Batteries are better option than built-in accu imho. If your batteries run out (or you forget to charge the device), you can quite easily buy new batteries almost everywhere, including gas stations or grocery stores. But AA batteries would be better than AAA.

@TheHopelessGeek

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I would have preferred AA too. I bought those rechargeable Duracell AAAs so that they last longer and can be recharged when I'm not using them.

That was a quick and practical review. I wish you gave some idea about the features also. as in if it supports usb audio, filters etc

@TheHopelessGeek

7 ай бұрын

Ah, yes, it does have USB audio pass through to be used as a mic 👍🏼

Yeah I found your channel yesterday and it seems useful for me. Nice job😊

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼😊

I have the previous generation that runs off one AA battery and wanted to upgrade but the AAA batteries were a deal breaker. Still use the old one often for events for ambient audio, have a lav mic for interviews, It can be used for so many things. The battery life is great. Cheaply built but still works after all these years. Now a days there are things that weren't around that do specific things better like the Zoom f2 that's designed for lav mics and then there are bluetooth devices like the Go.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

True, there are certainly better devices. But I thought as a beginner, it's better to get something tried and true by many to ensure the best quality for the price 🙂

@petercofrancesco9812

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek I was pointing out there are so many choices now a days. Never had a quality issue with the H1. Mic placement, room acoustics, and other factors usually matter more. Hard to beat the value for money of this recorder. Small, versatile and easy to use.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Yes 👍🏼

@OregonDARRYL

Жыл бұрын

I won't buy anything that takes AAA - unless the size requires it... this unit could hold AA... so, no deal. I am buying the Tascam DR-05x.

@WildHorseProductions

10 ай бұрын

lol! You too eh? I have a Zoom h1n and the battery panel hinge is broken (attached with a rubber band) but still works well. But seriously all my batteries use AA and I don't want to have AAA just to accommodate this for my kit.

Thanks for honest review you deserve my like ❤❤

@TheHopelessGeek

3 ай бұрын

🙂👍🏼 glad you liked it

Very good content. Tempted to purchase for recording headtalk videos. Along with recording duduk music

@TheHopelessGeek

9 ай бұрын

It's great for being a portable recorder. Just be careful with it as it isn't very durable 😅

@anamorphicalan

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek agreed. Had one break before. This time more careful.

@TheHopelessGeek

9 ай бұрын

I've heard that they're releasing a new version of that soon. May be worth checking that out 🙂

@anamorphicalan

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek zoom 1hn?

@TheHopelessGeek

9 ай бұрын

😅 not sure what they'll call it.

I just subscribed to your channel. Am into city walk and I really need audio recorder that can help capture ambient sounds and give better studio quality to make the viewer feel like as if they are there with me live . For example some movies might not be too interesting but the audio quality, the sound can keep people watching. I really need your recommendation because am almost about to get the zoom h1n before I found your channel.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

You can do that with any stereo mic, like even your smartphone! But if you can invest into a dedicated device, then yes, I can recommend the H1n. The battery drains a little faster than I expected, but the 24-bit 48KHz audio is excellent 👌🏼

@everestjourney

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek Thanks for your quick and honest answer. I really like your videos and is really engaging and the quality is top notch. Am using GoPro for now and the media mod is not that quality so I plan to use sperate audio recorder for it to get a better sound quality. Apart from the h1n is there any other one you can suggest with better battery life and work perfect as well.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

I'm not quite familiar with external audio recorders. The H1n was a popular recommendation, so I decided to go for it. Alternatively, there's the Tascam DR-05X, but it's quite a bit more expensive amzn.to/3K4Xaab

I would be interested to see how to record great audio with your phone. Is that available yet?

@TheHopelessGeek

8 ай бұрын

Ah, I'll make that video. It's quite simple, really. Most smartphones have amazing mics. You'll need to pair it with a software like Audacity to clean it up. I'll make that video on how I used to do it for hundreds of my previous videos before I got external recorders.

Fix for rattling noise: take a foam earbud fluffy cover, cut a very thin strip and insert it along the top or bottom of the volume rocker. Poke it in with a thin sharp blade. It will stay nicely in the cavity and totally cure the rattle. You'll need to do the same with the trash/delete button. These are the only buttons that have the rattle and this solution is so good it might have been something they did in the factory. Black coloured foam will not be visible, or it will look factory made on a white edition. Very smart looking and feeling too.

@TheHopelessGeek

6 ай бұрын

Ah, great idea. Thanks 😊

I'm just looking for something to record acoustic instruments (guitar, harmonica, cajon, vocals)....would you recommend it for that?

