Video: https://youtu.be/KCpCjQ1_jNUSpecs: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/handheld-recorders/handheld-recorders/h1essential/Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Zoom H1e. This is very similar to it's predecessors the H1 and H1n, but it introduces 32-bit floating point which means you are theoretically unable to distort your converters; although you can still distort the microphone capsules if you're recording something very loud. The mic does suffer from wind/plosive issues, handling noise rejection isn't great, and the preamps are a bit noisy. But for $100 I think it offers a pretty utilitarian device that has a lot of bang for your buck. Buy the Zoom H1e(Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/zoomh1eSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/h1eSpecs:Internal Mic: 90-deg XY, Sensitivity: -37dB, Max SPL: 120dB3.5mm Input Impedance: 2k-ohms,3.5mm Input power: 2.5vBit Depth: 32-bit float (SD), 16-bit (USB)Sampling Rate: 44.1/48/96khzStorage /  microSDHC: 4GB-32GB, microSDXC: 64GB-1TBAs an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure 00:23 - What’s in the Box00:36 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:51 - Specifications02:08 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:28 - Plosive Test (Dead Cat Demo)03:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test03:26 - Background Noise Test 03:40 - Keyboard Recording Demo03:51 - Untreated Room Test04:11 - Shock Rejection Test 04:27 - Mic Resonance Tap Test04:41 - Handling Noise Rejection Demo05:08 - 32-Bit Floating Point Demo / Test05:58 - Lo Cut Filter Demo06:39 - External Mic Demo07:14 - ASMR Test07:40 - H1e vs. Original H108:58 - USB Mic Comparison09:57 - Intro to Comparison10:27 - Zoom h1 Comparison10:55 - Zoom h1n Comparison11:36 - Zoom h6 comparison12:13 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison12:45 - Music Test14:39 - Pros & Cons17:21 - Overall Thoughts18:10   - Recommendation