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Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

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Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
Product no: 9000-0009-8567 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Zoom H5 is a reliable handheld audio recorder that enables you to make excellent 1 to 4-channel audio recordings. The recorder is equipped with two XLR/jack inputs at the bottom, and features a stereo microphone on top: the XYH-5 capsule, a removable module that can be replaced by any other Zoom input capsule. Use, for instance, the separately available shotgun microphone - a hyper-directional mic for video purposes - or the practical XLR-TRS module, which expands the number of XLR/jack inputs of this battery-powered recorder to a total of four.

Zoom H5: connectors, SD and USB

The XLR and jack inputs of the Zoom H5 allow you to connect microphones as well as mixers or keyboards. If you want, you can send a stereo microphone or line signal to the 3.5mm input at the bottom of the microphone module. Your recordings can be stored on an SD card of up to 32 GB. Connect a pair of headphones to monitor your recordings, or transfer the audio to a device like a camera via the line output. The recorder can easily be mounted on a single-lens reflex camera or video camera by means of a separately available hot shoe mount, and thanks to its USB connector it can also serve as an audio interface for your PC or Mac.

Recording

The microphone features an impressive maximum SPL of 140 dB, which means the H5 can effortlessly handle exceptionally high volumes, such as a departing plane or a powerfully emoting vocalist at close range. Other remarkable features of the Zoom recorder include a compressor, a metronome and a chromatic tuner, not to mention the Auto Record function (which causes the H5 to start recording as soon as the sound reaches a specific level) and the exceptionally practical Backup Record function. Activate the latter and the H5 makes a backup recording at a level that is 12 dB lower than the primary recording, so you can simply use the backup if the main recording cannot be used due to clipping.

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  • Please note: the headphones are only pictured for illustrative purposes and are not included.
  • An SD card is not included either.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product not specified
Recorder type handheld field recorder
Number of XLR mic inputs 2
Number of built-in microphones 2
Max. simultaneous recording tracks 4
Max. playback tracks 4
Analogue audio input type unbalanced stereo line in (TRS mini-jack), unbalanced line in (XLR), microphone input (XLR), microphone input (TRS mini-jack)
Recorder outputs headphones (TRS, jack or mini jack), line out (TRS mini jack)
Timecode I/O no
Power options batteries
Built-in speakers yes
Storage type SDHC / SDXC
Maximum sample rate 96 kHz
Bit rate 24-bit
Audio formats WAV / PCM, MP3
Recorder mounting possibilities 1/4-inch screw thread for camera stand

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 200 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 23,5 x 17,0 x 9,0 cm

