Zoom H1 Review and Test | Portable Handy Digital Audio Recorder | with DSLR and USB test
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This is a review of the Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder with audio Test.
Link to the Zoom H1 Recorder: amzn.to/1didt19
Link to the Blue Yeti that was used to record the review audio:
amzn.to/1Oufd88
Link to the Zoom H1 USB Cable: amzn.to/1kNbuoY
Link to the Zoom H1 Accessory Package: amzn.to/1OueNPj
Link to Zoom H1 Camera Shoe Mount: amzn.to/1OWNRlZ
Link to a windscreen for the Zoom H1: amzn.to/1diedmY
Link to a mini tripod for the Zoom H1: amzn.to/1Ouh9O7
Today we’re reviewing the Zoom H1 portable handy audio recorder, version 2. This is zoom’s entry-level audio recorder and is one of the most popular audio devices on the planet.
The Zoom H1 is made from plastic and is about 5 inches long. Its currently available in black and white. It has its stereo recording elements on top, encased in a plastic cage that’s part of its body. Now we do recommend using a windscreen, like this one, to reduce the effect of plosives and spit on your recordings. Right beneath that is an LED indicator which indicates if your voice peaks. The LCD screen on the Zoom H1 is backlit and has a sound level meter and lots of useful information on it. And right under that is the recording start-stop button. Very well laid out- a clean simple interface. On the right hand edge you have the mini usb port to connect your Zoom H1 to a computer and transfer files or use it as a USB mic- we’ll talk about that a little later. There’s the power button, the button to delete files that are recorded and buttons to forward, rewind and play recorded clips. The input level button adjusts the gain of mics that are plugged into the 3.5mm input port of the Zoom H1, but is mainly used to the adjust the input gain of the Zoom H1’s built-in mic.
The left hand edge has 3.5mm jack which can be used as a headphone jack or as a line-out for in-camera recording. Something we’ll test in a few minutes.You can also control the output level of that jack using the volume controls. The Zoom H1 accommodates micro SD cards of of upto 32Gb in size. It also comes with a micro sd card to SD card adapter to make it easier to transfer files to your computer. The Zoom H1 Portable Handy Digital Recorder is powered by a single AA battery that is located in a compartment on the back and can be powered via USB when recording in the USB mic mode. There’s also a ¼”-20 female thread, so you can mount it to a tripod or boom pole. The back of the Zoom H1 also has three other important buttons. The button to turn on or turn off the low cut filter, the button to turn on or turn off the auto level feature- which is pretty handy for run and gun applications. The Zoom H1 can also record in two different audio file formats- WAV and MP3. The MP3 recordings produce lower quality recordings but increase the amount of recording time available. The WAV files on the other hand are of a higher quality but reduce your recording times. Within each file type you can also choose different bit rates for your recordings. As a general rule of thumb- the higher the bit rate the better the quality and lower the amount of recording time available. And vice versa. The Zoom H1’s screen, displays the remaining recording time on your SD card, based on the file type and bit rate you choose. It all comes down to your specific requirements. Do you value recording time or audio quality or a balance of both. The Zoom H1 offers plenty of options for both. The Zoom H1 can also playback your audio clips using a single speaker on the bottom edge of the device.
The Zoom H1 is extremely versatile and can be used to record audio in three distinctly different recording modes. It can be used to record audio directly into the Zoom H1, as a USB mic when connected to a computer and lastly as an on-board mic to record audio for a DSLR or camcorder. Now we’re going to test the recording quality in all three modes by reading a quote, so you can hear how it sounds. in all these tests, I am about 5 inches away from the mic, with the mic pointed at me in its horizontal position.
When recording directly into the Zoom H1 Portable Digital Recorder, I am going to use different file formats and bit rates, so you can hear how it sounds.
To use it as a USB mic, plug the Zoom H1 into your computer using a USB to mini USB cable, select the Audio option using the record button and now you can record into any recording software like say Audacity. This feature works with all modern versions of windows and on the Mac.
You can hook the Zoom H1 into your camcorder or DSLR using a 3.5mm audio cable. You will have to adjust the input gain on your camera and the input level on the Zoom to find the best recording quality. Zoom also sells a shoe mount adapter to mount your zoom directly to the camera.
