Zoom H1n Review for Filmmakers - Impressive Sound Effects Recorder

[@iammrbeat]

This is one of the best review videos I've ever seen.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Mr. Beat!

[@rollforever85]

agreed!!

[@bikdav]

Agreed. I just bought one.

[@geoffreybremner6372]

i had the exact same thoughts. the noise floor measurements at -23 LUFS really hit hard.

[@kentinjivek]

Definitely 💯

[@SlapDashVideos]

This review couldn't have been done any better. Pretty much perfectly executed so thanks and well done. 👌👏👌

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@brianulrich2884]

I just have to say that your review was by far one of the absolute best product reviews that I’ve come across. Incredibly informative, functional uses covered, pros and cons simply laid out. Thank you for your review.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for the feedback, Brian! Very much appreciated.

[@soulsparkmusic]

Great review ! I was going to get the Tascam, but it's shocking that with the newer versions they still have RF interference problems ...tho i really like their sound more.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, it is a shame.

[@camerakid76]

THIS is the review I was looking for. I’ve been curious about capturing ambient environments, so thanks for that bit at the beginning!

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@FrederickDunn]

Excellent! I should have watched this one first. Thank you Curtis! I'm going to enjoy using this unit. VERY helpful as always.

[@curtisjudd]

👍🏻Best wishes and happy recording!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks Curtis!

[@jamestaylor8905]

Have no need for such a device but I generally watch everything you post, in part because even though I am not the target audience for this device I always manage to learn something about the dark art of sound! Two personal fun notes, 1) I've lived in the south for decades and every time I see vistas of the mountains of Summit county my heart leaps! and 2) I loved your little undisclosed homage to Mr. Caleb Pike. I've followed the two of you for years and owe you both a debt of gratitude.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks James, I very much appreciate the notes. :)

[@darmaggi]

Excellent job on this review from beginning to end in all aspects, from the inclusion of the initial text summary and complete detailed description of all functions, to the studio and location production values (nice studio lighting w/black background) as well as them being great live examples and samples of the H1n's abilities and output. I just scrolled through the comments and it looks like I'm not alone in my opinion, but this was the first review of yours that I've seen, so even though you don't need any more compliments I've already finished. Thanks for the info.

[@curtisjudd]

Thank you so much!

[@michaeljemery]

Thank you. I've been waiting for your review since the H1n launched, and I wasn't disappointed. You always deliver the perfect amount of detail, and in the most effective way. Loved the field recordings!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Michael!

[@acanadianwoodworker]

As a video professional, I have to say these are among the most well-shot reviews I've seen on KZbin. The overall craft in lighting, product lighting, composition and grading are simply impeccable. Really a pleasure to watch. Cheers

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks so much!

[@Mezarans1]

I'm planning to get the rode ntg 4+ with the zoom h6. Is this a good choice for filming and pls tell me how's different ntg 2 and ntg 4+

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Mezarans Tales, Yes, the NTG4+ and H6 are a good combination, though not my favorite combination. Which type of filmmaking will you be doing? Will you boom the mic over the talent or mount on your camera?

[@Mezarans1]

Curtis Judd I will boom the mic record with h6 and syn it in post

[@curtisjudd]

Hi, for about the same price, I'd go for the Zoom F4 and RODE NTG2. The F4 is a far superior recorder to the H6 and I personally prefer the sound of the NTG2 over the NTG4+: Zoom F4: bhpho.to/2Aplb5d RODE NTG2: bhpho.to/2yLen0I

[@Mezarans1]

Thanks you for your recommend

[@noenken]

Gotta say, I really like how your videos are always packed with information. I rarely have any question left about a device after watching your take on it. Thank you.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Christian!

[@APUGuru]

This was the perfect video. I had just found out yesterday that there was a new H1 and now this video was posted.

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@Fin365]

Really excellent, comprehensive, and extremely well made video. Thanks very much.

[@curtisjudd]

Thank you.

[@PeggyTeachesChinese]

Thanks so much for this review! I just ordered one for my street interviewing series. :)

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@achangedyou1343]

I did the same!!! I hope your series is going well!!

