The Zoom H5 is a legendary industry standard for field recording, videography, podcasting, and mobile journalism. Renowned for its rugged dependability and modular flexibility, the H5 splits the ideal balance between compact portability and professional multitrack multi-input routing.
Shock-Mounted X/Y Stereo Capture
The Zoom H5 comes standard with the XYH-5 microphone capsule, featuring two matched unidirectional condenser microphones set at a fixed 90-degree angle. The standout design feature is the integrated advanced shock-mount system. The microphone elements are fully suspended within rubberized housings, dramatically decreasing handling noise, camera motor rumble, and mechanical vibrations during active field production.
4-Track Multi-Input Flexibility
Capable of recording up to 4 tracks simultaneously, the H5 lets you capture professional environmental sounds alongside isolated voice feeds. The base of the unit features 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs equipped with dedicated high-precision physical gain knobs, complete with a protective metal roll-bar to prevent accidental adjustment during shoots. It easily handles professional studio condenser mics via switchable +12V, +24V, or +48V phantom power, as well as line-level feeds from mixers or instruments.
The Original Modular Microphone System
Like its larger sibling (the H6), the H5 utilizes Zoom’s original hot-swappable capsule system. You can effortlessly pop off the standard X/Y microphone array and snap on a specialized shotgun microphone, mid-side stereo capsule, or add two extra XLR/TRS inputs using the EXH-6 expansion block to completely alter your workflow on the fly.
Built for the Field & Studio Alike
The clear, backlit monochrome LCD display provides fast monitoring of audio meters under bright sunlight or dark sound stages. For filmmakers, the built-in compressor, limiter, and low-cut filter keep unpredictable sound spikes in check. Back at your desk, the Mini-USB port turns the H5 into a high-quality 4-in / 2-out USB audio interface for computers, laptops, and iPads.
Key Technical Specifications
- Recording Formats: 16/24-bit WAV (up to 96 kHz) & MP3 formats
- Maximum SPL: 140 dB SPL (with included XYH-5 capsule)
- Simultaneous Tracks: 4 channels (Stereo capsule + 2 external inputs)
- Physical Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4″ TRS Combo Jacks, 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Mic/Line In (on capsule)
- Physical Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm Line Out, 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Out, 400mW Mono Speaker
- Storage Support: SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- Power Options: 2 x AA batteries, AC adapter (AD-17 via USB), or USB bus power
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