Zoom H1essential Review / Test: 32-bit Floating Recorder

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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Zoom H1e. This is very similar to it's predecessors the H1 and H1n, but it introduces 32-bit floating point which means you are theoretically unable to distort your converters; although you can still distort the microphone capsules if you're recording something very loud. The mic does suffer from wind/plosive issues, handling noise rejection isn't great, and the preamps are a bit noisy. But for $100 I think it offers a pretty utilitarian device that has a lot of bang for your buck.
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Specs:
• Internal Mic: 90-deg XY, Sensitivity: -37dB, Max SPL: 120dB
• 3.5mm Input Impedance: 2k-ohms,
• 3.5mm Input power: 2.5v
• Bit Depth: 32-bit float (SD), 16-bit (USB)
• Sampling Rate: 44.1/48/96khz
• Storage / microSDHC: 4GB-32GB, microSDXC: 64GB-1TB
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:23 - What’s in the Box
00:36 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:51 - Specifications
02:08 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:28 - Plosive Test (Dead Cat Demo)
03:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:26 - Background Noise Test
03:40 - Keyboard Recording Demo
03:51 - Untreated Room Test
04:11 - Shock Rejection Test
04:27 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:41 - Handling Noise Rejection Demo
05:08 - 32-Bit Floating Point Demo / Test
05:58 - Lo Cut Filter Demo
06:39 - External Mic Demo
07:14 - ASMR Test
07:40 - H1e vs. Original H1
08:58 - USB Mic Comparison
09:57 - Intro to Comparison
10:27 - Zoom h1 Comparison
10:55 - Zoom h1n Comparison
11:36 - Zoom h6 comparison
12:13 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:45 - Music Test
14:39 - Pros & Cons
17:21 - Overall Thoughts
18:10 - Recommendation
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@maxhammer4067 Месяц назад

Im hoping for sony to make a pcm d1 or d100 style recorder with 32 bit float

@davegraedon8236 Месяц назад

Great review. I'd love to see you do more of these recorder reviews. Thanks!

@Fl4ppers Месяц назад

Posh dictaphones, we call them here. 😁 The competition to these are basically the Tascam and Fostex recorders iirc.

@Nuds1223 Месяц назад

Yeah I have always wondered If the Zoom H4 or H6 is a perfect starter multi track recorder for multi mic podcast.

@CS-gb1ul Месяц назад

Excellent throw... I appreciate the passion and follow-through.

@likoetsvp Месяц назад

I recently watched a a mic review on another RU-vid channel. The creator had background music playing through most of the video and during the specific moments he asked the viewer what they thought of the audio samples. Your reviews of microphones are top notch. Thank you.

@thomastvedt8370 21 день назад

Having said all that: for those of us who are blind and working with sound, finally having a recorder that is accessible is absolutely amazing. Even conciddering all it's problems, just being able to make an relatively high quality recording on the go, without worrying about missing important info on the screen etc, is wonderful

@GoTellJesusSaves Месяц назад

I was quite intrigued when I saw this product online. Thanks for making the review!

@AI3Dorinte Месяц назад

Have to say I was impressed with the sound quality for the price!

@Fl4ppers Месяц назад

Would be great if they made an XLR adapter for their '6 and '8 mics

@darikdatta Месяц назад

Shame about the preamp noise. Sounds like the new H4e has the same problem. One of them would have been an instant buy for me if the sound was as good as my F3. But I guess that's why the F series costs more than the H.

@ibalrog Месяц назад

That music sample through that recorder is a VIBE.

@keiakoni 26 дней назад

Right. I need the full version lol

@ChrisBoland Месяц назад

Fantastic review, I really needed this right now.

@alexdesj6755 Месяц назад

I have a Zoom H1E at home. It is really usable by a blind person like me. But, I am looking to buy the H4E, because of more things possible with this recorder like mixing difrent input devices, witch it's not possible with the H1E.

@blindstreet Месяц назад

Blind here as well and that's exactly why I'm also buying that recorder! Didn't finish the video so I didn't know whether or nnot he discussed the accessibility features.