[@PostColorGear]

That opener reminded me that I need to get out and record more audio "assets" for my catalog. Much better IMO to reference and use your own than find something comparable online. Thanks for the reminder haha

[@curtisjudd]

Get out there and record some cool sound Dave!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Wow. Great review, great coverage, love the b-roll, and love the lighting on this one. Nice touch on turning the unit off at the end "Goodbye." Just when I think I might have a chance to catch up on your quality reviews, you do something like this. Demon! (joking). :)

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks BFM, some of the shots were inspired by your work!

[@curtisjudd]

But I couldn’t bring myself to huck the H1n into a toilet. 😉

[@chandrashekarnagaraja4513]

Basic Filmmaker waiting for your review

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Chandrashekar. Not sure I can add anything than what Curtis covered. Although I'm better looking. OK, my wife said that. I'll probably do one and reference this video. Thanks!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Curtis. No kidding. I can't for the life of me think of what. Time to watch my own videos? :)

[@DeanHarringtonimages]

This is much easier than the gear we used to record sounds effects with back in the 1980s. Folley work taught me a lot about how important realistic sound effects lift a scene in production.

[@curtisjudd]

👍 I agree on both - much easier to work with and the value of realistic effects is as important as ever. Thanks Dean!

[@frostyhillasmr752]

Great review. I picked up the H1n to do ASMR and outdoor ambient sound videos (tight budget). I'm very happy with the audio quality for the price. However, it does pick up a lot of noise. Also, it doesn't quite have the deep binaural sound that I'm looking for, so I'm hoping an external mic will help fill in the gaps. Some triggers sound great with just the H1n, though.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for sharing. Agreed - you will not get a "deep binaural" sound from microphones in an X/Y pattern like this.

[@benzondog]

Awesome review!! I’ve been using Zoom forever, recorded numerous live performances with it, it was always with me, in my guitar case... Just got the upgraded version, it’s a must for serious musicians and filmmakers. Cheers

[@curtisjudd]

👍🎸

[@Gzalo]

Excellent video. The "digital attenuator below 3.5" was a great detail, as I tried using the h1n to record from a line out connection (quite loud compared to a mic input). Even when the levels showed that the peaks were at -12dB, there was noticeable distortion. Increasing the zoom gain to 5 and reducing the volume of the source fixed it! Not sure why the manual says "line input" when it cant work fine with such higher levels.

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@themediaman100]

Line level is about 1,000 times stronger than mic level. You should use an inline attenuator to take Line level audio down to Mic level. Somewhere between -25db and -40db will do the trick.

[@rove.sanjeev]

I just ordered one on Amazon n wanted a proper review. Thanx for the complete review.

[@curtisjudd]

You are welcome!

[@billkujawa]

Love all your reviews in fact Your my go to channel for most of my audio needs.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Bill!

[@neotheek]

I have a question , since there's two x-y capsules in this mic , if I point one capsule towards my mouth then the levels are different in x and y , then i can convert it to stereo in post , so do this work as a cheap version of safety track feature ? because i can use another capsule's sound incase it clips , what do you say? 😃😂😃

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Maven Sony, you could sort of. You cannot control the input level for the microphones separately, but if you point one of them at you and the other away from you, the mic pointing away from you will record at a lower level. The only problem is that the sound from that mic pointing away will not pick up all of the frequencies so it'll sound a little colored. Hope that makes sense.

[@neotheek]

@@curtisjudd thanks for your response, yes I won't get the same quality tbh.

[@StephanWiesner]

Thanks very helpful 👍

[@curtisjudd]

You bet and thanks for the feedback!

[@wildbonded]

This is my first recorder, and I use it for Birds sounds outdoor recording, Im pretty happy with this device.

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@HelloWorldxx3]

I need something for Shortfilm purposes, so ideally it should be able to record the voice of one person or more people at the same time plus sound effects. Would it be suitable for this purpose? Naturally I'm gonna need to move much while filming. I don't really wanna spend more than that since I'm only doing it for a hobby. Oh and what's the maximum distance for good recording? Thanks for the video.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi, yes, this can do the job. Like any other microphone, you need to get the microphones close to the sound source. For example for dialogue recording, I boomed the H1n just in front and above me, just barely out of the frame. When you try to record dialogue from, say, 6 feet away, it'll pick up a bunch of ambient noise. So just get creative and get that microphone/recorder close. It'll get the job done nicely.

