Zoom ZHS1 Hot Shoe Mount Adapter

The Zoom HS-1 is a camera-mount adapter designed to place a compatible Zoom Handy Recorder on a DSLR, camcorder, or other camera with a standard shoe mount. It provides a practical way to keep a separate recorder and camera together for video production. This helps solo creators keep recorder controls accessible while filming.

The adapter pairs a camera hot or cold shoe connection with a 1/4-inch mounting thread for recorder attachment. It is intended for Zoom Handy Recorders and other equipment that uses a compatible 1/4-inch threaded mounting point. The compact format keeps the recorder positioned above the camera rather than requiring a separate handheld or tripod mount.

For documentary work, interviews, events, and behind-the-scenes video, the HS-1 supports a more integrated camera-and-recorder setup. Mounting the recorder close to the camera helps keep the microphone near the shooting position. Audio is recorded by the attached recorder; this adapter is a mechanical mount and does not provide an audio connection.

The HS-1 uses two locking wheels to secure the shoe connection and threaded attachment. Its molded-plastic body is paired with a metal screw for the mounting connection. This straightforward mechanical design is made to hold the recorder in place while retaining access to its controls.

It is a useful accessory for owners building a compact Zoom recording rig around a compatible camera. Zoom lists the HS-1 as an optional accessory for Handy Recorder models including the H1n, H2n, H4n Pro, H5, and H6. It can also be used with other devices that have a compatible 1/4-inch threaded mount and a suitable camera shoe setup.

Key Features

• Hot/Cold Shoe Mount: Attaches a recorder to a compatible camera shoe.
• 1/4-Inch Thread: Connects to compatible threaded recorders and accessories.
• Two Locking Wheels: Helps tension both mounting connection points.
• Metal Screw: Provides a durable threaded mounting interface.
• Molded-Plastic Body: Keeps the adapter lightweight and compact.
• Camera-Rig Integration: Keeps video and audio controls together.

Design & Installation

The HS-1 has a durable molded-plastic construction with a metal screw at its threaded mounting point. Two locking wheels are built into the design to secure the adapter at the shoe and the attached device at the thread. Its compact form is intended for use as a simple camera-top recorder mount.

Slide the adapter into a standard compatible hot or cold shoe and tighten its locking wheel before threading the recorder onto the 1/4-inch mount. Tighten the second locking wheel to secure the recorder, then confirm that the recorder remains stable and that camera controls are unobstructed. Use it with a compatible Zoom Handy Recorder or another device with a 1/4-inch threaded mounting point; recording and audio cabling, if needed, are separate from the adapter.