.Zoom has announced the latest launch in its own well-liked H1 collection of audio recorders. The Zoom H1 XLR loses the integrated microphones yet incorporates double XLR inputs and also 32-bit float audio.
Dual XLR inputs.
Each one of Zoom's previous H1 audio recorders have had built-in microphones. However, on the H1 XLR these have been actually changed with two latching XLR/TRS combination inputs on the top of the gadget. The inputs may additionally allow the indicator coming from mics, stereo system panel supplies as well as tools. With the mic/line change, you can transform input amounts from mic to line without must change cables. In addition, the H1 XLR can offer phantom electrical power to your mics.
Other inputs and also outputs.
The Zoom H1 XLR has a 3.5 mm stereo system input behind the recorder for on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones as well as various other sources. It may supply lavaliers along with plug-in electrical power. The recorder has an onboard audio speaker to listen your recordings. There's likewise a 3.5 mm audio outcome for headphone tracking. Additionally, you can link this output to your electronic camera's mic input for recording.
32-bit float audio.
The Zoom H1 XLR files in 32-bit float and possesses twin advertisement (analog to electronic) converters. In other words, 32-bit float audio has such a big compelling selection that you don't require to set a recording amount. No matter how loud your sound receives, the sign will not affix. Additionally, the recorder's preamps supply crystal transparent audio with a -122 dB EIN (Substitute Input Sound) as well as sample prices up to 96 kHz. You can also record +4 dBu qualified series degree indicators to tape clip-free sound coming from any blender or even series output.
Waveform show.
The H1 XLR has a high-contrast OLED display so you can browse the recorder's user interface. There's likewise a real-time waveform screen, therefore you may see your sound while you document. Additionally, the H1 XLR has ease of access functionalities for blind as well as creatively impaired users. You may get through the menu with clear descriptions using the sound speaker or even headphones. Foreign language alternatives include English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or even Mandarin.
Various other features.
The Zoom H1 XLR reports to SDXC card up to 1 TB in ability, so you may virtually tape-record for days. Using it is actually USB-C link, you can also make use of the recorder as a 32-bit float audio interface for a PC, Mac, iOS or Android gadget. Usefully, you may concurrently videotape to the SD memory card while utilizing the unit in this way. You can electrical power the H1 XLR for approximately 10 hrs with pair of double a electric batteries internally or via the USB-C port.
What our experts think.
Zoom is actually billing the H1 XLR as the "record-everything" recorder. Performers may like an unit with built-in mics, but filmmakers are going to intend to utilize their own mics. With each XLR and 3.5 mm inputs, the H1 XLR will assist each of your mics. It will definitely likewise happily take a line degree sign for recording live occasion sound from a mixing workdesk. Moreover, the 32-bit float audio means you do not need to have to prepare audio degrees. That is actually one much less trait to need to bother with for solo shootings. Although it can simply document to 2 stations, for several producers, the H1 XLR might be actually the only recorder that you require.
Cost and also schedule.
The Zoom H1 XLR is on call for pre-order today. It retails at $150.