Topic: Zoom H1 XLR 32bit Handy Recorder announced on Aug. 8 2024

[TheJez]

Some screenshots from another 'unboxing video' show that it doesn't seem to be that much smaller than an F3, when looking at the widest and thickest parts of the device...

[unidentified]

Some screenshots from another 'unboxing video' show that it doesn't seem to be that much smaller than an F3, when looking at the widest and thickest parts of the device...

I would opt for the F3 with its superior preamps. You can always get an XLR to 3.5 adapter.

[Ozpeter]

Personally I couldn't cost justify the price of the F3, but indeed it has a superior specification.  The H1 XLR is perhaps more flexible out of the box.  Horses for courses...

[Sebastian]

I guess the size is just limited by the size of the XLR connectors.

[Ozpeter]

"Some screenshots from another 'unboxing video' show that it doesn't seem to be that much smaller than an F3, when looking at the widest and thickest parts of the device..."

I think that should have read 'not much larger than the F3' - I don't think it is smaller.

[TheJez]

"Some screenshots from another 'unboxing video' show that it doesn't seem to be that much smaller than an F3, when looking at the widest and thickest parts of the device..."

I think that should have read 'not much larger than the F3' - I don't think it is smaller.

Yeah, well, I have been considering the F3 for a while, but really dislike its form factor for  purposes. When the H1XLR was announced, I expected it would fit better in pockets etc than the F3. Hence my indeed incorrect wording 'smaller'. I actually meant 'a more pleasant form factor'. But now, looking at the pictures, I'm not so sure anymore if it's a big improvement for  purposes.
If they would just make this device without XLR... Or a stereo F2 with F3 input specs...

[Niels]

I can’t seem to find data indicating this unit can be controlled via BlueTooth.
Is that correctly observed?
If so, that is very unfortunate IMO.

[Dan33185]

I can’t seem to find data indicating this unit can be controlled via BlueTooth.
Is that correctly observed?
If so, that is very unfortunate IMO.

Doesn't look like it

https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/accessories/power-accessories/BTA-1/


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[Ozpeter]

My order from Amazon Japan seems now to be on hold, waiting supplies.  Hmmm. I hope they haven't run into the kind of production problems which plagued the first run of the Mictrak devices.  Those had serious rf noise breakthrough problems which caused Zoom to refund early purchases.  Sadly the scathing YouTube reviews are still up despite the problems being fixed in the replacement devices.  Which is probably why the M2 device is going very cheap (or was when I bought mine).

[Ozpeter]

Now Amazon Japan have dropped the price by 11% - to the equivalent of about $110 US - but... still on backorder.  Hopefully if they eventually send mine I'll get that lower price charged.

[Ozpeter]

And now they have said that the H1 XLR can't be shipped to my country.  Oh well.  I'll await eventual availability here.  Maybe check out some serious reviews before leaping in.

[TheJez]

And now they have said that the H1 XLR can't be shipped to my country.  Oh well.  I'll await eventual availability here.  Maybe check out some serious reviews before leaping in.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that! Not completely unexpected, though, and they could have told you that earlier. Indeed I'm waiting too for proper reviews before choosing this one, the F3 or maybe the upcoming Tascam to replace my good ol' R-09HR...

[TheJez]

This Swiss webshop is claiming it's selling the upcoming H1XLR for only CHF 94,- which equals to roughly US$ 111,-  I think they accidentally put the H1Essential price tag onto this one...
https://www.upbeat.ch/shop/de/8226-digital-recording/mobile-recorder/zoom-h1xlr.html