@kennethbailey7105 Месяц назад

*Still patiently waits for Bandrew to review an sE electronics T1/T2 that uses a titanium capsule😬*

@WolfsHaven Месяц назад

I have 2 of the H1n model. They have been great for many video production needs. The fact that they are adding 32bit float to it at the same price point is amazing. Ive overcome handling noise by attaching a handle. A selfie stick actually works. I have always wished that they used an xlr combo jack but it would add a bit to the size. Im definitely buying one, through your affiliate links, of course. 😊

@muchammadnurwibowowibi4580 Месяц назад

Music composition is on point! I used the 1st Zoom H1 for college movie project. Now seeing the new one for that music piece is great 👏

@xferme Месяц назад

Maaaaan. Your guitar playing on this video is fireeeee! 🎉

@brockmannolaf7182 Месяц назад

Thumps up! Great review!

@Behnam_Moghaddam 29 дней назад

awesome testSong ! great test. thank you

@harpreetsinghmoga Месяц назад

Great Review Sir. Plz suggest best portable voice . recorder.

@sfn4702 Месяц назад

i like that intro guitar part!

@S.T.G. Месяц назад

Hello, Bandrew, many thanks for the great review. Here, I would like to spread the concept of using only one of the mics/channels of a stereo XY recorder if one records narration by means of it. Firstly, no stereo is needed for that purpose. Secondly, if you use the recorder as a stereo recorder -- just like in the video -- you use both of the mics off-axis, which way their sound is worse than their on-axis sound. The solution is so simple: one should direct one of the mics to the speaker's mouth and use only the corresponding channel of the recorded stereo wav file afterwards. (If the recorder is used as an interface via USB, point the left mic to the sound source and, in the computer, select that this input is mono like you accidentally made when the video was recorded.) This way one can maximize the sound quality of such a stereo recorder when used for spoken words.

@JoshTseng Месяц назад

Thank you so much for including the accessibility portion at the end of the video!!! If it weren't for you including that, I would've never known about this new feature. I'm so excited. I'm a blind creator and have been on the fence about getting myself a solution for 32-bit recording. But field recorders in particular have never been that accessible, besides ones from Olympus. You putting that section in the video has made me aware that this is a feature Zoom has now included. I'm extremely, extremely excited to be able to set up my field recorders by myself now. Will you also be reviewing the H4e and H6e? I might treat myself to the H1e for recording lav mics, and the H4e/H6e as a portable 32 bit audio interface. Love the reviews btw

@Bkoded Месяц назад

honestly did really well for the music parts, the songs themselves were also just really good

@shaft9000 Месяц назад

Zoom have been dominatning the prosumer portable recorder market for about 15 years

@henryeowens Месяц назад

Seems like good quality and features for the price. That’s a great place to start for a first portable recorder.

@adonistaxi2681 Месяц назад

I wish you do a versus series between the Zoom R4 vs « normal » audio interface

@n3r0n3 Месяц назад

really pretty good actually I did not expect that

@MarkFonts Месяц назад

I’m absolutely outside of the pro audio scene, and understand how the 32 bit float might take up a lot more space if you have the luxury to set levels first, but it blew my mind seeing the one trick pony in action myself. thanks for that demo!

@energieinfo21 Месяц назад

Interesting device. Just bought the F3 to use my M5 MP in ORTF config. I really like the sound of ORTF (or similar) for the wide stereo. Maybe the H1n will wander in my pockets to be used with an M/S mic (two capsules, no in device processing) for later stereo reconstruction. 32-bit is a great thing for those who record in non-controllable environments. Thanks for the video!

@kesamek8537 Месяц назад

Prefer the sound of the H1 for how I'd use it. Excellent review as always, simply superb work.

@meistudiony Месяц назад

DOOBALEEDOO!!!!! Thought you were gonna soundspeed it for the... OMG you did soundspeed it!! YELL AT THAT MIC!!!! NO the ASMR TEST again! The day i start tickling microphones is the day i delete my channel!!! HAHAHAHA AMAZING! Great review as always. And great tune as well. Really loved the dark vibe of it.

