Description
Zoom H5studio 4-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording: Studio-Quality Sound in Your Hand
The Zoom H5studio is a powerful and intuitive 4-track portable audio recorder designed for creators who demand exceptional audio quality and a streamlined workflow. Featuring innovative 32-bit float recording technology and studio-grade preamps, the H5studio captures a massive dynamic range, eliminating the risk of clipping and simplifying your audio capture process for music, podcasting, filmmaking, and more.
Unclippable Audio with Advanced 32-Bit Float:
Experience the freedom of worry-free recording. The H5studio’s 32-bit float technology captures every nuance of your audio, from the quietest whisper to the loudest peak, without ever clipping. This provides unparalleled flexibility in post-production, allowing you to adjust levels without compromising audio fidelity.
High-Quality Stereo Microphones and Versatile Inputs:
The H5studio boasts a pair of large 19.4mm condenser microphones, the largest ever in a Zoom Handy Recorder, delivering exceptional clarity and a wide frequency response with up to 140 dB SPL handling. Two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom power (+48V) allow you to connect external microphones, line-level sources, or instruments, expanding your recording possibilities. A 3.5mm stereo input offers further connectivity for lavalier microphones or other external sources.
Studio-Grade Preamps for Pristine Sound:
Equipped with Zoom’s renowned F-series preamps, the H5studio delivers ultra-low noise performance (-127 dBu EIN) and an impressive 132 dB of dynamic range. Combined with dual A/D converters, this ensures your recordings are clean, detailed, and free from unwanted noise or distortion.
Intuitive Controls and Full-Color LCD:
Navigate the H5studio’s features and monitor your recordings with the bright 2.0″ full-color LCD screen. Dedicated gain knobs for the analog inputs, along with clear level indicators, provide precise control. The intuitive menu system ensures a smooth and efficient recording experience.
Comprehensive Features for Professional Workflows:
- Six Tracks Up to 192 kHz: Capture up to four isolated tracks plus a stereo mix at high-resolution audio quality.
- RF Shielding: Carefully engineered RF shielding prevents interference from smartphones and Wi-Fi routers.
- Advanced Look-Ahead Limiters: Prevent distortion before it reaches your tracks.
- Mono Mode: Capture a focused recording path for interviews, narration, and solo vocals.
- Low-Cut Filter: Reduce unwanted low-frequency noise.
- Normalization and Export: Prepare audio files quickly for editing in 16-bit or 24-bit WAV formats.
- Variable Speed Playback & A-B Repeat: Review and mark key segments easily.
- Recording Start Tone: Useful for aligning audio with DSLR video.
- USB-C Audio Interface: Function as a 4-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, supporting 32-bit float and 16/24-bit recording. Stream live and record simultaneously to microSD.
- Timecode Compatibility: With the optional TCA-1 Timecode Adapter, generate and output timecode or jam sync to an external clock, and receive wireless timecode from ATOMOS UltraSync BLUE.
- Accessibility Features: Designed with accessibility for the visually impaired, including audible menu descriptions.
- Long Battery Life: Operates on 4 AA batteries for up to 15 hours of recording.
- microSDXC Card Support: Records to microSDHC/microSDXC cards up to 2TB.
The Zoom H5studio is the ultimate handheld recorder for creators who demand professional audio quality, intuitive operation, and the peace of mind that comes with unclippable 32-bit float recording. Whether you’re capturing music, podcasts, film sound, or any other audio, the H5studio delivers studio-grade sound in a portable and versatile package.