Zoom H5

Portable 4-track recorder - Hi-Res Audio - Interchangeable microphones - LCD screen - Mini USB - SDHC slot - XLR/TRS connectors

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Compact and lightweight, the Zoom H5 4-track portable recorder will follow you in all your projects. Enjoy its interchangeable capsule system, 2 XLR/TRS inputs, SDHC card slot and optimal handling. Capture sound scenes in the best conditions.

Portable 4-track recorder - Hi-Res Audio - Interchangeable microphones - LCD screen - Mini USB - SDHC slot - XLR/TRS connectors

Overview

Zoom H5: optimised sound recording

Compact and lightweight, theZoom H5 4-track portable recorder will follow you in all your projects. Enjoy its interchangeable capsule system, its 2 XLR/TRS inputs, its SDHC card slot as well as an optimal handling. Capture sound scenes in the best possible conditions with a high-performance, efficient equipment that meets your expectations!

Interchangeable microphones

With its interchangeable capsule system, the Zoom H5 4-track recorder offers you extensive functionality. Included with your H5 is the XYH-5 microphone. The XYH-5 microphone is X/Y shaped and provides stereo capture with unidirectional microphones covering a 90° soundstage at the front.

Additional (optional) microphones are available to further enhance the potential of your recorder. Easily enhance your recordings with built-in effects. Features include a compressor, limiter, low-cut filter, metronome and tuner mode.

Hi-Res Audio recording

This Zoom model is capable of recording in both WAV and MP3 formats. The former is encoded in 16- or 24-bit with a sampling rate of up to 96 kHz and is automatically time-stamped for optimal use in post-production (compatible with BWF format).

There is a line out and a 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring. In addition, a USB port allows quick file transfer, firmware update and use as a multi-channel or stereo audio interface by connecting it to a PC/Mac.

Tailored to your needs

The two locking combo connectors accept balanced/unbalanced XLR or 1/4" plug cables and can accommodate mic and line level signals as well as instrument level signals. There is a gain control and 20dB pad for each input. In addition, phantom power of +12, +24 or +48 volts can be supplied to the four main inputs.

The H5 is powered by two AA batteries, which provide up to 15 hours of recording time. For ideal backup of your recordings, this model accepts SD cards up to 32GB.

Key Features :

  • 4-track portable recorder
  • Interchangeable capsule system
  • Microphone included: XYH-5 suspension-mounted stereo X/Y microphone (sound pressure up to 140 dB SPL)
  • 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio support
  • Supported files: WAV (BWF compatible) and MP3
  • Pre-recording, backup recording and automatic recording
  • Features: MS decode, internal mix, markers, low-cut filter, compression, limiter, tuner, metronome
  • LCD display (128 x 64 pixels)
  • 2 inputs on mixed XLR/Jack 6.35 mm TRS connectors
  • Phantom power (+12, +24 or +48V) for main inputs
  • Gain control and 20 dB pad for each input
  • 3.5 mm jack outputs: headphones and Line OUT
  • Remote control jack
  • Mini USB Type B port for use as a USB multi-channel and stereo audio interface (PC/Mac)
  • SDHC slot (up to 32 GB)
  • Power supply: 2 x AA (not included) / up to 15 hours battery life
  • Case and foam windscreen included
Packaging content
  • Zoom H5
  • XYH-5 capsules
  • 2 AA batteries (LR6)
  • USB cable
  • Foam windscreen
  • Case
  • User's manual
  • Steinberg Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Zoom H5

Brand

ZOOM

Model

H5

Technical specifications

Product type

Digital audio recorder

Media type

SD (Secure Digital)

High-Res audio

Yes

Microphone

Stereo

Wi-Fi

No

Bluetooth

No

Power supply

Power supply type

2 X AA (LR6)

Battery life

15 Hour(s)

Physical characteristics

Connector(s)

Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
2 X XLR combo Jack / Mic / Instrument
Line OUT (3.5mm Jack Female)
SDHC
Remote control

USB port

Yes

With / Without support

Without stand

Width

66.8 mm

Height

42.1 mm

Depth

135.2 mm

Weight

176 g

Colour

Black

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 4 Oct 2021

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