Zoom H1essential User Manual

Supplying power
The H1essential can operate using batteries or a power supply connected to the USB port (AC adapter, USB
bus power or portable battery).
Power from a power supply connected to the USB port will be used before batteries.
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Installing batteries
Use 2 AA batteries when operating the H1essential on battery power.
1. When the power is off, push the latch down to open the battery cover.
2. Install 2 AAA batteries.
3. Replace the battery cover.
NOTE
• Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) at a time.
• Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown
accurately. (→ Setting the type of batteries used)
• If the batteries run out of charge, turn the power off immediately and install new batteries. The battery
charge will always be shown when operating on battery power.
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Zoom H1essential Specifications

General

Maximum Sound Pressure Level	120 dB SPL
Recording Format	WAV
Bit Depth	24-bit
Sampling Rate	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Microphone Type	Condenser
Recording Media	microSD, microSDHC
Power	USB
Battery Life	Approx. 10 hours
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Storage	microSD, microSDHC