Zoom H1 XLR
H1 XLR Handy Recorder
The Record-Everything Recorder

Go-Anywhere, Record-Anything
The H1 XLR is the recorder for creators who have no limits. Capture audio for video, direct feeds from mixers, songwriting and more.

Input Flexibility
Equipped with two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs the H1 XLR is ready to record microphones, stereo board feeds, instruments and more.
The 3.5mm stereo input allows you to record on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones and other sources.

Never Worry About Gain… Again
Plug in, hit record, and capture your audio worry-free. 32-bit float’s vast dynamic range preserves details in both quiet and loud recordings.

Ultra-Clean Preamps
The H1 XLR’s preamps give you crystal clear audio with a -122dB EIN and sample rates up to 96khz.

Line Level Like a Pro
Capture +4dBu professional line level signals to record clip-free audio from any mixer or line output.

Stereo or Mono
The H1 XLR can record both stereo and mono files depending on your application.

Applications:
Attention Musicians
Capture live band performances or DJ sets by taking a stereo feed from your mixing board.

Perfect On Camera
The H1 XLR is perfect for mounting on your rig to record great audio from shotgun or wireless mics.

The Sound Designer’s Companion
With 32-bit float recording, you can capture the roar of the loudest engines and the delicate whispers of nature in stunning quality.

Podcast Anywhere
With the H1 XLR and 2 of your favourite mics it’s easy to record podcasts anywhere you go.

Perfect Audio for your Mobile Video
Connect the H1 XLR to your mobile device via the USB-C port and record professional audio directly onto your phone’s video. Perfect for video podcasts, live streams, and more.

32-bit Float Audio Interface
Connect to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device and use the H1 XLR as an audio interface while simultaneously recording to the SD card.

Accessibility
The H1 XLR is 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.

Mic/Line Switch
Flip the switch from mic to line level without having to switch cables.

Built-in Mixer
Use the mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level.

OLED waveform display
The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1 XLR’s simple interface.The real-time waveform display lets you see your audio as it records.

Headphone Output
Use the 3.5mm headphone output for headphones or to connect directly to a camera.

Onboard speaker
Use the onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference as well as to utilize the accessibility functions.

High Capacity Storage
The H1 XLR supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record days of audio.

Phantom and Plug-In Power
Record condenser microphones with phantom power or lavaliers with plug-in power.

Power Options
The H1 XLR can be powered by two AA batteries or via the USB-C port. This includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs.

INPUTS
MIC/LINE (mono) .
Connectors 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
Input gain Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
Input impedance MIC: 2.7 kΩ or more
LINE: 1 kΩ or more
Maximum input level MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power +48 V
Channel total 10 mA or less
Equivalent input noise MIC: –122 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input
LINE: –100 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 600Ω input
MIC/LINE IN jack
Connector Stereo mini jack
Input impedance 2 kΩ
Plug-in power 2.5 V
OUTPUTS
PHONE / LINE OUT jack .
Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)
Output impedance 10 Ω or less
Built-in speaker
Type 20 mm × 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output 250mW
RECORDER
Recording format WAV
44.1, 48 or 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.
Audio interface USB Audio Class 1.0
Input and output channels 2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequencies 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit depths 16-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer USB 2.0 High Speed
POWER
2 AA 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 (Phantom Power OFF)
Alkaline batteries About 12 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 11 hours
Lithium batteries About 19 hours
INPUT 1 and 2 recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, Power Save Time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (Phantom Power ON)
Alkaline batteries About 4 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 3 hours
Lithium batteries About 9 hours
INPUT 1 and 2 recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power on (INPUT 1), no headphones, Power Save Time set to 1 minute
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Power consumption 2.5 W maximum
Dimensions 62.1 mm (W) × 107 mm (D) × 39.3 mm (H)
Weight (including batteries) 164 g
Note 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

2-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
Hardware MIC/LINE input level select switch for each input
Stereo ⅛” Mic/Line In mini phone jack
Stereo ⅛” Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
¼ | 20 Tripod mount
Real time waveform display on OLED display
Built-in mixer to adjust each track’s audio input level
Built-in speaker for quick reference playback and voice guidance accessibility
32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1 TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power