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  • 2x XLR / TRS / Stereo Mini Jack Input
  • Stereo Mini Jack Output
  • USB Type-C Connection
  • OLED Display
  • 2.5 W Max. Power
  • 2x AA Battery Power Source
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Overview

H1 XLR Handy Recorder

Go-Anywhere, Record-Anything

The H1 XLR is the recorder for creators who know no limits. Capture audio for video, direct feeds from mixers, song ideas and more.

Key Features:

  • 2-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
  • Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
  • Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
  • Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
  • 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
  • Hardware MIC/LINE input level select switch for each input

Input Flexibility

Equipped with two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs the H1 XLR is ready to record microphones, stereo board feeds, instruments and more. The 3.5mm stereo input allows you to record on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones and other sources.

Additional Features:

  • Stereo ⅛" Mic/Line In mini phone jack
  • Stereo ⅛" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
  • ¼ | 20 Tripod mount
  • Real time waveform display on OLED display
  • Built-in mixer to adjust each track’s audio input level
  • Built-in speaker for quick reference playback and voice guidance accessibility
  • 32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
  • Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
  • Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1 TB
  • 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power

Never Worry About Gain… Again

Plug in, hit record, and capture your audio worry-free. With 32-bit float and dual AD converters, the H1 XLR's vast dynamic range preserves details in both quiet and loud recordings.

Ultra-Clean Preamps

The H1 XLR’s preamps give you crystal clear audio with a -122dB EIN and sample rates up to 96khz.

Line Level Like a Pro

Capture +4dBu professional line level signals to record clip-free audio from any mixer or line output.

Stereo or Mono

The H1 XLR can record both stereo and mono files depending on your application.

Applications

Attention Musicians

Capture live band performances or DJ sets by taking a stereo feed from your mixing board.

Perfect On Camera

The H1 XLR is perfect for mounting on your rig to record great audio from shotgun or wireless mics.

The Sound Designer’s Companion

With 32-bit float recording, you can capture the roar of the loudest engines and the delicate whispers of nature in stunning quality.

Podcast Anywhere

With the H1 XLR and two of your favorite mics it’s easy to record podcasts anywhere you go.

Perfect Audio for your Mobile Video

Connect the H1 XLR to your mobile device via the USB-C port and record professional audio directly onto your phone's video. Perfect for video podcasts, live streams, and more.

32-bit Float Audio Interface

Connect to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device and use the H1 XLR as an audio interface while simultaneously recording to the SD card.

Accessibility

The H1 XLR is 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.

Features:

Mic/Line Switch

Flip the switch from mic to line level without having to switch cables.

Built-in-Mixer

Use the mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level.

Waveform display

The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1 XLR’s simple interface.The real-time waveform display lets you see your audio as it records.

Headphone Output

Use the 3.5mm headphone output for headphones or to connect directly to a camera.

Onboard speaker

Use the onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference as well as to utilize the accessibility functions.

High Capacity Storage

The H1 XLR supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record days of audio.

Phantom and Plug-In Power

Record condenser microphones with phantom power or lavaliers with plug-in power.

Power Options

The H1 XLR can be powered by two AA batteries or via the USB-C port. This includes bus-power as well as external USB battery packs.

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Product Specifications

H1 XLR Handy Recorder

Inputs

 
MIC/LINE (Mono) Connectors
2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)

Input gain
Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)

Input impedance
MIC: 2.7 kΩ or more
LINE: 1 kΩ or more

Maximum input level
MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu

Phantom power
+48 V
Channel total 10 mA or less

Equivalent input noise
MIC: –122 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input
LINE: –100 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 600Ω input
MIC/LINE IN Jack Connector
Stereo mini jack

Input impedance
2 kΩ

Plug-in power
2.5 V

Outputs

 
Phone / LINE OUT Jack Connector
Stereo mini jack

Maximum output level
20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)

Output impedance
10 Ω or less
Built-in Speaker Type
20 x 30 mm Elliptical Dynamic Speaker

Effective Max. Output
250 mW

Recorder

 
Recording Format WAV
44.1, 48 or 96 kHz / 32-bit float
Stereo / Mono
BWF and iXML formats supported
Recording Media 4 – 32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
64GB – 1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

Display

 
OLED 128 x 64

USB

 
Connector USB Type-C
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Audio Interface USB Audio Class 1.0

Input and output channels
2 in / 2 out (Stereo)

Sampling frequencies
44.1, 48 kHz

Bit depths
16-bit, 32-bit float
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 (Phantom Power OFF)  
Alkaline batteries About 12 hours
NiMH batteries About 11 hours
Lithium batteries About 19 hours
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (Phantom Power ON)  
Alkaline batteries About 4 hours
NiMH batteries About 3 hours
Lithium batteries About 9 hours
Power Consumption 2.5 W maximum
Weight 92 g (3.2 oz)
Dimensions 62.1 x 107 x 39.3 mm

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