All user reviews for the Zoom H1

I use it for about a year
- In rehearsal: I record all the repeats and I replay the pieces to find what to improve, what to keep creations, etc. ..
- In concert with the H1 records made incredible! I made a model with it just by reworking the tracks with Samplitude, whereas before I galérais with microphones or a subculture of the table that never gave the "true sound".

One trick to save: the place to 2m in height from the ground and not too far from the scene if you do not see all the instruments on the sound system.

I like the least: take a sample to another is a little galley and forward / rewind are a bit slow. To re-listen, I prefer to copy the mp3 or wav file on my computer and use software or just media player.

value for money: Unbeatable in my opinion.

I use this unit for 6 months.
Very easy to use, very convenient, very portable (my choice to this type of device being initially recorded soundscapes outdoors).
To render excellent (excellent value).
I admit I have not tried the other model, but I am completely satisfied with it.
The stereo effect is incredible. (I've taken used in my creations - reworked with a sound editor like Soundforge).
That said, we must be careful to wind and camera movement. Very sensitive microphones.
I know there is a tripod-foam kit that I might acquire considering the price.
I would do I think this choice.

Note: I use with rechargeable battery (2700 mA).
I does not use Low-Cut or Auto-level.

I use it since late 2010. I have not tried many models before buying it, I just dicatphone Olympus, perfect for voice but not for group use to record drums or bass, all of it saturated on. So I turned to this photo H1, to be able to record rehearsals of my band with a sound that does not saturate.
He filled that role perfectly.

* The feature I like most is the volume button "Input volume" manually adjustable, which means that we can adapt to both the volume of a guitar voice in her room than that of a live concert that pummeled. It can also leave it on automatic but the volume management will then only at your own risk (risk of sudden drops in volume).

* The feature I like least is the small speaker on the recorder, which is not powerful enough to be able to listen immediately the result of what we just recorded.
It is also not very strong, because of the plastic, do not knock it down.

The value for money (it is less than 100 euros everywhere, I've taken with its protective cover and a small tripod handy, all for 128 euros thotho) is quite correct I think, for save my group again and even do small models to spin at bars / pubs can do it!

With the experience so I would do this choice because it suits us perfectly and it has not ruined at all!

Recorder "on hand" micro SDHC card

Recorder "on hand"? I was skeptical at first, user devices ferving shoulder. The first portable memory card I had was in fact an Edirol R-44, a four channel shoulder. I am therefore surprised to find myself now with more in my park no less than four writers "at hand".

Suffering from lack of autonomy of the Edirol R-44 (only 4 hours on 4 AA batteries), I first obtained as a recorder "hand" the Sony PCM-M10 for its exceptional battery life (between 19 and 42 hours on 2 AA batteries !!!). But as his microphone did not follow (lack of stereo image), I got the Nagra Ares-ML 4 GB with stereo microphone capsule green band and there in this field, I obviously made a huge leap forward and with less autonomy but quite acceptable (10 hours on 2 AA batteries). But the problem is that it does not have thread for camera tripod. To compensate for this and in any case have a good couple of new features compared to Nagra, I got myself a Zoom H4n which is a true Swiss Army knife of sound recording. But it really lacks discretion. So I told myself that this photo says H1, while being mounted on a tripod and while remaining discreet, he could do the trick for certain situations. Especially as cheap and simple to implement, I can not lend it to another virtually "anyone", it is not harmful.

Like what, sometimes you have multiple recorders (here 5!) To cover a wide spectrum of applications miking. The two main course I use the Edirol are made for very technical and the Nagra to catch very nomadic. And two, when I do not know in advance what I am recording, I take my H4n: I'm sure I can answer almost any situation or almost. Sony, He acts as my music player or recorder enduring. And in winter when the temperature drops below freezing and the batteries are empty almost ten times faster, it is important to have a lot of margin to autonomy. This is where the Sony comes out with flying colors thanks to its exceptional battery life. I should also have in addition the Zoom H2 because it too has a unique feature: it saves in 4 runs with 4 mics (1 per track) surround sound for next to nothing but good because I do not hesitate 'm not very surround. Moreover, I find that the screen is mounted on the wrong side. And 4 hours of battery life: it is too tight. And this photo H1, it combines discretion Nagra close but with the added thread camera.

This recorder is really low cost in every sense of the term. From the perspective of size, it is tiny. From the perspective of functionality, it has just the minimum subsistence nothing more, not like the H4n. From the perspective of price, it beats all records for a floor price. At the point of view screen: in the blink of oeuil there without getting lost in all the menus. In view instructions too: it is just read a leaflet and experienced half hour chrono. The recorder is quickly put into service. It is low cost even at the battery: it takes 10 hours on one AA battery. When the lights, it goes directly into standby registration.