[@cyphercvp1629]

Curtis Judd thanks man 👍

[@TheThaiLife]

Ultra-great review. Thank you so much. Are there any other price-point comparable options better for dialog that you may recommend? Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Hmm, not that I can think of. Hard to beat this. I'd just drop one of the channels in post when recording dialogue with this.

[@TheThaiLife]

@@curtisjudd your response means a lot. I will pick one up. Thank you so much!

[@elliestolwijk8257]

Hi, great video. I need something to strart recording wedding, mostly the dialogs from the ceremony. Is this a good choose? Or are there better in this price range?

[@curtisjudd]

hi Ellie, this is a good choice for the roughly $100 price range. Best if you can hide it up as close to the officiator as possible Best wishes!

[@MrKimvidard]

You just saved me 150€ with this review. An honest look at the product that made me complitely reassured that I can get this instead of investing in a much more expensive device, unitl I really feel I need to upgrade. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

🎙👍

[@GregAllen2]

Thanks for another great overview Curtis... I got a good laugh watching you chase the car. :-) Cheers, Greg

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Greg, I’ll do almost anything it takes to get a little cardio exercise in. 😉

[@D_L_J_83]

Me too!

[@topgunm]

Glad your subs are up Curtis. You make GREAT content. I don't even do a lot of video, but the little I do, the results are much better because of your advise. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks topgunm!

[@KRISHNAWARRIOR]

is there an "instant record" option when hitting the REC-Button, or do I have to turn the recorder on before?

[@curtisjudd]

You have to turn it on first.

[@w140]

Chris , you always deliver us perfect unbiased reviews, thank you for that! Almost 100k subs, congrats man! I joined at 10k mark, as I remember and I know you are going to grow with the quality of your videos! Wish you best, my friend!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks TJ!

[@crucialRob]

Great videos Curtis, thanks for doing these reviews on audio recorders. I have taken interest into recording live rock concerts and have been looking into stereo recorders between the $100-200 range. In this video you mention this recorder's input levels may not be able to be turned down enough for loud recordings due to the pre-amps, I was wondering if you have a list of audio recorders you would recommend for rock concerts (even beyond the price range mentioned above). Recently the Olympus LS-P4 has arrived on the market (to replace the LS-100 model) advertising as great "better than CD quality" recorder, this claim is backed by the device having 3 microphones equipped to capture 20Hz-20kHz audio files which are stored as FLAC. Could you perhaps review this audio recorder? thanks

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Robert, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate that! I have the Olympus on my list but have been having some trouble borrowing gear lately. Can’t promise any timelines, but I am hoping to review it at some point. Best wishes!

[@leopgs3728]

You did a wonderful job reviewing the H1n. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Trekking All Over.

[@MUENTERMEDIA]

Great Review as always Curtis! Thank's for it!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks 👍

[@MUENTERMEDIA]

No problem ;)

[@alexanderlyon]

I think the limiter is great function for me. Great option. Also, awesome detailed review. I'm pretty much sold on this even though I like my Tascam DR-05. Thank you for the review.

[@curtisjudd]

You're welcome Alex!

[@ranjanajaiswal5982]

Yes ! Was just waiting for this one :)

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@NINETY-97-SEVEN]

Quick question: Will I still get 24bit 48khz audio when I connect the Rode VideoMic Go ii to it? And should I just conenct it via 3.5mm jack or (rode videomic go ii's) usb c to the (zoom h1n's) micro usb ?

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, it’ll be 24 bit 48kHz and you’ll use the 3.5mm jacks and cable. USB won’t work.

[@felipehenaovideo]

Fantastic Review, waiting for Tascam's respond to the 2 recent releases from Zoom, However these seem Interestings!!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Felipe. Yes, I'd like to see Tascam respond soon.

