The New Zoom H1n Compact Audio Field Recorder Is Now Available

March 20, 2018 Synth Anatomy Hardware 0

Back on NAMM 2018, Zoom presented the next generation of the H1n compact audio field recorder with some major improvements. Per example, they include a new X/Y microphone capsule that captures high-quality stereo sound as well as an optimised interface. The company announced today the H1n is now available worldwide.

What Zoom Has To Say About The New H1n

The H1n’s rugged, sleek design features a protective mic enclosure, an improved, bright LCD screen, a new analog-style gain control, and easy-to-access buttons and menu options. The H1n’s built-in X/Y microphone captures high-quality stereo sound in any environment, and a convenient stereo 1/8-inch mini phone jack mic/line input allows creators to connect external microphones or other line-level sources such as mixers and music players for even more versatility.

A newly designed onboard limiter enables distortion-free recording up to 120 dB SPL, letting users capture concerts, band practices, or other loud situations without compromising audio quality. The H1n’s new low-cut filter features selectable cut-off points and helps eliminate pops, wind noise, and other unwanted low-frequency rumble.

A host of new, advanced functions like Playback Speed Control and A-B Repeat provide greater flexibility during playback. The easy-to-use Overdubbing feature allows the user to layer audio easily. Auto-Record and Pre-Record settings make sure the desired audio is always captured at pristine 24-bit/96 kHz. The Voice Emphasize filter is designed specifically for dictation, making the H1n incredibly useful for interviews, lectures or podcasting.

For filmmakers using DSLRs, the H1n is equipped with all-new Test Tone and Slate Tone generators to calibrate levels and mark audio start and stop points for easily syncing audio to video. Utilizing two AAA batteries to provide up to 10 hours of recording time, the H1n is the perfect companion for on-location shoots or traveling.

Features

One-touch button controls
1.25” monochrome LCD display
Intuitive menus for easy operation
Stereo X/Y 90˚microphones handle up to 120 dB SPL
Stereo ⅛” Mic/Line In mini phone jack
Stereo ⅛” Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated
volume control
Limiter button for input signal up to 120 dB SPL
Playback Speed Control, Voice Emphasize Filter,
and Stereo Bounce functions
Auto-Record, Pre-Record, and Self-Timer functions
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant
WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
Tone generator for filmmaking use with DSLR
and video cameras
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
Micro USB port for data exchange to and from computer
and use as an audio interface
Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or
NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17)
Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries