THE ZOOMÂ H5
FLEXIBLE AUDIO FOR VIDEOÂ PERFECTION
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THE H5. VERSATILE PRODUCTIVITY.
Four tracks of simultaneous recording and interchangeable mic capsules make the H5 flexible and powerful enough to meet the evolving needs of today’s creators.
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![]() | LOUDER.The design of the XYH-5 mic capsule allows the H5 to handle up to 140 dB SPL — equivalent to the sound of a jet aircraft from less than 200 feet away! And to keep your levels under control, the H5 offers compression and limiting. |
CLEANER.The H5’s rubberized housing and shock-mounted microphones minimize vibration and handling noise, while a low-cut filter helps eliminate wind noise and other kinds of low frequency rumble. | |
CLEARER.The H5 utilizes the same high-quality, low-noise preamps as our flagship H6, ensuring great-sounding recordings in all sonic environments. |
Pre-Record
The Pre-Record function captures and saves two seconds of audio before you hit RECORD — perfect for unexpected starts.
Auto-Record
The Auto-Record function allow the H5 to automatically start and stop recording at predefined sound levels.
Backup-Record*
The H5’s Backup-Record function automatically records a duplicate set of L/R tracks with 12db less input gain. This audio safety net helps to protect your recordings.
*44.1 and 48 kHz WAV files only.
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SIX INTERCHANGEABLE MIC CAPSULES

![]() | XYH-6 Capsule |
![]() | MSH-6 Capsule |
![]() | XYH-5 Capsule |
![]() | SGH-6 Capsule |
![]() | EXH-6 Capsule |
![]() | SSH-6 Capsule |
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INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Ins
The H5’s XLR/TRS combo inputs can handle both mic- and line-level signals for microphones, wireless receivers, mixers, keyboards and more. Each input has a dedicated gain control knob. The supplied XYH-5 capsule also provides an additional mic/line input via a â…›” mini phone jack.
Outs
A Line Out with adjustable volume allows you to send audio from the H5 to the input of a 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 with headphones.
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RECORDING TIMES & FILE FORMATS
Record continuously for over 15 hours with just 2 AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 ACÂ adapter.
The H5 can record up to six monophonic WAV files (or up to three stereo files) in any of the following formats:

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
INCLUDED WITH THEÂ H5
OPTIONAL H5Â ACCESSORIES
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FEATURES
- Includes detachable X/Y capsule (XYH-5) capable of handling 140 dBÂ SPL
- Shock-mounted mics for reduced handling noise
- Compatible with all Zoom input capsules
- Four-track simultaneous recording
- Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- Up to 24-bit/96 kHz 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 -20Â dBÂ pad
- Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting
- Auto-record, Pre-record, and Backup-record functions mean that you’ll never miss that perfect take
- Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad with Loop Back function
- Powered by two AA batteries or via USB
- Over 15 hours of operation with alkaline batteries

























