Zoom H1 [$99.99 USD+] vs Zoom H6 [$399 USD+]

With the optional AC adapter, you can record for prolonged periods of time without worrying about the battery level.

So you can start to produce and edit your recording right out of the box.

The H1 also functions as a USB audio interface, letting you record directly to either a Mac or PC.

On the back of recorder you can find switches for lo-cut, auto-level and file formats.

It is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Spacious stereo, that captures depth and distance and ignores unwanted noise behind recorder.

So you can use it in the dark.

You can buy a DSLR mount and the input minijack can be found on the side of recorder.

It does not have a lot of features that could complicate things and turned face up it has a single button - record.

You can set marks in recordings for use later in editing.

You can adjust level of incoming signal.

Minijack connection for an external microphone can be found on the side.

10 hours of continuous recording can be attained with a single AA alkaline battery.

A windscreen, a mic stand clip adapter, an adjustable desktop tripod, a soft case, an AC adapter (USB type) and a USB cable.

The H1 can record linear PCM (WAV) files at 24-bit/96 kHz and MP3 format to maximize the recording time.

As well as a pad switch and phantom power in 3 different voltages.

You can change to X/Y, MS, Shotgun, and Dual XLR/TRS Combo.

Plus additional two XLR/jack inputs with dual XLR/jack capsule.

Including lo-cut filtering, compression and limiting.

You can adjust position of each microphone independently between 90° and 120°. Spacious stereo, that captures depth and distance and ignores unwanted noise behind recorder without phase shifting.

Choose up to 24-bit/96-kHz linear PCM WAV or select a variety of MP3 formats.

Can be used in low-light environments