@Podcastage Месяц назад

Have no fear, the ASMR test will only ever be done on stereo mics, so it will be a rare occurrence.

@meistudiony Месяц назад

@@Podcastage So i have a couple old Audio Technica Stereo mics layin around.... hahahahahaha

@Operatord27 Месяц назад

my first time saw you review field recorder...

@jimpurcell Месяц назад

Thanks!

@wantedman4133 Месяц назад

preamp sound is good!

@lumann89 Месяц назад

Can you do a review for the WeissKlang L1?

@billweaver2549 Месяц назад

Would love to see a Zoom M3 (shotgun) review please. From what I've heard it sounds pretty good. Want to check the preamp noise though. I found an M4 review that said the M series preamps are from the F series which is a step up from the H series, but I'd like to hear it for myself. Main complaint seems to be it cheap/light build quality but if you look after it that's so much better on a boom pole, and in theory it should be the perfect travel VO mic/recorder

@davidmacaart953 Месяц назад

Would love to see you do the Zoom M4 to see the difference, there are hardly any reviews online.

@davidmacaart953 Месяц назад

@@billweaver2549 ye ive heard that too but if its a handheld device or as you say on a boom then really what are you expecting, it needs to be light as possible but I'm most interested in how it stands up as an audio interface (headphone amp, loopback functionality etc) and the difference in sound quality of the onboard mics compared to ones in the H series range. Even if the noise floor is half what it is in the H series that would make it the ultimate portable recorder and interface with 2 F-series preamps, which are superb! the value for money would be unbelievable.

@Alexandra-Rex Месяц назад

I used to use a deadcat on my studio microphone that I often am too clsoe to, and it was good to keep me away, cause it's tickling my nose 😄 Looks cute though, but also muffles the sound so much. Got the Hakan P110 though, so that's great.

@mikishira Месяц назад

Great review! Please Nexadyne 8/s 🙏

@perkyagnostic9322 Месяц назад

I've always wanted a recorder like this but I don't see myself using this often, I just don't know what for :D Great review tho!

@yusuaras6184 Месяц назад

Will the hyperx duocast review be coming?

@mokisan Месяц назад

Thanks for the video! Could you review some budget wireless mics? As they are quite popular for content creation now. Some examples - boya by-v20, boya boyamic (a new mic which is about 150), hollyland lark m2 (140) and maono wm620 (49) Would love your detailed and professional input on them. Again thanks for the fantastic review. 😊

@WASTHATABULLET Месяц назад

Hollyland2 is pretty descent.

@mokisan Месяц назад

@@WASTHATABULLET ya. But would his professional review of these. And maybe these video will perform better too as these are very popular among the tik twatters etc.

@KWC919 Месяц назад

thanks for your video! it is great! What would you recommend if I want to do handheld 32bit float recording? Thanks a lot!

@alexbodi5526 20 дней назад

For handheld this is one of, if not the best option.

@JoeStuffzAlt Месяц назад

In theory, 32-bit floating point also will capture very low levels of audio, that is if it's loud enough compared to the noise floor. For 8-bit, 16-bit, and 24-bit, to make audio softer, you have to lower the resolution of the audio. That being said, with 24-bit, you can go very quiet and still have a pretty high resolution.

@shaft9000 Месяц назад

In theory it only takes 9 or 10 bits to clear most cassette and vinyl's S/N ratio

@techmed-rainer 26 дней назад

Danke!

@Podcastage 25 дней назад

Thank you so much Rainer! I truly appreciate the support.

@m.sabir21 Месяц назад

Nice video, The specs that have shown on the screen 24 bits, can please clarify if the recorder records in 24 buts or 32 bits.

@alexbodi5526 20 дней назад

32bit

@laurikvo Месяц назад

Can you use just the USB-C to power this and record to microsd simultaneously? Also I would love to see your review on F2(-BT) as well. Some users hate that you have to use regular batteries with these but with easily replaceable and rechargeable ones it’s a win win situation in my opinion. Some zoom models even have option to choose if you use rechargeable batteries to calculate battery life more accurately.