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Possibly the best review of the H1 on youtube.. Thank you!
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+Jackdaw Outdoors Thanks for the comment!
superb review. Possibly the BEST review of the H1 on youtube. Generally I don't comment on videos but after watching ur videos I can't resist. Love your voice and ur dedication. I don't understand why this channel has just 17k subscribers n only 22k views for this video. Liked n subscribed n wud like to see more reviews by you.
@Reviewlamp
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such a sweet, thoughtful comment.
My head is spinning!!! I've owned three of this same device, all lost or 1 stolen. I really liked the quality and I really don't understand all this technical audio talk which I find very frustrating. I still liked the quality of my recording as a singer, so maybe it doesn't matter, but damn, I'm a singer, not a techie!! But thanks for the video. You do tell me many things that was totally unaware of.
I already own a zoom h1...but i learned many new information from your review..thanks..
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
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Very good review, to the point and no wasted time. Excellent. I'd watch your other reviews based on this. Thanks.
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8 жыл бұрын
+Allan Thompson Thanks, Allan. Please subscribe to stay tuned for more reviews.
Very good and helpful video. Thanks. Certainly more thorough than the brief instruction sheet included with the Zoom product. Thanks again. Thumbs up!
@Reviewlamp
9 жыл бұрын
Jeff Downfield Glad it helped! Thanks for the kind comment. Please subscribe to stay tuned for more reviews.
Nice review, I own an H1 and I learnt some new things, thanks ;)
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8 жыл бұрын
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Brilliant review thank you super helpful.
@Reviewlamp
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Risa!
very helpful and distinct review, thank you
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Please LIKE
This is such an excellent presentation. I agree with Kuchh Bhi - should be seen more
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+Michael Bettencourt Thank you, Michael!
Great info! Thanks... I decided to buy one...
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+sneaker tutkusu glad it helped
Best review for the Zoom H1
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+Wassilis Thank you!
great video thanks
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Jahaziel Rodriguez Glad it helped. Please subscribe
Good vid. Can you please make a video on how to connect the Zoom H1 to Canon 700d t5i DSLR directly. thanls
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
The mic plugs into the dslr using the headphone output jack on the Zoom H1. You will need a 3.5mm male to male audio cable.
Thanks alot
One of best Review of the Zoom h1. What is the frequency response of the microphone of zoom h1?
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Nitin Dhanta Thanks! You can find the specs for the H1 here: www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h1-handy-recorder#specs
Very good review. One question: Can be plugged this recorder to a video camera?
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, using a 3.5mm male to male cable. Check out the description above for a link to such a cable.
@1viccar
8 жыл бұрын
ReviewLamp.com Thank you, so I will buy it.
Great review! But I have a question.. How well does the auto-level feature work? I'm going to be using it in singing lessons (where I will sing - high volume, and talk - low volume) so this is quite an important feature for me. Thanks!
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The Auto level works very well. I don't personally use it, as I usually set the input level manually.
@immaSpy1
8 жыл бұрын
+ReviewLamp.com Awesome, thanks! Gonna get me one soon :D
Hi, can it function without batteries when used as a usb microphone? Thank you so much for the review.
@Reviewlamp
6 жыл бұрын
+quangvietkieu Yes, it can. You're welcome
Is it something that you can use for recording Foley sounds like nature sounds too?
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Milad Broghani You can use it to do that. However, I'd recommend using the highest input level settings when doing so.
Whats generally better audio, using the audio from the Zoom card, or recording with the wire into the camera, such as the camera in this example? Im currently listening on a mobile device and its difficult to tell the difference. is there much difference? Direct to camera would be more convenient in many situations.
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+romansten9 Recording directly onto the Zoom always produces better audio quality.
@romansten9
7 жыл бұрын
ReviewLamp.com thank you
I produce music, and want to records vocals over instrumentals (Hip Hop), would this be a mic good enough for that?
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+Cris Medina Yes, it will work
thank you
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Marco lara You're welcome!
Please do a Zoom H4n Review like this...
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Zaber Ansary That review is coming up soon. Subscribe to stay tuned.
I want to create sounds for my music recording would this be the best chose?
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Russell Marshall Do you mean recording musical instruments or vocal sounds?
