The sound of an instrument being played can be recorded using the H5studio mic capsule while vocals are recorded with a connected mic.

The sounds of the performance and the audience can be recorded using the H5studio mic capsule while a stereo mix or individual channels are recorded separately from a mixer.

Audio can be streamed in real time using the H5studio and connected mics. (→ Using as an audio interface)

While streaming audio in real time, the H5studio can simultaneously record. (→ Recording on the H5studio while using it as an audio interface)

Audio and video can be captured simultaneously using the H5studio and a camera.

HINT

If the H5studio is placed directly on a table when recording using its mic capsule, reflected sound could interfere with recording and reduce clarity. We recommend using a tripod, for example, to distance it from the table. Placing something like a handkerchief can also be effective in reducing sound reflected from a table.

For each input circuit, the H5studio has two A/D converters with different input gains. This design enables high-quality audio recording without the need to adjust gain settings, a step that is normally indispensable.

Providing amazing dynamic range

By combining two A/D converters, a wide dynamic range not possible with a single A/D converter has been realized.

Switching between two A/D converters

The H5studio constantly monitors data from the two A/D converters and automatically selects the one that provides the best recording results.

32-bit float WAV files have the following advantages over conventional 16/24-bit WAV files.

These advantages allow the recording audio quality to be preserved even when editing in a DAW or other software after recording.

Resolution advantage

32-bit float WAV files have the advantage of being able to maintain high resolution even at low volumes. As a result, quiet sounds can be made louder when editing after recording without degrading their quality.

■ 16/24-bit WAV
	Level raised		Resolution is low

■ 32-bit float WAV
	Level raised		Resolution is high

Clipping advantage

If a waveform sounds clipped when output from the H5studio or in a DAW, it can be edited after recording to lower its volume and restore an unclipped waveform because the data in the 32-bit float WAV file itself is not clipped.

■ 16/24-bit WAV
Clipped recording	Level lowered	Still clipped

■ 32-bit float WAV
Clipped recording	Level lowered	Not clipped

■ Front

■ Back

Mic capsule (XYH-5s)

This stereo mic has two crossing directional mics. This mic can record three-dimensional sound with natural depth and width. (→ XYH-5s overview)

Recording Mode button and indicator

Push this to change the recording mode.

The indicator to the left of the button will light when in 16/24-bit fixed mode and the indicator to the right will light when in 32-bit float mode. (→ Setting the recording mode)

MIC GAIN knobs

Use these to adjust the mic input levels.

Display

This shows various types of information.

INPUT 1/2 GAIN knobs

Use these to adjust the input levels of INPUT 1 and 2.

Track buttons and status indicators

Press a track button, lighting its status indicator red, to enable that track for recording.

STOP button

This stops recording/playback.

Press this when the Playback Screen or a settings screen is open to return to the Home Screen (with some exceptions).

PLAY/PAUSE button

This starts and pauses playback.

REW button

Press this during playback or when paused to move to the previous file, the beginning of the file, or the previous mark.

Press and hold this to search backward.

FF button

Press this during playback or when paused to move to the next file or the next mark.

Press and hold this to search forward.

REC button and indicator

This starts recording. The indicator lights during recording.

Press this when recording to stop recording.

Tripod socket

This can be used to attach the H5studio to a tripod, for example.

Battery cover

Open this when installing or removing AA batteries. (→ Installing batteries)

Speaker

This outputs sound during file playback.

If headphones are connected to the Headphone jack, sound will not be output from the speaker.

■ Left side

■ Right side

LINE OUT jack

This outputs sound to a connected device.

Headphone jack

This can output sound to headphones.

VOLUME dial

Use this to adjust the volume output from the built-in speaker and headphones.

POWER/HOLD switch

Use this to turn the power on/off and to disable button operation.

microSD card slot

Insert a microSD card here.

Selection dial

Use this to select items.

ENTER button

Use this to confirm items.