Product specifications

  • portable audio recorder
  • compatible with all Zoom input capsules
  • 4-track multi-track recordings (6 including backup)
  • gain control per input
  • brackets protect the gain controls
  • effects: compressor, limiter, low-cut filter
  • metronome and chromatic tuner
  • auto record, pre-record, backup record
  • editing: normalise, divide, trim
  • internal mixdown multi-track to stereo
  • voice memo and 99 marks per recording
  • A/B loop display
  • variable playback speed
  • variable pitch (does not affect playback speed)
  • USB audio interface functionality:
    • iPad (with optional Camera Connection Kit)
    • PC and Mac
    • loop back function
  • mountable on DSLR or video camera (with optional HS-01)
  • operates for 15 hours in stereo mode on 2 AA batteries (included)
  • XYH-5 X/Y microphone capsule:
    • unidirectional
    • sensitivity: -45 dB
    • input gain: up to 52 dB
    • max. sound pressure: 140 dB SPL
    • built-in shockmounts
  • mic/line input:
    • connector: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
    • input gain: up to 52 dB
    • plug-in power: 2.5 V supported
  • inputs 1 and 2:
    • connectors: 2x XLR/TRS (6.3 mm jack) combo
    • input gain (pad off): up to 55 dB
    • input gain (pad on): up to 35 dB
    • max. input level: +22 dBu (pad on)
    • phantom power: +12 V/+24 V/+ 48 V
    • self-noise: -120 dBu or less
  • outputs:
    • line: 3.5mm stereo mini jack, -10 dBm
    • headphones: 3.5mm stereo mini jack, 20 W + 20 W at 32 ohms
    • built-in speaker: 400 mW, 8 ohms, mono
  • file formats:
    • stereo: WAV (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bits), MP3 (44.1 kHz, 48 - 320 kbps)
    • multi-track: WAV (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bits), max. 6 tracks (L/R + input 1/2 + L/R backup)
  • USB:
    • class: USB 2.0 High Speed
    • multi-track: 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bits, inputs/outputs 4/2
    • stereo: 44.1/48 kHz, 16 bits, inputs/outputs 2/2
    • power via USB optional
  • display: LCD, illuminated, 128 x 64 pixels
  • storage: SD card (16 MB - 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB)
  • power supply: 2x AA battery (included), AD-17 power adapter (optional), USB
  • included:
    • 2 AA batteries
    • XYH-5 X/Y microphone capsule
    • USB cable
    • protective box
    • windscreen (foam)
  • separately available:
    • SGH-6 shotgun microphone
    • EXH-6 XLR/TRS capsule
    • HS-01 hot shoe mount
    • APH-5 accessory kit (remote control, AD-17 power adapter, windscreen)
  • dimensions (capsule not included): 66.8 x 135.2 x 42.1 mm
  • dimensions XYH-5 capsule: 65.5 x 62.2 x 41.0 mm
  • weight (capsule not included): 176 grams
  • weight XYH-5 capsule: 94 grams
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
My first audio recorder and I'm very happy with it. I did a lot of research before buying, and wanted something with a very low noise level at a reasonable cost. The H5 certainly delivers this. It's not completely noise free when the gain is turned up, but good enough for the price. Well recommended as an starter unit.
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
Wow! What a great sound from this high tech piece of kit. I would highly recommend this product for anyone who’s interested in recording sounds and anyone who is a professional. This affordable sound recorder is easy to use and accommodates the needs for any musician, field recorder, sound for films or anyone who’s interested in sound. You can plug a pair of headphones in and listen to the high quality audio as it records in real time for a real immersive sound experience. I’m having loads of fun with my new Zoom H5!
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
Wow! What a great sound from this high tech piece of kit. I would highly recommend this product for anyone who’s interested in recording sounds and anyone who is a professional. This affordable sound recorder is easy to use and accommodates the needs for any musician, field recorder, sound for films or anyone who’s interested in sound. You can plug a pair of headphones in and listen to the high quality audio as it records in real time for a real immersive sound experience. I’m having loads of fun with my new Zoom H5!
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
This product is really great, and when combined with my new rode nt5 it has been a complete game change for my audio set up. This product is great for any one who is fairly new to audio who wants what is a very capable and flexible audio device.

I would highly recommend. Also it was in perfect condition when it arrived, which is to be expected, but it is still good to know.
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
The Zoom H5 is excellent. Not only does it feel robustly made, it also performs extremely well. I am particularly delighted with the way it records my Steinway Grand piano performances. It is easy to use, and it is easy to transfer files to the computer. (The only aspect I was unaware of was that it did not come with an SD card, and that it won't accept a card larger than 32GB). As a product it is to be highly recommended.
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

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This product is really incredible. The sound quality is amazing and the menu system is really easy to work with. This is going to be a pleasure to use.

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Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
Licht en handzaam apparaat. Er zit een doorzichtige case en schuim plofkap bijgeleverd. Ik gebruik de microfoon vooral voor audioreportages, wanneer ik buitenshuis ben.
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
Really bad recorder and service. The XLR jack was broken on the first recorder I ordered. Then I sent it back and received a recorder where all two XLR jacks are broken. And now I have to pay for to send it back again.
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
Deze Zoom H5 aangeschaft als reis-audiorecorder. Ik gebruikte eerder de Zoom H6, maar deze is een stuk lichter en handzamer. Fijn is ook dat de bijgeleverde microfoons zowel op de H6 als de H5 passen. Nadeel is dat de H5 een SD-kaart met minder geheugen nodig heeft.
Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder

Wrote the following about Zoom H5 Handheld Audio Recorder
Sa facilité d'utilisation et sa portabilité en font un compagnon idéal pour capturer des sons de haute qualité, où que je me trouve pour mes besoins pros (production audiovisuelle). J'aime la possibilité d'interchanger les capsules et la qualité du son par les entrées XLR qui m'aident à remplir mes besoins en matière d'enregistrement, très important dans la vidéo.
Seul point négatif pour lequel j'enlève une étoile, l'emballage de protection : la boite du Zoom m'a été livré dans un gros carton quasi vide, non maintenu à l'intérieur donc brinquebalant. Cela m'a fait peur sur le coup mais boite malgré tout intacte à l'intérieur.
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Thursday 7 April 2016 By Lizanne

Zoom surprised both friend and foe with their H1 Handy mobile recorder series, which was very well-received by the general public. Now, Zoom has introduced two audio interfaces, the U-44 and the U-24, two recorders that fit in the palm of your hand! We're talking ultra compact. That doesn't mean their performance is small, however. Quite the contrary is true, in fact!

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