NAMM 2024 - Zoom - H1 H4 H6 Essential 32 Bit Float

[@GurtTarctor]

The new H1 in particular is very tempting. 32-bit float makes a lot of sense for a pocket device that you use for impromptu recording.

[@laxplanet6046]

So glad I didn't take the leap and buy an recorder a couple months ago. will wait for these. 32 bit!

[@quasiguy]

I just just bought a new H6 about a month ago. D'oh!

[@elsongs]

This is all good and all, but I'm still going to have a hell of a time convincing TSA that my Zoom recorder is not a taser gun.

[@apislapis]

Definitely getting the H1 essential for recording on the move. My current H1n is so friendly for my disability, not having to set the levels is one less headache. Quite likely to get one of the others for the home studio. Many thanks Mr Batt & Zoom.

[@MrHamit64]

Ah disability is why I'm wandering if I should cell off my original H6. I'm completely blind and even if it does sound like the origenal the full accessibility is alone a celling point for me on the new H6.

[@kerzwhile]

This series has always been rock solid, now even more so.. Best NAMM coverage on line, BTW!! 😊

[@davidmaher3127]

Any mention of the most important issue!! The preamps, 32bit float is all so fine for clipping, but if it's no improvement on the previous H series, it's a missed opportunity.

[@reavu4742]

32Bit means the noise floor won't be raised (much) when you change the gain but it's still a valid question

[@DeineHeileOma]

They Even ditched the FX …

[@TheFlutecart]

The H4 looks about right for me, I have an older H4n it's still going. Quality gear. 32 bit float sounds amazing for live capture. I need to hear it.

[@MrHamit64]

Yes I too need to hear them. I'm wandering because with how they now make musical noises and talk I could totally blind use the H6 Esental without having to wait for sighted people. So I wander if I should cell off my original H6 and though I just bought it the H8. I bought it because I thought something was going on with my H6 and to just get what I already had meh might as well upgrade. So still have to hear what the new H6 will sound like though I doubt they put F recorder guts in the thing but the full accessibility alone and that it's now USBC alone cells it to me.

[@heavynov]

Really hoped the preamps would have been mentioned, as there's no info on the website or anywhere...

[@drakegostream]

They’ve already put out the specs and unfortunately those are the same -120 EIN preamps. Huge disappointment. I’ll stick to my F3 for now I guess

[@heavynov]

@@drakegostream Thank you for the confirmation! Had assumed so, but was still hopeful, not having had found the specs on the website. Pity, it's a real missed chance. Really don't get why they don't make an M6 or equip the H6essential with the f-series preamps....

[@AnthonySchmitt]

I have the old h1n and one gripe I have is when using as an audio interface with my iPhone you have to plug into the usb port then set to iOS interface mode, then disconnect the cable and reconnect the cable. I hope that the h1 essential doesn’t force the cable reconnect. It may seem trivial, but it is cumbersome and can make one miss a shot.

[@alexbreyer6921]

Impressive. Good work, Zoom.

[@mandyvan]

Thank you for the accessibility features!

[@bigbaddms]

I’m massively excited by these upgrades, while keeping the same price points. 32 bit float is a total game changer. Every single time I have recorded an event (thousands) I have set the gain either over or under. You can NOT predict transient highs or super quiet passages. Perfect example is a symphony where there are very soft portions, then crescendos, followed by very loud applause. Also “normal” rock concerts increase the sound levels as the show progresses, and you don’t even realize it. Huge thank you to Zoom, cannot wait to get my hands on the new units.

[@DaveJLamar]

Almost went in on a zoom recorder but had a feeling they were gonna come out with an update soon! I don’t really care how they look. I’m gonna use it to record AUDIO! 😂😂😂 people are funny.

[@JayfkProductions876]

The feature for visually impaired ppl I absolutely love that

[@MrHamit64]

Yeah that's as I'm 1 of those and I'm 1 of the ones riding and riding and riding and riding Zoom to make the dam things talk make music or something is what's making me think should I cell offf my 2018 H6 and though it's new and just bought it this summer the H8 for the H6 Esental? I mean not sacrificing much in the case of the 2018 H6 I don't think. But in the case of the H8 bie bie chance at 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos via 10 mics with the EX H8. Ah and the AB mics Which I too beged and beeged Zoom for.

[@hamtramckchronicles]

In my opinion, Zoom missed the mark on 2 points with these new H series recorders: they did not go 192khz and, on the H4 and H6 they use micro-SD card slots instead of full-sized SD card slots. On the H1 I can understand it because of its size, but there really isn't a good excuse not to utilize full size SD cards on the H4 and H6.

[@tompoynton]

Was honestly expecting these to cost a lot more

[@DJRickDawson]

I expected it to cost more as well. 🤫🤐

[@modalmixture]

32 bit and headroom for days. What a world.