@xHadesStamps Месяц назад

I was initially worried about the price, and I’m not sure how much the H1n went for on its own, but that sounds about the same Thank goodness it’s USB C! The micro-USB port on the H1n is just the worst! I had to super glue a micro-USB male to mini-USB female adapter (as well as a shim on the micro-USB side) because the slots for the latches were so torn up, and the cable wouldn’t stay in place. I also like that it has a mono mode Not a fan of it being 32-bit float *only* (for recording), -but I do quite like that it does 24 bit/48 kHz as an audio interface/USB mic. My H1n only supports up to 16/48 as an audio interface/USB mic. As someone who uses the audio interface function a lot (mainly with my BPHS1, using my iRig Pre and a TRRS splitter to adapt the XLR to 3.5mm unbalanced (two channel) TRS), that’s quite nice.- Unless it doesn’t. Not sure if it’s just your Mac (other Mac users who have this, please check), if it’s Windows exclusive (we also need Windows users who have this to check), or just wrong. FWIW, the Q2U, being quite an old model, is also limited to 16/48, and it’s still my go-to recommendation. The lack of a gain control might also end up being problematic there, though (unless it functions like many Samson mics, where the gain settings on your computer actually controls the preamp in the device). Also, it functions as a portable recorder and audio interface at the same time?? That’s amazing! My H1n won’t let you. Plosives are terrible, but I would’ve expected much worse with those small diaphragm condensers. That dead cat works amazingly! No improvement on the handling noise front compared to the H1n (and probably the H1) That high pass filter can go pretty high! The noise floor on this is actually *WORSE* than the original H1! LOL I love that the U87, even at a completely different price level and a completely different market, is always included Not a fan of it on electric guitar, but it’s SDC. Sounded great on the acoustic, though! If my H1n dies, I’d definitely consider this.

@n4cnk 10 дней назад

My H6 was nasty and sticky as well. I took some small alcohol wipes and wiped it down and after a few minutes it seemed to get rid of most of the stickiness, at least for the time being.

@PixelNoobKid55 24 дня назад

Can you do a review of the Naumann TLM 107?

@Podcastage 24 дня назад

I want to. I'm saving up for it, unless Neumann wants to send one out.

@brunosurkov 21 день назад

Now youtube has a compressor that is ON by default, so we have to remember to disable "stable volume" to properly hear the difference in the rotation test...

@donalddotson313 Месяц назад

Good for the money? Maybe. But no handheld mic should have that much handling noise. Better to charge a few extra bucks and make it far more useful.

@RudeCanine Месяц назад

Seems like the perfect low-entry piece of interview gear. I imagine there’s a 32-bit with XLR support coming (if there isn’t already)

@18CC Месяц назад

it's the F 3+ series and the preamps are way better.

@RudeCanine Месяц назад

@@18CC love it when someone more knowledgeable comes along and does the hard work for the rest of us. Absolutely wonderful, thank you stranger.

@darikdatta Месяц назад

The F3 has XLR support and better preamps. The H4e, which is also new, has XLR support and I assume similar preamps to this unit, as they are known to be a bit noisy as well.

@18CC Месяц назад

@@darikdatta the H serie is cheaper cause noisy preamps.

@deralfenderson Месяц назад

I see that I will not be replacing my Zoom H4N that is currently my audio interface putting an XLR linked condenser mic into my Mac. Phantom power too.

@djvidual8288 Месяц назад

This might be good for recording festivals with loud sound sources.

@Fl4ppers Месяц назад

There is one guy on YT who goes around open mic nights and metal gigs recording with these sorts of recorders.

@osovagabundo1 Месяц назад

I sat at haf way at a Grace Vanderwaal concert with it hung around my neck. Great sound . You need to make a handle as te hard plastic case can make odd scruffing

@user3539-l9r 14 дней назад

Does anyone know if this new essential series compatible with the old zoom's ma2 mic stand adapter?

@Crowbar11115 Месяц назад

Mushy To Push sounds like a future Bandrew Music project

@newfoundmass Месяц назад

I have 3 of these that I kind of use as body packs with lavs and was thinking of upgrading, but honestly I'm thinking of just ditching Zoom period because it's pretty unacceptable that they keep using such low quality pre amps. I feel like at this point I'd just be rewarding them.

