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product_id: 626557857
title: "H1essential Stereo Handy Recorder (2024 Model, Essential Series) with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, X/Y Microphones, USB Microphone, Portable, for Musicians, Podcasters, Filmmakers"
brand: "zoom"
price: "$216.61"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Zoom"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/626557857-h1essential-stereo-handy-recorder-2024-model-essential-series-with-32
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region: United States of America
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# 96kHz sample rate for ultra-clear sound X/Y mics capture up to 120 dB SPL 32-bit float recording for flawless audio H1essential Stereo Handy Recorder (2024 Model, Essential Series) with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, X/Y Microphones, USB Microphone, Portable, for Musicians, Podcasters, Filmmakers

**Brand:** zoom
**Price:** $216.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Capture Every Moment Like a Pro, Wherever You Go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** H1essential Stereo Handy Recorder (2024 Model, Essential Series) with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, X/Y Microphones, USB Microphone, Portable, for Musicians, Podcasters, Filmmakers by zoom
- **How much does it cost?** $216.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/626557857-h1essential-stereo-handy-recorder-2024-model-essential-series-with-32)

## Best For

- zoom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight and portable—your studio-quality recorder that fits in your pocket.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** USB-C connectivity transforms it into a high-quality mic for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
- • **Precision Stereo Capture:** X/Y microphones deliver rich, immersive audio with natural spatial depth.
- • **Accessibility-First Design:** Audio guidance feature empowers visually impaired creators to record with confidence.
- • **Effortless Pro-Quality Audio:** 32-bit float tech means no clipping, just pure sound clarity every time.

## Overview

The Zoom H1essential Stereo Handy Recorder (2024) is a compact, portable audio device featuring advanced 32-bit float recording and high-quality X/Y microphones capable of capturing sound up to 120 dB SPL. It supports up to 96kHz sample rates and doubles as a USB microphone compatible with multiple platforms. Designed with accessibility in mind, it includes audio guidance for visually impaired users, making it an ideal choice for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators seeking professional-grade audio on the go.

## Description

Zoom H1essential Stereo Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, X/Y Microphones, Record to SD Card, USB Microphone, Portable, for Musicians, Podcasters, Filmmakers, & Content Creators

Review: My first audio recorder !! Love it !! - The delivery was late; the product is good. One needs to buy wind shield (foam and/or dead cat), batteries, memory card and a decent box cover, also earphones, if one has to live check the feed; all of this adds to the cost, but you won’t regret it. This is the best recorder you can get at such price; with 32-bit float you don’t clip any audio, you always have that headroom to adjust. But that doesn’t mean you can stick it to a loud DJ speaker. The microphone captures sound from everywhere around, but dominates whatever is ahead of it, and closer the source, louder the sound of it. So, it’s good for almost everything - room tone, foley, ambience, instrument playing, news-like interview with microphone close to one’s mouth, etc. If one has to jump to professional side, like with dialogue for films, you can capture it as a back up sound, to studio record the dialogues again. If one cannot spend extra on good shotgun microphone, a field recorder, a boom pole, a man to hold that boom and move along the cast, one can use this same product to record the dialogues again in a room with lower noise pollution, for dialogues to be clearer; it just adds a degree of work hours to record and sync, but one can do it, if one has to start with what one has or what one can afford. Also the low reliability of wireless lavalier microphones make it difficult to spend on those; so, this works well as a temporary starting point. One can use the same for voice over/narration for documentaries or YouTube videos, with least worry. This recorder is like ‘add batteries, turn me on, set the date, hit record and you get the best result of all that sounds around’, as simple as that !!
Review: Best audio recorder with 32 bit float tech built in! - Great little recorder. All my needs are met with just one equipment. Good value for money.

## Features

- Stereo 32-bit float recording - perfect audio with no need to set gain
- High-Quality X/Y Mics capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL
- Records up to 96kHZ sample rate to SD card
- USB Microphone for PC, Mac, iOS, or Android using the USB-C Port
- Accessibility - Audio guidance function for the visually impaired

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CSL4PXDV |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,369 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Portable Recording Devices |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Compatible Devices | Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,012) |
| Date First Available | 22 January 2024 |
| Generic Name | Portable Studio Recorder |
| Hardware Interface | USB Type C |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8 x 7.9 x 3.8 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 90.7 g |
| Item model number | ZH1E |
| Manufacturer | Zoom |
| Media Format | WAV |
| Microphone format | X/Y Microphone |
| Model | ZH1E |
| Model Name | H1essential |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.98 x 7.87 x 3.78 cm; 90.72 g |
| Standing screen display size | 0.96 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zoom
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera, Personal Computer, Smartphone
- **Format:** WAV
- **Hardware Interface:** USB Type C
- **Microphone Form Factor:** X/Y Microphone

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My first audio recorder !! Love it !!
*by M***K on 13 October 2025*

The delivery was late; the product is good. One needs to buy wind shield (foam and/or dead cat), batteries, memory card and a decent box cover, also earphones, if one has to live check the feed; all of this adds to the cost, but you won’t regret it. This is the best recorder you can get at such price; with 32-bit float you don’t clip any audio, you always have that headroom to adjust. But that doesn’t mean you can stick it to a loud DJ speaker. The microphone captures sound from everywhere around, but dominates whatever is ahead of it, and closer the source, louder the sound of it. So, it’s good for almost everything - room tone, foley, ambience, instrument playing, news-like interview with microphone close to one’s mouth, etc. If one has to jump to professional side, like with dialogue for films, you can capture it as a back up sound, to studio record the dialogues again. If one cannot spend extra on good shotgun microphone, a field recorder, a boom pole, a man to hold that boom and move along the cast, one can use this same product to record the dialogues again in a room with lower noise pollution, for dialogues to be clearer; it just adds a degree of work hours to record and sync, but one can do it, if one has to start with what one has or what one can afford. Also the low reliability of wireless lavalier microphones make it difficult to spend on those; so, this works well as a temporary starting point. One can use the same for voice over/narration for documentaries or YouTube videos, with least worry. This recorder is like ‘add batteries, turn me on, set the date, hit record and you get the best result of all that sounds around’, as simple as that !!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best audio recorder with 32 bit float tech built in!
*by N***. on 12 October 2025*

Great little recorder. All my needs are met with just one equipment. Good value for money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Value for Money Sound Recorder
*by K***X on 15 July 2024*

I recently purchased the Zoom H1essential sound recorder from Amazon.in, and I'm quite pleased with my purchase. As expected, Amazon delivered it on time, which is always a great start. At a price of ₹8,689, this portable and handy stereo sound recorder offers excellent value for money. The sound quality is impressive for this price point, and it perfectly serves my purpose. However, it's important to note that the package only includes the Zoom H1essential sound recorder. It does not come with any accessories such as wind screens, cables, or even the necessary AAA batteries, which you will need to purchase separately. For those interested, I've included a photo of the unboxed Zoom H1essential sound recorder alongside its packaging to give you a better idea of what to expect. Overall, I'm satisfied with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a budget-friendly, high-quality sound recorder.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*