Beginner's Guide to the Zoom H1n audio recorder

[@clementelbaz]

I have never seen a tutorial video THIS clear and well done on KZbin, thank you !

[@charliedebach4022]

Not impressed... when you hold down the "option" button this comes up with 4 new things you can choose from. What do all these mean " AUTO REC, PRE REC, SELF TIMER, SOUND MARKER"?? Also what about the "settings"option (press trash can button while turning on the device at the exact same time) this open you to battery life, SD card life, LCD, date/time, language, etc.

[@xXPred4torXx]

yes... i only got 128gb sd (drones) and had to wait 2 days for the 32 card....

[@alexantonyp.g5125]

Me 2

[@lugandaxlz4682]

@Charlie STFU and just read through the device's manual godamnit mayne

[@Gadg_it]

@@charliedebach4022 Sound Marker was explained in the later part of the video...Please watch the video completely if you haven't !!

[@mstao63]

Great review. No shouting, jumping up and down, just high quality review. Very well done - breath of fresh air. Show offs and blowhards take note!

[@Tireguy90]

I agree completely. KZbinrs like this are valuable. Top notch!

[@rickbrocato6331]

Before viewing this video I was lost in terms of how to specicially set the recorder for my purpose. I want to record the folk songs that I write, sing, and play on an acoustic guitar. Your very insructions were perfect on how to do this on my H1n. Thank you!!

[@Ahmed-dx2cb]

They should just give a link to this video in the manual.

[@mariebrabnikova4877]

Totally agree with you!

[@apurvaagarwal]

Couldn't agree more!

[@FoodStreetRider]

Bulkul sahi kaha Fayaz, ye banda guru hay external sound recorder ka

[@EyeOfStormProductions]

they really should! mines is still in the box ( my instructions that is!)

[@thevoworld]

I completely agree :)

[@HardwareUnknown]

I mean... wow... that's really everything I needed to know. You should be hired to do beginner's guides regularly. The views were all very clear, each word was purposeful, and you explained just enough to demonstrate why to use a certain setting, without overextending the video. I've barely started using my H1n, and I feel a lot more confident diving in now. Much appreciated.

[@patelrestilla7311]

He hired himself.

[@marshall4439]

This was perhaps the best tutorial video for a device I have ever seen. Clear, concise, no wasted time. Thank you, Mr. Krause.

[@WannodsPlace]

Plus, he spoke, not too fast, not too slow.😊

[@WannodsPlace]

You spoke, not too fast, not too slow. Excellent vid, thankyou so much.😊

[@PePaskari]

Excellent tutorial! Your structuring, your easily understandable explanations, your demonstrations, timing, video and audio quality, even spoken english ( my guess is that you are German 😊). I see probably 4 - 500 tutorials a year, for professionalism, this is the best! Than you! ( questions follow in separate comment)

[@ErfanTabarak]

Thanks, perfect beginner guide

[@josephdanny6956]

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[@kevinboone5015]

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[@Kitty-AliceFrenchpiano]

I got this today to use for my university studies; I'm really interested in doing something with 'found sounds', but have never made any attempt to record before, so this tutorial helped so much!

[@amarnathreddy4832]

Thank you Julian, you covered all that is to know about this device. Your calmness and clear voice automatically improved the quality of audio here. Thumbs UP

[@markalexander4641]

My German is 55 years rusty, but here goes: Von ein Amerikaner... Du bist ein fantastisch lehrer! I see others here feel the same. I, too, wish all my beginners guides were done by you. Danke zer!

[@edtwodth]

Just bought the H1N .., you rescued me from reading the manual... thanks 😁

[@lugandaxlz4682]

The manual is still very helpful man never abandon it...plenty of useful information there that's not mentioned here

[@AlagadngSining]

Exactly what I was about to comment. This video is a gem.

[@BMacksAerialVisuals]

So I received my H1n recorder about a week ago. Read the manual, which was pretty basic, and went out to capture different street sounds. It was hit and miss. By watching your video, it showed me some of what I was doing wrong and built on some of the stuff I got right. Good tutorial.

[@siphiwepandeka339]

This is absolutely amazing how well you know this product and clearly articulate the tutorial. Thank you again and again.

[@CantinaTurner]

This has taken my audio with this device from sounding terrible to being great and perfectly usable for my podcasts - thank you!

[@marklevin3556]

I bought the H12 several months ago as I wanted something small, good quality, and simple to use. So this recorder was recommended and it's a great choice. I use it for recording interviews that I use to write stories from. Your video has been most helpful because I didn't know anything about what the features really meant...so having you explain them has been very helpful. Thanks very much.

[@BodyFixExercises]

Man, that's gotta be the best device guide I've ever watched. Cuts to the chase. No fluff. Great info. The perfect guide. Awesome Julian. Thanks!!👏👏👏

[@tas6002]

Thank you! Now I finally understood the settings completely and can start recording

[@JohnG-cw6zm]

My man - just got my H1n and had no idea how to operate it correctly. Your video was the first one I played on this piece of equipment. As a result of your tutorial I have a foundation now and can move forward in the world of Interviews and vloging. Thank you so much!

[@steveshepherd333]

I work in Community Radio, our volunteers use Zoom recorders. This video, I found, was really engaging, informative, very helpful .... thanks. I will be directing our volunteers who have the Zoom h1n, to this amazing tutorial. Will you be covering h2, and h2n also. Best wishes, Steve, Bristol, UK.

[@WatchGeek]

I do wrist watch reviews and tutorials on how to use all the functions! As one person who helps people start using something to another, you did an INCREDIBLE JOB!!! So clear, easy to understand and you covered pretty much everything I wanted to know!! I just got the Zoom H1N after a phone I used as a microphone died on me!!

[@ManjunathArumugam]

just bought new h1n , and thank you for your settings suggestion

[@charliedebach4022]

Not impressed... when you hold down the "option" button this comes up with 4 new things you can choose from. What do all these mean " AUTO REC, PRE REC, SELF TIMER, SOUND MARKER"?? Also what about the "settings"option (press trash can button while turning on the device at the exact same time) this open you to battery life, SD card life, LCD, date/time, language, etc.

[@samuelho89]

Me 2!, thanks a lot!

[@klompndans]

@@charliedebach4022 An advanced user guide would certainly also be of use.

[@chrisahernphotography]

Just got one today for a wedding shoot I have tomorrow. Went from not knowing anything about how to use the H1n to feeling like a pro after watching this video. Thank you!

[@mickypoo4622]

I've just bought one and having a lot of fun with it. Thanks for your very clear and helpful explanation. I'm also particularly interested in using the multi track facility.

[@charliedebach4022]

Not impressed... when you hold down the "option" button this comes up with 4 new things you can choose from. What do all these mean " AUTO REC, PRE REC, SELF TIMER, SOUND MARKER"?? Also what about the "settings"option (press trash can button while turning on the device at the exact same time) this open you to battery life, SD card life, LCD, date/time, language, etc.

[@GrreennX]

Charlie Debach hey asswipe, are you going to post the same thing in every comment? Be a good boy and fuck off.

[@baudad]

Just got a H1n, your tutorial really helped me get it up and running quickly, thank you. I can't believe how good the stereo quality is on the H1n

[@PeterPee]

I just got this recording device and it didn't seem the most intuitive. I looked through the manual and it didn't help much. I searched on KZbin and chanced upon this video. I think Zoom should consider paying royalties to Julian for teaching their consumers how to use the mic. It's truly the manual that should have come with the H1n.

[@richardbarclay9095]

Precise, straight to the point, clear and easy to understand. This is an excellent tutorial... thank you :)

[@sachio8136]

This is the most well made tutorial video ever. no self promotion just important steps explained in the most simple way. hat off!

[@TheShowUnbeatable]

This is great! We just got a new h1n and your settings suggestions for different scenarios helped us BIG TIME. -Karl

[@MrPercussionPete]

Thanx for the explanation. In most tutorials it is assumed that the user already has some experience in handling these kind of devices. But for a total beginner dummy like me, this is the perfect introduction to the H1n.

[@zorrobenoti]

Hi Julian! It would be so helpful if you could give a piece of advice on the H1n setting for recording nature sounds like sea/waves, rain, rives, birds, etc. Thank you and I love your work!

