- Power On: Slide the power button down and hold until the display comes on.
- Settings: Navigate through the menu to set your desired recording quality.
- Recording: Press the red record button to start and stop recording. You are recording when the timecode numbers on the ZOOM H1 display are counting up.
Tip: Every time you press the red button to stop recording a new file will be created. To pause recording instead select the Play/Pause button.
Audio levels
- Set the "AUTO LEVEL" to “ON”.
- Connect headphones to check sound quality.
- Move the recorder to achieve optimal sound.
- If the levels are still too high/low then set the "AUTO LEVEL" to “OFF”, then adjust the “INPUT LEVEL" button to achieve optimal sound.
Background noise
Use the “LO CUT switch” if there is excessive wind, traffic or similar rumbling noise.
File formats
MP3 = approx. 1mb per minute. Best in most cases. Files are smaller and easier to transfer, store and share.
WAV = approx. 10mb per minute. Best for archival material. Larger files, but higher archival arquality.
Headphones
- Connection: Plug the headphones into the headphone jack to monitor audio quality and playback.
- Monitoring: Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
Mini Tripod
- Assembly: Screw the Zoom H1 Recorder onto the tripod mount.
- Positioning: Adjust the tripod legs to stabilize and angle the recorder as needed.
File management
- Use the playback buttons to listen to files.
- The Zoom H1 records to a microSD card. As these are small and fiddly, it is best to transfer files via USB cable. Connect cable to a computer. Power on the ZoomH1. The display provides two options. Audio I/F to record and Card Reader which treats the Zoom H1 like a USB. If there is an arrow pointing to Audio I/F use the Limiter button under the down arrow to move the arrow down to point to the Card Reader option. Select this option by pressing the red button. On your computer, you will now see the Zoom device as one of the drive options.
- Navigate to the STUDIO folder. Drag files directly from the disc image to a space on your computer.
Ensure you familiarise yourself with the Zoom H1 Recorder's manual for in-depth operation instructions and more advanced features. See the full manual here.