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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With the first, you’ll get an idea of how it picks up the voice, and also, how well it deals with handling noise. During MS recording, a directional 'Mid' microphone captures sound from the front, and a bi-directional 'Side' microphone captures sounds from the left and right; adjusting the gain of the Side microphone makes it possible to adjust the width of the stereo image. This allows users to select the microphone capsule that best suits the situation - making trade-offs a thing of the past.

The supplied XYH-5 X/Y capsule also provides a secondary input for connecting stereo mic- or line-level signal via a 1/8-inch mini phone jack. Zoom H1n has been designed to create professional quality audio recordings whilst retaining a very compact form. kHz stereo recording time using the BWF-compliant WAV format for uncompressed audio quality and industry-standard file compatibility.From the plentiful battery life to the powerful audio processing functions, the H5 is well equipped to handle anything from tracking live performances and podcasts to recording interviews, dialogue, and sound effects.

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. Popular setups and uses of the Zoom H5 include folks who want to record interviews on-the-go, with studio quality audio, anywhere in the world.

The flexible and powerful H5 provides everything you need to create multitrack recordings, audio for video, and state-of-the-art podcasting, broadcasting and electronic newsgathering. Provides four tracks of simultaneous recording and, like Zoom's flagship H6, can use all Zoom interchangeable input capsules, allowing you to choose the best microphone for every recording situation. External microphone signals are processed by powerful microphone preamplifiers, which offer an equivalent input noise of -120dB, freely selectable phantom power (12, 24, or 48V), and -20dB pad. Once connected, the user can choose to use the H2n as an SD card reader for file transfer or USB microphone for direct recording or live podcasting.

Each input has a dedicated input gain rotary control with associated clip light, 0dB/-20dB input level switch, and illuminating channel status light. If you need more help with choosing your equipment, or with literally any other aspect of your podcast, check out Podcraft Academy.Using it as a stereo or multitrack USB audio interface is equally interesting: In this way, the H5 can be used in conjunction with a suitable DAW for post-production or for creating sound and music productions. The H5 provides four tracks of simultaneous recording and, like the flagship H6, it can use all Zoom interchangeable input capsules, allowing you to choose the best microphone for every recording situation.

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. 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. No matter the source, selectable auto-recording and pre-recording ensure that you'll never miss the start of a take, and stereo safety track recording provides duplicate tracks at a lower level to avoid distortion. Very professional, and very sleek, their products are made well, and they offer excellent warranty all across the world.The trick here is that if you’re using H2n, you are both on a limited budget, and you want to squeeze every drop of performance you can from your setup. Backup-Record lets you record a duplicate set of L/R tracks with 12db less input gain, which helps you protect your recordings. Slightly too large to consider “pocket size”, the Zoom H5 still fits easily in your hand, and weighs less than your average cup of takeaway coffee. The only reason I upgraded to Zoom F6, to be honest, is that I wanted to see how the newer interface sounds like, and indeed it is even better than H5, but we will be exploring that in its own review, soon to come on Audiophile-Heaven. Simply connect the H5 to your computer or iPad** via USB, launch your favourite DAW or use the included Cubase LE or WaveLab LE software, and start creating a masterpiece.