Zoom H5 Handy Recorder

The H5 Handy Recorder

Zoom H5 Handy Recorder is a handheld digital audio recorder from Zoom Corporation, introduced in January 2014.[1][2] A successor to the Zoom H4n, new model features interchangeable input capsules with microphones, similarly to the H6, allowing to record up to four tracks simultaneously, both internal and external.[2][3][4]

Features

The H5 can record in WAV format up to 24-bit/96kHz as well as MP3. Sound can be recorded with up to 4 separate channels through the inputs. Several build-in effects are available, including low cut filter, input compressor and limiter, or a playback speed and pitch control.[1]

Two XLR/TRS combo connectors are provided with an adjustable gain and phantom power.

Both: SD and SDHC memory cards are supported with a capacity of up to 32 GB.[1]

Peripherals

X-Y Microphone capsule XYH-5 on the H5 Handy Recorder

Retail box includes several accessories, such as X-Y Microphone capsule, rubber-foam windshield, plastic case, two AA batteries and a manuals.

Reception

Overall the reception for the Zoom H5 Handy Recorder since its release has been positive.

Transom called H5 a worthy successor to the H4n, however found that the optional microphone modules were of mixed quality.[3] Ty Ford praised the recorder for the amount of features available for the price.[5] Audio Media International called H5 a "capable and straightforward portable recorder".[6] ProPhoto magazine was impressed with the versatility and recording quality of the device.[7]

In January 2015 H5 won TEC Award in Recording Devices category.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Zoom Intros H5 Handy Recorder". Synthtopia. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Zoom Debuts H5 Portable Recorder – High Resolution Multitrack". SonicScoop. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  3. 1 2 Towne, Jeff (6 January 2015). "Zoom H5". transom. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Zoom H5 REVIEW – High Quality Audio Fieldrecorder". Gadgetflux. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "ZOOM H5 - Somewhere Between H4 and H6". Ty Ford Audio and Video. 2 August 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  6. ↑ Coules, Andy (1 April 2015). "Review: Zoom H5". Audio Media International. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  7. ↑ Ford, Jez. "Zoom H5 recorder REVIEW". Avhub. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  8. ↑ "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.

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