Zoom H1n Handy Recorder Blue Edition

Awesome recorder, use it for media for my local church and captures crisp audio for my workflow.

Just got my hands on parcel, and tested some things, like recording from old-timer cassette player, voice recording, recording on PC via USB interface. Everything works perfectly, as intended. Had some confusing experience trying to record sound from wired headset I got with my cellphone (probably due to slightly oxidized contacts), but even this works, though I would not recommend using it as a routine :-) The recorder had some hard time to recognize it as external mic for the first time, but was able to record some noisy voice. Still, with that headset you can listen to your recordings with decent quality, just don't forget co connect it to right hole :-) Anyway, even in regular room with noisy air conditioner you may get very good sound in case you understand some basic recording settings. Built-in speaker, obviously, taking you nowhere in meaning of sound quality, but certainly is useful for organizing purposes. As mentioned in many other reviews, those side volume buttons make noise, and this is not a brilliant idea to shake the recorder while in use with built-in microphones, but I think I can survive that. And while you are waiting for your separately ordered fancy tripod, you may simply lay it on some sort of small pillow, or even some textile folded dozen of times. I think, I may advise getting a windscreen for close-up voice recording or outdoor use. I weren't clever enough to do so, thus I shall control my breath and voice in this case. Overall, the recorder is ergonomic enough to handle, but looks a bit fragile in my opinion, so I won't advise do drop it or to put in heavily stuffed bag. No can say about its durability or actual length of service life, but I believe it will serve me for long enough time. For these very first hours I'm satisfied with the product.

Watched a bunch of review before the purchase. I am not any close to professional, just need to try something for field recording and recording of acoustic music rehearsals. In hands you can see it is rather a cheap product, but still it is built well. Only thing that confuses me is the volume rocker button - it rattles when you shake the device... and be sure this rattling will be captured by internal mics, if you are recording on the go. Probably you can adjust a grip to hold this rocker with a finger or apply some damper thing against it, if you need to record while moving. Recordings i made so far are great (an amateur opinion though). One problem worth mentioning: for some reason it didn't work well with first SD card i put in it (Kingston, 2 GB) - it sporadically added some short loud noise to the record. But this solved when i replaced it with a different card (Sandisk, 32 GB, some fast class).

I got the Zoom H1n so I could record separate audio for my videos, which many are shot inside in a room with an annoying amount of echo. The sound quality is great, it does exactly what it was intended to, light weight, easy to use, and easy to transfer the audio files to my computer via the micro USB cable (sold separately). Also comes with 2 AA batteries. The only issue I have is that I think it should come with the micro USB cable. Otherwise you will have to transfer the files from the SD card, which is also a separate purchase. Hopefully you have a card reader. I think it should also have some internal memory built in so that the purchase of an SD card is optional.

Great Compact Recorder with Good Hardware and Software Features Very pleased with the recordings I have made. Easy to use and reading the directions helps to discover and use more of this recorder's capabilities ;) Highly Recommend it.

Arrived on time and functions were as advertised

The Zoom H1n is compact, light weight, is loaded with features (manual or automatic gain adjustment, limiter, low cut filter, variable shut-off times, etc), yet is simple to operate. (Slide the "on" switch, then press the big button to begin recording.) Many of the functions are accessible through the menu system, allowing you to set them once and leave them, without risking changing them by accidentally moving an external switch. The dispaly is of sufficinet size to be easily read. I am going to send the unit with a lavaliere microphone to record interviewees while I do phone interviews to get "in-person" sound. Putting the equipment in a mailing box with a foam insert to hold the equipment is still less than 8 oz. I have several pieces of professional recording equipment, and the H1n meausres up well. The sound may not be absolutely pristine, but it is still excellent, whether using an external microphone or the built-in ones. I had never considered the H1n until I had the specific need for it for remote interviews. I'm impressed with the sound, ease of operation, and price.

I bought it twice, returning it twice. The USB never worked on the first one (I am mac). The second one the USB worked as it apparently is supposed to: as soon as you plug in the cable it comes up with a menu to transfer. But this stopped working after a few hours. This is a major problem as other reviewers have mentioned. How a company can continue to sell a defective product is beyond me. I will simply spend a bit more and get that Tascam. It has a lot more features anyway. The feel of the H1N is very light. As noted by others you can not hand hold it. Even on a tripod you have to not touch it or you get massive noise. Why they couldn't shield this is beyond me. No attempt was made. If it is on a tripod or resting on an undisturbed surface it does make decent recordings. The interface is not bad but incredibly poorly explained. Is Zoom a Chinese company? IF not, then WTF? IF so then why in Xi Jinping's name can't they hire a native speaker to help explain how to work the thing. So cheap and mass produced. I am frankly surprised there is not more competition in this product category.

Muito bom, Custo e benefício

Buy multiple of these recorders for my team and love them