Zoom H1n/UK Handy Recorder

Product Information

The quality od the recording is reasonably good with options of 16 bit and 24 bit recording in 48 (16 bit addiotional 44.1 khz) and 96 khz as well as mp3 recording (up to 320 kbps). There is some marginal noise present but at the price range i think it's purely negligible. You can also set the H1n to auto-record, pre-record, and self-time, making sure you always capture the moment. I find the on/off switch weird - it is a slide that you have to hold for a second or two until the machine boots up/ powers down. Annoying, but about the only critiek I can think of.

The H1n is great for someone just starting field recording. It is quiet enough to record nature, small enough to take anywhere and supports plug-in-powered, external microphones. In this article, we will show you how to get up and running with the Zoom H1n. You’ll learn how to register the H1n, format the SD card, and how to record audio. Follow the sections below to get started. Recording audio to an SD card on the H1n is straightforward. After you set the levels, all you need to do is press the Record button. The main recording screen allows you to change the audio format, enable the Lo-Cut and Limiter features, and engage Auto Level discussed above. When you’re not recording, you can access even more options by pressing the Stop (Option) button: Like its predecessor, the H1n can record a beautiful stereo image from its internal microphone. But unlike the H1, it’s genuinely usable outdoors. The booming wind noise that plagued the old model has disappeared. You do still need a furry windshield: the Redhead works well (though it partly obscures the screen and dial) or you could use Zoom’s own WSU-1.

Your Zoom doesn’t have to be connected to your camera. For interviews, or even for drama scenes, you can mount it on a mini-tripod closer to your presenter or actor, then sync the sound later. If you’re recording a complex scene, you could hide two or three Zooms in different positions to make sure you get all the sound you need. Instead of a wireless mic The function of this feature is perfect. Its rotation is very smooth and has just the right amount of resistance. Precise, slow changes are easy to make. Low-cut Filter I also use it for any song ideas I have, to record my singing, guitar or piano. The quality is good enough to put it into Studio One to start a new song. I pull the card out, put it into an adaptor and plug it into my laptop and transfer the audio. (Transfering audio directly from the machine is MUCH slower.) When testing the X/Y microphones, we noticed that the audio would distort when speaking too close to the device. We also took the device outside when there was a moderate amount of wind, and our recordings were dominated by wind noise.

If you enjoyed this post and would like to help support Acoustic Nature, please consider "buying me a coffee" or becoming a Patreon with the buttons below.I was really surprised when I couldn’t find a “settings” button. Then, I realized that the menu is built into the display and is shown at all times. And at another day conference, I put it on an extra mic stand by the people on stage speaking, to record their talks. I also recorded what came out of the mixing desk on another machine, but used the audio from the H1n as it was clearer. It can be directly connected to a laptop or desktop computer and used as an external microphone. Battery Life: Carry extra batteries at all times