Zoom H1essential User Manual

Managing microSD cards
Formatting microSD cards
To maximize the performance of a microSD card, use the H1essential to format it.
1. Press when the Home Screen is open.
This opens the Menu Screen.
2. Use / to select “SD Card” and press to confirm.
3. Use / to select “SD Format” and press to confirm.
4. Use / to select “Execute” and press to confirm.
This formats the microSD card.
NOTE
• The microSD card formatting screen can also be opened by pressing while turning the power on.
• Always format microSD cards in order to maximize their performance after purchasing them new or
using them with a different device.
• Be aware that all data on the microSD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
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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