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Zoom H1 Special Edition White Handy Recorder
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
702
Unverified
95
Spam Test
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Yes
VIDEO
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 203 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
77recording, recorder, recorded, record, noise
+91%
-9%
" ... Audio from this recorder is excellent in the ability to pass through both sound and audio is great however I wish the build quality of the overall device was better. ... "
" ... 24 Bit and 96kHz Audio is very, very decent. ... "
" ... Small, simple, no brainer to use, and the records sound open, deep and clear. ... "
" ... They're compact, good on battery life, have a ton of features for something this small and the sound quality is good. ... "
" ... I have switched to the Tascam WiFi digital sound recorder, but this is good as well! ... "
" ... It has served me well and greatly improved my sound. ... I also use it as a sound recorder to remember my thoughts. ... "
" ... Definitely 5-star sound quality. ... "
" ... It picks up every little detail and whisper. ... "
Ease of Use
31easy, simple to use, simple, recorder, intuitive
+94%
-6%
" ... The controls are EASY to use and the whole thing is simpler to operate than my previous portable recorder. ... "
" ... It’s also easy to use for the most part. ... "
" ... It has the best built in mic I have ever heard with an incredibly easy interface for beginners or anyone who doesn’t want to spend much time and thought for great audio. ... "
" ... It is quite easy to sync up video and audio in Premiere Pro. ... "
" ... Simple to use and set up. ... "
" ... easy to use and set up. ... "
" ... As far as value goes, it's hard to overstate how good this thing is for the money--and how super easy it is to use. ... Even though we will create only a 10 minute highlight video, having access to all of the audio for the day makes it very easy to pull into Adobe Premiere as needed. ... A few tips we learned to make it easy to connect to a sound system: ... "
" ... the sound is amazing and its cery easy to use! ... "
Microphone
29audio, recordings, recorder, record, wav
+93%
-7%
" ... Audio from this recorder is excellent in the ability to pass through both sound and audio is great however I wish the build quality of the overall device was better. ... "
" ... Otherwise, invest another $100 for the H2 with directional sound - surround sound recording. ... "
" ... Great Sound Recorder for the Price, It doesn't sound professional but it's definitely a heck of a lot better than the built in camera mics. ... "
" ... well, recording audio and dropping that on top of video. ... "
" ... I'm a novice with sound recording devices. ... "
" ... A very well recorder with good sound built in quality microphones that records a great audio, but . ... "
" ... If you are a journalist or someone who needs quality sound bites or you need to record an interview, and you dont want/need all the bells and whistles of other brands/models, this is the one for you. ... "
" ... Internal mics produce good recordings too. ... "
Price
27recorder, money, recorders, mic, h1
+96%
-4%
" ... Great for the money! ... "
" ... I personally like my H1 better than my DR-40 and it cost $50 less. ... "
" ... Extremely surprised at the quality for the price. ... "
" ... Still, at around $100 (or much less for the white one as I write this), I consider this recorder a bargain. ... With those things, you can do anything with this recorder, and you're going to get great, near-pro quality sound for not much money. ... "
" ... The quality is on par with (if not better than) the audio from past shoots for which we paid other companies thousands of dollars. ... "
" ... Good recorder for it price. ... "
" ... Amazing quality for the price. ... "
" ... I have yet to find one in this price range that works better. ... "
Zoom
20zoom, recorder, h1, audio
+90%
-10%
" ... Also, I highly recommend the Caseling Zoom H1 hard case - for under $10 on Amazon. ... "
" ... Zoom hit it out of the park with these. ... "
" ... Just serach for "Best Zoom H1 Review" and you can see and hear the diffirence in the sound. ... "
" ... Hi, the Zoom H1 is one of the most popular hand-recorder, because it is very handy. ... "
" ... I really like the Zoom H1. ... "
" ... The Zoom H1, though, sounds great and achieves the same purpose while also filling those aforementioned extra roles that I never really expected it to. ... "
" ... For the most recent wedding we shot, we connected my white Zoom H1 that we got on amazon for $65 to the wedding DJ's sound system using a .5mm 1/8" Male to 6.35mm 1/4" Male TRS Stereo Audio Cable that cost $12 on amazon. ... To summarize what you should buy: Zoom H1, backup AA batteries, 32Gb Micro SDHC card, windscreen muff, carrying case. ... "
" ... I really wanted the Zoom 4 track recorder, but it's just not in my budget yet. ... "
Build Quality
17cheap, flimsy, feel, recorder, cage
+47%
-53%
" ... The plastic on the gray part is low density (cheap, easily breakable plastic). ... "
" ... Seems a bit fragile . ... "
" ... The device does give a cheap plastic feel and texture but having it for about three days and already been dropped it held its own. ... So considering that I think it's to an extent durable. ... "
" ... The casing is plastic and seems flimsy. ... "
Video Playback
13audio, video, youtube, recording, wedding videos
+100%
" ... well, recording audio and dropping that on top of video. ... "
" ... I use it for wedding videos ... "
" ... This is the audio solution I'd been searching for for my YouTube videos. ... "
" ... My company produces videos for corporations, weddings, and events. ... "
" ... A lot of time these are done on the fly and I just use my phone for the video. ... "
" ... Great for YouTube videos if wanting to up the quality. ... "
" ... I post videos of product reviews on Youtube and my Blog. ... "
" ... I use it for recording audio for podcasts and live music. ... "
Battery Life
13battery life, aa, batteries, one aa battery, drains
+69%
-31%
" ... The battery life will last you forever it seems (one AA battery). ... "
" ... They're compact, good on battery life, have a ton of features for something this small and the sound quality is good. ... "
" ... It uses a single AA battery. ... "
" ... --Bring extra batteries. ... "
" ... Top battery life and you can connect other microphones to it too. ... "
" ... 1 AA battery ... Would be nice to have double the battery life by using 2 aa batteries ... "
" ... Lasts quite a while on a single AAA cell. ... "
Size
11size, pocket, easy to use, recorder, portable
+100%
" ... I throw it in my bag, barely know its there, and record anywhere and everywhere. ... "
" ... It's easy to use, small enough to carry in your pocket and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Very handy, don't know how I got along without it. ... "
" ... One of my favorite features of the H1 is its small size. ... "
" ... Love it, size and all. ... "
" ... Pop it in my pocket. ... "
" ... I love the compact size, makes it easy for travel. ... "
" ... I have had bulkier ones in the past from competitors, but this one is the better one to have and it is slim enough to fit in the pocket and easy to use! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
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