# Zoom H1essential

URL: https://camerashop.com.eg/product/zoom-h1essential/
Language: en
Availability: in stock
SKU: 17433
Price: 5750 EGP

Zoom H1essential portable recorder with 32-bit float, built-in X/Y mics, 120 dB SPL handling, USB-C interface, and 10-hour battery life.

The **Zoom H1essential Portable Recorder** is the ultimate compact audio tool for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators who demand professional results without the complexity. Its groundbreaking **32-bit float recording** eliminates the need to ever set levels manually, ensuring perfectly captured audio every single take — whether you’re tracking a rehearsal, recording a podcast, or grabbing field sound on location.

Built around a pair of **onboard X/Y stereo microphones** capable of handling up to **120 dB SPL**, and backed by a **3.5mm mic/line input** for lavalier mics, the H1essential packs serious versatility into a handheld body that runs up to **10 hours on just two AAA batteries**. It also doubles as a **USB-C microphone and audio interface**, supports **microSDXC cards up to 1TB**, and features a crisp **OLED display** — making it the most capable entry-level recorder Zoom has ever produced.

### Key features

- **Foolproof 32-bit float recording** — capture pristine audio at any volume without ever touching a gain knob or worrying about clipping or noise floors.

- **Versatile X/Y microphones handle 120 dB SPL** — from quiet acoustic sessions to loud live environments, the built-in stereo mics deliver clean, accurate sound every time.

- **Doubles as a USB-C microphone & audio interface** — plug into any PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device and go live or record directly to your computer while simultaneously writing to the SD card.

- **Advanced creator tools built in** — overdubbing, auto-record, pre-record, playback speed adjustment, mono mode for interviews, and a dedicated marker button keep your workflow fast and flexible.

- **Up to 10 hours of battery life** on two AAA batteries, plus USB-C bus power support from outlets or power banks for marathon sessions.

- **Accessible design with audible menu navigation** in seven languages, making the H1essential one of the most inclusive portable recorders available for visually impaired creators.

### Specifications

Recording Format
32-bit Float (no level adjustment required)

Microphone Type
Built-in X/Y stereo microphones

Maximum SPL
120 dB SPL

Input
3.5mm mic/line input with plug-in power (up to 2.5V)

Storage
microSDXC up to 1TB

USB Functionality
USB-C microphone & audio interface

Battery Life
Up to 10 hours on 2 AAA batteries

Display
Monochromatic OLED screen

Advanced Features
Overdubbing, auto-record, pre-record, playback speed adjustment, mono mode, marker button

Accessibility
Audible menu navigation in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese

### Frequently asked questions

**Do I need to adjust recording levels on the Zoom H1essential?**
No. The H1essential uses 32-bit float recording technology, which captures audio with such a wide dynamic range that manual level adjustment is never required. You will always get a clean, usable recording regardless of how loud or quiet your source is.

**Can the Zoom H1essential be used as a USB microphone with a computer or smartphone?**
Yes. When connected via its USB-C port to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device, the H1essential functions as both a USB microphone and an audio interface. Importantly, it can do this while simultaneously recording to a microSDXC card, giving you a local backup of every session.

**What is the maximum storage capacity supported by the Zoom H1essential?**
The H1essential supports microSDXC cards up to 1TB in capacity, allowing you to record many hours of high-quality audio before running out of space — ideal for long interviews, full-day events, or extended field recording sessions.