The World’s Easiest Recorder, Just Got Easier
With the push of a button the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the power of 32-bit float.
Lavalier Ready
The 3.5 mm mic/line input can be used with lavalier microphones for dialogue capture.
Vivid OLED Screen
The high-contrast OLED screen makes it easy to navigate through the H1essential’s simple interface.
The H1essential has a dedicated Marker button to instantly set reference points while recording.
High Capacity Storage
The H1essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.
32-Bit Float Magic
With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H1essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality audio with every take.
The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.
Loud and Clear
The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, equivalent to the sound of a high-performance engine.
The Perfect Practice Companion for Musicians
Musicians can use the H1essential to record every rehearsal, a great way to improve your playing. Features like overdubbing and playback-speed-adjustment are great for writing and practicing.
USB Microphone
When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C Port, the H1essential can be used as a USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card.
Soft Touch Controls
Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.
Built-In Speaker
Use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.
Camera Friendly
Use the 3.5mm output to connect to a camera or plug in headphones to monitor audio.