[@timbeaton5045]

Yep. Have a Tascam DR-22WL which has been fine for me, and Wi-Fi extra has been really useful. Has to be said Tascam have been really good with adding new firmware features to this and related devices. Always inspires confidence, when a company keeps adding features like this, to what is essentially an inexpensive device, without just bringing out new models which "replace" the old one in short time. That we can get this sort of quality, and feature sets in such reasonably priced gear these days, is amazing! PS. And thanks once again, for your excellent reviews and guides.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Tim

[@冲鸭土拨鼠]

I have used h1 for almost 7 years, recording much guitar performance , now I wanna upgrade it ,thanks your video!

[@curtisjudd]

👍🏻

[@hanglooserecluse]

Yes i just upgraded, i had the H1 from new. Now i own both haha

[@kidsindustryprepllc492]

Thank you! Mine just arrived along with the H5! You taught me so much!!

[@curtisjudd]

Congratulations! Happy recording!

[@danm7596]

Wow. That 13 mins flew by. Awesome review. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Dan.

[@Ferro287]

Awesome review. Thank you so much!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks 👍

[@EzraBufford]

Great Video! My old H1 has been dropped many times but still works well. It's time for a new one now so I'm thinking about getting the H1n for my video cam and music. I like the choice of using a limiter and having front controls vs. having everything on the side which was hard to feel and read. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Ezra, and happy recording!

[@Ry311GP]

Nice to see Caleb Pike there from +dslrvideoshooter

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@samanthaguillen7049]

Hey Curtis! Thank you for sharing this review, as a new filmmaker myself, I have considered this product and your input and expertise really helped my decision. I look forward to watching more videos as a new subscriber. :)

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Samantha and happy recording!

[@esunayg]

Oh there is caleb 05:51 :)

[@curtisjudd]

Haha, yes! Good eye.

[@onemanin2pubs]

Great spot lol Curtis and Caleb are my favourite

[@esunayg]

mine too, they are best of the best!

[@joseceja8605]

Your content is put together so well. I’m glad I found your channel. Oh, and I just decided to order this recorder, it’ll be my first one. Thought I’d learn a little bit with this guy, before I go all out on a much more expensive unit. subscribed

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Jose! Good idea to start here, its a great way to learn. Happy recording! 🎤

[@gibsonedu]

1:37 Is your channel turning into a drop-test channel ;) Great review Curtis!

[@curtisjudd]

No way! I have to send this back to B&H since it is only on loan. Thankfully it didn't sustain any damage. Whew!

[@Enlightenment_2025]

@Chris, I was surprised by that drop test, too.

[@curtisjudd]

The drop clip in the video was only from about 10 or 12 inches onto an old desk. Fortunately the H1n held up well there, too. :)

[@EzraBufford]

Amazon or Zoom wasn't clear as to what type of Lighting cord to purchase for file transferring to my iMac (which they should have left alone. It was fine and easy with the old H1) I also have noticed listening back to back to my old recordings that the sound in this new H1n is not as clear as the H1. But it's workable to EQ in my Logic Pro software. Thx

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@spielundzeug]

MicroUSB in 2018? Makes me sad to see.

[@curtisjudd]

You’d prefer USB-C?

[@00dahc]

Curtis Judd It's the new standard, yes.

[@obvious_humor]

Curtis Judd I do believe USB-C would make an audio interface implementation on Android much easier.

[@curtisjudd]

Makes sense.

[@daveyineluctable5525]

i mean, yes of course, but it's not exactly insane. brands have been doing this for years. it's not an excuse, but microUSB is still a standard

[@albedo0point39]

Impressed how much you covered in this review - extremely useful. Subscribed!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@megacosmic6507]

In was pretty disappointed with the VT lavalier quality, for sure won't be purchasing that.

[@curtisjudd]

My voice doesn’t do it justice. It is used on lots of TV shows so it is actually a good mic. My voice is brutal on lavaliers.

[@beatdiabetes3]

Great review! You mentioned that the sound of the H1n mics was more mid-range than you preferred. Is this different from the original H1, or was that mid-rangy as well? (I liked the sound of the H1 mics a lot when I used it that way, but didn't use the external mics much due to wind and handling noise issues.)

[@curtisjudd]

Hi! I actually found the H1n to be more mid-rangy than the original H1. I rather preferred the sound of the original. But ergonomically, the H1n is much better in my view.