Hi i have a Zoom H1 and cannon 700D but i still get the hissing noise in the background... how did you set the cannon internal level ... please let me know the exact Zoom input level as well... tanks in advance
@Reviewlamp
9 жыл бұрын
Set your zoom H1's input level to 100%. Set the output level to about 80%. Then adjust your dslr's sound level till you find the best balance of quality and sound loudness. Please subscribe
can it be used for home studio instead of condenser mics?
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Harsh Nasit Absolutely. Many people use it successfully as a mic.
when connecting the Zoom to a DSLR with the 3.5 cable, do i still need to push the record button on the zoom????
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Ismael Rodriguez No you don't. The output to the DSLR is the output you would usually have when monitoring using headphones.
Will this work with a Rode Videomic GO? It uses plug in power, so it doesn't have a battery for itself
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+Team BZ Yes, it should work
Does the cable for the usb usage come with the package? If not, can you link a cable for it? I don't think I'm buying the accessory package.
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+Ben Toby The USB cable is not provided. You can use this USB cable: amzn.to/1kNbuoY
@bentoby2123
8 жыл бұрын
+ReviewLamp.com Cool thanks.
Black or white version?Which looks best?Does black one looks more plasticky and cheap?Do you think Zoom will make a second model since this first model already fews year old? Thanks!
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
+NETVO TV It all depends on personal choice. They are identical other than the color. No ideas about if they will release a new model. I don't want to speculate.
@NetvoTV
8 жыл бұрын
ReviewLamp.com ok thanks!
@NetvoTV
8 жыл бұрын
+ReviewLamp.com oh, and does h2n has better value? thanks!
if I plug it into my sony a5000 with a 3.5 to mirco usb cable will it still start recording when I start filming, I have to use and external recorder because it doesn't have a headphone jack, someone help please
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+Saxon Costin No, it won't. There's no ability to signal the recorder to start recording when you hit record on the camera.
why does it have a charger if there are batteries inside? does it charge the batteries or is there an additional powersource inside that can be charged? please help
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+fervlogg It doesn't have a charger. You can get a usb cable for it. But that only lets it work as a usb mic. The batteries power it for all other recording modes.
Does the tripod mount still Plastic tread?
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
No, it has a steel insert for the thread.
Does it need a battery when being used as a USB mic?
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+epicstacker413 No it doesn't
@epicstacker413
7 жыл бұрын
ReviewLamp.com thanks!
@demarcusbey591
7 жыл бұрын
1aa
what's the difference between black, blue and black zoom h1? Bc, black one is more expensive than the others.
@Reviewlamp
6 жыл бұрын
+Abraham Soster There is no functional difference between them. It's purely cosmetic
@AbrahamSoster
6 жыл бұрын
ReviewLamp.com thanks !
please help me. i want to record with my zoom h1 to my canon 70 d. please gives me the exact cable link
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
Here is the link to that cable: amzn.to/2hQDVV1
@mdmarufuzzaman700
7 жыл бұрын
after attaching the cable into dslr and zoom h1 do I need to change any setting into my dslr or zoom h1 ? please help or make a review
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
+maruf zaman You need to adjust the volume on the zoom H1, until the input level on the DSLR is sufficient.
Maybe you should reweiw a smartwatch? For exampel the "Asus Zenwatch". :D Nice video btw!
@Reviewlamp
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will certainly consider that. Stay tuned for more reviews
@SushiKing123NorskGaming
9 жыл бұрын
ReviewLamp.com I will! :D
suppose am interviewing two guys who are standing close to each other..can this thing pick up the audio?
@Reviewlamp
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Will work just fine for that.
I use the H1 to micro-phoned my bride at a wedding. Well, when I want to synchronize audio in post production, the audio of the Zoom h1 is way uneven of my original audio of my camera. It delays out to two seconds. Does anyone here know what am i doing wrong?
@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel
7 жыл бұрын
isnt there a 2 second pre record setting on these ?
i just buy one
Can I directly boom it on top of my talent without any external mic or so?
@Reviewlamp
6 жыл бұрын
+Ahad Jibon Yes you can. You can then add this audio into your video in post.
it have a pop filter please help???
@Reviewlamp
7 жыл бұрын
You will need to use an external windscreen like this one: amzn.to/2hKMyBf
Thanks alot