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Portable recorder ZOOM H1n black Review

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Description of Portable recorder ZOOM H1n black

Introducing the Portable Recorder for High-Quality Audio and Video

Discover the power and versatility of portable audio and video recording with our cutting-edge device, the Zoom H1n Black. As a leader in the industry, Zoom has revolutionized the way professionals and enthusiasts capture sound with their state-of-the-art technology. With its compact design and advanced features, this portable recorder is a game-changer in the world of electronics.

Unleash Your Creativity with Superior Sound

Equipped with two stereo microphones arranged in an X/Y (90 ̊) configuration, the Zoom H1n Black delivers exceptional audio quality. Whether you're capturing music performances, interviews, or field recordings, the H1n ensures crystal-clear sound reproduction at an impressive range of 24-bit, 44.1/48/96 kHz in both WAV and MP3 formats. Experience audio like never before with this powerful and portable recording device.

Enhanced Device Management and Easy Operation

The Zoom H1n Black sets a new standard in device management, allowing you to focus on what matters most: capturing the perfect audio or video moment. With just a click of a button, you can start recording effortlessly. The 1.25" monochrome LCD display ensures clear visibility, even in bright light conditions. Experience hassle-free recording with the advanced limiter feature, providing a distortion-free signal up to an impressive 120dB SPL (Maximum Sound Pressure Level), while the low-frequency cutoff (lo-cut) eliminates unwanted noise and pops.

Unlock Your Creativity with Innovative Features

Unleash your creativity with the overdub function of the Zoom H1n Black. Layer your audio recordings to create a rich and immersive soundstage, perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. Transcribing your recorded interviews, music, and more becomes effortless with the playback speed control feature. Never miss a crucial moment with the auto-record, pre-record, and self-timer functions, ensuring that you capture every detail with precision.

Experience Versatility and Adaptability

From professional filmmakers to remote workers, the Zoom H1n Black caters to a wide range of applications. Whether you're recording videos, podcasts, lectures, or conducting interviews, this portable recorder is your perfect companion. Its compact design and ease of use make it ideal for remote work, on-the-go recording, and capturing moments of inspiration wherever you are.

Who Will Benefit from the Zoom H1n Black?

The Zoom H1n Black is an indispensable tool for audio and video enthusiasts, musicians, journalists, podcasters, filmmakers, content creators, and anyone in need of high-quality portable recording. Its versatility, exceptional sound quality, and user-friendly features make it the go-to choice for professionals and beginners alike.

  • Music performances: Capture your live performances or jam sessions with professional-grade audio recording.
  • Podcasting: Produce professional-sounding podcasts with ease, thanks to the Zoom H1n Black's outstanding sound quality.
  • Field recordings: Capture the sounds of nature, cityscapes, or any environment with pristine clarity.
  • Interviews: Conduct interviews on the go and ensure that every word is captured with exceptional accuracy.
  • Remote work: Whether you're recording remote meetings, presentations, or voice-overs, the Zoom H1n Black is your reliable companion.

    • Zoom''s portable recorders are finding their way into all sorts of uses around the world, thanks to the efforts of the engineers at the Sound Lab. The Zoom H1n portable recorder is a novelty that will become an indispensable tool in your arsenal. The H1n is equipped with two stereo microphones arranged in an X/Y (90 ̊) configuration. They are capable of recording high quality audio (24 bit, 44.1/48/96 kHz) in WAV and MP3 formats.In H1n, the approach to device management has been revised. Now you can record audio with the click of a button. And the new 1.25" monochrome LCD display is easy to read even in bright light. The H1n features an advanced limiter that will give you a distortion-free signal up to 120dB SPL (Maximum Sound Pressure Level). And the low-frequency cutoff (lo-cut) will eliminate pops and other low-frequency noise.The overdub function lets you layer audio recordings to create a rich and full soundstage. The H1n comes with playback speed control, so you can easily transcribe your recorded interviews, music, and more.With auto-record, pre-record and self-timer functions, you can be sure that you will never miss the right moment.The new tone generator lets you easily calibrate your recorder and sync it to your camcorder''s audio level. external microphones and other audio sources. A separate 3.5mm output with a dedicated volume control is for connecting headphones. You can also use the built-in speaker to listen to your audio recordings. The H1n is equipped with a USB port that will allow you to transfer the digital signal to a stereo mixer or transfer data to a computer. It also allows you to use the H1n as a USB microphone or card reader. The H1n is powered by batteries and has up to 10 hours of recording time. Simply tuck it into your pocket or backpack, or mount it on your camera and it''ll be with you wherever you go.

