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Zoom H5 Handy Recorder

Product Code: ZOOZEH5

Barcode: 4515260013296

Brand: Zoom

Product Features

  • Zoom H5 four track portable recorder
  • Includes XY stereo microphone capsules
  • Other capsules available including MS
  • WAV and MP3 file formats
£169.20 Inc VAT £141.00 Exc VAT
Out of Stock - Normally available in 3 - 4 days
Out of Stock - Normally available in 3 - 4 days
Product Description

Zoom H5 Handy Recorder

The H5 provides four tracks of simultaneous recording and, like the flagship H6 model, it can use all Zoom interchangeable input capsules, allowing you to choose the best microphone for every recording situation. The flexible and powerful H5 provides everything you need to create multitrack recordings, audio for video, and state-of-the-art podcasting, broadcasting and electronic newsgathering.

The XYH-5 X/Y microphone capsule included with the H5 provides two matched unidirectional condenser microphones set at a 90 degree angle. These are housed within an advanced shockmount that employs rugged external mic wires and rubberised material to isolate the unit from the H5 body and thus minimise vibration and handling noise.The design of the XYH-5 also allows the H5 to handle louder sounds than any other Handy Recorder model: 140 dB SPL, to be precise, that's equivalent to the sound of a jet aircraft from less than 200 feet away enabling you to capture sounds louder, closer, and cleaner than you ever could before.

Inputs and Outputs

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 optional Hot Shoe mount can be mounted directly to a DSLR or camcorder.

There are lots of output options as well. A dedicated Line Out with adjustable volume allows you to send a stereo audio output from the H5 to the mic input of a video 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 over headphones. There's also a built-in speaker for fast access playback, and a USB port which allows the H5 to be used as an audio interface for your computer or iPad.

The H5 will operate for more than 15 hours on 2 x AA batteries and there's an optional AC adaptor so you can run on mains power. The H5 records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 gigabytes. Maximum recording time is dependent upon the card size and file type; for example, 2GB is approximately fourteen hours of stereo 320kbps MP3 files, three hours of stereo 16-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV files, or an hour of stereo 24-bit / 96kHz WAV files.

Features at a glance

  • Uses a system of interchangeable input capsules
  • Includes detachable shockmounted X/Y capsule (XYH-5)
  • Compatible with all Zoom input capsules
  • Four-track simultaneous recording
  • Large backlit LCD display
  • Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB
  • Up to 24-bit/96kHz 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
  • Analogue style gain controls for each input
  • Protective "roll-bar" type covers prevent accidental movement of gain controls
  • Plug-in power (2.5 Volts)
  • Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting
  • Chromatic tuner and metronome
  • Auto-record, Pre-record, and Backup-record functions mean that you'll never miss that perfect take
  • MS decoding
  • Multitrack to stereo internal mixdown
  • Normalise, Divide, and Trim editing
  • Voice memo and up to 99 marks per recording
  • A/B loop playback
  • Variable playback speed and variable pitch without affecting playback speed
  • Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad with loop back function
  • Mountable to DSLR or camcorder with optional HS-01 Hot Shoe Mount
  • Uses two standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
  • Over 15 hours of operation with alkaline batteries

    • The Software

    The H5 can operate in two different modes - choose stereo for two-track stereo recording, or multitrack for four-track recording (in either stereo pairs or individual mono tracks) It captures audio in the two most commonly used file formats: WAV and MP3.

    The WAV files recorded by the H5 can be 16- or 24-bit, with sampling rates of 44.1, 48, or 96kHz*. They are automatically time-stamped and thus Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compliant, allowing for precise synchronisation in video post-production. MP3 files, while slightly lower in fidelity, are much smaller than WAV files and are thus easier to email and post on social networking sites allowing you to quickly and easily share your creations around the world.

    * 96kHz sampling rate available in stereo mode only

    Signal Processing

    The H5's onboard effects allow you to add polish to your recordings. Compression and limiting compensate for fluctuations in input level, while a low-cut filter helps eliminate wind noise, blowing, and other kinds of low frequency rumble. There's even an onboard metronome and chromatic/guitar/bass tuner.

    Other features

    The list of H5 features doesn't end there. There's playback looping, pitch change, and variable playback speed (without pitch change) to help with phrase training, as well as a pre-record function that keeps the H5 continuously recording in the background, keeping the previous two seconds before you hit RECORD.

    There's an Auto-Record function that allows recording to begin automatically when a certain level of sound is detected and an equivalent Auto-Stop function that ends recording when the sound drops below a user-designated level, either immediately or up to 5 seconds later. And then there's Backup-Record - the ultimate safety net.* It enables the H5 to automatically record a duplicate set of stereo tracks with 12dB less input gain. Even if your original track is distorted, chances are the Backup version will be fine!

    * 44.1 and 48kHz WAV files only.

    You can even use your H5 as an audio interface, complete with a Loop Back function that makes it easy to add narration to music playback. Simply connect the H5 to your computer or iPad** via USB, launch your favorite DAW or use the included Wavelab LE software and start creating a masterpiece.

    ** Apple Camera Connection Kit required

     

    General

    • Recording media:SD card: 16MB to 2GB SDHC card: 4GB to 32GB
    • Display: Backlit LCD (128 x 64 pixels)
    • INPUTS L/R (XYH-5 X/Y mic) Sensitivity:-45 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Max sound pressure input: 140 dB
    • MIC/LINE IN : 1/8" stereo mini jack, input gain:∞ to 52 dB Input impedance: 2 k Ω or more
    • Plug-in power: 2.5V supported
    • Backup recording: -12dB lower than set L/R input gain
    • INPUTS 1/2: Connectors:XLR / TRS combo jacks (XLR: Pin 2 hot / TRS: Tip hot)
    • Input gain (PAD OFF): -∞ to 55.0 dB
    • Input gain (PAD ON): -∞ to 35.0 dB
    • Input impedance: 1.8 k Ω or more
    • Max input level: +22 dBu (PAD ON)
    • Phantom power: +12V /+24V /+48V
    • Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -120 dBu or less
    • Outputs LINE OUT : 1/8" stereo mini jack Rated output level:-10 dBm Output load impedance: 10k Ω or more
    • PHONE OUT :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
    • Audio Interface operation: Stereo mode: Class: USB 2.0 Full Speed Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz Bit rate:16 bit Inputs / Outputs: 2 USB bus powered operation possible (iPad operation supported in Stereo mode only)
    • Power Requirements AA size (LR6) battery x 2
    • AC adapter: AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional)
    • USB bus power