Overview
Mono mode for recording interviews, narration, and vocals. Low-cut filter to suppress low-frequency noise. Normalizing and exporting audio files in 24-bit/16-bit WAV formats. Variable speed playback (0.5 to 1.5x) and A-B repeat playback of recorded files. The recording start tone function useful for aligning audio with DSLR video.
The H5studio was made for seamless and professional production. Creators can record flawless audio with stunningly clear microphones, studio-grade preamps, and 32-bit float recording. The 19.4mm microphones capture audio with incredible frequency response, 140 dB max SPL, and an expansive dynamic range. The H5studio features Zooms F-series preamps, giving your audio unmatched clarity (-127 dBu EIN). With dual AD converters and 32-bit float, it delivers an impressive 132dB dynamic range, capturing everything without noise or distortion.
Summary
Recording Formats: WAV
Outputs: 3.5mm
Included in box
1x Zoom H5 Studio Handy Recorder
About the Zoom H5 Studio Handy Recorder
Your Best Work Starts Here
The H5studio was made for seamless and professional production. Creators can record flawless audio with stunningly clear microphones, studio-grade preamps, and 32-bit float recording.
The Largest Mics Ever on a Handy Recorder
The 19.4mm microphones capture audio with incredible frequency response, 140 dB max SPL, and an expansive dynamic range. Their increased size captures recordings with unmatched depth and clarity.
F-Series Power, Now in Your Hands
The H5studio features Zooms F-series preamps, giving your audio unmatched clarity (-127 dBu EIN). With dual AD converters and 32-bit float, it delivers an impressive 132dB dynamic range, capturing everything without noise or distortion.
Complete Control, Zero Clipping
32-bit float and 16/24-bit formats each have their advantages. 32-bit float prevents clipping but requires post-production. 16/24-bit eliminates the need for post-processing but requires gain adjustment to prevent clipping.The H5studio offers the best of both worlds with 32-bit float and dedicated gain knobs—no clipping and no need for post-production.
Six Tracks Up to 192 kHz
The H5studio captures up to six tracks (four iso-tracks plus a stereo mix) with sample rates up to 192 kHz.
Protect Your Sound
Carefully engineered RF shielding keeps interference from smartphones and Wi-Fi routers out of your recordings, anywhere you go.
Advanced Limiters
The H5studio features “advanced look-ahead” limiters which anticipate potential overloads and prevent distortion before it reaches your track.
The Inputs
The two locking XLR/TRS inputs support +48V phantom power and +4dBu line level. There is also a 3.5mm stereo jack with plug-in power.
Next Generation Capsule System
The H5studio’s 3.0 capsule system* supports 32-bit float and gives creators more options to use the right mic for their recording.*Compatible with SSH-6e , EXH-6e
Waveforms & Levels
Monitor input levels and real-time waveforms with the full color LCD, making it easy to adjust and monitor audio in real time.
Headphone Out
Use the loud 20 mW headphone output to monitor or listen back to your recordings in any environment.
Line Out
Use the 3.5mm stereo LINE OUT to connect directly to a camera, easily syncing your audio and video.
Onboard Speaker
The built-in speaker has a maximum output of 250mW for previewing recordings on the spot.
USB audio interface
The H5studio is 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 simultaneously record a backup to microSD.
Sync Smarter
The TCA-1 timecode adapter* generates and outputs timecode or jams to an external clock. You can also receive wireless timecode from the ATOMOS® UltraSync BLUE.***Available separately, releasing summer 2025**TCA-1 or BTA-1 Required
Wireless control
With the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS, you can remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders*, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly.***Current compatible models: H2essential, H5studio** BTA-1 or TCA-1 required.
Input and output channels
Inputs 1x Mic capsule, 2 MIC/LINE (mono)
Outputs 1 LINE OUT, 1 Headphone, 1 Built-in speaker (mono)
Inputs
XY mic XYH-5s, 90° XY stereo format
Pickup pattern Unidirectional
Sensitivity -41 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input 140 dB SPL
LINE IN XYH-5s
Connector 1 stereo mini jack
Input gain -∞ – +60 dB
Input impedance 2 kΩ or more
MIC/LINE (mono)
Connectors 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
Input gain -∞ – +60 dB
Input impedance MIC 3 kΩ or more, LINE: 3 kΩ or more
Maximum input level MIC +4 dBu, LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power +48 V
Equivalent input noise -127 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input
Outputs
LINE OUT 1 stereo mini jack
Maximum output level +1 dBu
Output impedance 110 Ω or less
Headphone
Connector 1 stereo mini jack
Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)
Output impedance 10 Ω or less
Built-in speaker
Type 20 mm × 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output 250 mW
Recorder
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 6
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks 4
Recording formats WAV
44.1/48/96/192 kHz
16-bit/24-bit/32-bit float
mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported
Recording media microSDHC memory cards, microSDXC memory cards
See the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/h5studio) for information about microSD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit.
Display
2.00″ full-colour LCD (320 × 240)
USB
Connector USB Type-C
Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
Audio interface USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels 4 in / 2 out (Multi)
2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequencies 44.1/48/96 kHz (audio interface only), 44.1/48 kHz (audio interface + onboard recording)
Bit depths 24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer USB 2.0 High Speed
REMOTE
Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1)
Power
4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries)
AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17) DC 5V/1A
USB bus power is supported.
Alkaline batteries about 6 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) about 6 hours
Lithium batteries about 11.5 hours
Power consumption 5 W maximum
Dimensions 86.0 mm (W) × 206.0 mm (D) × 54.6 mm (H)
Weight (including batteries) 410 g
Note 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
Mono mode for recording interviews, narration, and vocals
Low-cut filter to suppress low-frequency noise
Normalizing and exporting audio files in 24-bit/16-bit WAV formats
Variable speed playback (0.5 to 1.5x) and A-B repeat playback of recorded files
The recording start tone function useful for aligning audio with DSLR video
