Zoom H5studio B-Stock

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Mobile Recorder

No levelling required thanks to 32-bit float converter technology and dual AD converter
System with interchangeable microphone capsules
X/Y microphone capsule included (19.4 mm large diaphragm)
Recording formats: 16 bit / 24 bit WAV fixed or 32 bit float with up to 192 kHz
Recording medium: microSDHC cards up to 32 GB or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (both not included)
Simultaneous recording of up to 6 tracks and playback of up to 4 tracks
+48V phantom power switchable
2 XLR/TRS combo sockets with F-series preamplifier for microphone and line signals
Stereo line input: 3.5 mm jack
Stereo line output: 3.5 mm jack
Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
Integrated speaker
2" Colour display
Timecode synchronisation via Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (Art. 423971, not included)
Recording and streaming via USB to Mac, PC, iOS and Android (4 inputs and 2 outputs)
Power supply via 4 AA batteries (not included), Zoom AD-17 power supply unit (Art.325751, not included) or USB-C port
Dimensions (L x W x H): 206 x 86 x 55 mm
Weight (with batteries): 410 g

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Available since April 2025
Item number 618391
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Integrated Stereo Microhone Yes
Recording Tracks 6
Microphone Inputs 2
48 V Phantom power Yes
Line Inputs 4
Storage Medium microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Headphone connection Yes
Integrated Speaker Yes
Resolution max. 32 bit
Max. Sample Rate 192 kHz
Limiter No
Max. Memory 2
Power Feed 4x AA Batteries, USB
Dimensions 206 x 86 x 55
Weight 410 g

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A six-track portable studio

The Zoom H5studio is a compact recorder designed to capture up to six tracks – four individual tracks plus a stereo mix – with an included XYH-5s XY capsule, two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs, and a 3.5mm stereo input with plug-in power. The 19.4mm internal microphones are the largest in Zoom's Handy Recorder range, handling up to 140dB SPL, while the F-series preamps on the combo inputs deliver a dynamic range of 132dB and an EIN of -127dBu. Unlike the MicTrak range, the H5studio adds dedicated gain knobs on each channel alongside 32-bit float recording – offering full manual control without clipping, or hands-off automatic capture when the situation demands it. Advanced look-ahead limiters anticipate potential overloads before they reach the recording, and RF shielding reduces interference from smartphones and Wi-Fi routers. At 410g including batteries and 86×206×54.6mm, it is the most substantial recorder in the current Zoom portable range.

For 32-bit float recordings

The H5studio's XYH-5s capsule uses two 19.4mm unidirectional microphones in a 90° X/Y configuration, capturing stereo audio at up to 192kHz – with 32-bit float, 24-bit, and 16-bit formats all supported. The two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs accept up to +4dBu on the XLR input or +24dBu on the TRS, with switchable +48V phantom power for condenser microphones. The 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input additionally supports plug-in power for compact lavalier and boundary microphones. Each of the four channels has a dedicated rotary gain control, and the 2" colour LCD displays real-time waveforms for all active tracks. A 2s pre-record buffer captures audio before the record button is pressed. Note that the stereo mix track is available at sample rates up to 96kHz only – at 192kHz, four individual tracks are recorded without the mix.

XLR connections on the Zoom H5studio digital recorder

Versatile field and studio recorder

The H5studio suits location recordists, content creators, videographers, and musicians who need a single device capable of handling stereo ambient recording, external microphone inputs, and direct line feeds from a mixing desk. Battery life runs to approximately 15 hours on alkaline cells in 2-track mode, or 6 hours across all four tracks – lithium cells extend this to 21 and 11.5 hours respectively. Recordings save to microSD card in WAV or BWF/iXML format, with SDXC support up to 2TB. Accessibility features include audible menu navigation in seven languages, with descriptions playable through the headphone output or the 250mW built-in speaker – a practical feature for visually impaired users. Power options cover AA batteries, USB bus power, or the separately available Zoom AD-17 mains adapter.

Display of the Zoom H5studio digital recorder

About Zoom

Founded in 1983, the Japanese company Zoom manufactures a variety of audio equipment, including a range of portable "handy" recorders as well as multi-effects processors, effects pedals, drum machines, and samplers. Over the past thirty years, the company has built a reputation for producing innovative yet affordable products based on original microchip designs. Since the Zoom-9002 (an ultra-compact multi-effects processor that can be attached to a guitar strap) was introduced in 1990, Zoom has become one of the leaders in digital audio processing.

Connectivity and expansion

Via USB-C, the Zoom H5studio functions as a 4-in/2-out audio interface at up to 96kHz in 24-bit or 32-bit float, with simultaneous SD card recording for a backup copy. A 3.5mm line output feeds decoded stereo to a camera for synchronised audio and video workflows. The interchangeable capsule system (version 3.0) accepts optional attachments including the SSH-6e shotgun microphone, the EXH-6e dual mic/line input expander, and the WLM-1 dual-channel wireless lavalier system. The optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter enables the Handy Control & Sync app for remote start/stop and timecode synchronisation across multiple Zoom recorders simultaneously. A dedicated TCA-1 timecode adapter – generating and receiving timecode via a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator – is available separately for professional video sync workflows. For on-set monitoring, playback is possible through the built-in 250mW speaker, allowing all participants to quickly review the recorded material.

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