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    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I didnt expect the quality to be so high.

    I use it to record speech as a voice recorder (with a windscreen and a pop filter). For recording lectures and noises outside the home. Quite tolerably writes sound, if you turn it on and do not touch it. Budget option for recording audio, suits me. If you are looking for solutions for recording concerts, tracks from the remote control in general for professional purposes - I don’t advise you, it’s better to save up and take an older model. For amateur purposes, that's enough.

    Pros
    • Writes Stereo in 96k 24bit wav, Compact form factor (when viewed as a voice recorder) Line in / out 3.5 jack (for example, you can connect a lavalier and headphones for monitoring or as an on-camera microphone) Can be used as a USB microphone
    Cons
    • Poor case assembly - noisy keys (any pressing and sliding of fingers on the case will spoil the recording). AAAx2 batteries drain quickly as an alternative to 5V powerbank (you can also select a profile for saline / alkaline batteries in the system menu, it helps a little) unfortunately Autolevel and Limiter don't work properly. microSD up to 32Gb

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The best price for such a product, I will buy more!

    Additionally, you can purchase an accessory kit that includes: storage and carrying case, desktop tripod, MA2 adapter for mounting the recorder on a microphone stand to a handheld microphone holder, AC adapter and cable, adapter for mounting the recorder on the hot shoe of a DSLR camera HS-1, foam rubber windshield that removes the effect blowing out but not completely, so it is better to get a universal pile windscreen WSU-1. Great recorder for bloggers, streamers and just videographers using

    Pros
    • Very decent sound recording, complete with lavalier, and without it. Miniature, very convenient to use and carry. This is the best solution in the lower price range, in terms of price / quality and additional equipment.
    Cons
    • Not

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Beyond praise! The product definitely deserves your attention.

    Excellent recorder for stereo recording. Works great with both lapel and built-in microphones. I use - a recording of my guitar playing, only for myself. Sounds great, I really love it. I also record voice for technical videos of my company. Probably not with

    Pros
    • Excellent recorder. High-quality sound even in mp3 320 kbps Light. Economical battery consumption.
    Cons
    • No. Everything is great. Perhaps it does not create the feeling of a monolithic and expensive device, but this is not its main task. Plastic thread for tripod.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    High-quality product, the price corresponds to the quality.

    Ideally, purchase some kind of suspension, if you put the recorder directly on the cameras, the suspension will help minimize noise. also, wind protection will not be superfluous, with such an assembly you can safely walk on the street to record as with a reporter microphone

    Pros
    • Compliance of price and quality. For my money, I was very pleased with the quality. I use it as an external microphone and with additionally connected lavaliers
    Cons
    • Not big flaws in the assembly, because the microphone is very sensitive, you need to take it more carefully, if you hook the volume buttons on the recording with your hands, you will hear extra sounds.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Everything about the purchase suits me, a very necessary product.

    Delight! That's exactly the kind of emotion he evoked in me! Yes, I had no experience with more advanced technology, but when compared with the microphones that are built into the camera and smartphone, the device surpasses them by a head. It is very convenient that there are settings and you can immediately achieve the desired sound. Noise cancellation works well. But, you need to buy everything for it, and this applies not only to flash drives, but also to mounts (for example, on a camera if…

    Pros
    • Sound quality, compact size, simple menu, convenient location of connectors.
    Cons
    • Menu in English or Chinese only, bare package (only batteries and case included)

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Reliable purchase, guaranteed to be a good one.