[@kristavaleriehiddema2471]

Thank you so much. I'm a doctoral student using this device to record interviews for my research. I appreciate how clear you were. Thank you!

[@jlh5995]

Hey Julian - thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this EXCELLENT, easy to understand and follow, video tutorial on the setup and use of the H1n. I recently purchase the H1n and currently awaiting its arrival. Although I'm tech savvy, your presentation will make it easy for me to use the unit from the box. Keep up the good work! p.s. the guitar sounded GREAT!

[@saviodesilva7933]

Searching like crazy brought me to your yt channel. You've created this tutorial in a very easy to understand straightforward simple way. Thanks a million 👍🙏

[@louiseharvey]

Big thank you, this tutorial was so clear & has helped me get started with using the h1n!

[@sonalineg242]

you explained each and everything .... I bought it 2 months back and I was 0 and wasnt using it because was not sure how to operate but now I feel like pro ..... thank you so muchhhhh

[@animatewithdermot]

Superb video, you made this so easy! Masterclass in how to explain a gizmo, much appreciated!

[@yasseentasabehji9358]

One 10-minute video and I feel confident using this alien-looking mic. You're amazing! Thank you sir 🙏

[@Wiggyify]

I just got my H1n today and I think your tutorial is fantastic! Thank you. Subscribed.

[@smokeyrob757]

I just set my mic up yesterday and tried using it for the first time following the directions of the manual. FAILED hard!!! After happening across and watching this video, I realize I did not set it up properly and didn't understand what certain settings were for. I am excited to go back and set it up properly so that I can start recording great audio. GREAT TUTORIAL Julian!!! This video really should be linked to their website and in the manual.

[@andrespineiroc]

Perfect! just the type of video i was looking for! Thanks!

[@felicitypalmer7419]

Thank you. The first time I recorded I didn't press audio or Autolevel (not sure which) so no sound came out. I tried again following your instructions and all was well. In fact it's so sensitive it picks up the slightest bit of handling but great quality. As a pianist, I can now record accompaniments for my choir which will enable me to conduct rather than play piano.

[@vesandreev7864]

Hi Julian! Great review and walk-in to the features of Zoom H1n! Thanks a lot! :) Be healthy and keep the good work!

[@georgechryssides6816]

Very clear and helpful.

[@iamvmsulthan]

Great tutorial man It's simple and easily understandable

[@gregorykorvin]

Thank you for this tuto. Greetings from Marbella, Southern Spain ;-)

[@djkolcun]

Exactly what I was looking for - a simple, easy explanation on how to get started. Thank you!

[@simplyriding1199]

I just bought an H1N recorder. This tutorial was absolutlely perfect! Thank you so much!

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

I just ordered this recorder for our motorcycle travel vlog channel. This is a great tutorial on using it as I am new to it and pretty much clueless. Thanks for putting this together, it is appreciated.

[@charliedebach4022]

Not impressed... when you hold down the "option" button this comes up with 4 new things you can choose from. What do all these mean " AUTO REC, PRE REC, SELF TIMER, SOUND MARKER"?? Also what about the "settings"option (press trash can button while turning on the device at the exact same time) this open you to battery life, SD card life, LCD, date/time, language, etc.

[@JayGillUK]

Best tutorial for “anything” I’ve ever watched. Thank you

[@brower122]

This was a great tutorial, thank you for making it. Really good info on the settings.

[@charliedebach4022]

brower122 Not impressed... when you hold down the "option" button this comes up with 4 new things you can choose from. What do all these mean " AUTO REC, PRE REC, SELF TIMER, SOUND MARKER"?? Also what about the "settings"option (press trash can button while turning on the device at the exact same time) this open you to battery life, SD card life, LCD, date/time, language, etc.

[@JesteringGlass]

Absolutely fantastic video, very in depth and well explained. Thank you so much!

[@hostiaya]

my h1n arrives tomorrow, look like zoom made a timeless product!

[@kadeynkometscher-nelson3552]

Good audio doesn’t become obsolete

[@BEASTFEASTS]

What settings do you recommend for asmr

[@paolodecastro4974]

Please let me know also :(

[@daddinature]

also curious about this!

