Zoom H1essential User Manual

H1essential overview
Achieving high audio quality throughout recording and
editing
With support for 32-bit float WAV files, the H1essential can maintain the highest audio quality from
recording through editing in a DAW or other software.
32-bit float WAV file overview
32-bit float WAV files have the following advantages over conventional 16/24-bit WAV files.
Due to these advantages, the audio quality of recording can be maintained afterward when editing in a
DAW or other software.
Resolution advantage
32-bit float WAV files have the advantage of being able to maintain high resolution even at low volumes. As
a result, quiet sounds can be made louder when editing after recording without degrading their quality.
■ 16/24-bit WAV
Volume raised
Resolution is low
■ 32-bit float WAV
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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