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Sure, I think this will work great for that.

they should make a wireless zoom h1n that to where you don't have to sync the audio in editing software

@TheHopelessGeek

8 ай бұрын

They would be dope! Maybe we can use the current H1n's USB output to connect a wireless transmitter of some sort. I'll look into this 🙂

May I know what phone do you use? And could you introduce how you use your phone to make great video and audio?Thank you so much!

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

I use the Honor Magic4 Pro, but that's not as important as other things I do.🙂 I've talked about some of those videography methods here kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYCDsqVvc8-5k7A.html

Make video on how to record great audio with smartphone. Also do you know any way to make recorded sound sounding like deep voice

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I'll make that video. It's fairly easy to achieve.👍🏼

Also you can use without triple a battery using your portable power bank 😊

@TheHopelessGeek

11 ай бұрын

Ah, yes. I realised that I can even plug it into my laptop and use it directly 😀

hey there another possible video idea is audio editing like i have a decent condenser mic and i make sure i follow all the rules that people recommend like be as close to mic as possible , have acoustic materials on walls and other places to reduce echo, leave 5 sec silence for capturing background noise etc but still by audio is not perfect , like its audible and clear but not professional (i use audacity) so yeah a quick walkthrough of your editing process would be appreciated

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Sure, I'll do that.🙂👍🏼

You are one of the honest reviewer I have ever seen Can you make video on de we need soundbar or not ? For tv If possible can you review one ?

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏼. As for the sound bar, most TVs now have good speakers for basic use. A good sound bar can add extra emphasis on mid-range of the audio spectrum (human voices, etc.) which can greatly benefit for watching movies.

@dhrumilpatel2829

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeekok thank you

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

🙂👍🏼

I just bought a Zoom M2 mic / recorder which uses 32 bit float - and the price was around that of the H1N. Worth checking out local pricing. 32 bit float means never having to set levels again!

@TheHopelessGeek

4 ай бұрын

That's amazing! I think I'll check it out too✨

Great review.

@TheHopelessGeek

28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it🙂

Can you advise how to record a digital piano using zoom h1n using an Android mobile phone (& a DSLR if possible). Also please do mention which cables we would require for both recording options. Thanks.

@TheHopelessGeek

6 ай бұрын

To record audio directly to your phone, you need a USB connection from the microusb port of the H1n to the USB of your phone. You will likely need an adaptor to make sure both of these connect over various ports. You can use a cable like this: amzn.to/3Qlg7aC As soon as you plug it in, the H1n will show the interface selection screen. Select the first one, called *Audio Interface* It then asks to choose between *PC* or *iPhone* . I've found that selecting the PC option works with phones and other devices too. It then gives a choice to use *Bus power* (draw power from the connected phone) or *battery power* . You can choose as you prefer. I suggest Bus power. For a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), it's much simpler. You just need to connect the *headphone out* port of the H1n to your camera's mic input. Please make sure to use a "TRS" style stereo cable, like this one: amzn.to/461538f And that's all! Your H1n will now act as an external mic to record high quality audio straight to the recording device. I hope this helped 🙂

Just got one for $30, definitely think it was worth it

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

$30 is an amazing price for this. I paid in full🤕

Is this recorder good for recording the upstairs? Noisy neighbors, will it work? Will it record everything

@TheHopelessGeek

4 ай бұрын

Yes, be default, it records in stereo mode, so it will record omni-directional sounds. To get better isolation, I recommend getting an affordable shotgun mic and connect it to this via the aux-in port.

I can't believe the quality video is by your phone, what phone are you using?

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Well, it's not raw footage from the phone. There's some color grading too, but yeah it looks pretty good 🙂 I'm currently using the Honor Magic4 Pro which they gave me.

@pentapandamusic

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek really nice grading work and it looks super profressional, thanks for the info! Great phone camera!

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

😊👍🏼thanks

Sir please tell me how saramonic sr q2 will compare to zoom h1n? I need recorder to record extreme details sound.

@TheHopelessGeek

9 ай бұрын

I haven't used the saramonic one, but rumour has it, a new version of this H1n is coming out with 32bit support! That'll be so much more than the present 24 but 96 KHz limit. 🙂

On Android phones: ASR (NLL APPS) it has WAV 32 bit 192khz Stereo. Other formats: AMR, Flac, M4A, MP3, OGG, Opus....

@TheHopelessGeek

3 ай бұрын

I've seen phones with built in high-res WAV recording in the stock audio recorder apps now.

@jrgenholteng1529

3 ай бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek Thanks. A friend of mine, Singh recommended it because it´s cheap (if you buy it) or use the free version. Love your video!

