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The Zoom H5 is a versatile portable recorder equipped with the XYH-5 stereo microphone capsule on a shock mount, capable of handling up to 140 dB SPL for clear and precise recordings.
It features two XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom power (12/24/48V), allowing connection to a Manalive Audio hydrophone. It also has a 3.5mm mini-jack input that can be connected to a Birdmic parabolic microphone, the Baton, and the Bat 4 and Bat 5 models, for recording multiple species.
Recording up to 4 tracks in 24-bit/96 kHz (WAV, BWF, or MP3) on an SD card, the H5 also offers a limiter, compressor, low-cut filter, and automatic recording functions.
It is notably recommended in the participatory protocol "Night Flight" for studying nocturnal bird migrations.
Available with or without accessories.
Included accessories:
- Wired remote control RCH-5
- USB AC adapter AD-17
- Fur windscreen (dead cat)
Technical Specifications – Zoom H5 Handy Recorder
The Zoom H5 Handy Recorder is a versatile portable audio recorder, designed to deliver professional-quality results both in studio and field recording. It comes with a removable X/Y microphone capsule (XYH‑5), consisting of two unidirectional condenser microphones in a 90° XY configuration, mounted on a shock mount to reduce handling noise, and capable of withstanding a maximum sound pressure level of 140 dB SPL.
Main Features
- Recording: Up to 4 simultaneous tracks (stereo or multitrack mode).
- Audio Quality: 16/24-bit, sampling rates up to 96 kHz, WAV (BWF-compatible) and MP3 formats.
- Recording Media: SD cards (16 MB to 2 GB) and SDHC cards (4 GB to 32 GB).
Audio Inputs
- XYH‑5 capsule (L/R input): Sensitivity -45 dB (1 kHz, 1 Pa), gain adjustable from -∞ to +52 dB.
- Stereo 3.5 mm mini‑jack mic/line input (with 2.5 V plug‑in power).
- Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with switchable phantom power (+12V / +24V / +48V), -20 dB pad, EIN ≤ -120 dBu.
Audio Outputs
- Stereo line output: 3.5 mm mini‑jack (-10 dBm)
- Headphone output: 20 mW + 20 mW into 32 Ω
- Built‑in speaker: Mono 400 mW, 8 Ω
Built‑in Functions
- Effects: Low‑cut filter, compressor, limiter.
- Special modes: Pre‑record, auto‑record, and backup recording at -12 dB to prevent clipping.
- USB 2.0 Audio Interface Function
- Multitrack mode: 4 in / 2 out, 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit.
- Stereo mode: 2 in / 2 out, USB‑powered possible (iPad-compatible in stereo mode).
Power & Battery Life
- Power: 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) – over 10 hours of continuous operation with alkaline.
- Alternative Power: USB 5 V AC adapter (Zoom AD‑17 optional) or USB power (PC/Mac/iPad).
- Brand
- Zoom
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