[@mistergrooveman1018]

I was desappoited … Then the price cam … And I was happy !!

[@park171]

Love the new recording. Having the option to directly track into the recorder frees up my DAWs. For my vlog

[@RealMisterScoops]

Zoom stuff is amazing, I just wish they'd up the thickness of the housing a bit. I get you want to keep things light, but I seldom take my Zoom stuff out of the house, lest I drop it or something, which defeats the purpose of a mobile recorder. Though, at these prices, I guess it wouldn't bankrupt me if I did.

[@felipemvera]

What about a Zoom F6 and Zoom F4 refresh?

[@Dolores5000]

Wow fascinating had no idea this was a thing too cool

[@gaips]

I hope Zoom makes 32-bit mixers. I hope they upgrade the Zoom L8.

[@VideoGizmology]

Did you ask if there was going to be a Zoom H5 Essential?

[@ceesawful]

i assume since these are "essential" and cheap there will be some kind of pro line later

[@lookingforsounds]

Doubt it. You want to up then get a F3 or F6.

[@Wagoo]

The H1essential is a huge step backwards for me - purely on the form factor. I think Zoom don't realise why the H1 was popular. The H1n already took a step backwards by going from a single AA to two AAA, but this is on another level. The H1essential is nearly twice as wide as the original H1.. and loses the mic cage. How am I supposed to safely carry it about in a jeans pocket with the mics still being protected? I'd love to upgrade my H1 to something in the exact same form factor, but would be happy to pay 3x the cost for the best quality mics/preamps. Zoom have completely left that niche and turned the H1 into a different category.. it's jolly frustrating

[@pandanio]

What's the difference in specs between h1e and m2 mictrack (released about year ago)? They seem to have similar features, but second is twice the price.

[@chrisnielsen9885]

I was JUST about to buy a Tascam X6 but I think the H4 will be just the ticket.

[@JimKinkade]

I wish they updated the H5 because it has a removable capsule AND the XLR comes out the bottom.

[@drakegostream]

For those who interested in preamps: specs are on the site, und unfortunately, those are the same -120 EIN preamps. Huge disappointment

[@MrHamit64]

So that means it but for 32 bitfloat should sound just like all the other H6's. Well I don't know if the all black 1 sounds like the original 1 or what ever version I got when I got mine in 2018.

[@sandgaijin]

Just right after I replaced my gunky, slimy old H6 with the v2. Now here comes 32 bit float...

[@bigbaddms]

And why all the hate on Zoom for making a “plastic” product? Do you expect titanium at $99? Even $5000 cameras are plastic. I love the new look. If you know of a competitive product that’s better then by all means tell us what to buy.

[@davidonguitar]

I’ve read they have upgraded preamps, is this confirmed?

[@andystandys]

I'm not sure I'm sold on the look of them, either, but 32 bit float is a game-changer.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

ABOUT TIME!!!!👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻😎

[@markmcvittie5877]

They missed selling for the Christmas season. Bummer

[@GrigoryStepanov]

32 bit float - is amazing! I test it on Rode Wireless pro! but what about product design, in my humble opinion, we still need to work towards localism and minimalism. I hope there will be at least other colors for the buttons - monochrome for example. The blue ones don't go well with anything and look kitschy. The previous design of Zoom H6 looked much more interesting!

[@tukoramirez8478]

02:48 this feature alone, sets zoom apart from the competition. well done!

[@cludford]

Which headset mic is he using and how is it being recorded?

[@Dolle_Man]

wait what, the H6 is the only one that can switch with the additional mic's ? And you can't use the current mic adapters that you can exchance with the current H6 and H8?

[@andrelucassen9229]

You need mics suitable for 32 bit float recording, otherwise the mics will be the clipping source.

[@Dolle_Man]

@@andrelucassen9229 I didn’t know that, still would be nice if it would allow the older mic, and then disable the bit float recording? Seems like a weird choice to exclude it

[@GrigoryStepanov]

thank you for video. Do you know is Zoom fix Hot connection/disconnection on SD?

[@allenshively6374]

I’m more interested in the new R4 , reminds me of my old 144 Portastudio . Curious why it’s not being showcased here too?

[@patlecat]

What happened to the H5? And what about an update on the FX6?

[@godsakes]

The main selling point of the H5 was the easy to adjust dials to set the gain, but that's rendered mute by the 32bit float so I can understand why they dropped the h5

[@patlecat]

@@godsakesI disagree, I preferred the shape of the H5 and the extra features. The H6 is too big for me. But 5 inputs would be nice.

[@paul-yy5qf]

have they updated the preamps?

[@bassgeballer]

...i just want and need to set the gain😅

[@albedo0point39]

Spec is fantastic. Angular shiny coffin shape with blue buttons looks really cheap though… definite step down from before.

[@asynchronicity]

Would love to know if any new variants of the R20 are imminent.

