Zoom H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered

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Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC, Mac and iPad (requires optional camera connection kit)

Inputs 1 & 2 are built for a three-pronged input cable called XLR. The handheld microphone comes with an XLR cable that attaches from the bottom of the mic to Input 1. Connect the reporter mic to the Zoom using the XLR cable. The XYH-5 mic capsule’s design means the H5 can handle up to 140 dB SPL which is the same as a jet aircraft from less than 200 feet away, and compression and limiting let you keep the levels under control. Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20dB pad A dedicated camera for streaming offers professional-quality video, leaving a memorable impression on viewers.If all you need is to connect a maximum of two microphones to it, like in a one on one interview setting, the Zoom H5 will suffice. That being said, if you think you might one day need to plug in a few extra microphones, it’s worth spending a little bit of extra money and getting the Zoom H6. The H5 also provides everything you need to connect with the outside world. Dual combo XLR/TRS inputs that can handle both mic- and line-level signals allow you to connect external microphones and line-level devices like mixers, portable music players, effects processors, and electronic keyboards—even electric guitars or basses equipped with active electronics. Simply put, when recording quieter sounds, there is less hiss produced as a byproduct when you pump up the gain, compared to the older H4n. Wind Protection X/Y recording allows you to cover a wide area yet still capture sound sources in the center with clarity and definition, making it ideal for all types of live stereo recording. The XYH-5 X/Y microphone capsule included with the H5 provides two matched unidirectional condenser microphones set at a 90 degree angle. CREATIVE & TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 30TH ANNUAL NAMM TEC AWARDS Hosted by comedian Sinbad" (Press release). Carlsbad: TEC Awards. 24 January 2015 . Retrieved 31 August 2015.

The Zoom H5 is a digital audio recording device that saves audio onto a Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card – the same kind of card used with most digital cameras. Internal mics are way too frail, I broke a plastic part already when it fell from only half a meter height Even though both are sturdy and rugged, it’s worth to point out that the Zoom H6 is rather larger and heavier, and this should be taken into consideration. Display The Line Out lets you send audio from the Zoom H5 to the input of a camera or other device without needing an attenuator cable. There’s also a separate headphone output, and you can use both outputs at the same time to route audio to your DSLR while monitoring with headphones. the SHG-6 shotgun mike capsule, which is quite a small shotgun, good for a head-and-shoulders interviewee filmed at two or three metres, less so for distant zooming in a noisy environment

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We bought this audio device for our NGO to capture audio on the go for our videos, interviews, podcasts and also in a booth to record voice over using XLR inputs. And for this price we just could not find anything that would match zoom h5 in its usability, audio quality and portability. As of right now you probably won't find anything better! Bear in mind that your lav mic might require 2.5V plugin power, which the Zoom H5 can provide. This can be done by going into Menu, In/Out, Plugin Power, and then selecting On. The same applies to Phantom Power, if you’re using a condenser microphone which needs it. I read manuals before using a product, but I was slightly confused by the multi or stereo recording functionality - however, following the instructions fixed this immediately. Overall I'm finding it easier to work with than the H4N - press the record button and it records! Guessing that was something Zoom listened to customers on. The onboard mic isn't that great but is definitely workable.

If you’re recording voice, all you need is 24bit/48kHz, but if you want to record some sound effects, being able to do so at 96kHz would offer you more flexibility during post production. Storage Pros: audio quality, portability, use applications, possibility to use as an audio interface for your PC Set up your camera either at eye level or at a slight downward angle (from the top of your computer monitor, for instance). Upward angles tend to be unflattering, so use a tripod to raise your camera’s height if your desk is too low. Built-in processing includes highpass filtering, compression, limiting, and M-S stereo width decoding Zoom's preamps seem to be all slightly noisy on their own, Not that much to say "this mic is scam", but you know, high enough to say "ok, I know you're there, I'll just fix you if needed".Zoom’s H4 has been hugely popular, and with the H5 it seems its few shortcomings have been ironed out. THAT SAID, the recording quality on the H5 is remarkably higher than the previous brothers, the sound is just more naturally "in your face" and easily verges on a studio-like sound.

You can change the speed or pitch of recordings in the Zoom itself; there’s a metronome and even a built-in guitar/bass tuner. USB connectionWhilst the Zoom H5 does not offer any built-in storage, it can record directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB in size. Even if you’re recording at 96kHz, that’s a lot of space for your recordings. Coules, Andy (1 April 2015). "Review: Zoom H5". Audio Media International . Retrieved 31 August 2015. ZOOM H5 - Somewhere Between H4 and H6". Ty Ford Audio and Video. 2 August 2014 . Retrieved 31 August 2015.