H1 Handy Recorder: New Portable Stereo Recorder Announced June 20, 2010
At Summer NAMM 2010, Zoom introduced its new handy dandy portable recorder, the H1 Handy Recorder. The H1 gets its stereo imaging from its onboard microphones configured in an X/Y pattern. According to Zoom, because both mics are arranged on the same axis, they are equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting, resulting in great stereo recordings with natural depth and accurate imaging. This handy recorder sports all of its functions on the surface so you don't have to scroll through any menus. Its backlit display features recording levels, file format, time elapsed, remaining battery life, and recording time. All the main controls are located on the side with no menus on the screen -- a large record button, playback and pause, marker, forward and rewind, volume, and so forth. The back of the unit has a single AA battery compartment, a tripod mount, low-cut filter, auto level setting, recording format selectable switches, and a mount for a strap or lanyard clip. Likewise one side of the recorder sports a 1/8-inch stereo line input, USB port, Power On switch, and Hold switch. On the other side, you can replace your microSD card by folding down the rubberized door, or access a 1/8-inch stereo line / headphone output with adjustable volume control for monitoring playback. Recording versatility in is order for the H1 as well; the H1 offers recording format flexibility from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit, 96 kHz WAV, or MP3 from 48 kbps to 320 kbps, plus enough onboard tools to make clear recordings out of the box without having to edit them much later. The H1 records on microSD cards and comes with a 2 GB card. Using a 32 GB microSD card allows for over 50 hours of recording time at 16-bit, 44.1 kHz quality. With its high-speed USB 2.0 port, the H1 allows you to transfer audio files quickly to your computer. And what's more, the H1 includes a reference speaker to ensure your recordings are being captured correctly. Zoom H1 features: a.. Stereo X/Y mic configuration b.. Same frequency and SPL handling as the Zoom H2 c.. Records Broadcast WAV (BWF) at 16-bit or 24-bit, 96 kHz / 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz d.. Records MP3 from 48 to 320 kbps for maximum recording time e.. High-speed USB 2.0 port f.. Built-in reference speaker g.. Includes 2 GB microSD card and 1 AA battery h.. 1 AA size battery allows 10 hours operation i.. Accommodates up to 32 GB microSDHC memory cards j.. Track marker function k.. Low-cut filter l.. Built-in tripod mount m.. 1/8-inch external mic input n.. Stereo 1/8-inch line output o.. Auto record level p.. Optional accessory package (APH-1) includes windscreen, AC adapter (USB type), USB cable, adjustable tripod stand, padded-shell case, and mic clip adapter Use the H1 to get clean, clear stereo sound for every recording purpose, from musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals to seminars, conferences, journalism, or capturing audio for video. An H1 accessory package (APH-1) is also available separately and includes a windscreen, AC adapter (USB type), USB cable, adjustable tripod stand, padded-shell case, and a mic clip adapter. To learn more about the new Zoom H1 Handy Recorder, please visit Samson's Web site at samson.com. For more information, visit the official Samson Web site. Tracy Katz is freelance contributor for Gearwire. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
