ZOOM H5 Handy Recorder

Overview
The H5 is a versatile mobile four channel recorder that offers a variety of features to meet the evolving needs of creators. It has interchangeable microphone capsules, a large backlit LCD, and can record up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 formats. The H5 also has built-in effects, a chromatic tuner and metronome, and can function as a USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad.

The H5s design allows it to handle high sound levels and minimize vibration and handling noise. It also has features such as Pre-Record, Auto-Record, and Backup-Record to ensure that no recording is missed. The H5 has multiple inputs and outputs, including XLR/TRS combo inputs with dedicated gain control knobs, a Line Out, and a headphone output. It can record for up to 10 hours with just 2 AA batteries or indefinitely with an optional AC adapter.

Summary
Recording Formats: WAV
Outputs: 1/8
Battery Mount / Type: AA
Included in box
1x Quick Guide
1x XYH-5 X/Y mic capsule
1x USB cable
1x Foam windscreen
1x Steinberg Cubase LE

About the ZOOM H5 Handy Recorder
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.

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.

CLEANER.

The H5’s rubberized housing and shock-mounted microphones minimize vibration and handling noise, while a low-cut filter helps eliminate wind noise and other kinds of low frequency rumble.

CLEARER.

The H5 utilizes the same high-quality, low-noise preamps as our flagship H6, ensuring great-sounding recordings in all sonic environments.

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.

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.

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 operation times when using battery power
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

Mobile four channel recorder with interchangeable microphone capsules
Large backlit LCD
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 -20dB pad
Analog-style gain controls for each input
Protective “roll-bar“ type covers prevent accidental movement of gain controls
Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression and limiting
Chromatic tuner and metronome
MS decoding and multitrack to stereo internal mixdown
Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad with loop back function

Interchangeable capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lenses of a camera
The H5’s modular design means that you can always use the best microphone for every recording

The Ultimate In Image Control
Welcome to “Mid-Side” recording, a whole new level of precision in your ability to shape sound. The MSH-6 Capsule contains dual mic elements – a forward-facing, unidirectional mic (the “Mid”) and a side-facing, bi-directional mic (the “Side”). Together with the H5’s onboard MS decoder, they capture a fully mono-compatible stereo image that can actually be adjusted after recording – ideal for film, video, and television projects.

All the Pickup, Half the Length
The optional SGH-6 Shotgun Capsule adds a professional-quality, highly directional microphone to the H6, creating an ideal audio setup for film, video, live theater, and ENG (electronic newsgathering) applications. Three elements combined with digital signal processing inside the SGH-6 give you the highly directional pickup power of a conventional shotgun mic in a unit only half the size – ideal for recording dialogue and narration with no intrusive mic in the scene.

Expanded Connectivity
Plugging in the optional EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo Capsule gives you two more inputs. This allows you to connect up to four discrete signals from external microphones, instruments, mixers, or portable music players to fully realise your audio vision. It’s all the power of a professional recording studio, right in the palm of your hand.

Live Recording Personified
The XYH-6 capsule adds two matched high-quality unidirectional microphones to your H6 or H5. This kind of microphone is most sensitive to signal coming from directly in front, and less sensitive to signal coming from behind or from the sides; in technical terms, they are said to utilise a cardioid polar pattern. These mics have the largest diaphragm size (0.579” = 14.6mm) of any ever available on a portable recorder.

User Interface
In addition to standard transport controls (stop, play/pause, record, rewind and fast-forward), the front panel of the H5 offers dedicated record arming buttons for each track, which double as mute switches during playback. A Hold switch disables all front panel buttons to prevent accidental operation during recording. The H5 can be attached to a camera strap or, with the use of our optional Hot Shoe mount, mounted directly to a DSLR or camcorder.