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.
![Front of the H5 Handy Recorder](/media/original_images/zoomh5_handyrecorder_2.png.768x0_q60.png)
![H5 facing front](/media/original_images/Louder.png.500x500_q70_crop_focal_area-504%2C450%2C898%2C896_size_canvas_zoom-80.jpg)
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.
![H5 side view](/media/original_images/cleaner.png.500x500_q70_crop_focal_area-1679%2C446%2C641%2C893_size_canvas_zoom-80.jpg)
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.
![H5 Top View](/media/original_images/clearer.png.500x500_q70_crop_focal_area-548%2C480%2C1097%2C607_size_canvas_zoom-80.jpg)
Clearer.
The H5 utilizes the same high-quality, low-noise preamps as our flagship H6, ensuring great-sounding recordings in all sonic environments.
![Videographer recording musician with H5 mounted to DSLR camera](/media/original_images/06_RecordingFeatures_1.jpg.1600x0_q80_crop-smart_focal_area-534%2C449%2C1068%2C900_size_canvas_upscale.jpg)
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.
Six Interchangeable Mic Capsules
![H5 with XYH-6 Capsule](/media/original_images/XYH6.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_focal_area-631%2C344%2C850%2C690_size_canvas.jpg)
![H5 with MSH-6 Capsule](/media/original_images/MSH6.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_focal_area-629%2C346%2C644%2C686_size_canvas.jpg)
![H5 with XYH-5 Capsule](/media/original_images/XYH5.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_focal_area-637%2C346%2C659%2C686_size_canvas.jpg)
![H5 with the SGH-6 Capsule](/media/original_images/SGH6.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_size_canvas.jpg)
![H5 with headphones, remote control, lavalier and camera plugged into it.](/media/original_images/InsOuts_P1044039_v6.jpg.1400x800_q80_crop_focal_area-2229%2C1800%2C3675%2C3600_size_canvas_upscale_zoom-50.jpg)
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 ⅛" 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.
![Videographer adjusting settings on H5. H5 mounted to DSLR camera.](/media/original_images/08_Power_1.jpg.1400x800_q80_crop_focal_area-436%2C498%2C872%2C802_size_canvas_upscale_zoom-50.jpg)
Recording Times & File Formats
Record continuously for about 10 hours with just 2 AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 AC adapter.
The H5 can record up to six monophonic WAV files (or up to three stereo files) in any of the following formats:
![h6_file_chart.png](/media/images/h6_file_chart_w7OEevJ.width-800.png)
What's in the Box
Included with the H5
- Quick Guide
- XYH-5 X/Y mic capsule
- USB cable
- Foam windscreen
- Case
Optional H5 accessories
- XYH-6 X/Y Mic Capsule
- MSH-6 Mid-Side Mic Capsule
- SGH-6 Shotgun Mic Capsule
- SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Mic Capsule
- EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo Capsule
- ECM-3 Extension Cable for Mic Capsules (3 meters)
- ECM-6 Extension Cable for Mic Capsules (6 meters)
- WSU-1 Universal Hairy Windscreen
- AD-17 AC Adapter
- HS-1 Hot Shoe Mount Adapter
- MA-2 Tripod to Mic Stand Adapter
- PCH-5 Protective Case
- APH-5 Accessory Pack
- ZDM-1PMP Podcast Mic Pack
- ZDM-1 Dynamic Microphone
- TPS-4 Tripod Mic Stand
- TPS-5 Desktop Tripod
- ZHA-4 Handy Headphone Amplifier
![Photo of the H5 Packaging](/media/original_images/package.png.730x730_q80_size_canvas.png)
Media
Video
Louder. Cleaner. Clearer.
![videographer recording a interview with H5 mounted to a DSLR camera](/media/original_images/AAP02247.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_size_canvas.jpg)
![videographer with H5 mounted to a DSLR camera](/media/original_images/BO5A3409.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_focal_area-584%2C515%2C910%2C919_size_canvas.jpg)
![H5](/media/original_images/H5-Camera-Tripod.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_size_canvas.jpg)
![videographer with H5 mounted to a DSLR camera](/media/original_images/10_Software_1.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_size_canvas.jpg)
![H5 product photo, head on](/media/original_images/H5_Hero_2.png.800x482_q70_crop_size_canvas.png)
![videographer with H5 mounted to a DSLR camera](/media/original_images/DJ0I2607.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_focal_area-1042%2C499%2C915%2C1000_size_canvas.jpg)
![XYH-6 mic capsule](/media/original_images/XYH6.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_focal_area-631%2C344%2C850%2C690_size_canvas.jpg)
![XYH-5 mic capsule](/media/original_images/XYH5.jpg.800x482_q70_crop_focal_area-637%2C346%2C659%2C686_size_canvas.jpg)