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Zoom H1

Creators cited with it
5
From 10 reports.
First cited
November 2013
By Harris Craycraft. Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for ease of use and portability
Pushback on build & handling. From 3 reviews. What they said

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  • “H1 Zoom pedco clamp to the mirror. This is just for reference as I can't get the mic much closer without getting it in the shot.”
    D4DariousWatch the video at 4:07
  • “…the interesting thing is that I still have that in my kit I have the original h1 still to this day and I still use it every once in a while for recording ambience and sound effects”
    Curtis JuddWatch the video at 2:02

3 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (2 press, 1 video), newest December 2013

What press and YouTube reviews of the Zoom H1 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Ease of use
  • Portability
  • Value

Where reviewers push back

  • Build & handling
  • StabilityNot covered by enough reviews
  • Ease of useRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Dead simple one-button recording.3 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “comes in very handy”

      PressThe Gadgeteer · February 2011Read the review

    • “Its as simple as that”

      PressVideomaker, Tyler Faires · April 2011Read the review

    • “the H1 is a one button recording machine”

      PressVideomaker, Tyler Faires · April 2011Read the review

    • “it's just so easy to operate”

      VideoKhanh Nguyen · December 2013Watch

  • PortabilityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Light, compact and easy to carry anywhere.3 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “feels extremely lightweight”

      PressThe Gadgeteer · February 2011Read the review

    • “The Zoom H1 is a power-packed little recording unit that you can take with you anywhere”

      PressVideomaker, Tyler Faires · April 2011Read the review

    • “for how lightweight and portable it is”

      PressVideomaker, Tyler Faires · April 2011Read the review

    • “it's very maneuverable due to its compact size and tripod mount.”

      VideoKhanh Nguyen · December 2013Watch at 2:07

  • Build & handlingMostly negative: Leans negative.Plasticky and toy-like, though the mic cage is sturdy.3 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “It has a sturdy cage on top of the unit to protect the phased microphones as well”

      PressVideomaker, Tyler Faires · April 2011Read the review

    Complaints (3)

    • “it does feel like a toy”

      PressThe Gadgeteer · February 2011Read the review

    • “It is not as solid as the H4n”

      PressVideomaker, Tyler Faires · April 2011Read the review

    • “but it is plastic, so it's not the toughest or most expensive material out there.”

      VideoKhanh Nguyen · December 2013Watch at 2:43

  • ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Good buy at half the price, though $100 feels steep.2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “for about half the price it is a great buy”

      PressVideomaker, Tyler Faires · April 2011Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “at $100, it may seem a little steep for the average person”

      VideoKhanh Nguyen · December 2013Watch at 4:27

A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.

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