@TheHopelessGeek

3 ай бұрын

🙂 yes, it seems like a good app👍🏽

Have you noticed the low frequency bumps throughout most of your narration?

@TheHopelessGeek

Ай бұрын

Yes, the mics are very sensitive to handling noise and accidental bumps on the plastic body or its holder arm. A shock mount would be great for this

I've had both the Zoom H1 and the H1N and the AAA batteries drain too quickly even when not being used. Otherwise, the H1N is great.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

I've noticed that too.

@bikeham

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek I checked the current draw on mine - it’s 0.26mA when switched off. My old zoom h1 does not draw any current when off

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Oh. Then, should we remove the batteries when not being used? 😅

@bikeham

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek I spoke with Zoom tech and he said it is a known problem with a small batch of them. I have sent mine back for repair/or replacement

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

I see.

can you connect this to a XLR and tap in to a mixer?

@TheHopelessGeek

6 ай бұрын

If you get a 3.5mm to XLR connector for the mic, I think you can. But I haven't tested it yet.

Please post a video for better audio using just phone . Thanks 🎉🎉

@TheHopelessGeek

8 ай бұрын

Sure, I'll do that soon 🙂👍🏼

there is a deluxe ver that comes with a case and power cord tripod etc it worth the few extra bucks power cord way better also has a wind screen

@TheHopelessGeek

6 ай бұрын

Ah, I didn't know that 🙂

What recorder app do you use?

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

I record straight to the SD card in the H1n and then transfer it to Audacity to edit a bit. I then sync it to the video file in Premiere pro. 🙂

@terry083000

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek Ooh apologies, I meant on your phone actually!

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

Ah, I just use the built in audio recorder. It's pretty good, has features like bidirectional recording, and even WAV hi res audio!🙂

This mic sounds good 👍

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

Yes, it's one of the best for entry-level pros, like me👍🏼

Thanks for sharing this, mate. Based on your review I think this device isn't for me - I'll pay more and get a more robust device.

@TheHopelessGeek

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, this is for gentle use. Maybe one of those Tascam-something ones would be more rugged.

So hold on, what's the point of the device? Couldn't I just plug a mic into my phone and use my phone as a DAR?

@TheHopelessGeek

8 ай бұрын

Yes you can, but this can act as a better, higher quality recording device with better control over the audio bit rate. It has its own high quality mics too, so you can record great stereo sound by itself.

Thanks for your video. Is this compatible with iphone 14 pro? I am looking for a microphone for iphone to shoot ASMR video... Will this be a good choice or can you suggest any other microphones please? Thank you

@TheHopelessGeek

11 ай бұрын

Yes, this can record very sensitive stereo audio for ASMR. You can use a 3.5mm cable from its audio out jack directly to your iPhone (using a 3.5mm to lightning port adapter, of course) to record videos 🙂👍🏼

@subramanianc15

11 ай бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek Thank you so much

@subramanianc15

11 ай бұрын

There is a slot 'Line Out' in this device, 3.5mm cable connects in this slot and the other end of the cable goes to iphone.. hope this is correect?

@TheHopelessGeek

11 ай бұрын

Yes, the out is to output the recording to anything. If you connect a headphone, you'll get a live audio playback. If it's plugged to another recorder, like your phone, it records audio to it.

@subramanianc15

11 ай бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek Thank you so much.. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

The build quality is not reasonable for the price (atleast for us Indians). At least the H1N has the micro USB. You could use old smartphone's data cable (if you had any) unlike zoom H1 which uses Mini B port. I recommend camel acrylic box or lenskart zipper spectacle box for safe keeping.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Good idea for storage. Yeah, the build quality is a bummer. Audio quality is quite good. The wind filters arrived today 🙂👍

@lukogs

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek Gosh, I was about to ask your details to speedpost the wind foam & audio extension cable. If you are looking for audio cables try searching in home theatre shops first. Theirs cheapest audio cable is comparable to premium consumer end audio cable. This hack worked for me & others.

@dakzhero1451

Жыл бұрын

gokul the consistent here

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼

can we connect wireless headphone with zoom H1n?and if yes then How?

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

If you have one of those 3.5mm to Bluetooth receivers, then yes. The H1n doesn't have wireless radios of its own

@assemble3d704

10 ай бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek Alright.Thanks.

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

🙂👍🏼no problem

When prices go up it's because the dollar value has gone down, as you need more dollars to purchase the same thing. One thing to note, except with differences in exchange rates, is that the dollar value never goes up, inflation always makes the dollar go down. The government loves inflation as it devalues its debt. If there were deflation, our purchasing power would go up as the cost of goods/services goes down we can buy more with the same dollar.