[@rajeshmishra5840]

Just picked up my H1n and this video was a relief to get it setup and ready in few mins without being worried too much about technical details. Very clear and crisp explanation mate. Thank you!!!!

[@nasri]

Loled at the "not too close" example. Great tutorial. Liked and subbed! Thanks!

[@charliedebach4022]

Nasri Not impressed... when you hold down the "option" button this comes up with 4 new things you can choose from. What do all these mean " AUTO REC, PRE REC, SELF TIMER, SOUND MARKER"?? Also what about the "settings"option (press trash can button while turning on the device at the exact same time) this open you to battery life, SD card life, LCD, date/time, language, etc.

[@djmedo17]

I don't become an manual. this is great and very good explaini May the people from zoom should Give this man a good job

[@brianmulhall4969]

This was a great tutorial. Thanks Julian!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thank you for this guide.. Our H1N will be here tomorrow!

[@naturschutznorddeutschland2576]

Perfect tutorial!

[@Gomsroronoa]

FINALLY !!! Someone who explains in a simple way with no extra shit !!! THANK YOU 😁

[@DivVisFacts]

*Can use in Android? Pls reply*

[@MissMarcie23]

It seems like he doesn't reply to any questions, he only hits the like button on the comments saying this was a good video and such.

[@55Ramius]

I just used my new h1n on my android sky and a android a502DL( much cheaper phone) and it records really well. 5 months late but in case you did not find out yet, there you go. : )

[@cracknblast8247]

@@55Ramius lol

[@johnsschroeder]

Really helpful quick-start guide. I'd recommend this to anyone with a new H1n looking to understand the basic features.

[@judepitt1510]

I really appreciate this video. I have never used an audio recorder before and bought this one really quickly - I didn't have time to do much research beforehand. Your video has given me the confidence to get out there and use it! Thanks so much Julian! x

[@Waves_of_Sounds]

Thank you Julian, this is the best Zoom H1N Tutorial I have seen till now! Your calm manner to explain things, helped me to follow and understand what settings should I use in different situations.

[@pkm1060]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@davespirasguitarsolos]

Thanks so much. I was curious to give the H1N a try but intimidated by the 71 page manual. Your video has made me much more confident about having a go.

[@encellon]

I recently updated from an old H1 to the new H1n, and your video is the perfect run-through of settings, features, and thoughts to spin me up to speed. Thanks!

[@theotherside001]

Thank you SOOOOO much ! Not only do you go into details but explain why! Excellent instruction!

[@OCCA]

Thanks for the clear overview. I just bought 6 of these for my music teachers for use with their ensembles. Now I can send them this instead of making one of my own for them - thanks!

[@joborex]

I haven't finished watching and I am already satisfied. So clear and useful

[@movingtotexas]

It's 2 years since your video and it's still very helpful! Thanks!

[@pocketz1398]

thank you. you did a very good job in explaining how this works. i'm thinking there should be a youtube school with no commercials. yesterday i learned more about electric motors from a 10 minute tutorial than i learned from making an motor in electrical systems class many years ago. these walkthroughs explain way more in a brief time than instruction manuals. thank you. you helped a lot! very clear and concise. i had never even know what a low pass filter was. now i know. the addition of explaining things like what a low pass filter is really helps.

[@marxman00]

Great guide to a great unit .I find the limiter will only raise the noise floor if you set your gain too high , but the auto level famously will duck and dive all over the place ,that ,as you say, is best left off

[@davidshowalter37]

Great intro to my H1n. I hate reading manuals so this was perfect. Why anyone would not think this is a excellent intro is a mystery. You spoke clearly and the video was perfect. Thanks for the help.

[@ianharper6015]

I echo the comments of the previous reviewers. Thank you for an excellent and succinct tutorial.

[@scooterking136]

really good review, thank you!’

[@RichardShepherdson]

Exceptionally helpful! A clear, unambiguous explanation of how to use the H1n

[@raccoonsparkle]

THANK YOU! This is so informative in such a direct and polite manner! Well spoken Julian Krause!