    I bought it for voice recording and dubbing videos on YouTube, because the camera gives mediocre sound, even with a buttonhole. I also bought a foam nozzle and a "puff" in order not to blow out the microphones on the street. Very satisfied with the value for money. I initially thought about taking the zoom H4 pro, but in the end I realized that it was redundant for my tasks, at least for now. It completely covers the needs, gives good sound both to the built-in microphones and to the loop, and…

    Pros
    • Compact and functional, easy to operate, allows you to monitor the sound when headphones are connected. It writes very, very cool sound for its price (it became 7711 for me) and dimensions. Useful file processing applications are included. Licensing, which is important.
    Cons
    • Backlash of the volume button. Removed by disassembly and compaction, does not bother me, the recorder works while standing on a tripod

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    My impression of the purchase is good, buy it.

    The impression is that it is definitely worth every penny spent on it, and the little things marked as shortcomings are easily solved. Initially, I considered the more expensive ZOOM model, but due to the inconvenience of using it as an on-camera microphone, I chose the compact and lighter H1n. I don’t know how anyone, but I liked it in the cheapest “mouse color”, I think I won’t be mistaken if I say that the color does not affect the sound. Good luck to all.

    Pros
    • Sound! For the sound, I forgive everything that is written below
    Cons
    • 1) The volume key rattles; 2) Flimsy battery cover; 3) Sensitivity from 0 - 5 gives noise, then normal

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Great product, a pleasure to use.

    The main case is the use in tandem with a gopro (the gopro itself writes the sound terribly), it's just a super solution for recording video lessons, good batteries last for 9-10 hours of recording. The recording level must be set so that the sound level on the screen does not exceed -6dts and then everything will be fine (without overload) (for quiet speech, this is about 7-8-9)

    Pros
    • The most important thing is the sound, it writes perfectly, super clean, no hum / noise in the background.
    Cons
    • If you find fault - the kit comes with very mediocre batteries, just buy normal ones. (well, there is no sd card either, without it it does not work, also buy in advance)

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Everything in the product suited me, the price is generally perfect.

    The maximum memory card that fits on it is 32 gigabytes. Out of ignorance, I bought at 128, it, of course, was not readable. At 64 too. This is not essential, but I would like to know about it in advance. Has pros: Very light, easy to use. It is convenient to adjust the volume. It's also great that there is a headphone jack, you can immediately hear whether you need to turn down or add volume and whether extraneous sound got into the recording. Its cons: The maximum memory card that fits on it…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I'm very happy with the product, it's very satisfying.

    I really like it for portable recording of both vocals and all sorts of other interesting sounds. I recommend. It copes with its main function completely. But tascam is better. (I bought it a year later and now I have something to compare with) Pros below: Writes great vocals. Very sensitive. And the sounds are different. Vocals are obtained during recording and processing worse than on a studio microphone. Verha writes so-so. The very top. tascam is better in this regard. Bought a wind filter…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Good quality product, I rate this purchase excellent.

    Great compact recorder for the money Pros: - Perfectly records live, sensitive built-in microphones - Quality from megajackal MP3-48kbps to PCM 24bit/96kHz - Runs on both regular AAA batteries and USB - convenient - Lightweight and compact - Tripod thread Got cons: - Maximum recording quality 24bit / 96kHz. I have enough, but someone may need 24/192. - There is no line input (although Line In is written on the case, this is an input for a microphone, if you turn on a line signal without an…

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    Low quality, I will not buy this anymore.

    Unfortunately, the purchase of this recorder disappointed me a lot. I took this voice recorder to record sound instead of the built-in microphone of the camera. Yes, it sounds better, but, given the price and the shortcomings listed . If I had known, I would not have bought it 100%. That is, it turns out that you buy an unconditionally better sound, but with (albeit less, but still) noise and with even more hemorrhoids, including the subsequent synchronization of this sound and video.…

