I started recording with the Zoom H1 but noticed a weird issue when I played it back on the speakers (Macbook Pro)

The right speaker (channel) was way more dominant than the left.

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Hi!I have a Zoom H1 and I use it for recording different discourses. But although the clarity of sound is great, the built-in stereo mics are not quite meant for such a type of work, too large stereo field, and I'm not satisfied with the clarity of the speaker's voice. I need something directional or with smaller field and at the same time portable.

I have a Zoom H1 and want to conduct oral history interviews by setting up two external mics. . (I'm brand new at all of this)

1. Can I do this? I assume two tracks means the X and Y onboard mics are both recording, how do I hook up two external mics? Am I right that each mic would then record in mono?

It wasn't that long ago that I was happy to get a digital audio recorder (Marantz PMD620) for $250. Now the Zoom H1 is selling for $99 in most electronics stores, like U.S. BestBuy.com Admittedly, you have to buy the $25 accessory kit to get an AC adaptor, which may not be a necessity given the 10 hour stated life of the single AA battery that powers it.