@TheHopelessGeek

6 ай бұрын

That's true, but I read once that it's getting stronger compared to Indian Rupees.

I use micro usb devices every day.

@TheHopelessGeek

9 ай бұрын

After buying this, me too 😅

Is this good for singing

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Yes, keep it at a reasonable distance, around *25 cm. Don't hold it like a mic. 🙂👍🏼

@NJ-dd6ce

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek omg how fast you reply thank you so much

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

😊 I was using my phone when i got the notification from your comment.

How about using a power bank?

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

Yes, it works with a power supply too.

US dollar has reached its lower level in the history. This is why everything is so expensive... It's called inflation. Nice review. Thanks.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

You're right 😅👍🏼

a new Pro version with 32-bit float recording should arrive in 2024 or at the end of 2023, as has already happened for other Zoom models. We await with great hope also for the price that does not differ too much from the H1n... 😉

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

Wow, that would be amazing 🤩

@edy5082

10 ай бұрын

That explains why it's discontinued on zooms website

@TheHopelessGeek

10 ай бұрын

An upgrade is always a good thing. I might consider it.

@Ozpeter

4 ай бұрын

I bought a Zoom M2 32 bit float mic / recorder recently for about the same price as the H1N.

A year later now...Last week I bought one, new, for only 40 euro's.....

@TheHopelessGeek

10 сағат бұрын

Great deal. I heard there's a newer version out.

phone has no stereo recording i think

@TheHopelessGeek

4 ай бұрын

Most phones have setero microphones. It depends on the recording app, some of which use mono by default.

@liebeg

4 ай бұрын

interesting i didnt knew that@@TheHopelessGeek

@TheHopelessGeek

4 ай бұрын

🙂👍🏼yeah, that's a thing. But nowadays most phones come with a stereo recording mode in the stock recorder app

2:23 bruv whats that💀

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

😌no explanation necessary

Blon 03❤❤❤😮🎉

@TheHopelessGeek

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I use it to monitor audio 🙂

It's japanese, kanji says nihongo meaning japanese language :)

@TheHopelessGeek

2 ай бұрын

Ah, yes. You're right. I'm dum 🫣

First like 😄

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼thanks

3:20 And you can install other languages too....Also, nearly EVERY battery door is a crime to open...Don't be daft, be careful

@TheHopelessGeek

10 сағат бұрын

For real, why are battery doors like this 😂

hey add fur into the mic probably shave those cats or something but i want to see fur in nect video

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

😂yes, the wind filter has arrived. Not a furry one though

@dakzhero1451

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek no wont do basically deal breaker fur is necessary meaow

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

🙀

Any product that's big enough for AA batteries - but will take only AAA batteries - I will stop buying. Please join me in eliminating AAA batteries. Thank you! I will now purchase the Tascam DR-05X.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

I see your point. I wonder why they opted for AAA. It seems hollow enough to have room 😅

@OregonDARRYL

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek I would have bought it except for this. I have lots of rechargeable AAs. Shame.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

Ah. I bought rechargeable AAAs just for this thing 😂

hello

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

24-bit 94KHz high resolution greetings

🧡🤍💚

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

✌🏼

2nd like

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼thanks

This thing is legit garbage - even if the meter shows you're not anywhere near clipping, you could be. Ruined a whole performance. Also can only record one thing at a time, DO NOT BUY IF YOU THINK IT WILL RECORD THE AMBIENT MIC AND LINE IN AT THE SAME TIME. Learned that the hard way. Selling it and going with a Tascam X6.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

It only records either with the built in mics, or with an external mic connected.

@WhosJohn

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek yes that is what i said lol

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

I know, just made it a little more clear. I thought they all worked like this 🙂

@WhosJohn

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHopelessGeek yeah it’s super disappointing :( - i’m excited to try the tascam. The line input pre amp gets overloaded on these H1Ns and that’s why it clipped out even though I was like 40% on the meter. I also got the one with the video camera in it and begged amazon to return because the camera was literally 2007 quality. The absolute worst camera i’ve ever used in my life. They really need to get it together lol.

@TheHopelessGeek

Жыл бұрын

😅let me know how the Tascam one works. I didn't go for that cause it seemed too expensive without much difference

Bro 日本語 Japanese

@TheHopelessGeek

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for clarifying

Wondering how susceptible to breakage,/breaking off the mic caging might be if banged, or esp. dropped (duh).

@TheHopelessGeek

9 ай бұрын

The cage seems to be the sturdiest part of the whole thing. The rest of the body feels hollow 😅