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EDIT ----
qq utilization after time I remove a star for the reduced autonomy and the damn day he must enter as soon as you change the battery! : (
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I had long zoom H2. he came home almost in my pocket and I recorded on the fly sounds useful (sound editing) and also memories
So that's why I took the H1.

I find it more "solid" than the H2's attention is plasticky we agree. H2 but with time, some parts moved (plate decoration in front) then it looks like everything is more "integrated"
architecture that is lightweight and fits in your pocket. rapidement.bon easy to trigger all that you see on youtube videos.

for sound, it seems very correct. the handling noise is like the H2. must keep it light but firm for not too much noise. but must always activate the low-cut if handled.

I made recording acoustic guitar, dishwasher noise, noise, street cafe, fountain, restaurant ... well I'm super happy with the result. especially the acoustic guitar is well illustrated and full quilted.
it is so small that if you put a black bonnet top, next to a phone (flight mode) we can Chopper discrete sounds next to people.

Built for HP. sounds like a phone headset. the sound is very thin, no medium (or lower course) sound level as a phone so a bit limited if in a noisy environment.

tips mean the thread is made of plastic (!) nothing like the fuck if you screw too hard. and protection that hides the SD card opens very easily I almost wonder if mine was not a problem: p

EDIT 21/10/2010

Thank you for returning to XAVUPLEX info, I feel less alone ...

http://cheesycam.com/zoom-h1-battery-drain/

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EDIT 14/10/2010

My ZOOM H1 seems to be faulty:
Even off the LR06 1.5 V battery drains in 3-4 days!
I did a test of consumption of the device turned off.
Final result: 33mA DC current being OFF ...
provided that it is not surprising that even a 1.5 V LR06 battery (lithium) is dead in 3 days ...
= Return Thomann

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Hello all

Mini SD Card cache card μSDHC ZOOM H1

after searching for why this did not hide, I FINALLY found and understood ...

I must say that I told myself:

"It is not possible that the engineers from ZOOM they have spawned something as stupid as that for the cache!"

and although I was right (thankfully):

= MUST strongly supports and firmly on the 2 sides of the mini-cache
(Or along its entire length) so that finally he snaps and holds well.

you can even press one side and then another ...

@ + I return to my tests

I use the Zoom H1 last week, this is my first digital recorder, I only knew the stuff to tape, so the surprise is total ...

I took advantage of a promo launch for purchase with the accessories, all for 103 Euros. Stand, transformer, USB cable, pouch and are absolutely necessary. The wind (???).

It is clear that the price that attracted me. I was looking to register a small device, able to assess and correct pieces of music without breaking the bank.

From this point of view, the Zoom H1 amply fulfilled its mission. It is easy to use, 1 / 4 of an hour to go around, it helps to focus on music.

With the original card (2 GB) can store a roughly two hours to WAV, MP3 more, but I have not tried to get the best sound possible.
It is better to acquire a card with more capacity to be quiet, otherwise he must quickly copy the songs onto the computer to not get stuck.
The transfer is done without problem on Mac. Before plugging the appliance make sure it is off. It rises like any medium (hard disk) and files are easily accessible. If you plug the device when turned on, the Mac does not recognize it.

And there, very good surprise is nickel. The sound is a little surgical and cold, but there are perfectly each element, 2 voices and a guitar in my case.
But then the sound has been taken in its raw (no sound or effects) in my living room that did not necessarily an acoustic dream. But a slight EQ and some reverb in Garageband, and the song is nice warm. To try to better conditions in rehearsal studio ...

For now I am completely satisfied with this unit. It is true that it looks cheap and fragile but I think over the sound quality, it certainly had to compromise to propose an aggressive price, and maybe for a group that plays very strong electric , there may be problems including vibration because everything is plastic. Even though it looks like a bottle opener, do not try to open your cans with ...

To summarize:
- Start simple and ultra-fast.
- An ultra-compact, so the galley for big fingers.
- Information display simple but clear.
- The HP integrated shabby, it serves only to verify that the sound has been taken.
- Transfer files simple.
- Son, well, a bit cold but very distinct.
- Image stereo fine, print view each element in space (but we're just two).
- Map 2 gigabytes, just a bit.
- Strength, ouch, ouch, ouch. It must be very careful, accessories are absolutely necessary, and personally, I will avoid carrying around in your pocket.
- Value for money: 9 / 10 for sound, 9 / 10 for design (design and ease of use), 5 / 10 or 4 / 10 for strength, again the camera looks fragile and it is better good habits early.

