ZOOM H5 4 Channel Professional Portable Audio Recorder

The ZOOM H5 Professional Portable Recorder is a flexible and powerful four-track recording tool designed to meet the evolving demands of audio creators, musicians, and broadcasters. Its simultaneous recording capability for up to four tracks, expandable to a maximum of six, provides exceptional versatility for complex projects.

Central to its performance are the high-quality, shock-mounted microphone capsules, which significantly reduce vibration and handling noise. The unit includes a detachable X/Y stereo microphone capsule (XYH-5) capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 140dB SPL, ensuring crisp recordings even in loud environments. A built-in low-cut filter further assists by eliminating unwanted wind noise and low-frequency rumble.

Audio fidelity is guaranteed by the same premium preamps found in the higher-end H6 model, delivering great-sounding recordings in all sonic conditions. You can capture audio directly to SD/SDHC cards (up to 32GB) in high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz BWF-compliant WAV files or in a variety of MP3 formats for smaller file sizes.

For connectivity, the H5 features two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each offering selectable phantom power and a -20dB pad for recording loud sources. A dedicated line output with adjustable volume allows you to feed audio directly into a camera or other device without an external attenuator, while a separate headphone output with its own volume control enables precise monitoring.

Additional professional features include built-in effects like compression and limiting, plus auto-record, pre-record, and backup-record functions for never missing a moment. It also functions as a multichannel USB audio interface for PC, Mac, or iPad, complete with a loop-back function for streaming or podcasting.

Power is flexible, supplied via USB bus power, two included AA alkaline batteries, or an optional AC adaptor. The rugged, rubberised housing, a