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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The main problem with it is that it records Echo really well, since it is made for field recording, and it is supposed to record an entire place, not just voices. When doing my tests, I acquired an Audient EVO 4 interface, which I am actually using as a soundcard, but the recording input of it is extremely noisy and distorts easily, regardless of the settings I apply. The flexible and powerful H5 provides everything you need to create multitrack recordings, audio for video, state-of-the-art podcasting, broadcasting and electronic newsgathering. Two-channel stereo mode combines the Mid, Side and X/Y microphones; the four-channel mode records two separate stereo files which allows for post-production capability.

The supplied XYH-5 X/Y capsule also provides a secondary input for connecting stereo mic- or line-level signal via a â…›" mini phone jack. With the first, you’ll get an idea of how it picks up the voice, and also, how well it deals with handling noise. The H5 offers selectable recording functions designed to prevent you from accidentally missing the start of a performance. Maximum recording time is dependent upon the card size and file type: for example, a 2GB SD card can hold approximately fourteen hours of stereo 320kbps MP3 files, three hours of stereo 16-bit / 44. The angle of the microphone capsules can be altered from 90 to 120 degrees for a wider stereo image.

I would say that there is some hissing in the background, especially with Rode NTG-2, that needs a ton of gain, but with NTG-3B that does not require as much gain, you don’t hear background hissing. Determines if the "Get weekly podcast industry insights like this straight to your inbox" banner is shown. Don’t even think to compare the quality of Zoom H5 and any camera built in microphone, because as far as that is concerned, it will slaughter them.

For example, the supplied XYH-5 interchangeable microphone capsule can be used to record live performances. Whether you plan on recording studio condenser mics, a stereo feed from a mixer or wireless receiver, or a lavalier mic for an interview, the H5's preamps (identical to those found in the H6) are ready to deliver low-noise (-120 dB EIN) performance. is really poor for scene recording, and for recording anything that is not a human talker, or an instrument. jack/XLR combination inputs for channels three and four, jog/push wheel for menu navigation, menu button, and USB connection for 5V DC power input or when using device as soundcard.A dedicated Line Out with adjustable volume allows you to send a stereo audio output from the H5 to the mic input of a video camera or other device without the need for an attenuator cable.

Inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 have balanced 3-pin XLR connectors whilst input channels A and B have 3-pin XLR/unbalanced 6. If you don't need the extra inputs, I find H6 redundant, because sound quality is very similar if not the same.

Look at our Cookie Policy to see exactly what cookies this includes on our site, or to change your settings later. Internal processing allows the user to employ low-cut filtering, compression, limiting or effects to the audio, whilst a chromatic tuner and metronome are handy features for some. The sound quality was quite a bit better than my smartphone, a Xiaomi Poco F2 PRO at that moment, so all in all, I have been happy with the performance of the Zoom H5 for this too.