Zoom H1essential User Manual

Capturing audio before recording starts (pre-recording)
The input signal is always buffered for a set amount of time, so it can be captured (pre-recorded) for 2
seconds before the time when is operated to start recording.
This is useful when is operated late, for example.
1. Press when the Home Screen is open.
This opens the Menu Screen.
2. Use / to select “Rec Settings” and press to confirm.
3. Use / to select “Pre Rec” and press to confirm.
4. Use / to select “On” and press to confirm.
NOTE
This cannot be used with the self timer. When pre-recording is enabled, the self-timer will be disabled. (→
Setting the self-timer)
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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