@SMAAAASHTV Месяц назад

Bandrew simultaneously looks 15 and 50. 😂 But seriously, thanks for all you do, man!

@jegantdragoch.7088 18 дней назад

i dont quite understand how my H1N just seem to have a high "noise" sound even when at level5 sensitivity and maybe the source noise needs to be louder or it is all normal and using denoise is perfectly fine so what is a good recorder?

@elreym Месяц назад

my H6 is sticky as well and its really annoying. anyone know the best way to clean it?

@1186MFG Месяц назад

that Pelagos tho. Nice

@Podcastage Месяц назад

One of the GOATs for sure.

@Fl4ppers Месяц назад

Handling noise on those are always bad. In fact I used my old gen1 H2 as a kind of contact mic at times.

@christianboddum8783 Месяц назад

I bought the M2 and though the 32 bit float gives idiot proof recordings it is a pain because it takes so much longer to process the files before use, so I use my H2N or R24 much more. FWIW. I can still use the M2 as a straight mic into the R24 though 😉

@JoeStuffzAlt Месяц назад

That's strange. Many programs process 32-bit float internally, but the file size may mean you have lower I/O performance.

@ramche_ Месяц назад

Is it 32bit when you plug in some other microphone?

@alexbodi5526 20 дней назад

Yes.

@SDA921 Месяц назад

Mmmmm, keyboard ASMR~

@Cacophonous_Cat Месяц назад

Dear Bandrew, "Greetings Earthlings" huh? You forgot this hand sign " _\\// " hehe... seriously though, I bought my first "pro" mic last night. I went with a dynamic, as a noisy environment is an issue for me. Round about midnight, I snagged an Electro-voice RE20 (black), for only $220 US used, via "Offer Up", in a McDonald's parking lot! Also...I still have that Samson Q2U that you recommended, thanks again, and it's still working flawlessly! You are the best! These should sound spectacular thru my Zoom UAC-232 interface that I bought off Reverb for $130. I amz bargain basement Cat! xD

@legacyShredder1 Месяц назад

What will you be recording?

@Cacophonous_Cat Месяц назад

@@legacyShredder1 I will be recording RU-vid videos, an audiobook, and my own musical musings. The RE20 should be spectacular for my voice, I am concerned about the Zoom UAC-232 as an interface though. If the converters on the Zoom UAC-232 sound displeasing to me, I'll put it up for sale on reverb and buy a MOTU or a used Sound Devices Mix Pre 6. I also wish to do some field recording when I get a couple of Lewitt LCT 540's and a field recorder. The Lewitt's noise floor is supposed to be technically inaudible. Therefore the claim that all Lewitt LCT 540's are "matched pairs". I wish to put this to test! How about yourself? What do you record?

@legacyShredder1 Месяц назад

@@Cacophonous_Cat Awesome. The RE20 is a good mic no doubt. I own several pairs of the LCT 540, and it is a silent microphone as well it sounds good. I own recording studios where I produce and record bands, voiceover artists, Foley for movie sounds effects, and various other projects. I also do live recording and field recording.

@Cacophonous_Cat Месяц назад

@@legacyShredder1 Ty for that reply, I am pleased to know I am on the right track with my purchases! I have a limited budget, every purchase needs to count. $1000 for a pair of microphones is a lot to me. However, because the LCT 540 looked to have real potential to be a work horse, I thought they would be worth the steep price. I plan to use them for stereo field recording, micing my acoustic, and when I can find a quiet place...my voice. Thanks again for the comment. Feedback from a working professional is greatly appreciated!

@legacyShredder1 Месяц назад

@@Cacophonous_Cat If you want to save some money the 540 is pretty cheap used.

