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Zoom H1

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User ratings:
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46 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • a very simple microphone that one can just pick up and use
  • sound is fantastic
  • the mics are fairly sensitive and provide a good stereo image

Cons

  • No USB cable is provided
  • The counter display shows a countdown to the end of the playback
  • momentary loud sound to smack the gain down

Key specs

  • USB
  • yes
  • yes
  • microSD, microSDHC

Zoom H1 - Pros & Cons

Zoom H1

Pros

  • a very simple microphone that one can just pick up and use
  • sound is fantastic
  • the mics are fairly sensitive and provide a good stereo image
  • Recording wise the device performs very well
  • quality
  • good
  • great
  • easy and excellent
  • Mic is great very good recording for a low price
  • great very good recording for a low price
  • easy to use with a simple menue

Cons

  • No USB cable is provided
  • The counter display shows a countdown to the end of the playback
  • momentary loud sound to smack the gain down
  • file datestamps are set at the end of the recording
  • on it is not the best thing to try and use in the dark
  • the keys on the side are a bit small
  • sound levels are not equal
  • buttons to be a little unresponsive
  • You have your on and off switch
  • not define H1 inputs as noisy
  • The zoom consumes only one AA battery

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Zoom H1 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Audio formats supported
  • MP3
  • WAV
InterfaceUSB
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speaker(s)yes
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Dimensions
Width1.73 in
Depth5.35 in
Height1.22 in
Weight2.12 oz
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Audio properties
Audio recording formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
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Design
Colour of productWhite
Display typeLCD
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Connectivity
USB connector typeMini-USB B
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Media types supportedFlash card

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