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Excellent review Curtis, as always top notch! I have been debating on going H1 or H1n. After watching your video, ordering the H1n... keep on crushing it!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks TechSavvyDaddy. Happy recording! 🎤

[@achimforst6097]

Thank you for the thoroughly and well-made review, Curtis!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Achim.

[@bourbonlens]

Thank you for this review. Our podcast utilizes the Zoom H6 regularly but we are going to pick this up as a backup and for more mobile podcasts. Cheers!!!

[@curtisjudd]

Happy recording!

[@robertbaker2670]

You answered my question about buying the H1n. I have the original H1 and have started using it for mobile podcasting when I came across the H1n and was trying to make the decision to drop another $120. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@pedromoreno6836]

excellent review as usual... thank you...

[@curtisjudd]

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[@evenseb7574]

Absolutely fantastic review! All you need to know about this nice little rascal of a recorder

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@Breezew1nd]

Recently bought the H1n, and this is a very well done review of it.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks BreezeFIN. Happy recording!

[@karthikgk8363]

You have covered all about this recorder. Awesome review.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Karthik.

[@ANAJVIBES]

The best vid on the H1n I have seen! Thank you for such a detailed video!! I subscribed, and bought one!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Ana! Happy recording!

[@Engineerboy100]

Awesome job on the video, thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Clint.

[@enzz2514]

i’m a content creator asmr specially for unpacking. I’ve only had $100 budget for microphone. Recently i considering between zoom h1n, deity v mic d4 and rode go videomic 2. Can you give me some mic recommendation for that range?

[@curtisjudd]

I'd probably go with the DEITY D4.

[@MLGsweden]

Awesome review. Was thinking of buying the h1n and ntg4+ but this convinced me that the inbuildt mic is good enough!

[@curtisjudd]

👍Happy recording!

[@AAndinoPhoto]

Really quality video, Curtis. Thanks so much. I'm going to pick one of these up tomorrow.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Aaron, I hope it works out well for you!

[@dennisgreene7164]

Great video, Curtis. Thanks. Looks like a useful tool for me.

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@aaryamannambiar6677]

Thanks so much for your review, I have been trying to decide on whether or not I should pick this device (for live ambient sound capturing), and thanks to you, I now know that this is probably the right option for that. 👍🏼

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@sian2005]

This gave me way more confidence in buying it! Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

👍 Happy Recording!

[@DanWoodCoaching]

Wow! Great video. Really this is the best one of all the H1 videos. KZbin should be placing this first... I had to watch like 5 or 6 before seeing this. I'm 100% buying because of this because of you. Thoughts on this... (I'm asking advice): Use the Roge wireless Go mic > to Zoom H1n > to iPhone. Think that would work? Basically using it as a preamp and feeding the audio direct into the footage (captured on iPhone).

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Dan. With the Wireless GO, it’s probably be easier to feed it directly to your phone. The H1n probably would not add much in that configuration. Best wishes!

[@DanWoodCoaching]

Curtis Judd thanks for the time and reply.

[@xiaofandiy4288]

Thanks a lot for your video! They are extremely helpful for someone who is just starting to learn about audio production! Your video quality is amazing and your knowledge is so helpful! Really really thankful!!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! 😀

[@rossfromsa]

Nice cameo at 5:50. Great review, as always.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks RosFromSA.

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Great Demo! And great editing too, specially the goodbye message at the end. God Bless! :)

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Kerwin!

[@sightedits]

thank you so much for the info, glad to have info before purchasing the product keeep up the good work. and ur vid quality is really good

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Rainbow Impact!

[@TomSidProductions]

I recently used this with a R0DE Wireless GO. I have found that if the Wireless GO's receiver is in close proximity to the XY stereo microphones, there will be high-pitch whining will be picked up by the receiver. I found that it is important to keep the receiver at least 6 inches to a foot away from the XY stereo microphones; this may not be as easy with the R0DE's included red coiled cable.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for the tip, Tom.

[@armenshah3849]

Thanks, Curtis. As always Perfect.👍when you mentioned the limiter I paused the video and checked it on H5. I had never used it before.😅

[@curtisjudd]

👍 be careful with the limiter on the H5. I believe it is a purely digital limiter so it doesn’t work the same or as effectively as the limiters on the H1n, F4, or F8. Happy recording!

