KEY FEATURES
- Live/Location
Recording & Podcasting
- Swappable
Stereo Mic, Built-In Speaker
- Dual
XLR-1/4" Mic/Line Inputs
- Fast,
User-Friendly Operability
- Records
in WAV up to 96 kHz
- 3.5mm
Line & Headphone Outputs
- Onboard
Compressor & Low-Cut Filter
- Powered
via Batteries, AC, or USB
- Supports
SDHC Cards up to 32GB
- Stereo
Safety Track Recording
ZOOM H5
OVERVIEW
Ideal
for documentaries, podcasting, audio for video, and professional sound design,
the Zoom H5 portable handheld recorder lets you quickly record up to four input
signals regardless of your audio experience. With a swappable stereo microphone
capsule, versatile 2-channel inputs, and up to 4-track recording, the H5 is
both user-friendly and easily expandable.
Like
other H-Series Handy recorders such as the H4n Pro and H6, you can hold it in
your hand, attach it to a mic stand or tripod, or mount it to a camera (shoe
mount available separately); the H5 packs an impressive array of features into
a rugged, rubberized body that's more than ready to meet the varied demands of
musicians, videographers, sound designers, content creators, and news shooters.
From
the plentiful battery life to the powerful audio processing functions, the H5
is well equipped to handle anything from tracking live performances and
podcasts to recording interviews, dialogue, and sound effects. It can supply
phantom or plug-in power for condenser mics, or accept direct connections from
synths, keyboards, drum machines, or +4 dB line-level mixers. No matter the
source, selectable auto-recording and pre-recording ensure that you'll never
miss the start of a take, and stereo safety track recording provides duplicate
tracks at a lower level to avoid distortion.
Fast, User-Friendly Operability
The
H5's front panel is ergonomically arranged with its most essential and commonly
used controls—transport buttons for record, play/pause, stop, back, and forward
operations, individual record-arm buttons that double as mute switches during
playback, and large gain knobs. For added safety, a hold switch disables all
front-panel buttons to prevent accidental operation during recording. Day or night,
view vital information such as audio levels, recording time, battery status,
and more on the large, monochrome backlit LCD.
Interchangeable Stereo Microphone
Capsule
Leave
your external mics at home and travel light. The H5 is outfitted with Zoom's
XYH-5 interchangeable stereo microphone that provides clear, phase-accurate
capture in a classic 90° X/Y configuration for a tight stereo image. The
matched unidirectional condensers are housed within a specially designed shockmount
that employs rugged external mic wires and rubberized material to minimize
vibration and handling noise. With nothing more than the H5, you're set to
record speech, practice sessions, concerts, or ambient and environmental
sounds, even ear-rattling ones up to 140 dB!
SD Card Recording and Audio Interface
Functionality
Maximize
portability by recording directly to an SD card (up to 2GB capacity) or SDHC
card (up to 32GB capacity). A 2GB SDHC card will yield approximately three
hours of 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo recording time using the BWF-compliant WAV
format for uncompressed audio quality and industry-standard file compatibility.
Note that media cards are available separately, and larger capacity cards will
increase startup times.
Alternatively,
use the H5 as a 4-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface at up to 24-bit / 48 kHz.
For audio interface operation with an iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit
required and available separately), select USB Stereo mode, which offers two
channels in and out at up to 16-bit / 48 kHz. The USB port also enables fast
file transfer and firmware updates.
3.5mm Outputs for Simultaneous Hookup
to a Camera and Headphones
The
H5 boasts 3.5mm line and headphone mini-jack outputs for simultaneously feeding
your camera/DSLR and a pair of headphones. In addition to the dedicated
side-panel headphone volume control, the level of the line output can be
adjusted via the menu, allowing you to optimize the signal level being sent to
your camera without the need for an attenuator cable. For quick playback
reference, a built-in monophonic speaker is also provided.
Powered via AA Batteries or AC Adapter
Power
the H5 via two AA batteries, or plug it into a wall outlet with an AD-17 AC
adapter (available separately). Alkaline batteries can keep the H5 running for
up to 15 hours of continuous 16-bit / 44.1 kHz recording using the built-in X/Y
mic. When using the H5 in the stereo USB audio interface mode, USB bus powering
is possible.
ZOOM H5
SPECS
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Number of Tracks
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4
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Maximum Sampling Rate
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96 kHz / 24-Bit
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Microphone
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Interchangeable Cardioid Condenser
Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration
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Built-In Speaker
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Yes, 400 mW Mono
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Display
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Monochrome LCD (Backlit)
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Memory Card Support
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SD (16 MB to 2 GB), SDHC (4 to 32
GB)
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Internal Storage
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None
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Audio File Formats
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BWF, MP3, WAV
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Battery Type
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2 x AA (Not Included)
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AC/DC Power Adapter
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5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)
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