Product Overview
The Zoom H1 XLR is a portable audio recorder designed for content creators. Featuring two XLR-1/4" TRS combo mic/line inputs, a 3.5mm stereo jack for aux and lav input, and 32-bit float recording, it captures a wide dynamic range with clarity. Equipped with low-noise mic preamps and phantom power for professional mics, as well as plug-in power for lavaliers, the H1 XLR is versatile for recording podcasts, direct mixer feeds, and audio for video. Connectivity includes USB-C for live streaming, audio interface functions, or bus power, and it supports battery power via two AA batteries or an external power supply (both sold separately). The integrated mixer and high-contrast OLED display ensure intuitive operation.
- Your Versatile Field Companion
- Connect the H1 XLR to your mobile device via USB-C to record professional audio directly onto your phone's video—ideal for video podcasts, live streams, and more. You can also use it as a 2x2 audio interface by connecting to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device while simultaneously recording to a microSD card, with support for microSDXC cards up to 1TB.
- Intuitive Navigation and Operation
- The high-contrast OLED screen ensures easy navigation through the H1 XLR's simple interface, with a real-time waveform display for monitoring your audio. Adjust track levels easily with the built-in mixer, and use the onboard speaker for quick playback. Designed with accessibility in mind, the H1 XLR features audible menu descriptions in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese.
Zoom H1-XLR Applications
- Ideal Applications
- Mount on video rigs for high-quality audio from shotgun or wireless mics
- Capture stereo field recordings with clarity, from roaring engines to subtle nature sounds, thanks to 32-bit float
- Record podcasts on the go using the H1 XLR with two favorite microphones
- Capture live band performances or DJ sets with a stereo feed from your mixing board
Zoom H1-XLR Features
- For Content Creators and Audio for Video
- Two XLR-1/4" TRS Combo Inputs
- Ultralow Noise Mic Preamps
- Clip-Free 32-Bit Float Recording
- Flexible 3.5mm Stereo Input
- USB-C for Computers and Smart Devices
- Integrated Mixer with Bright OLED Screen
- Built-In Phantom Power and Plug-In Power
- 2x2 Class-Compliant USB Audio Interface
- Supports SDXC Cards up to 1TB
Zoom H1-XLR Specifications
- Form Factor: Field Recorder
- Primary Use Applications: Audio-for-Video, Podcasting
- Tracks
- Number of Tracks: 2 (3 Inputs + Stereo Mix)
- Input Channels: 3 (2 Mono, 1 Stereo)
- Maximum Sampling Rate: 96 kHz / 32-Bit Float
- Microphone
- Built-In Microphone: No
- Microphone Inputs: 2
- Speaker
- Built-In Speaker: Yes, 250 mW
- Display
- Screen: 0.96" Monochrome OLED
- Memory
- Card Support: microSDXC (4 GB to 1 TB)
- Recording
- File Formats: BWF, iXML, WAV
- Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
- Bit Depth: 32-Bit (Floating Point)
- Recording Time: Up to 10 hours (Stereo, 48 kHz/32-Bit)
- Connectivity
- Analog I/O
- 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Line/Mic Input (Lockable)
- 1 x 1/8" TRS Aux/Mic Input
- 1 x 1/8" TRS Headphone Output
- Digital I/O: None
- Phantom Power: +48 V (≤ 10 mA per Channel)
- Plug-In Power: Yes, 2.5 V
- USB: 1 x USB-C (2.0)
- Audio Interface Capability: Stereo Only
- Wireless: No
- Mobile App Compatibility: No
- Performance
- Max Input Level:
- Mic Inputs: +4 dBu
- Line Inputs: +24 dBu
- Headphone Output Power: 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
- Impedance:
- Mic Inputs: ≥3.8 kΩ
- Line Inputs: ≥39 kΩ
- 1/8" Inputs: ≥2 kΩ
- Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): ≤-122 dBu
- Power: AC/DC Power Adapter: 5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)