[@JonathanVillafranca]

Can any one say how does it feel the plastic body?, good or bad quality plastic?, in the videos look very very plastique

[@Yura_BES]

Does H6 Essential have 3.5mm microphone input?

[@RobinJohnson]

Is it bluetooth compatible for timecode capture?

[@kalidesu]

Nice

[@cdvinyl122]

Will any of this work under a dj set to record from a Xone 96 without any attenuation?

just got my H6 a few months ago...

[@markmcvittie5877]

Can you run on batteries and encode to mp3 @320 with the XLR jacks? The previous H4n pro can not. I hope its not everything to ginormous .wav files

[@michael86734]

I like audio its very nice more than video

[@felipemvera]

Any time code input?

[@Post-destination]

According to the Zoom website, with the Bluetooth adapter that was briefly shown in the video, you can sync to Bluetooth timecode devices.

[@MrHamit64]

Oh in. I don't know about in. But yes or they clame yes time code out. I looked at the Sweet Water page at once especially since these new ones talk and make music. I'm blind. So finally thank you Zoom. Tookaya long long enough but thanks from the blind. I'm blind.

[@iLLSinceProductions]

Availability?

[@bradl2636]

The old H1 is useless for walking around it rattles and literally every touch on the device gets recorded... is the build quality on the new version improved so it doesn't make a racket when you touch/move it around?

[@diegoisnotdead]

No gain, no pain? That’s new!!!

[@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq]

❤👍

[@elmusho]

All very nice and i WILL get one but they look like cybertrucks.

[@sonarfreq]

Was availability mentioned?

[@hamtramckchronicles]

Available mid- February.

[@hellopsp180]

i really hate the design. the older design was much more visually appealing

[@ashkanaref4056]

I don't want to be rude but they look like toys

[@kitespongan]

I’d agree! To me, Zoom’s always had this plastic design staple; mostly to their prosumer line. I do prefer Zoom over Behringer though. 😅

[@michael86734]

cool are the hard to use

[@DJRickDawson]

does the h1e have line in?

[@hamtramckchronicles]

Yes.

[@DJRickDawson]

@@hamtramckchronicles may be good to record video on my android mobile pixel 6 pro with this as an audio interface to get audio from my synth/dj setup. for a quick jam.

[@repairerofreputationsmusic]

All these people talking about quality like anyone can hear more than 24 bits or 24KHz nyquist… what I am excited for is having a device where I don’t need to set levels in advance for more spontaneous recordings, which I am pretty sure is the entire point of these. I am not buying this to replace my SSL pres, I am buying it to go from hearing an interesting sound to making a usable recording it in under 5 seconds.

[@repairerofreputationsmusic]

Don’t get me wrong, if you want to be able to pitch samples down without distortion or aliasing, it helps to have higher sample rates, but even then 96KHz will get you more than an octave without any effect on the quality at all. In general though these have always been about portability and best thing on hand for spontaneous sound recordings.

[@LukJarzyna]

32 Bit float is very nice, but the design side, oof. They look ugly and dull, it's like early Roland Aira minus the green crap.

[@trippypages7309]

I was waiting the entire 2023 for the Zoom UAC 832 (interface)... but Zoom decided to cancel the production or the creation of it. So sad. Zoom said something like if it was not going to sell nice. At least that is what i understood. Japanese sell premium things a lot cheaper that Germans products for example. Zoom should sell products at a higher price if making profit is the problem. These Japanese brands do not have nothing to envy from other companies outside Japan.

[@trippypages7309]

For example: if Zoom take the Uac 232 and make it all metal casing instead of plastic i do not dout it is going to atract more buyers even if they rise the price to $400 or $500. In fact people are skeptical when buying cheap products because they think that the product is not of good quality then. ....my humble opinion.

[@DeineHeileOma]

No FX anymore. Dealbreaker.

[@lookingforsounds]

I've been wanting to upgrade my H1n which is my everyday carry. Take my money. Easy buy for me, for quickly capturing random sounds when out and about without any worries about gain. Price better than expected too. Designs suck a bit, but the MicTrak M2 and M4 were pretty damn awful so they were a hard pass for me. These are slightly better but still ... Zoom need to fire the drunken monkey they have in charge of the design department. The H8 was vomit inducing. So, yeah. H1e for me. I may keep my existing H6 and everything else I'll use my F3 and LOM Usi mics.

[@anonymousmc7727]

I’m done with zoom they have the lamest designs……

[@KallusGarnet]

im sure they are done with you too

[@anonymousmc7727]

@@KallusGarnet I’m done with yer mom;)

[@MrHamit64]

how are they lame? I will say they missed a chance with the F8N Pro. They should've given it the snap off connector of the H8. Then you could do 7.1.4 out of 1 machine.

[@Goat.Herder]

The preamps are still meh