All user reviews for the Zoom H1

I bought this recorder early 2014 in order to make mobile recording in different environments, record sounds to incorporate into my music and capture rehearsals and concerts.

I had the Zoom PS-02 before. It was less ergonomic and had too many dispensable functions for me (backing tracks, composition tools sequencer). But I do not have the means to take a H4, probably better than the H1. I added a small kit of accessories: usb power adapter antipop foot, cable, carrying case.

This time the interface is well thought: the buttons are in their places and there was even a small sound switches to switch the recording format to another, activate a low-cut or turn the "auto level" function . There is even a tiny monitor to check if the record has no headphone on hand. This recorder does not take place and its use is elementary.

The recording quality is quite respectable, but not delusional either. It enough for me for the price and sprayed the recorder that I used before. I remake the choice without really hesitate ...

I use it for a few weeks.
Before I used an old (15 years!) MD recorder. It is much more compact and practical with integrated microphones. Recording directly to mp3, I win a lot of time to send the result to friends.
The plastic is a bit cheap but the device is ergonomic. With (98 € in Toto) accessory kit, there is an adapter for foot-friendly pickups.

I use it as a music notebook: Plans guitar rehearsals ...

Y microphones are great for restoring a folk guitar, placed face to 50cm. I find recording more beautiful than my ear had seen! I'll have to try on the voice.

For rehearsals, well played punk rock block, it's just a function of notepad. Microphones saturate quickly: they record but adapt, causing volume declines. Very serious sound (bass drum) or very high (cymbals) pass before everything else. By against all is audible and allows you to listen to correct its quirks.

I do not think it can be used for models, or only acoustic instruments. on the other hand, avoiding installing too close to the battery and avoiding playing too hard, you can achieve an audible recording, sound recording rehearsal for working with electric instruments. That was my goal.

I think the use for ambient taken live. A test.

I use the H1 regularly for 2 years, and it plays its role perfectly, whether for ambient taken with integrated microphones (bring a tripod or a pole if you hear the fingers rub against the hull holding has hand), or especially for small models by recording the output of a machine / mixer / anything that can make the mini jack.
I tried the H4n (but certainly more pro does it still need all that), which agree more to someone who would make the sound normalized for video or a group of acoustic musicians but the H1 is perfect to take in electronic jam or concerts / parties / informal interviews and other .. and for the price it makes a war machine that fear less damaging a pro recorder that costs 4 6 times more expensive.

I use it for 2 months now to record guitar and I find it really satisfying.
It is super easy to use both in the recording of export to a computer via the SD card.
I recommend buying the accessory pack for more foot usb cable.

At her I think we have a very good record for the price.

example with a popping sound.
I did not specially settings or test position. I place about 1 meter amp with my face facing the microphone HP.

Finally, for the price this little micro USB plug & play is perfect. I recommend it.

I want to start off by letting you know that I did not purchase this mic with the intent to use it as a field recorder. I purchased it to capture better audio (vocal recording) for my film projects (that was the main goal).

After messing around with a bit I began to notice just how versatile the recorder actually was. I began carrying it with me everywhere : Store, park, bathroom (yea I know TMI) and even the recording studio.

It's actually a really nice field recorder especially for the price! I've only used 1-2 other field recorders besides this H1 Zoom and one of those just happen to be the H4 Zoom recorder.

In my opinion they don't sound very different. If you were to record 2 quality sound bites in the same environment and play them back to someone they'd have a hard time telling them apart.

What I don't like about this recorder is it's build... It's mostly plastic! But again, it's only $80.. I just wish it had a slightly better build but other than that I have no complaints.

I was able to get 10 hours of recording from a single AA battery!

I've used this little guy to record all sorts of different sounds: Car starting, milk pouring into a glass and even live gun shot sounds (with just the on board mic)

You can hook up other mics to this recording, but you'll need a 1/8 connection to do so.

I would recommend this field recorder to anyone who is looking to improve there audio for film recording (again vocals) as well as those who are looking or thinking about messing dipping into field recording on a budget.

If you plan on recording anything outside I would strongly suggest you use a dead kitten or another type of raggy textured wind diffuser (to kill background noise and wind sounds)

The + =

- Small, go anywhere
-Very ergonomic
- A sound very worthy at this price
- Very good battery life
- Affordable
- Mini-jack


The - =

- Plastic shell (too?) Cheap and fragile
- Buttons not sensitive enough
- A lot of noise in the manip
- Windscreen real need in the slightest breeze of wind
- Auto level = poo
- Essential accessories that are sold separately!

Conclusion = Zoom here to bet everything on the internal power and sound quality of this little gadget a little neglected and the rest to offer a very aggressive price ... I totally agree with this policy in the end it was a pocket recorder certainly very cheap in terms of plastic but quite impressive in quality recording (. wav maximum = wow!) the perfect companion for capturing ambient sounds and audio models do not so bad ... Do not expect too much either this microphone, do not expect to catch a beating bumblebee to 2 meters, or too high in frequency environments, it is not an H4n but it is limited to the broadcast of video with sound Internet or mobile recordings is a good compromise value for money for small grants! And so small! I love it! It satisfies me for now! In addition it can give even more impressive result coupled with microphones as microphones gun direct output mini jack (like the rode) 1000 times better than when they are plugged directly into a dslr for example.