REMOTE connector

The following functions become possible if a ZOOM BTA-1 or another dedicated adapter (sold separately) is connected here.

• Wirelessly control the H5studio from an iPhone/iPad using the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app.

• Record timecode in H5studio files by connecting an UltraSync BLUE made by ATOMOS/Timecode Systems.

USB port (Type-C)

Connect this to a computer, smartphone or tablet to use the H5studio as an audio interface and for file transfer.

This supports operation with USB bus power.

Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.

MIC/LINE IN jack (supports plug-in power)

If an external mic or line device is connected here, it can be used to record instead of the XY mic.

This can also provide plug-in power to mics that require it.

INPUT 1 and 2 jacks

Connect mics and instruments to these. These can be used with XLR and TRS plugs.

When disconnecting an XLR plug, pull it while pushing the connector lock release button.

Strap hole

Use this to attach a strap.

This screen appears on the display when the H5studio power is turned on. This shows the state of the H5studio, including recording status and input signal waveforms.

Status icon

The recording status is shown by an icon.

• : Stopped

• : Recording

• : Recording paused

Elapsed recording time

This shows the current elapsed recording time.

Remaining Time

This shows the current available recording time.

Remaining battery indicator

This is shown when operating on batteries. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the batteries (→ Installing batteries) or connect an AC adapter (→ Connecting an AC adapter) or portable battery (→ Using other power sources).

Time display

This shows the current time.

Waveform display (MIC capsule, INPUT 1/2)

This shows the waveforms of the signals being recorded on the tracks.

The input types are shown at the left end of each waveform.

• : Mic capsule L/R

• : INPUT 1

• : INPUT 2

The following will be shown when a track is off. (→ Enabling tracks for recording)

The following will be shown when a track is stereo. (→ Enabling stereo linking)

Level meters (MIC (mic capsule), INPUT 1/2, stereo mix)

This shows the levels of the signals being input on the tracks.

When the recording mode is “16/24bit Fixed”, clipping indicators will be shown at the tops of the level meters if input signals clip. (→ Setting the recording mode)

Peak values are shown at the bottom of the level meters.

The stereo mix track might not be shown depending on the settings. (→ Setting whether to record mix files)

The input types are shown at the bottom of each level meter.

• : Mic capsule L/R

• : INPUT 1 with input level set to mic and phantom on.

• : INPUT 2 with input level set to line and phantom off.

The following will be shown when a track is off. (→ Enabling tracks for recording)

The following will be shown when a track is stereo. (→ Enabling stereo linking)

Menu bar

Turn the (selection) dial to show the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.

This shows icons for various setting items so settings screens, including input, output, recording and system, can be opened and settings can be made easily.

Use the (selection) dial to select an icon, and press the (ENTER) button to conduct the following operations.

■ When recording paused

The name of the currently selected item is shown at the left end of the Menu bar.

• FILE LIST: This opens the File List Screen where the files on the microSD card can be checked. (→ File List Screen)

• INPUT: This opens a screen with settings related to input. (→ Making input settings)

• OUTPUT: This opens a screen with settings related to output. (→ Making output settings)

• RECORDING: This opens a screen with settings related to recording. (→ Making recording settings)

• DISPLAY: The Home Screen can be set to show level meters only, waveforms only or level meters and waveforms. (→ Changing screen content)

• SD CARD: This opens a screen with settings related to microSD cards. (→ Managing microSD cards)

• USB: This opens a screen to connect the H5studio to a computer, smartphone or tablet in order to check and move files on the microSD card and make audio interface settings. (→ Transferring files to computers and other devices, Using as an audio interface)

• SYSTEM: This opens a screen where various unit settings, including date/time and display settings, can be made. (→ Making various settings)

■ When recording

The name of the currently selected item is shown at the left end of the Menu bar.