[@armenshah3849]

Thanks for the tip 🌼

[@theshopper6902]

hi, you are a man who helps and has answer to every problem (as you have made lots of useful videos ) i wanna say thank you for your efforts. i have one doubt, you suggested me takstar if budget is the issue so for beginner what's your take to buy takstar decent budget friendly mic or instead buy zoom h1 slightly high budget but not at all...compared to rodes.? actually in my case i have omnidirectional audio technica lav. mic which is connect to canon dslr the sound is fine but hisss noise is so overcoming, so i asked you about shotgun mic. takstar which i can buy from my savings ! but on watching this video i am thinking whether i should buy zoom h1n and then i will have two options - 1. directly record 2. connect my lav. mic in recorder to avoid much noise ?? can you please guide me wuth your reply it matters a lot to me thank you

[@curtisjudd]

Hi again, If you're getting a lot of hiss from your camera, a Zoom H1n *might* help reduce that. It depends on the microphone you use with it. The Takstar does quite well with the H1n.

[@theshopper6902]

@@curtisjudd thanks again for your quick response, i need to record speech just like you, while sitting infront of the camera ! for YT videos.. if i am going with takstar i need extension cable refering to your suggestion which will add to the budget i already have lav. omni directional mic the sound quality is hearable and good , except the background noise ( so in your reply it depends on the microphone so it is hit and trial ) but even if i can't get good sound with zoon h1n and lav mic combo.. i will still have zoom h1n as an recording option ..as i need good voice for my audience to hear me clearly in mY videos..i am not pro like you..i need a decent sound output that's it for new channel as you said SOUND MATTERS like what basic filmaker channel says

[@theshopper6902]

@@curtisjudd does zoom h1n alone doesn't get the job done ? do we still need shotgun mic. with it ? this is my last request

[@curtisjudd]

@@theshopper6902 If you have a very quiet studio like I do in this video and you shoot just head and shoulders and boom it just at the top of the frame, it can work. But beyond that, it picks up a lot of ambient noise.

[@theshopper6902]

@@curtisjudd thank you :) now i understand why you are refering to use both combo. if lav. mic friction on clothe is recorded during an interview is there any chance to remove the friction sound only while keeping voice ?

[@piotrfilec]

Your review is very comprehensive. It helped me to choose this audio recorder. Thank you. Greetings from Poland.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Piotr. Happy recording!

[@abdulrehman5852]

Excellent video.. Informative and helpful content.. Thanks for such a favorable sharing..

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Abdul.

[@windarmedia94]

hI!! I need to record a play in a theatre, which is the best setup?

[@curtisjudd]

Sure.

[@windarmedia94]

@@curtisjudd which setup do you think is good for a play at a theatre recording?

[@PhiluxPhoto]

Very good rereview and a nice product. I own two of the Zoom H1. For me the safety track is the best feature a recorder can have. As a one man show, I can take care of more pressing things like focus, exposure, white ballance, if the recorders do their job without my assistance.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi, thanks. Or a limiter which is another way to solve the same problem but with less effort in post. But a safety track is definitely a nice option as well.

[@shane_taylor]

As always, great review Curits. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Shane.

[@AllenCavedo]

Excellent review. I am buying one to replace my H1 because it is on sale at B&H and it has tone and pre record.

[@curtisjudd]

👍🏻 Happy recording!

[@MrKishK]

What is the name of the microphone in this video please ? 5:22

[@curtisjudd]

Sanken COS-11D: bhpho.to/2Biex11

[@sudhirsingh2937]

Great explanation, Can you please tell me connect to connect ZoomH1n and Boya BY M1 lav mic to my smart phone so that I can record Audio and Video in together.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Sudhir, it would probably be easier to just connect your microphone to your phone. You will just need a TRS to TRRS adapter if your microphone has a TRS connector.

[@bereantrb]

Thank you for this exceptional review. It helped be conclude that the H1n is definitely worth the $90 sale price for the gray one right now (used your affiliate link; hopefully you still get credit even though I selected the gray model). Also, subbed.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks and I hope it works well for you!

[@danielvelizotani9779]

is this good for lectures recording from a distance of 10-20 ft ?, kind of small classroom, so the professor doesn't use a mic, basically I'd be recording his natural voice directly.