@yasha1928 Месяц назад

As soon as I heard triple-A batteries I was like nope But maybe I'll reconsider as the video goes Does it ASMR? Yes, in fact, it does ASMR 😂 The Zoom H1E has a warmer tone than the H1 to me and the clarity is definitely higher The H1n doesn't sound nearly as nice as the H1E but sounds clearer than the H1 H6 is better than the H1 but not as good as the H1E/H1n I prefer the H1E, I dislike having to change batteries in the year 2024 but I suppose that can be seen as a pro and a con depending on the person 12:45 I love how you play and the tone, amazing. I completely forget to think about the recorder Is this a song or something you're just playing for testing? The transition from electric to guitar was ridiculous

@xHadesStamps Месяц назад

My H1n uses AAA batteries, and I get plenty of recording time out of it-even with rechargeable (NiMH) batteries that haven’t been charged in months. That being said, I do always use bus power when using it as an audio interface. My iRig Pre that I use to connect XLR mics to it (mainly my headset, Audio-Technica BPHS1) also gives me plenty of recording time, and it uses a 9V.

@DaraM73 Месяц назад

Changeable batteries is where it’s at. I’ve countless devices killed by internal Li-Ion

@NickzAndMikz Месяц назад

@@xHadesStamps The OG H1 uses a single AA for context

@milesian1 Месяц назад

@@NickzAndMikzYes, and I personally have never had an issue with battery life with the OG H1.

@xHadesStamps Месяц назад

@@NickzAndMikz Indeed. AA batteries do store more energy than equivalent AAA batteries (which is why they’re bigger), although one at 1.5V I’m sure does result in more current draw compared to two batteries totaling 3V. My wireless mics also use two AA batteries each. Just need to find some rechargeables that fit (the ones I have are too large in diameter, as they tend to be).

@tjzuppe Месяц назад

I feel like if you combined the “Am I clipping I bet I am!” with the guitars in the music test it would sound like the intro to a badass emo song.

@Podcastage Месяц назад

I'd need a telephone effect, and have it be an angry message about how I miss my ex and how life has no meaning without her. "Am I sad? I bet I am!!!!!" :start sad emo music:

@ISICAK Месяц назад

Steven Wilson?

@Podcastage Месяц назад

Who dat?

@ISICAK Месяц назад

@@Podcastageprogressive rock artist. You sound like him between 14:00-14:35 😌

@kevwyxin Месяц назад

"The day that I start tickling my microphones is the day I delete my channel" HAHAHA

@kalorko Месяц назад

My left ears says thx

@kimothemo Месяц назад

The product is so analog

@silviumihai0 Месяц назад

i like your pinky ring 4:09

@Podcastage Месяц назад

I’ve been randomly inserting that in the occasional videos for months and no one has ever mentioned it. Haha.

@MaxoticsTV Месяц назад

Oh Bandrew! Sorry, 32-bit float does not fix clipping. I explain why, in excruciating detail in an essay one can find on Medium titled "Microphone Clipping, The Three Types Explained" 32-bit-float is EXACTLY the same as 24-bit fixed in precision; that is, if you convert your 24-bit from that recorder to 32-bit, or vice-versa, they will be EXACTLY the same down to the last bit. I know, I've done it with the TASCAM version. It'll be the same with the Zoom. Just to be clear, I'm not arguing not to use 32-bit float. Use whatever you want!

@EmoEmu Месяц назад

NO BATTERIES??? ... deal breaker

@largefilesize 10 дней назад

w h a t s o n g w a s t h a t

@Podcastage 10 дней назад

It's just a song I wrote for this review video.

@largefilesize 10 дней назад

@@Podcastage Do you have any other recordings of it? I'd be honored if you'd let me use it for a video, it's excellent!!

@caesaredouard Месяц назад

Bet that wasn't the first time Bandrew got a little hair in his mouth.

@rinceradio Месяц назад

For people too dumb or lazy to learn audio and use a normal recorder. Tech makes people lazy.

@NickzAndMikz Месяц назад

I don't understand what you're saying. A simple recorder is still a normal recorder.

@darikdatta Месяц назад

Sounds like you've been using a lot of tech.

@Fl4ppers Месяц назад

Disagree. We've all seen those reporter style videos where someone is interviewed and gets a little too excited. Thats what float is really for. Its also good for field recording where you cant always expect stuff to stay at the same volume.