• MARK: Use this to add marks to the file being recorded. (→ Adding marks during recording)

• OUTPUT: This opens a screen with settings related to output. (→ Making output settings)

• DISPLAY: The Home Screen can be set to show level meters only, waveforms only or level meters and waveforms. (→ Changing screen content)

• TRASH: Use this to move the file being recorded to the trash. (→ Moving the file being recorded to the TRASH folder)

When the Home Screen is open, pressing the (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback will open this screen on the display.

This shows the H5studio playback information, including the playback time and recording file waveforms.

Status icon

The playback status is shown by an icon.

• : Playing back

• : Paused

• : Searching backward

• : Searching forward

Playback time

This shows the elapsed time since the start of playback.

File length

This shows the length of the file currently playing.

Remaining battery indicator

This is shown when operating on batteries. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the batteries (→ Installing batteries) or connect an AC adapter (→ Connecting an AC adapter) or portable battery (→ Using other power sources).

Waveform display (MIC capsule, INPUT 1/2)

This shows the waveforms of the recorded files being played.

The positions of markers can also be checked. (→ Adding marks during recording)

The input types are shown at the left end of each waveform.

• : Mic capsule L/R

• : INPUT 1

• : INPUT 2

Playback position bar

This shows the current playback location.

Mark bar

This shows marks added to the file being played back.

Level meters (MIC (mic capsule), INPUT 1/2, stereo mix)

This shows the levels of the tracks.

The input types are shown at the bottom of each level meter.

• : Mic capsule L/R

• : INPUT 1

• : INPUT 2

The waveform will be shown in gray when a track is off.

Faders

Use this to adjust the levels of the tracks. (→ Adjusting the track level balance)

The current fader value is shown at the top left of the screen.

Menu bar

Turn the (selection) dial to show the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.

This shows icons for various setting items so settings screens, including output and repeat, can be opened and settings can be made easily.

Use the (selection) dial to select an icon, and press the (ENTER) button to conduct the following operations.

The name of the currently selected item is shown at the left end of the Menu bar.

• File List: This opens the File List Screen where the files on the microSD card can be checked. (→ File List Screen)

• A-B Repeat: Use this to set the starting and ending points for repeat playback. (→ Repeating playback of a set interval (A-B repeat))

• OUTPUT: This opens a screen with settings related to output. (→ Making output settings)

• Option: This opens the Playback Option Screen. (→ Setting repeat playback (Play Mode), Automatic volume adjustment during playback, Changing the playback speed)

• Export: Use this to change the format, for example, of the playing file and export it. (→ Changing the file format and exporting files)

• Trash: Use this to move the file being recorded to the trash. (→ Moving the file being played to the TRASH folder)

When the Home Screen or Playback Screen is open, use the (selection) dial to select (File List) and press the (ENTER) button to open it.

This lists the files on the microSD card on the display, allowing the content of the card to be checked and files to be played and moved to the trash, for example.

Use the (selection) dial to select this and press the (ENTER) button to return to the Home Screen or Playback Screen.

Remaining battery indicator

This is shown when operating on batteries. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the batteries (→ Installing batteries) or connect an AC adapter (→ Connecting an AC adapter) or portable battery (→ Using other power sources).

Status icon

The playback status is shown by an icon.

• : Playing back

• : Paused

• : Searching backward

• : Searching forward

Playback time

This shows the elapsed time since the start of playback.

File length

This shows the length of the currently selected file.

File list

This shows the files on the microSD card in a list.

• Use the (selection) dial to select files.

• When a list has more files than will fit on the display, a scrollbar will appear on the right edge.

• Use the (selection) dial to select a file and press the (ENTER) button to show the Menu bar at the top of the screen.

Menu bar

Use the (selection) dial to select a setting item, and press the (ENTER) button to conduct the following operations.

The name of the currently selected item is shown at the left end of the Menu bar.

• BACK: This closes the Menu bar and enables file selection again.