[@DTRBrianMallard]

I just received the H1n this morning and found the instructions confusing. You made them so easy and clear. Thank you so much! (Walter Mallard Photography)

[@gregwx]

I just got this recorder, using it with binaural in-ear microphones, loved it; thank you Julian your video make it a lot easier to start enjoying this type of recordings.

[@magorzatakepa6259]

Thank you for this guid. Was suuuuper useful. This is my first experience with the recorder, I had no idea about, and now I feel more confident. Great work!

[@Maddie126]

Fantastic video, I was intimidated to get started but you were so clear and helpful. Thank you

[@JUSTINBUISSON]

Oh man. Thank you so much. So clear. German style.

[@niosfear]

Superb explanatory video. A rarity on the Internet these days. Thank you very much

[@prcr]

Excellent and very clear tutorial. I'm now convinced that the Zoom H1n is all I need to start creating some field recordings of my own. 👍

[@shelbygill]

Seriously love this so much, got myself a zoom mic months ago and still learning about audio and this helps so much!!

[@cllisting5245]

Thanks! This was the most helpful video I have found as a new user who is not familiar with sound recording.

[@thercbat]

Thanks. I just got this recorder today from a friend for a project and I had no idea how to use it to record my voice over. This was really helpful 👌

[@mattbullen8682]

Julian, this is an excellent guide. My wife and I are starting a podcast soon, using our recently bought H1n: this video is an enormous help and I intend to refer back to it, also. We'll let you know how the podcast goes, and credit you maybe if that is okay!

[@JulianKrause]

Awesome, feel free to drop a link to your podcast here :)

[@jamesblin1]

A great video, for non-pros like me trying to get a sense of how easy the Zoom is to use. Thank you.

[@stevengriffey1700]

Very good job. This was the first video I found for the H1n that actually explained everything in detail for me. Thanks.

[@SuperJ333]

Julian, that is way the best review of anything I've ever seen on KZbin - many thanks!

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

Although I have a "similar product" the information I learned here is applicable on mine as well. A great tutorial.

[@aintgotaclue-cookingwithlew]

Incredible! Short and sweet without skipping info :D Can't wait to get mine!

[@Speak_Out_and_Remove_All_Doubt]

A really great, to the point, easy to understand guide. Big thank you! One note I would mention that caught me out, I don't think it can handle SD cards larger than 32GB. I had a hard to finding a card that small in my collection, this might help someone order both together.

[@Ryanez93]

Totally agree

[@normanleow7861]

Thanks for the clear explanation. I just bought the H1N and hope to get up to speed to use it.

[@IgnizAnima]

I have one of these and we just shot a short film for a contest with it. The audio is impressive but I wasn't familiar with all the settings for this. I'll be ready next time now. Thank you!

[@chikara3344]

Hello there! I got my Zoom H1n three days back and I couldn't be any happier. I still gotta wait for some accessories to arrive though. I watched and bookmarked this video of yours way before actually getting one just to know more about it. Now that I finally have it, I find your videos really really helpful and easy to follow. Awesome work covering every other detail and necessary information! So, I basically bought it to level up my audio game. I'm a beatboxer and I've been beatboxing for about 1.5 years now. I've seen a lot of professional beatboxers use this mic for their videos and even online beatbox battles, and they sound so damn good. I just knew I had to get the Zoom H1n for myself right then. I'm expecting high quality audio for my routines and tracks with this. (Earlier I just used my phone's mic.) This will allow me to get creative and post high quality beatbox content. I love the fact that it's so very small and handy; plus it can be used as a USB mic! I got it for 71 USB via Amazon India and I think it's such a great deal. I didn't get the APH-1 accessory pack because it's more expensive here. I've just ordered a compatible windscreen, a mini tripod and a hard case separetly, all under 10 USD. I'm also willing to learn mixing and editing (EQ, compression and all that good stuff...) beatbox/acapella, so that I'll be able to work on some awesome projects and collaborate with my artist/musician friends. (I guess the bundled software will come in handy here.) Anyway, I'm just super excited! Thanks so much for your videos! Take care. :)

[@WorksIRL]

You do an excellent job of clearly describing features and teaching me how to properly start using my Zoom H1n...thank you!