I use it for several months. I bought it to keep track of our rptitions.

Problem, do not cash at all has the volume set RPET. Big pickups tend to saturate the bass and snare hits (even in the remoteness as possible), while the recording level peak-12dB.

Under conditions 'normal' is correct, but like to keep track, not to make a clean record.

Manufacturing plastic, rather cheap, but it holds up this time.

Overall I would say it trsmdiocre, but given as a prize, we can not ask for miracles. O On my rating of 5.

I will not go that choice. And if I had known, I might be a MODEL took a little more seriousness, but more expensive.

I reu yesterday and tried on.
before I had a SWISSONIC mdr2 well, as cot SWISSONIC say is ... lol
SWISSONIC the cot is the sonic blast, even tonic!
the zoom is not breathless but it's high volume acceptable. I am testing on voice and guitar to wav and it's really good. a little dry but also adpend orientation. you have to blunder placement. for voice talk I put the volume almost enr merits and does not saturate.
size is gniale, it is important not to use the hand is any noise reading to touch the foot of the gear they offer in the bundle is zero. I bought a camera up to three or four euros on the site of enchres the best known. it folds flat and has three feet and with a gnial it, you place it where you want and go.
the price quality ratio is impressive especially since it costs on the same site I mentioned in England 75 euros including postage
ah I do not like is the tiny buttons on the cot, it's really not very practical but suddenly he alavantage DTRE small

Like any potential buyer, I read the opinion, and I say, I go!
No regrets, it performs the function to be asked, quite good quality and a great price ...
Ideal for storing improvisations, riffs, creations in rehearsal.

I use it for about 1 month.

What I like most: simplicity! I turn, I ask, I press record and hop, go! I bought the pack along with tripod, foam and mic stand adapter, but if you have it for a camera is the same.
What I like least: I once wanted to name the tracks recorded, the Zoom connected PC, and read through the zoom ... So, get used to the track numbers.
Obviously, some say they hear the sound when you press the record button .... blah! a sudden mixing of computer (Audacity, for example) and it's done!

I would do this choice, no problem.

How long have you use it?
not buy because: blah
just tried.

What is so special that you like most and least?
medium finish, the plastic body moves and is very noisy in the record (do not touch when the recording starts)
very very ensible! the entry level line must be really close to the minimum to not saturate.

but by then against the price is very low

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Marantz PMD660, PMD661, Edirol R09-HR, Zoom H2 and H4n, Tascam DR07, DR100 (only models best + but expensive, many times)

How would you rate the quality / price?
it's cheap when used as a dictaphone, otherwise, must take a level above.

With experience, you do again this choice?
beh I do not buy it yet

How long have you use it?
For a week I had the time to test it in several configurations: guitar-voice, electronic drums, before the electric guitar amp ...

What is so special that you like most and least?
Most is the sound. Nothing to do but before that, I recorded on dictaphone Sony, so we see a real difference (for a relatively small difference in price eventually). The settings are easy to make, everything is on the surface of the bug: input, output, bitrate ... No need to go rummaging in a menu.
Least, honestly, it's the details. As has been said, there is the problem that it is very sensitive to noise on its surface (like touching it during recording), and this is especially true since the input is strong. that is to say that we should not move when recording sound rather weak style of guitar tones. But hey, do not move again, it is feasible. on the other hand, what is more disturbing is that it records sound to each track start because of his rec button and the noise it made to support it. I tried to press gently, but it's still a noise on the track. it's a shame, I think they could have a lag of several seconds between the start of the recording and pressing the button ... but good.
I do not like too the names of files also: ZOOM0001 ... but such is the detail.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Uh, no. On this side, I am not a reference.

How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good, I paid 75euros on an auction site.

With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Altogether, with my experience a week ^ ^ In fact, with just the experience, I regret even buying a voice recorder last year, when I should buy it direct.

Otherwise, I did not buy the special package with tripod and all the stuff for a vingtaire euros, it seemed a bit too expensive for the number of truly useful purpose in the lot. But in fact, there is one useful thing is the windscreen. As is to save my home, I had not expected there to be wind, but in fact it is very sensitive to the slightest breath (which is quite logical), suddenly, it ends a little too close the microphone during a song, and bam saturation. So I bought a standard windshield (for micro size 40-50), and it will have a little better. However, it is better to learn to not breathe on it anyway.
The saturation indicator (red) is very useful too. With all the trimmings, you can really master what you do, and not have the horrible surprise to have recorded a great thing completely saturated or inaudible. Short, we can really make nice recordings. Besides, I was impressed with the recording line-in electronic drum, the sound is really good, better than the original headset.