Zoom H1 user reviews ( 7/10) - 26 user reviews

• 11/28/12

  vsavagellc's review "Great Bang For the Buck!"

  Overall Opinion

  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)
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• 12/23/12

  slashynroses's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Really good!"

  Overall Opinion

  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.
  
  
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inrSLpWTMic 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.
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• 03/21/12

  Dony T.'s review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Conquered!"

  Overall Opinion

  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.
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• 12/23/11

  mikeler's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Top top unit!"

  Overall Opinion

  Eight months ago I use the Zoom H1.C is my first recording numrique, it is of great sensitivity dot. TRS is a good tool for classical guitarist I'm trying to become ... I pay a bit expensive, I recommend every musician or not.
  
  I only regret not being able to read updates downloads effectus on the map, which would allow me to put me in the head as j'tudie spices ... or to use it as an MP3 player. Unless a user afft not teach me to do?
  
  In advance, thank you!
  
  Good and all FTEs.
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• 11/29/11

  Kittisak's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Yeah ..."

  Overall Opinion

  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.
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• 11/29/11

  lapomme's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent!"

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it? : 6 months
  
  Have you tried many other models before acqurir? : No but I have a habit of some home studio.
  
  
  
  What is the particular feature you like best and least? Relatively simple to use, excellent .. the -: frail and no possibility to select that want to listen by making Dfile pieces ....
  
  How do you report qualitprix? Excellent
  
  With the exprience, you do again this choice? yes
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• 11/17/11

  lapiculteur's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " really great for the price"

  Overall Opinion

  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
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• 10/14/11

  didou650's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " very disappointed"

  Overall Opinion

  Hello, I bought this H1 is certainly a good quality recording and convenient to use but for me, as bugs and fell down permanently after one week.
  
  
  
  A friend bought the H2 at the same time as me.
  
  h2 is the good quality audio but after three months the LCD display almost nothing.
  
  may be out of luck but for me it's over zoom.
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• 10/13/11

  desjeff's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Great!"

  Overall Opinion

  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.
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• 09/26/11

  kilderkid's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " blah blah"

  Overall Opinion

  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 :-)
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