So, it seems like the Zoom H1 is being revamped - with the proverbial "n" added to the model name.
A friend shared this video teaser from Zoom's FB account:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomf8/permalink/1879523799026110/Everything else I have been able to glean is from Japanese sites. Some pictures (that look like wireframes), but absolutely no info on specs/improvements/etc.
Never been much of a fan of Zoom's "handy" recorders, although I do have a soft spot for the H2n's weirdness (if not.for its noise floor).
From what I've seen:
- Mainly visual improvements (looks slightly flatter, and with a prettier protective cage, for what it's worth).
- I like the H5 and H6 rotary dials, but the one on the H1n is not located in a good position on the unit IMO.
Here's another video on YouTube:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PkfrS7bQx4MPictures and a description here:
https://info.shimamura.co.jp/digital/newitem/2017/11/119752Google Translate says:
Handy recorder ZOOM H1n popular model renewed
ZOOM (Zoom) will release a handy recorder "H1n" equipped with a full-scale XY stereo microphone in the palm-sized compact body.
"H1n" is a simple operation that can be handled easily, it is a model that will succeed the best-selling machine "H1" that can perform stereo recording of the XY method with clear front and rear left and right sound image localization. Not only instruments and live concerts, it can also be used as a natural sound creator or as an external voice recorder of a single-lens reflex camera (DSLR), a stereoscopic stereo sound image excellent in presence with a maximum of 24 bit / 96 kHz WAV or MP3 format It is possible to record.
It corresponds to the Japanese display of the setting menu, and overdubbing (overlap) is also equipped. The input level can be quickly and intuitively adjusted with a dedicated knob, and automatic adjustment by auto level function is also possible. In addition, it is equipped with a USB audio interface function that adopts an asynchronous transfer system that is not affected by computer jitter, and it can also be used as a high-quality USB microphone for personal computers and iOS devices.
Features
MicroSD / microSDHC card is adopted as recording media (Maximum 32 GB compatible / sold separately)
Overdubbing function of nondestructive method that can overwrite while leaving the original file
Various recording options such as auto REC / pre REC
timer
DSLR Sound marker function that sounds convenient for positioning of video and audio, sounds at the beginning / end of recording
Supports double-speed playback / slow playback / A-B repeat playback of recorded files
With sound pressure resistance up to 120 dB SPL, clear and distortion-free recording is achieved even at high volume
Built-in speaker that can preview the recording result on the spot
Driving for about 10 hours with 2 AAA alkaline batteries
Steinberg "Cubase LE" and "WaveLab LE" download license included
Handy Recorder H1n
Release date
Scheduled late November 2017
Selling price
(Tax excluded) ¥ 12,500 (tax included ¥ 13,500)