I've opened it to try and see if there is a loose connection, but there is none that I can see, which makes it seem like the problem might be electrical / with the logic board.

Is this fixable at all? And if so, how?

And, if not by me, then where could I send/take it to be repaired? (I'm based in London)

The recorder is no longer under warranty, but I really don't want to have to trash it / replace it with a new one. I'm positive there must be some way of repairing it. Really hoping the answer can be found in this helpful forum!

⟐ Answered April 12, 2025 at 6:57 MST

⟐ Commented March 19, 2025 at 14:21 MST

I picked up a used Zoom H1 and the microSD card slot cover was missing.

Without the door, it's too easy to accidentally eject the microSD card. I'd like to find a replacement door/cover.

⟐ Edited by author March 26, 2016 at 10:28 MST

So I am using the H1 Zoom to record interviews that I am carrying out as part of a research project. I've conducted 3 interviews so far and will be conducting many more in the coming weeks and months. As I record each new interview, I just hit record and the file becomes file 2 thentthe next becomes file 3 and so on.

Last night when up loading interview number three to my laptop I decided to changed the file names to something more identifiable.

Today, when I went to play back the last night's interview on the H1 Zoom, it was no longer there. In fact, none of the files were.

The strange thing is that when I plug the H1 Zoom into my laptop via USB and go to view files, they are still there with the new names I gave them!

So I'm at a loss to understand what exactly has happened and while I haven't lost anything, I'd still like to know what I did or what happened.

Also, while here. I'm recording on MP3 so far at 128. I'm not overly concerned about sound quality, just need it to be clearly audible for the purpose of transcribing. Is this an okay setting?

Another thing that mystifies me is that the time remaining never seems to change and stays at 99:99:59 at all bit rates with the exception of 48 where it is less?

Thanks in advance for help forthcoming. As I'm sure is evident, I am very much an amateur in the area of sound recording.

Joe.

⟐ Answered February 27, 2023 at 16:49 MST

My Newly Obtained Zoom H1 Recorder was delivered today. The Mic worked perfectly; sound was crisp and amazing to its standard.

however, when i decided how it could work as a USB mic, I found an old USB Cable which fit the port, connected it and went on threw the stages. A Few seconds later, the Zoom H1 turns off and all on the screen is blank. I examined the USB Port and it turns out, it has become loose.

Whenever i was to take the cable out, it would pull the Port out slightly aswell; but not all the way out. From then, the Zoom H1 system hasn't been able to connect with ANY device such as My Laptop, PC, and anything else.

I've tried prying the back open to see what's wrong, but i hear a slight tearing noise and i refrain from prying anymore incase the back rips something important.

I'm thinking of sending it back to get a replacement, but first; i want to see if there is any other way of fixing it.

Thank you for reading, please get back to me as soon as possible.

⟐ Answer accepted June 08, 2018 at 10:31 MST

⟐ Answered March 08, 2017 at 14:12 MST

It only connects a laptop for sharing files.

Sounds cannot be recorded.

⟐ Answered December 18, 2022 at 22:45 MST

Zoom are unresponsive - been talking to them for 3 months and getting very little responses/ help.

I have found a spare part being sold by a company in France but they want a ridiculous amount in shipping charges. Is there anywhere in the UK that i could get the part from?

⟐ Commented March 22, 2022 at 20:31 MST