The H1 XLR Handy Recorder

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
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

Specs

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 mm × 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker

 
Effective maximum output
250mW

 
 
 

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 (1900 mAh)
About 11 hours

Lithium batteries
About 19 hours

 
 

INPUT 1 and 2 recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, Power Save Time set to 1 minuteThese values are approximate.Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (Phantom Power ON)

Alkaline batteries
About 4 hours

NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)
About 3 hours

Lithium batteries
About 9 hours

 
 

INPUT 1 and 2 recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power on (INPUT 1), no headphones, Power Save Time set to 1 minuteThese values are approximate.Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Power consumption
2.5 W maximum

Dimensions
62.1 mm (W) × 107 mm (D) × 39.3 mm (H)

Weight (including batteries)
164 g

 
 

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

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.

 

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.*
 

  
* To use a language other than English, please visit Support and Downloads.

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.