Conclusion:

If your budget is tight and you need a recorder to work reliably (at her) to lug around, the Zoom H1 will quite the case. For a small musical training, I think there are even using something out via the correct type GarageBand software, but it is the "small" model.
Just look at the prices on the net to realize that for a device more complete, more solid, more powerful, it will take at least double the price ...

* For how long have you been using it?
- One day

* Did you try many other models before getting this one?
- MD Sharp, Sony MD, Zoom H2, Zoom H4, zoom H4N

* What thing do you like most/least about it?
- Plus: immediate start, all buttons are within reach, height, weight, price, quality microphones ... I recorded two concerts (one with a bass and no drummer, and another with an electric bass and percussion with) that night and frankly, that's what I recorded with a better recording device on the fly, and again, I recorded 44/16, knowing it can go until 96/24 like all professional studios. Mean EVERYTHING really well, at spatialization, I feel like I see them on stage when I listen through headphones, the speakers is less obvious ...
- The least: it looks like a toy, so fragile it must be very careful.

* What is your opinion about the value for the price?
- You can not do better

* Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
- Without any hesitation, however, I recommend it to all those who want a recorder pocket (pocket is what to say given the size and weight)
It seems that they are the same as H4 pickups, I could not care less about what it's like microphones from the moment I am happy with the record ...

EDIT 21/10/2010: Someone from Mogar (distyributeur the french) I confirm the problem, so you can make you change your ZOOM H1 if it eats the battery even complexion!

Passing the test:

For how long have you been using it?
From 3 days

What is the specific feature you like best, the least?

Plus: The sound is simply excellent. By recording the best possible quality and with a small tower in garageband Galise for a bit and standardize, we made quite a Coutable with high volume. It is a be regulated.

minimum: The plastic shell is super thin and fragile, nothing seems to hold, it's very very cheap ... the buttons are hard caught, you have to press hard on it. happily that everything is very simple. another less: handling noise are very laid back in the recording. do not expect to get a usable recording and taking the H1 own hand like a microphone ...

I vote "very good" and not perfect because of the manufacture more than limit (extreme fragility. Cot sound, it's very heavy.

I do not advocate independence that could not even test the machine.

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As my Paillassou ZOOM H1 is completely same voltage discharge teind ... I checked and this is what I found:

http://cheesycam.com/zoom-h1-battery-drain/

obviously there is a defective and Samson USA series resumes devices for change.

I contacted my dealer who will contact the distributor, I hope not to spend months ...

sle test done at home, put a new battery, turn off the H1, and then turn the next night ... if the battery is dead, welcome to the club ...

to follow!

I use it for almost 2 months to record rehearsals and concert (with microphones) and my mixes vinyl records and concerts console output (via line in). and no surprises level sound quality microphones and ease of use are waiting for you!

I will not bring much new to say other than zoom bin must be careful! in my opinion should not drop the little beast that is very fragile (it is still in its original box for transport, and "gaffée" to death when I go out ...). otherwise we can not do the simplest level use!

I have tried other zoom products (H2 and H4) so I can not compare with other brands, but no difference in sound ...

the +:
His-
Ergonomics (not via the menu screen, all settings are made via 3 buttons ... very convenient!)
-Choice between wav and mp3 from 64 to 320kbps!
In-line
Price

the -:
- Delivered without PSU (!)
- Autonomy with battery (one battery)
- Fragile (no pbm today but you have to be careful)

Value for money at the top when you see the price of other recorder (which I've never used but apparently not all excellent recording quality). So for less than 100 € are no photo!

I bought this recorder for my mother who sings in a choir, she unfortunately could not use it long because he emptied cells: very fast (3 to 4 days while turned off). However, following consultation of this site, I requested an exchange (no problem) and I noticed a huge difference on the measured consumption device off (in a ratio of 1 to 150 between the new and old model), the problem seems solved. So he's not lose the date during a battery change!

This is the first portable memory card that I use, but I had a MiniDisc recorder before. The difference is significant in terms of quality, I am amazed by the realism of the reproduction of recorded sound.

Ease of use is almost perfect, except for two specific points:
- If we just turn on the device or to complete a recording, press once to start the recording, on the other hand, if there is a break after listening to a song, must press twice (the first pressure mode will play). This can be confusing and can sometimes interrupt immediately start recording because it has been pressed twice instead of one. A true stop button would have been preferable.
- When you're not listening to or recording a song, it could disrupt the recording quality with the keys forward / backward.

The price / quality ratio seems excellent. I would definitely recommend this unit, I do not regret this purchase.

To summarize:
+ + Recording quality
+ + Prices
+ + Weight (80g with battery)
+ Simplicity
- A small thing (a stop button and a lock setting quality) would make perfect