Zoom H5 Handy Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System
Model: ZH5
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Recording
Recording Formats | Stereo Mode: WAV (BWF-compliant) Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz Bit Rate: 16-/24-bit (Stereo) Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2 MP3 Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz Bit Rate: 48/56/64/80/96/112/32/160/192/224/256/320 kbps Multi-Track Mode: WAV (BWF-compliant) Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48 kHz Bit Rate: 16-/24-bit (mono/stereo) Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 6 (L/R + INPUT 1/2 + L/R backup) |
Physical Specifications
Weight | H5: 6.2 oz (176.0 g) XYH-5 X/Y mic: 3.3 oz (94.0 g) |
Dimensions | H5: 2.3 x 5.3 x 1.7" (66.8 x 135.2 x 42.1 mm) XYH-5 X/Y mic:2.6 x 2.4 x 1.6" (65.5 x 62.2 x 41 mm) |
I/O
Outputs | Line Out: Connector: 1/8" stereo mini jack Rated Output Level: -10 dBm Output Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or more Phone Out: Connector: 1/8" stereo mini jack Output Level: 20 W + 20 W into 32 Ω load Built-in speaker: 400 mw 8 Ω mono |
Inputs | L/R [XYH-5 X/Y mic]: Mic Type: Unidirectional Sensitivity: -45 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Input Gain: -∞ to 52 dB Max Sound Pressure Input: 140 dB SPL Mic/Line In: Connector: 1/8" stereo mini jack Input Gain: -∞ to 52 dB Input Impedance: 2 kΩ or more Plug-In Power: 2.5V supported Backup Recording: -12 dB lower than set L/R input gain Inputs 1/2: Connectors: XLR / TRS combo jacks (XLR: Pin 2 hot / TRS: Tip hot) Input Gain (PAD OFF): -∞ to 55.0 dB Input Gain (PAD ON): -∞ to 35.0 dB Input Impedance: 1.8 kΩ or more Max Input Level: +22 dBu (PAD ON) Phantom Power: +12V /+24V /+48V Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -120 dBu or less |
USB | Mass Storage Class Operation: Class: USB 2.0 high speed Audio Interface Operation: Multitrack Mode: Class: USB 2.0 high speed Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48 kHz Bit Rate: 16-/24-bit Inputs / Outputs: 4 / 2 Stereo Mode: Class: USB 2.0 full speed Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48 kHz Bit Rate: 16-bit Inputs / Outputs: 2 / 2 USB Bus Powered Operation: Yes iPad Operation: Supported in stereo mode only |
General
Recording Media | SD card: 16MB to 2GB SDHC card: 4GB to 32GB |
Power Requirements | AA size (LR6) battery x 2 AC adapter (AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type, optional) USB bus power |
Display | Backlit LCD (128 x 64 pixels) |
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The H5 provides four tracks of simultaneous recording and, like Zoom's flagship H6, it can use all of their interchangeable input capsules, allowing you to choose the best microphone for every recording situation.
This is my 2nd zoom H5. I broke the 1st one I bought back in 2015. There are some good and bad things about it but I am overall happy.Good:1) The new one I got no longer uses rubberized case so it wont get sticky like my old one.2) I think the headphone amp in the new one is slightly better.
When I first took the Zoom H5 out of the included hard shell case all I could say is "WOW" this thing feel fantastic in your hand. They gave it a slight curve to improve ergonomics compared to the standard square shape of most recorders. The build quality is Amazing. This thing feels very solid.
This is my go to Microphone when I am on set. Absolutely love this Zoom. Can't go wrong with it, everything is as it says. Very easy to use. I can literally turn it on and it works like a charm. Went to post after using it for the first time and was extremely satisfied with the product..
It's fantastic and does what is supposed to do. The one thing I can't believe is that every time you remove batteries you have to reset the date. I find that very inconvenient when I come to organizing my files. Other than that it's a great machine.
I thought about getting the H5 for a long time. Now that I finally purchased it and used it, I don't know why I took so long. The quality of sound captured with the H5 using the X/Y mic as well as the shotgun mic simply blew me away.
When I first took the Zoom H5 out of the included hard shell case all I could say is "WOW" this thing feel fantastic in your hand. They gave it a slight curve to improve ergonomics compared to the standard square shape of most recorders. The build quality is Amazing. This thing feels very solid.
With little study, I took it out of the box, loaded batteries and sd card and recorded a chamber music concert I performed in (Schulhoff Concertino). The quality was fantastic. The included software edited the file easily, and I posted it on soundcloud with no hassle.
I have used the H4N a few years ago, and I was so impressed with the sound quality, and the added dimension it added to my video productions, when it came time to buy another audio capture tool, I figured I would try the H5.
Excellent audio...pretty much State of the Art. Nice custom kit as well. Using with an HD movie cam and I love it. Very versatile.
I have the problem as conductor of not being able to monitor a recording of a performance while I am conducting. This H5 Zoom solves this for me by being able to make two simultaneous recordings: one where I decide the gain and one that records the very same audio a 12db less.
- Modular Mic and Input System
- Includes XY Microphone Module
- Four Simultaneous Inputs
- Uses SD Memory Cards
- Compatible with H6 Mic Modules
- Optional Shotgun Mic and XLR/TRS Inputs
- Record up to 24-bit/96kHz Audio
- Doubles as USB Audio Interface
- Optional Hot Shoe Mount
- Zoom H5 Handy Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System
- XYH-5 Microphone Capsule
- Plastic Case
- 2 GB SD Card
- Foam Windscreen
- USB Cable
- Steinberg WaveLab LE Software (Download)
- Steinberg Cubase LE Software (Download)
- 2 x AA Batteries
- Limited 1-Year Warranty