[@curtisjudd]

Mmm, it’ll capture lots of room sound as well. Best if you can put it on the front row and aim at the professor

[@danielvelizotani9779]

@@curtisjudd Thank you a lot for the answer. I haven't found a single video testing voice recorders from more than 3 or 4 ft away, so I really appreciate your answer.

[@mwhite212]

I returned a DR07X after having it twenty minutes due to interference issues. So I bought an H1N to replace it. I need a filming set up I can fit in a backpack and this seemed like a good fit.

[@curtisjudd]

👍 I hope it works well for you.

[@ishan_bbx]

Best review I saw till now💖💖 thank you sir... This is too much helpful

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@TransplantHelper]

Absolutely great review as always. I personally want my original H1 back. I have to wrap tape around the gain knob or it will move in my pocket ruining my audio. The concept is awesome and easy to adjust on the fly. Just not as practical as I assume as a lav recorder

[@curtisjudd]

Agreed!

[@DBoom70]

Great video as always and really helpful. I would LOVE to see a short video explaining how to use the video markers to sync and also how to exactly to send and set up the tone feature when using as a pre-amp or mic. Can't seem to find much in that department out there.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi DBoom70, thanks for the input. The tone is used to sync when you have the output on the H1n running to your camera's mic input. After you have started recording on the camera and H1n, you press the tone button and that creates a sync point which you can use in post to line up the audio and video. Most video editing apps automate this for you. Which app do you use to edit?

[@DBoom70]

Curtis, thank you so much for taking the time to reply and explain this. Really helpful and I will play with this feature and figure that out. I use Final Cut Pro X 10.6. Not because I feel it's the best, but rather it's what I learned on and am not willing yet to switch and learn a new system. Keep up the outstanding work, I have learned a ton from your channel. Thank you.

[@curtisjudd]

@@DBoom70 FCPX is what I use as well and it syncs clips nicely. I assume you already know how to do that but if not: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXbQgo1_iZWWgdk Often, a slate tone isn't even required. It just lines up the dialogue waveforms and does it quite reliably. So to be honest, I never use the slate tone.

[@rashasthali]

If i record kirtan, is it best for me? Is it provide wireless connectivity?

[@curtisjudd]

Should work fine for kirtan. But it is not wireless, it is a recorder.

[@rashasthali]

@@curtisjudd but how i adjust audio in video. They r two different file, is there any way to wireless connect both audio & video device

[@curtisjudd]

@@rashasthali Sounds like you're asking about wireless microphone systems. You might want to consider the RODE Wireless GO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3_JiaB4lMefras

[@hicetnunc_]

hi! can I record both with the xy mic and an external one at the same time?

[@curtisjudd]

No

[@EmadApple]

Can I use it with Boya BY MM1 for home KZbin studio? Will it improve the sound quality?

[@curtisjudd]

Should be able to, yes. It depends. The biggest thing you can do to improve the sound of a mini shotgun mic like the Boya is to get it off the camera and closer to the person speaking. If this allows you to do that, then it will improve the sound quality.

[@InfinitelyQurious]

Hey @Curtis Judd, I realize this is an old video, but is there are preferred gain setting on the Zoom H1n to minimize internal noise from the preamps? If I recall, you did a very detailed test on the H1 where you detected a noise bump at a certain gain setting.

[@curtisjudd]

I've heard, though haven't tested, that the lowest settings on the H1n also do digital attenuation like the original H1 so best to stay above 4 or 5 if you can.

[@GeoffCurreymusic]

I'm using Rode VideoMic pro with my GoPro 6 but it is prone to interference when the GoPro wireless connections are turned on (wifi/Bluetooth). Do you think the HN1 is likely to be an improvement? Did you try using it as a camera microphone only and not a recorder? Nearly a year since you did this video, has the tripod screw hole broken or has it held up over this time?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Geoff, I don’t believe I’ve ever had any RF interference issues with the H1 or the H1n Pro when I borrowed it for this video. But I never used it with a GoPro with all its radios on. I have used the original H1 as the mic for a camera with fine results. I had to return the H1n to its owner so I haven’t used it since then.

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

I have to give 5 stars to this review. Quite excellent.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!