The World's Easiest Recorder, Just Got Easier:
- With the push of a button, the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the power of 32-bit float.

32-Bit Float Magic:
- With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H1essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality audio with every take.

The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility:
- The Essential Series was designed with accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.

Loud and Clear:
- The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, equivalent to the sound of a high-performance engine.

Essential For Creators:
- The Perfect Practice Companion for Musicians
- Sound Makes the Scene
- For Storytellers
- Big Features, Small Package

Features & Specs:
- 32-Bit Float Recording: Perfect Audio with No Need to Set Gain
- 120-dB SPL 90º XY Mics
- Records up to 96-kHZ Sample Rate
- New OLED Display
- Overdubbing, Auto Record, Pre-Record and Timer Functions
- USB Microphone Function
- Audio Guidance Function for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- 10 Hours of Battery Life on 2 AAA Batteries or USB-C Bus Power

Inputs:

Built-In Mic
- 90º XY Stereo Format
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Sensitivity: –37 dB / 1 Pa at 1 kHz
- Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 120 dB SPL

Mic/Line In Jack
- Connector: Stereo Mini Jack
- Input Impedance: 2 kOhm or More
- Plug-In Power: 2.5 V

Outputs:

Phone / Line Out Jack
- Connector: Stereo Mini Jack
- Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (Into 32-Ohm Load)
- Output Impedance: 10 Ohm or Less

Built-In Speaker
- Type: 20-mm x 30-mm Oval Dynamic Speaker
- Practical Maximum Output: 250 mW

Recorder:

Recording Formats
- WAV
- 44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-Bit Float
- Stereo/Mono
- BWF and iXML Formats Supported

Recording Media
- 4–32 GB Cards Compatible with the microSDHC Specification
- 64 GB - 1 TB Cards Compatible with the microSDXC Specification

Display:
- OLED: 128 x 64

USB:
- Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer)
- USB Mic: USB 2.0 High-Speed | 48 kHz, 24-Bit
- File Transfer: USB 2.0 High-Speed

Power:
- 2 AA Batteries: Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH
- AC Adapter: Zoom AD-17: DC 5 V / 1 A (USB bus power is supported)

Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries:
- Alkaline Batteries: About 10 Hours
- NiMH Batteries (800 mAh): About 9 Hours
- Lithium Batteries: About 18 Hours

* Stereo recording, 48-kHz / 32-bit float, no headphones, power save 1 min

Other:
- Power Consumption: 5 W Maximum
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 53.9 mm x 136.6 mm x 29.0 mm
- Weight (Including Batteries): 92 g

** Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms