Zoom H1essential 32 Bit Stereo Recorder (any good?)

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In which I review the Zoom H1essential recorder. Should you buy it? Here’s all the information you’ll need to decide!
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@RubbrDug 3 месяца назад

Best and most useful review I could find so far. I love this channel.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hey thanks so much! Cheers!

@someoneyoudontknow4319 3 месяца назад

Most informative review I can find for the h1 essential for people looking to buy it without knowing anything.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Thanks very much! Cheers!

@MauroBorsato 3 месяца назад

Thanks, as always great review and detailed explanation.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Thanks very much, Mauro!

@kevincoffee3238 17 дней назад

Extremely helpful, and educational to boot. How fun! Thanks

@TheRecordist 17 дней назад

Thanks very much! Cheers!

@griefwells 3 месяца назад

your dynamic range tests are amazing. haha

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hahaha. I couldn’t think of anything and I was trying to get the review out fast. Haha.

@griefwells 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist did the trick! love your channel

@alinsey5774 3 месяца назад

I couldnt stop laughing at those test!

@CaptainMoto 3 месяца назад

Hey John, I was surprised that you never noticed Zoom's HQ which used to be located on the 3rd floor of the Nakatomi Plaza when you visited back in '88.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hahahaha. Awesome!

@daniel635biturbo 3 месяца назад

yippee ki-yay

@JahaJaho 3 месяца назад

I love your humility - "the clearest explanation ever delivered by mankind". So understated and humble :) In my search for my first 32bit field recorder this one is now crossed off the list... no xlr... So I am back at the crossroads of the cheaper and bulkier R4 or the smaller and pricier F3 I guess.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hahaha. I just say stuff sometimes. There’s always the H4essential at $200 USD, I think. Have you looked at that?

@JahaJaho 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist No I have not looked at that video, but I saw this video and looked at the specs the H4 Ess also tops at 96khz and I agree with you that it might be nice to have the option to record ultrasounds in nature sometime.

@edfoulks8047 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the great review and detailed explanation on 32 bit float! I religiously use the limiter on my H1N and that seems to help prevent distortion...at least it does for me. After watching this, think I'll stick with my H1N and forgo "upgrading" for the time being. 👍

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Good choice! And you’re very welcome!

@nsontung Месяц назад

I was planning to buy this one. Luckily, I watched this video. Thank you so much, I will consider buying F3.

@TheRecordist Месяц назад

Yes. I think that’s a better recorder - as long as you don’t need the built in mics. Cheers!

@Therstrium Месяц назад

"You can do anything with anything." Truest words. Been using an H1n on a wind-screened and hot-shoe shock-mounted on top of my Canon R5 for a long time. When I share videos, I keep hearing from people how clear the sound is. Far from ideal sound setup, but it gets the job done, and sounds nice. I do shoot in situations where things get surprise-loud, so I'm going to pick this one up and give it a try.

@TheRecordist Месяц назад

Haha. Roger that! You do what you can and it’s surprising what one can do with a little know-how. Thanks for the comment!

@lookingforsounds 3 месяца назад

Yeah, I agree. Just releasing a 32bit H1n was lazy. They could have easily used the opportunity to do so much more than they did, even if it meant adding another 40-50 bucks to the price tag, i.e. better mics, overall better build (reduce handling noise), better screen.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

It was right there. But they went with the cheap cash grab. Oh well, perhaps low sales will spur their ideas. Cheers!

@MHBTeleVision 3 месяца назад

In yall opinion, I don't enjoy the handling noise, but if using the xlr and a boom handling noise will be eliminated, correct? The handling noise is terrible

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

@@MHBTeleVision hey. Actually, there are no XLR ports on this recorder. Only 3.5mm. Also, a boom pole won’t minimize noise, but a special shockmount might help.

@rjfotovideo 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this good explanation

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Oh you’re very welcome!

@atomikgeist6795 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the review mate! So what would be your suggestion of a better choice for a small portable recorder? I use them for moto vlogs only.

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

Hey. No worries! The Zoom H5 or H6 is a bit more robust in terms of adaptability. Better mics. Better preamps. The ability to use separate mics due to dual XLR inputs. Not terribly expensive. If you were looking for the very best compact portable recorder in the world (that doesn’t have XLR inputs), then I would recommend the Sony D-100. They don’t make them anymore but if you can find one, it’s the best ever made. Hope this helps!

@JackFlanders 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the 32-Bit explanation. I never knew that different bit rates had maximum db levels.

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

No worries, Jack! Cheers!

@robbraden3266 3 месяца назад

Nice review. Also have a Sound Devices MixPre but have not used the 32 bit float feature. A cheap 32 bit recorder that can be left unattended will be useful so I just ordered the H1E. Rycote sells a portable recorder shock mount that can be attached to a minitripod/handle and also offers a kit with dead cat to control plosives and wind noise. Oh and just noticed Movo makes one that costs much less.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Yes. There are all kinds of ways to mount the H1 series. And it’s hard to beat it for a drop rig. Cheap enough!

@Gongtopia 21 день назад

I'm a big fan of the H1n and use mine a lot. Yeah, it's 'cheap', but I find it useful as a recorder I can bring almost anywhere, like 2 recent trips to Europe, where I had it in my jacket pocket just incase I found some interesting sounds to record. I have both the ZOOM H6 and the TASCAM X8, which are better and more flexible, but for less than $100, the H1n is good for what it does. Now the new H1essential…hmmmm, not the big improvement I had hoped for. I'd gladly pay more for better, less noisy pre-amps, and less handling noise. 32-bit? Nice, but not necessary in a unit like this (I use 32-bit in my X8 a lot, but it's a very different animal). Still, under $100 I'd get one if I didn't already have the H1n. As it is, not a necessary upgrade for me.

@TheRecordist 20 дней назад

Yep. I totally agree with everything you just said!

@jonyjohns Месяц назад

I bought x1 essential for my daily assembly (just to have it in my backpack), I connect a contact microphone and another SOMA Ether v2 to it, it works great for its price. I use a zoom f3 as my main recorder.

@TheRecordist Месяц назад

That’s excellent. That’s exactly what I do. My main recorder is a Sound Devices MixPre 6 II, but I keep the H1 with me at all times.

@kneepayne 3 месяца назад

You're spot on about it being what it is for a cheap mic. And yes, the F3 is an option that scales better than the H1. And I am saying this as someone that has had every H1 (because its handy!).

@kneepayne 3 месяца назад

Late to the party, but the best one I've seen. Still working on my own about the H1e, and appreciate everything you covered.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Thanks very much! Yes. I have all the H1 versions too. Haha. I guess I’m collecting them now? Hey man, the more reviews out there for people the better! I hope to see yours soon!

@cmd_f5 3 месяца назад

Awesome review. I wish Zoom had used some nicer plastic and better pres/mics. 32-bit is awesome, but so is a quiet preamp. lol. I got the H4Essential today and it's a bit better. Thinking of getting a few external XLR capsules to pop on it and go from there for room drum micing or something. One big plus for me is the voice guidance (I'm blind). There's been a few recorders with speech in the past, but not many. The last Zoom recorder I owned was the original H1. Fantastic for the money. The menus were simple enough to memorize and I used it a ton. I'm hoping Zoom really puts some thought into the next line of higher end recorders. They're onto something here but it's a bit rough around the edges yet. cheers

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hey thanks for the comment! I’m glad you chimed in because it’s good to hear from a blind person’s perspective! That voice guidance was obviously something they did right. I’m so glad it helps you! Thanks for the great comment! Cheers!

@PeetSneekes 3 месяца назад

Lovely!

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@samuelkline7110 3 месяца назад

Very much enjoy your videos. Very entertaining and informative. Such a rare combination. I would like to record my son's trombone practice so he can hear himself during playback. I was thinking the 32 bit might be the way to go since the trombone has the ability to go from mello to loud in a beat or two.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hey thanks so much! Yes. The 32 bits might really come in handy for that application. I agree. Cheers!

@polwox 2 дня назад

32 bits explained is so useful! Thank you :) Despite of that, I can't avoid thinking of you as the Peter Griffin of reviews, sorry man 😔 hugs and kisses

@TheRecordist 2 дня назад

Hahaha. Is that on account of me being wicked fat? Hahahahaha. I love Peter Griffin. I’ll take it!

@narrator-timothymckean 3 месяца назад

Excellent review. I'm looking for a recorder with XLR and phantom power. You mentioned the F3 (F for Field recorder) at $300. Do you have any idea why the R4 ($200) is so much cheaper, and the P4 ($149) even cheaper than that? What are they skimping on?

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hey thanks! Well, I don’t have any experience with the R4 and P4 recorders, but my guess is extremely subpar preamps and A/D converters. The F line has the better preamps and converters, so that’s why the price increase. But I may be wrong. Generally though, cheap gear has cheap parts and priced to sell.

@the_black_douglas9041 10 дней назад

Nathan, I think you should timestamp the measuring tape stories 😂 Sometimes I’m not into the products but came for the tape story 😂 Also maybe this Christmas maybe do an all time compilation of the tape stories? Anyway…could you please try and review the Rycote SC-08? Maybe compared to the Senny MKH50? There are literally no proper reviews I can find and it’s been out for a bit…which worries me…

@TheRecordist 10 дней назад

Hahaha. Ok. I’ll try to timestamp the measuring tape stories. Hahaha. I’ll reach out to Rycote and see if they’ll send me an SC-08. Cheers!

@stoyanstefanov7461 3 месяца назад

Zoom H1n-VP is now reduced to half price in my country. Nice kit, maybe I'll buy one instead of the Zoom H1essential. Thank you for your honest opinion! You are John McClane!

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Haha. That’s great! Glad I could help! Cheers!

@henrykg 3 месяца назад

Buy H1n. It is worth that price. H1e is not (in my country current price is 2x).

@jmalmsten 3 месяца назад

the H4n was my first semipro recorder that I have owned. I dropped that and bent the X/Y mic's. I got it repaired. Soon after that, I dropped it again and bent the mic's. I didn't bother fixing them. I have since sworn to never buy a recorder with unshielded X/Y mic's again. I just do not trust myself with something so fragile. H1n is a great little recorder for me. And now I have upgraded to the M4 (not the assault rifle), which has X/Y in protective cage so I can't bend them, And I get the extra two XLR-combo jacks of the H4n recorder. And 32 bit. No fancy FX or multitrack DAW built in, but I never used those anyways. So I now see they finally got the 32bit H1 released.. I am not mad at myself for not waiting. I see those exposed mics. I know I would bend them accidentally very quickly. That's a me problem. Most people don't have that problem. Most people don't drop their recorders. But I do. I don't trust exposed X/Y mics to survive. Oh, and yes. the M4 has handling noise as well. I got myself a Rycote kit with pistol grip and suspended cradle to handhold it. And a fluffly cover for the mics for wind suppression. It's a bit more expensive. But it works well (some early units seem to have had RF intereference problems that I could not replicate with the one I bought).

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

I totally understand. But let me say this: there is no way the H1essential mics will get bent if you drop it. They will shatter into a thousand pieces before bending. It’s all cheap, brittle plastic. I’m glad you enjoy the M4! Thanks for the awesome comment!

@Lachlant1984 2 месяца назад

I've just been listening to reviews of the new Zoom HX Essential recorders by a totally blind man, and he was very impressed with these recorders and their accessibility features, and I understand that many other blind people are buying these recorders because of the voice guidance functions. I'm also vision impaired and so I can understand how important these functions are for some users.

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

That’s fantastic! I agree. I think for those with visual impairments, this is the recorder series to get. I’m very happy to hear from someone who would benefit from such features. Thanks for the comment!

@Lachlant1984 2 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist No worries. I actually don't have a real use for one of these Zoom recorders, but I do use an Olympus voice recorder, a DM-720, which also has talking menus and voice guidance features, actually, I think in my country, the Zoom H1 Essential is cheaper than the DM-720, at least it is from some retailers. It's certainly a very enticing package.

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

@@Lachlant1984 roger that!

@lawrencediggs7957 14 дней назад

Thanks. You saved me some bucks. I think I'll wait to see what their "upgrade models" spec at. The "essential" models seem like a trial run.

@TheRecordist 14 дней назад

I agree. That’s a good move. Or you could also just grab an H1n if you can find one. That was about as good a recorder at that price point that they’ve ever made.

@lawrencediggs7957 14 дней назад

@@TheRecordist I checked at the jungle store and there is no price drop...yet. I already have one , but the 1/4 inch tripod thingy broke.

@MattJoyce01 3 месяца назад

I think this would be a perfectly reasonable entry level kit for field recording, with an external mic. A good starter drop rig.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Agreed. It’s a very cheap entry into field recording. It’ll do the job. And you can always use a spare H1 if you ever upgrade.

@swayzer9949 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much, I enjoyed watching it. The dynamic range test was super entertaining :) However, for the recorder, it's a bit disappointing. Overall, it's a better product, but still not good enough for me to upgrade. Just like you, I really hope they come out with an H1 Pro that is made better and has less noise. I would buy that even if it were a twice the price, since it would be so convenient. Let's see what the future brings…

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Fully agree! Maybe they’ll listen to us recordists! And glad you liked the video! Cheers!

@vampula12 3 месяца назад

Awesome job with this one! But I guess im keeping my h1n, the no gain control thing is a killer for me, so yeah. Just would be happy to have h1n with usb-c, since micro-usb is super crappy when it comes to its rigidity.Thank you!

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Haha. Glad you liked my review! And agreed!

@northcoaststudios 3 месяца назад

I'm wondering if I came out with a skeletonized silicon cover for any of the h1's if there would be worthwhile sales??

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

I bet there would be, if it worked! That would be an interesting experiment!

@leafcatcherstudio 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this review. I probably wouldn’t recommend this device for use with the TRS Clippys. The result is too noisy for me, at least when I tested it with my H1n. When plugged into a device with better preamps, the Clippy mics come out sounding noticeably cleaner.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Of course. You’re absolutely right. But the Clippys beat the onboard fisher price mics by an ocean - comparatively speaking.

@SajidMubashir 2 месяца назад

Thanks

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

Wow! Thank you very much! I really appreciate this! Cheers!

@halimrahman 3 месяца назад

You've mentioned a link for the manual, but I could not find it in your video's description.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

So sorry. Here you go: zoomcorp.com/media/documents/E_H1essential.pdf

@halimrahman 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist brilliant. Thank you for the link.

@lofidarkambient 2 месяца назад

My first recorder was a Zoom H1 and a great little thing. Recently I had to clean the body with Isopropyl alcohol because it had become very sticky due to the deterioration of the coating. Still in use as it is easy to carry around. Then I got a Zoom H3-VR. It is great but I can't go into the menus anymore as the Enter button does not work anymore but I still use it a lot. Then I got the Zoom H4n Pro. Great product but the startup time when using "large" cards like the 16 GB is a huge pain in the butt. It takes almost a minute before it is ready for recording. It seems to be a flaw. So recently I got the Zoom F3, 32-bit float, 192 kHz. Love it and has become my go-to field recorder for sound design. By the way, one drug and alcohol-induced evening an elderly Freemason told me that the story of Zoom goes as far back as the Knights Templar. Now don't go around telling this secret to everybody will you as the Freemason that told me this story was never heard of or seen again. 🤐 Love the way you present your reviews and your channel in general.

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

Hahaha. Oh man. I would’ve given up on Zoom after the second purchase. Haha. I’m glad you found the right one though! And thanks very much for the compliment! Cheers!

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

Also, I know a thing or two about Freemasons. Haha.

@hax007 Месяц назад

How is the sound in mono? On my Zoom M2 handling noises seem to be less obvious in mono.

@TheRecordist Месяц назад

The handling noise in mono may be slightly reduced, but then you’ll lose your stereo spread. If mono is what you’re after, then it might help, but not by much. What are you looking to record?

@the_black_douglas9041 3 месяца назад

Hahaha! Nice one Nathan, as always 😊 Zoom are kind of idiot geniuses. The handling noise of the H1e reminds me of that awful M2 thing 😫 …which I think was kind of originally aimed at journalists and newsgathering or something, except you can’t actually exist within 10 metres of it lest recordings become unusable from handling noise. The website now shows the M2 on a mic stand with a bloke playing a trumpet at it. But then ZOOM also made the F6 and the F3!! Hey you talking about the sound of Krakatoa reminded me of when I used to live on the water next to mangrove mudflat. At night I would drift off to sleep to the chorus of snapping sounds from the Pistol Shrimp (Alphaeus species) that lived in the mud. I was startled to learn after researching them that this tiny little shrimp’s sound is so powerful that the sonic energy is transmuted into light and heat energy hotter than the sun!! Thankfully this is on a miniscule scale and very fleeting. It is a phenomenon called sonoluminescence. There you go!

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Ahhhh Zoom. What are you even doing sometimes but not every time? And that is the coolest factoid ever! I had no idea about that! Where is this mangrove mudflat? Thanks for this! I friggin’ love facts! They’re where it’s at!

@the_black_douglas9041 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist yeah I used to live in a place right on the water called Woy Woy, in Australia. I miss the natural beauty there but other aspects of living there not so much. Let’s just say the local trade in 6 fingered gloves was brisk… *cough* There seems to be a lot more on sonoluminescence on the internet now than last time I looked. You should check it out! There seems to be some research into using sound wave generated sonoluminescence to solve the problem of nuclear fusion (the holy grail of emission free energy generation)

@stijnmesman9788 18 дней назад

Any recommendation for something better than the Zoom H1n/e that weighs the same and also records directionally? I make amateur videos where I sometimes boom my Zoom H1n above two actors, which is nice because of how lightweight it is. I've also tried with a Zoom H5n or an XLR shotgun mic+cable but they add so much weight! The one benefit I see of the Zoom H1e is that when actors shout it won't clip the microphone

@TheRecordist 18 дней назад

Hey. As a boom mic, I couldn’t recommend any recorders with built-in mics. The handling noise is insane and the sound quality will suffer. Generally, I’d recommend a single small diaphragm condenser in super or Hypercardioid. Regular cardioid will do too. Then I would recommend a separate recorder. For me, I use an Oktava MK-012 supercardioid for indoor shoots, and a Sennheiser MKH-416 for outdoor. And my recorder is a Sound Devices MixPre 6 II. But that’s a very expensive setup. As far as a recorder goes, the H1n or even H1essential is as good as you’ll get for the price and weight. My own opinions of course.

@stijnmesman9788 17 дней назад

@@TheRecordist Thanks for the suggestions. The handling noise of the setup I described is a problem although you can get rid of it by adding a shock mount like the rycote portable recorder kit.

@pandanio 3 месяца назад

Just for clarification - the older h1n supports cards bigger than 32gb. I tested myself 128gb and it works just fine. But to make it work, you have to format it as FAT32 (not exfat or ntfs).

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Really? I didn’t know that. I can’t believe it but I didn’t. I never even thought to try. Thanks for this info!

@pandanio 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist Is worth noting that startup time with such a big card is significantly longer, about 30s. Also my unit has firmware version 1.21, maybe this feature was added as an upgrade.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

@@pandanio oh that’s terrible. 30 seconds is way too long.

@slothsby 3 месяца назад

Do you know if I can connect this to my phone and record?

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Yes. There are some ways to do this but first I would need to know the purpose. If you want to use an app on your phone to do the recording and use the H1 as the mic, you would need to plug the USB-C cable into the phone (if lightning or any other port then you’d need an adapter). If you’re looking to record conversations on the phone, there are easier ways. I think there’s an app for that.

@artofbounce 3 месяца назад

Hey is it possible to connect hydrophone and contact microphone to zoom h1?

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

No. Not usually. The only input on the H1 series of recorders is a small 3.5mm. While it is a stereo input, it’s 3.5mm. Unless of course you have a hydrophone or contact mics that terminate in 3.5mm. I have a set of JRF contact mics that terminate in a 1/4 inch TS connector, and I could use an adapter to plug them into the H1, but a lot of the lows would disappear since it’s unbalanced. In theory, you could make anything work with adapters, but the quality might suffer.

@RavikantRai21490 3 дня назад

My concern and use case is basically connecting a short shotgun mic (Deity V-mic D4 which does have 3.5mm jack) to this H1 essential and mounting this on camera. I don't think those plastic noises will make it then since I am not using the in-built mic? If it works for that, that's all I need from this.

@TheRecordist 3 дня назад

Yes. You’re right. This should work just fine. As long as the D4 has a TRS 3.5mm connector, it should work just fine. You can just sync audio with picture in post!

@RavikantRai21490 2 дня назад

@@TheRecordist Thanks. I hope it doesn't make noise when on a run and gun rig. Provided that the mic itself is of course on a shock mount.

@d5kenn 3 месяца назад

Please, please tell me you had your car windows down when you made your "shouting dynamic range" segment :D

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Haha. No but I was driving through a busy parking lot during some of that. Haha. Everyone was staring at me. Hahaha.

@pacovillalta4910 3 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂💪👌

@contemarcula 3 месяца назад

Zoom h4 essential or Zoom h5? I'd use it to record audio from mixer.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hey. Well, I have not yet tested the H4essential, but from what I gather, it’s got the same preamps as the H4n. If 32 bit isn’t important to you, I might stay with the H5. But again, I have not had any experience with the H4essential, so I may be wrong.

@sr3d-microphones 3 месяца назад

The voice feature has a fault in saying the date for the UK style, as it says the year instead of the day when adjusting the days of the week, even after the new firmware update! Not that I would use that feature.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Haha. Doesn’t surprise me. Zoom just rushed this out, I think.

@PavelSemin 18 дней назад

Would you still recommend it over the H1n?

@TheRecordist 18 дней назад

Only if you’re dealing with unpredictable loudness. Otherwise, I’m partial to the H1n.

@pathegartyfilmssongs9487 2 месяца назад

Hi, very informative and entertaining....I use the H8 for my short films/foley/field/documentary etc. The new essential range does not interest me really as I am not too excited about 32bit and they are NOT backward compatible with older capsules!! What I would love if Zoom added safety tracks on all inputs on the H8.....I can dream I suppose!! Great reviews Thank You.

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

I fully agree with you! The H8 doesn’t have safety tracks? Hmm. That could be a firmware update, I think. But Zoom would need to care first. Haha. Thanks for the comment! Cheers!

@thecharacterofcobh8767 2 месяца назад

The xy capsule does have safety tracks. I've once used an xlr splitter cable had one input gained and the other set lower. Worked fine.

@steverolfeca 3 месяца назад

Here's an interesting question: Why does the bottom-of-the--line H1 Essential have a Hold button (great feature), when the much more expensive and prosumer-oriented F3 does not?

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

That’s a great question! I would assume that the H1 series are “pocket” recorders, while the F3 is a more pro “field” recorder. For example, you could wire up a lav mic on an H1 and hide the recorder on a body and have a recorded version of talent wearing a wire (as opposed to wireless). The F3 is more meant for mounting and stereo external mics. I have no idea. That’s my shot and I took it. Haha.

@steverolfeca 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist I brought it up because one of the objections that pro-oriented channels raise about the F3, is that it’s easy to accidentally kill a recording when the F3 is on a film shoot, strapped to a boom or fastened to a camera… That’s a huge no-no with not just the client, but the talent and the rest of the crew dependent on that .WAV file!

@daniel635biturbo 3 месяца назад

I really wonder how camera manufacturers mitigate handling sound ? I've got an old Sony RX100 mkII, and only when I use the electric zoom, I get some internal noise, never noise from hands or tripod. Using the ZOOM h2n, the whole tripod is a mic, could probably hear an ant stumbling on it. I suspect there are some kind of internal noise cancellation tech in my little Sony, It really can't be only the metal body ? Because when using a MI hot shoe mic the handling noise increases.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Any mic on a camera is the least preferred way of capturing sound. But sometimes you can’t avoid it. There are aftermarket shockmounts that can hold recorders and that may help minimize the handling noise. But nothing is ever 100%.

@Drinkyoghurt 3 месяца назад

The problem with 32bit is that you just usually end up clipping the mics. Sure, it's great not having to worry about the levels, but it can cause complacency in microphone setup. The biggest issue with 32-bit is that you can't just expect everyone to be able to handle it. Tascam solves this by having a dual recording mode, so you can record in both 16/24bit and 32-bit float.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

At a 120db SPL, it would be hard to clip the mics - but not impossible. I don’t personally like working in 32 bits. I much prefer setting it properly at the get-go. But maybe that’s just my 30+ years of experience talking. Set in my ways. That’s cool that Tascam can record in both 24 and 32 bits simultaneously. Have they solved their terrible preamp and radio interference issues? I haven’t tested one out in a while.

@garrrbarr 3 месяца назад

The handling noise is pretty rough, even with a pistol grip. I can't keep most of my recordings because of it, eg, the headphone cable will brush my shirt and the sound transfers down the cable to the recording as echoing rumble. So I have to use it without headphones. And there's too much hiss/static to capture quiet sounds, eg, for ambience. I'm not sure what to use it for except to record the outputs of a lav mic. I'll look into that f3 you mentioned. Then again, maybe I should just practice more with this h1e

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hey. Just like the H1n and the H1: sucky preamps and even suckier mics. No good for quiet sounds. I use a pair of low cost Clippy EM272 lav mics that terminate in a single stereo 3.5mm connector. Your sound will blossom into a much happier flower. But still, the preamps are subpar. The onboard mics themselves probably account for 60% of the noise. Clippys are very sensitive and quiet, so the preamps don’t normally have to work too hard. You would have to mount them somehow, in order to stay mobile. But it’s an option. Something to think about!

@garrrbarr 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordistappreciated!

@realpcpayne5847 3 месяца назад

Excellent Review. Just got the H1n at Discount pricing for a handy Recorder. Like the ability to manually control for sound.

@cThornton00 3 месяца назад

So I just want a decent audio recorder for interviewing my family (for fun and preserving their stories) and my D&D group. This will get the job done? I am not recording a podcast or videos. Just trying to document for my kids to review when they want and to review the D&D group sessions

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Yes. This will do the job for sure. But I don’t think you’ll need 32 bits. The Zoom H1n is perfectly fine for your needs. 32 bits just ensures you’ll have to edit the audio in post after the fact.

@cThornton00 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordistI have decided to take your advice on future proofing, 🤓I ordered the H4Essential since it has XLR ports. Who knows. I may like field audio recording more than I like photography lol

@northcoaststudios 3 месяца назад

....."It measures..." is actually the part I was waiting for. And I would not be angry if we got more "Driving in my car" dynamic range tests. LOL!! That alone was worth the price of admission. However, I did miss "Analysis!" I would agree, sounds more like a board decision to come out with this. An Engineer probably snuck in the metal threads since new tooling was being made for the body. Eehh...yeah.....not sure I "need" that either. I've been considering keeping my H4n Pro in my car for "just in case" moments. It's got slightly better pre-amps too. I pick up movie props at resale places and flea markets. I could pick-up sound effects as well if I unexpectedly come across something, but not if I don't have a recorder of some kind with me. What kind of remote are you using for focus in this video??

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hahaha. I was in a hurry and needed to test dynamic range. Hahaha. Keeping a recorder with you at all times is always a good decision. You never know! As for remote focus, I’m using the Bluetooth app on my phone that controls the BMPCC4K. I DO have a wireless follow focus as sent to me by The Logician, but I don’t use it for the main body of my videos because it doesn’t fit into my teleprompter properly. One day I’ll get a better teleprompter.

@northcoaststudios 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist - Thank you for both responses!

@TipRingSleeve 3 месяца назад

I bought the H1 and H4 essential to compare. Interestingly, the H4 has features that would have served the H1 well. And there is no overdub on the H4.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Weird eh? Who makes these decisions?

@MrVitni 3 месяца назад

You're a fuckin great story teller

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Oh hahaha. Thank you very much!

@adv.rohitl.jbrasdesa2402 11 дней назад

Advice caution the Zoom H6 essential ASIO driver is not compatible with the windows 11 arm64 and the error reported is it required x64 processor.I have been informed that there is no solution for this situation.it cannot be used as a audio interface on windows 11 arm 64.

@TheRecordist 11 дней назад

Oh wow. Really? I had no idea. That sucks. Is there now some type of firmware update that can be done? Have you messaged Zoom?

@rounderone8437 3 месяца назад

As I see it, the essential question here is not whether the latest and greatest gear is essential to your kit, but whether it is essential that the manufacturer of the latest and greatest gear responds to essential emails from one of the greatest and most essential audio geeks on RU-vid (arguably the best). The answer is clear: It is essential that the manufacturer respond to seriously good influencers, such as TPS. So, as I am miffed at the non-response to you from Zoom (not the most essential company in the biz), I am now going to take my H1N and F3 and put them in a time-out corner for at least 2 weeks as a protest. Essentially, what I am doing is standing in solidarity with you in protest. It is not essential that I use anything from Zoom until their products are essential once more. I rest my case, which I believe to be essential to the solution.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Essentially, you are correct! Hahaha. That’s ok. Zoom is a massive company and I’m probably emailing the person making minimum wage. Or maybe an intern. One day, they’ll respond to me. One day…

@petercofrancesco9812 3 месяца назад

I never could understand why they never isolated the internal mics from the body with a shock mount.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Agreed! It’s cheap. They made it as cheaply as they could. Still usable, but could be a lot better. Hoping for the Pro version one day!

@petercofrancesco9812 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist I never used it hand held so I don't really care beyond design principals. I've used it as a lav mic recorder for wedding, to record room ambient so I can lay down a unifying track for non consecutive b-roll. In theater to capture room applause because sometime where the camera is located isn't ideal for audio.

@unleashedjeremyhanson1597 3 месяца назад

MY H6 has been a workhorse for me!!

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Excellent!

@scottyjamesdio67 2 месяца назад

Wahhh. I didn’t get a free toy to play with. 😢

@TheRecordist 2 месяца назад

Hahahaha. Dammit!

@KravKernow 3 месяца назад

That was such a great review; thank you. Especially for all the technical information and tests. I finally managed to field test my H1 Essential yesterday. I love my H1n; but it is very nice not having to fiddle around with gain. I shoot on my own in all sorts of conditions, from very noisy outdoors to very quiet indoors places like art galleries. In fairness the H1n did fine; but it's just one less thing to worry about. It was blowing a hoolie here, but just stuck this into FCP, no tweaking at all, left at 0dB. I'm really happy with how this came out in audio terms. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kJ2pjO5eieA.html

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

That’s sounding great! I think you found your recorder! Cool channel, too! Cheers!

@KravKernow 3 месяца назад

@@TheRecordist Thank you! That's with a Rode Lav 2; so the handling noise isn't really an issue for me. Perhaps the hardest working bit of kit though is that Rycote deadcat. I've literally been stood on a clifftop in a gale; and the wind attenuation is just spectacular. Oh, and just to mention, the new recorder fits in the case for the H1n; and takes the H1n popshield. So for people thinking of upgrading, you can still use bits of your original kit.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

@@KravKernow fantastic!

@OrenArieli Месяц назад

I hate that this is the lowest cost option for 32bit float with built in mics and mic input. Zoom often gets quite a few things right, but for a company focused 100% on audio (if you forgive their terrible Q-series 'cameras'), they really need to consult with actual users when it comes to design, layout, UI and important features. Then again, I have complaints about Tascam recorders too. Maybe it just me being too picky?

@TheRecordist Месяц назад

No way. You’re not being too picky. I totally agree with you. Many companies just make boardroom decisions and put out junk and think they’ll profit as long as they have an excellent marketing campaign. And they’re right. Is audio nerds need to unite! Haha

@unstopology 3 месяца назад

Just another hologram here, you did a satisfactory job on your review. The product is inferior and should be terminated, effective immediately. 👻💻

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Hahahaha. I love it when people play along! Cheers!

@glynnetolar4423 3 месяца назад

Not does the Zoom do it's usual crap and push plug in power over the line in. If it does, from my point of view, it's useless. At least Tascam allows you to turn that crap off.

@TheRecordist 3 месяца назад

Yes. This seems true, but Tascam’s preamps are even worse, sadly.