The Zoom H5
Flexible Audio for Video Perfection
The H5. Versatile Productivity.
Four tracks of simultaneous recording and interchangeable mic capsules make the H5 flexible and powerful enough to meet the evolving needs of today’s creators.
Features
- Includes detachable X/Y capsule (XYH-5) capable of handling 140 dB SPL
- Shock-mounted mics for reduced handling noise
- Compatible with all Zoom input capsules
- Four-track simultaneous recording
- Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- Up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
- Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad
- Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting
- Auto-record, Pre-record, and Backup-record functions mean that you'll never miss that perfect take
- Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad with Loop Back function
- Powered by two AA batteries or via USB
- About 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries
THE H5 HANDY RECORDER
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.
Louder.
The design of the XYH-5 mic capsule allows the H5 to handle up to 140 dB SPL — equivalent to the sound of a jet aircraft from less than 200 feet away! And to keep your levels under control, the H5 offers compression and limiting.
Pre-Record
The Pre-Record function captures and saves two seconds of audio before you hit RECORD -- perfect for unexpected starts.
Auto-Record
The Auto-Record function allow the H5 to automatically start and stop recording at predefined sound levels.
Backup-Record*
The H5’s Backup-Record function automatically records a duplicate set of L/R tracks with 12db less input gain. This audio safety net helps to protect your recordings.
*44.1 and 48 kHz WAV files only.
Specs
General
| Recording media: | SD card: 16MB to 2GB , SDHC card: 4GB to 32GB |
| Display: | Backlit LCD (128 x 64 pixels) |
Inputs
| 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 | |
| PHONE OUT : | Connector: 1/8" stereo mini jack |
| Output Level: 20 mW +20 mW into 32 Ω load | |
| Built-in speaker: | 400mw 8 Ω mono |
Recording Formats
| STEREO MODE: | WAV (BWF-compliant) |
| Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz | |
| Bit rate: 16/24 (Stereo) | |
| Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2 | |
| MP3 | |
| Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz | |
| Bit rate: 48/56/64/80/96/112/32/160/192/224/256/320kbps | |
| MULTITRACK MODE: | WAV (BWF-compliant) |
| Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz | |
| Bit rate: 16/24 (Mono/Stereo) | |
| Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 6 (L/R + INPUT 1/2 + L/R backup) |
USB
| Mass Storage Class operation: | Class: USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Audio Interface operation: Multitrack mode: | Class: USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz | |
| Bit rate: 16/24 bit | |
| Inputs / Outputs: 4 / 2 | |
| Audio Interface operation: Stereo mode: | Class: USB 2.0 Full Speed |
| Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz | |
| Bit rate: 16 bit | |
| Inputs / Outputs: 2 / 2 | |
| USB bus powered operation possible | |
| (iPad operation supported in Stereo mode only) |
Approximate continuous operation times when recording using battery power (in hours and minutes)
| STEREO FILE mode | |
| XY mic, 44.1kHz/16-bit (stereo x 1): | about 10 hours |
| MULTI FILE mode | |
| XY mic, Inputs 1 and 2, 48kHz/24-bit (stereo × 2): | about 5 hours |
| Note: The above times are estimates. |
Power Requirements
| AA size (LR6) battery x 2 | |
| AC adapter: AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional) | |
| USB bus power |
Inputs and Outputs
Ins
The H5’s XLR/TRS combo inputs can handle both mic- and line-level signals for microphones, wireless receivers, mixers, keyboards and more. Each input has a dedicated gain control knob. The supplied XYH-5 capsule also provides an additional mic/line input via a ⅛" mini phone jack.
Outs
A Line Out with adjustable volume allows you to send audio from the H5 to the input of a camera or other device without the need for an attenuator cable. In addition, there's a separate headphone output with a dedicated volume control. You can use both outputs simultaneously to route audio to your DSLR while monitoring with headphones.
Inputs and Outputs
Ins
The H5’s XLR/TRS combo inputs can handle both mic- and line-level signals for microphones, wireless receivers, mixers, keyboards and more. Each input has a dedicated gain control knob. The supplied XYH-5 capsule also provides an additional mic/line input via a ⅛" mini phone jack.
Outs
A Line Out with adjustable volume allows you to send audio from the H5 to the input of a camera or other device without the need for an attenuator cable. In addition, there's a separate headphone output with a dedicated volume control. You can use both outputs simultaneously to route audio to your DSLR while monitoring with headphones.
Recording Times & File Formats
Record continuously for about 10 hours with just 2 AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 AC adapter.
The H5 can record up to six monophonic WAV files (or up to three stereo files) in any of the following formats:
Recording Times & File Formats
Record continuously for about 10 hours with just 2 AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 AC adapter.
The H5 can record up to six monophonic WAV files (or up to three stereo files) in any of the following formats:
What's in the Box
Included with the H5
- Quick Guide
- XYH-5 X/Y mic capsule
- USB cable
- Foam windscreen
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