![]() ![]() With a little EQ matching in Soundtrack Pro, I was able to get the clips to match well enough that they’d cut virtually seamlessly. ![]() I found myself wondering if the next step in this evolution will be a micro card that is permanently embedded in your forearm, which wirelessly transmits the data whenever you need it. ![]() And if you’ve got big fingers, you’ll have a hard time fishing the thing in and out of the card slot. It would be very easy to lose one of these – it’s literally smaller than my little fingernail. In general, to get roughly the same recording level from the H1 as the H4N, I found I had to set the recording level on the H1 around 10 db higher than I did on the H4n.And, I haven’t been able to find a self-powered Tram TR50 lav that has a 3.5mm jack (but that’s nothing that a pair of wire strippers and a soldering gun can’t cure) UPDATE: I’m using this adapter to make it work. One drawback to this: no ability to monitor while recording, since the recorder is on the subject. For the latter combo, it’s small enough that I can hide the recorder on the subject along with a wired (instead of wireless) lav. I plan to use the H1 two ways: mounted on my dslr for recording dual sound, and as an inexpensive alternative to purchasing another expensive wireless lav. The H1 can record dialog that’s quite usable, from a tool that’s affordable, and ridiculously small. Until now, all we’ve had in this size and price range has been crappy mp3 recorders that cost the same or more and sound like shit. It’s not such a radical quality drop that it’s a dealbreaker, though. To my ear, the H1 delivers dialog that is flatter and less rich, especially in the higher frequencies, than the H4N. But if you were hoping for the same H4N quality in a smaller package, you will be slightly disappointed. Otherwise, it serves up an mp3 (no good for comparing audio.) So to be safe, I’ve posted direct links to the WAV files in the comments.Ĭonclusion: The Zoom H1 records solid dialog. NOTE: I just discovered that the wordpress plugin I installed yesterday to steam these only serves the WAV version of the file if you have an HTML 5 compliant browser. Here’s how it sounds (WAV files recorded at 48khz 24bit): I didn’t do any post processing on the files except to reduce gain slightly on a couple files so they roughly were the same level for the comparison. I did a simple side-by-side comparison of male dialog (my voice reading the first paragraph of Origin of Species) recorded in my office, in three configurations: a Tram TR50 lav (run through a Sennheiser G3 wireless transmitter), built-in stereo mics, and Rode VideoMic. ![]() The more immediate concern is: how does it sound? But nevermind – the tiny size and killer price makes it possible to overlook that. A threaded tripod mount socket makes it easy to mount the H1 on a tripod or stand.My $99 Zoom H1 arrived yesterday, and as expected based on early reports, it IS flimsy. A high-speed USB 2.0 port allows you to easily transfer data to your Mac or PC. A 3.5mm mic/line input lets you connect an external microphone or music player, while a 3.5mm headphone/line output lets you connect your favorite headphones or small external speakers. Physical controls are provided for input level and record/playback functions, so you don't have to navigate through complicated menus in order to find the features you want. The rear of the recorder features controls for the low cut filter, automatic level control and format selection. The simple, intuitive interface provides you with 1-button recording, while a backlit LCD display shows vital information. The pocket-sized device runs on a single AA battery to provide up to 10 hours of continuous operation. The H1 records WAV audio at rates up to 24-bit/96kHz and MP3 audio at rates up to 320kbps and VBR. A 2GB card is included so you can begin recording right away. The H1 records your audio onto easily-found microSD or microSDHC flash memory cards, supporting capacities up to 32GB. A Built-In Speaker lets you listen to your recordings right away. The H1 has a stereo X/Y microphone configuration that captures perfect stereo images. Perfect for musicians, journalists, podcasters and more, the H1 records high-quality WAV and MP3 files to meet any professional need. Following in the footsteps of the popular H2 and H4n, the H1 brings pro-level recording to a more compact and affordable design. The H1 Handy Recorder from Zoom is an easy-to-use, versatile stereo digital audio recorder that fits into the palm of your hand. ![]()
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