    Pros
    • Sound. This is the only significant plus of the device. The sound it records is really high quality, but not without noise. Especially if you are recording something quiet at high sensitivity. Keep this in mind if you plan to record quiet sound sources from a distance that is not very close. Nevertheless, I was pleased with the transfer of space - the recorder very well captures the atmosphere of the room, and not just the sound source itself. The voice also sounds natural and clear in it. Here I have no complaints. I could mention other benefits here, like a built-in limiter for clip protection or a headphone output for monitoring the recording, but I won't. All this simply by definition should be in the recorder. In any. This is where the advantages of the device end and the disadvantages begin.
    Cons
    • 1. Battery powered. I knew this before I bought it, but I didn't think it would be such a big problem. Firstly, you will not have enough batteries for any 10 hours. They were enough for me for an hour and a half of recorded material. And that's with even less overall downtime. Thanks at least that the recorder is powered by a power bank. But the way he does it. (see point #3). 2. Bottom equipment. I don’t understand what prevented me from putting a piece of foam rubber into the box to the device for 8,000 - a windscreen? Even the banal USB cable was clamped. Not to mention at least some mini tripods or mounts. I'm surprised: only the device and a couple of batteries. Well, thank you for that. 3. Auto power off. I admit that I'm doing something wrong here, but the device constantly turns off spontaneously after a few minutes of inactivity. Yes, in the settings I disabled auto-shutdown when powered by batteries, but it did not help. That is, when powered by a power bank, the device, after standing for a few minutes, simply takes it and turns off. And this is downright infuriating! Not only does it need to be turned on again, but the date and time settings are lost. It's just tin, comrades! 4. Brake activation. Given that the device has to be turned on every time after auto-shutdown, this is very annoying. First, you must first pull the wire out of it - otherwise it will not turn on. And secondly, from the moment you press the monstrously uncomfortable button "On." It takes 10 seconds before you can start recording! Excellent efficiency! 5. Lack of isolation of microphones from the case. How is that possible? Well, okay, as a professional, it didn’t occur to me to record something while holding the recorder in my hands, but for the isolation of the microphones from the body to be so bad . For you to understand, at the very first session I attached the recorder to the camera in place of the flash . The mount was good, reliable, the camera was on a tripod. And what is the result? As a result, the recorder completely took over all the noise of the almost silent camera, thereby ruining the entire recording.

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    Average quality of the product, especially for the money.

    Zoom has long established itself on the good side in the portable recorder market. This recorder is the youngest in the "H" line, so one should not expect miracles from it. But, nevertheless, I believe that in this case, Zoom fell below the lowest level. I'll start with the body. Low quality plastic, the device creaks in the hand like an old prosthesis. When shaken, it rattles like a baby rattle. The case has many sharp edges, tactile sensations are unpleasant. The feeling that you are holding…

    Pros
    • Light weight. Ease of controls.
    Cons
    • High noise level Case material is poor quality AAA batteries No acoustic decoupling of microphone and body No case No windscreen included Long turn-on time Poor quality headphone amplifier Overcharge

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    The item is of good quality, there is only one minor defect.

    I'm picky when it comes to voice recording, but I'm not a musician, so don't throw tomatoes at me. Power from the "little fingers" is an ambiguous decision: for someone this is a plus, because. you can change, but someone minus. Wind protection must be taken immediately MANDATORY, even if you are not going to take it out of the room. Turns on for about 4 seconds. If it is already enabled, then start recording immediately at the touch of a button. Accumulators (batteries) need to be changed…

    Pros
    • Compact and light for this level. Sensitive. The quality of the voice recording, kmk, will satisfy any non-professional or reporter. I can't speak for the musicians. Write to SD card so that you can insert the right amount of GB and replace if necessary. You can plug in an external microphone. And vice versa: you can use it as a microphone when connected via USB or Line out (or monitor via Line out). Can be powered by USB (not charging). So "in the fields" you can power from the powerbank. Writes WAV of the maximum required quality and MP3 with different compression ratios. There is a thread for a tripod and a place for attaching a loop so as not to drop it from your hand.
    Cons
    • The microphone feels even a light touch of the body in ANY place, from which a specific rustling appears. Little finger NiMH batteries die very quickly. I think if you write all day, you have to carry 4 sets.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    One of the best offers, glad I bought it.

    A good recorder for the money, the quality of the materials could be better, but the quality of the recording is completely satisfactory, and this is the main thing.