• PLAY VIEW: This opens the Playback Screen for the selected file. (→ Playback Screen)

• TRASH: Use this to move the selected file to the trash. (→ Moving the file being played to the TRASH folder)

Use this screen to make settings related to inputs.

Use the (selection) dial to select a setting item or value, and press the (ENTER) button to confirm.

Name of input being set

Menu bar

The inputs that can be set are shown by icons.

Use the (selection) dial to select an input, and press the (ENTER) button to make settings for that input.

The name of the currently selected item is shown at the left end of the Menu bar.

• BACK: Return to the Home Screen.

• MIC: Make settings for the mic capsule.

• INPUT 1, INPUT 2: Make settings for INPUT 1/2.

Setting items

Remaining battery indicator

This is shown when operating on batteries. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the batteries (→ Installing batteries) or connect an AC adapter (→ Connecting an AC adapter) or portable battery (→ Using other power sources).

Other screens can be used to make settings related to output, recording, SD cards, USB and the system.

Use the (selection) dial to select a setting item or value, and press the (ENTER) button to confirm.

Use the (selection) dial to select this and press the (ENTER) button to return to the Home Screen.

Setting screen name

Remaining battery indicator

This is shown when operating on batteries. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the batteries (→ Installing batteries) or connect an AC adapter (→ Connecting an AC adapter) or portable battery (→ Using other power sources).

Setting items

Connect the cable of a dedicated AC adapter (AD-17) to the USB port (Type-C) and connect the adapter to an outlet.

By connecting the USB port (Type-C) to a computer, the H5studio can be operated using USB bus power. A 5V mobile battery (commercially-available) can also be used to provide power.

The XYH-5s mic capsule, which is included with the H5studio, has a MIC/LINE IN jack that can be used to connect an external mic or line-level device.

This jack can also provide plug-in power to mics that use it.

In addition to input from the mic capsule, the H5studio also has INPUT 1 and 2. These can be used together to input up to 4 channels.

Mics, mixers and other devices can be connected to INPUT 1 and 2.

When recording with the H5studio, files are created on microSD cards in the following manner.

File folders

These are created each time recording is conducted. File folders are named in this format: Date_Time.

The mono/stereo files created are saved in these.

Recording files

Files recorded by the H5studio are saved in file folders on the microSD card.

For details about recording file names, see “Recording file names”.

• Stereo files will be created if the MIC (mic capsule) “Mono Mix” setting is “Off” or if INPUT 1 and 2 are stereo linked. Mono files will be created in other cases. (→ Converting mic capsule input to mono, Enabling stereo linking)

Export folder

These are created when files are exported. Files created by exporting are saved in the Export folder. (→ Changing the file format and exporting files)

Exported files

Files created by exporting are saved in a subfolder with the same name inside the Export folder. (→ Changing the file format and exporting files)

TRASH folder

The TRASH folder is created automatically when an SD card is loaded in the H5studio. Files that have been moved to the TRASH folder are saved inside it. (→ Moving the file being recorded to the TRASH folder, Moving the file being played to the TRASH folder)

The files in the TRASH folder can all be deleted at the same time. (→ Deleting files in the TRASH folder)

Files are named with the following format.

File name example	Explanation
	Date The date of recording is used as a number. The numbers follow the set order (Setting the date format). Time The hour, minute and second are used as a number. Track name This shows the track used for recording. Mic: File recorded using the mic capsule Tr1, Tr2: Files recorded using tracks 1 and 2 TrLR: File that is a stereo mix of all tracks

If video and audio data both have recorded timecode, aligning them to a timeline and synchronizing them together is easy when using nonlinear editing software for editing.

Video file with timecode recorded Audio file with timecode recorded Nonlinear editing software

The UltraSync BLUE made by ATOMOS/Timecode Systems transmits timecode, which is received by both the H5studio and the video camera, resulting in timecode being recorded in the data for both the audio and the video.

The timecode is transmitted and received by Bluetooth.

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