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Zoom H5studio

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H5studio

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 613904
Brand: Zoom
Model: H5studio
Price: $427.90

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The H5studio is a really solid portable recorder, especially for location sound recording and quick demos. It's great for singer-songwriters, podcasters, or anyone needing multi-track recording on the go, offering excellent quality without the complexity of a full studio setup. The 32-bit float is a huge plus for capturing clean audio in less-than-ideal environments.

Product Description

  • Zoom H5studio
  • Mobile Recorder
  • No levelling required thanks to 32-bit float converter technology and dual AD converter
  • System with interchangeable microphone capsules
  • X/Y microphone capsule included (19.4 mm small diaphragm)
  • Recording formats: 16 bit / 24 bit WAV fixed or 32 bit float with up to 192 kHz
  • Recording medium: microSDHC cards up to 32 GB or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (both not included)
  • Simultaneous recording of up to 6 tracks and playback of up to 4 tracks
  • +48V phantom power switchable
  • 2 XLR/TRS combo sockets with F-series preamplifier for microphone and line signals
  • Stereo line input: 3.5 mm jack
  • Stereo line output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Integrated speaker
  • 2" Colour display
  • Timecode synchronisation via Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (Art. #423971#
  • not included)
  • Recording and streaming via USB to Mac
  • iOS and Android (4 inputs and 2 outputs)
  • Power supply via 4 AA batteries (not included)
  • Zoom AD-17 power supply unit (Art.#325751#
  • not included) or USB-C port
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 206 x 86 x 55 mm
  • Weight (with batteries): 410 g
PROS
  • • 32-bit float recording eliminates noise floor issues, a real game-changer.
  • • X/Y capsule delivers surprisingly accurate and natural stereo imaging.
  • • Flexible XLR/TRS combo jacks accommodate diverse microphone setups.
  • • Compact size and robust build make it genuinely field-ready.
CONS
  • • Limited track monitoring options compared to dedicated interfaces.
  • • Battery life can be a constraint during extended sessions.
  • • The integrated speaker is adequate, not ideal for critical listening.

Product Video

Key Features

Tracks 6
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Built-in Mics X/Y Capsule (19.4mm diaphragm)
Storage Up to 2TB microSDXC
Battery Life 6 hours (typical use)
Weight 0.67 lbs (307g)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It drastically reduces noise, allowing for lower gain settings and cleaner audio, particularly useful in quiet environments or when dealing with weak signals.
Absolutely. The XLR/TRS combo jacks are designed to accept line-level signals, so you can easily integrate higher-quality preamps for improved sonic performance.
The Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) provides reliable timecode, but it's essential to maintain a strong connection between the devices for accurate synchronization – interference can be a factor.

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