Zoom H5 Studio Handy Recorder

Professional creators now have access to studio-quality recording in a truly portable package with the H5studio Handy Recorder. Built around the largest microphones ever fitted to a Zoom Handy Recorder, the massive 19.4mm X/Y capsules provide exceptional frequency response and handle up to 140 dB SPL whilst capturing an expansive dynamic range. This increased surface area results in recordings with unmatched clarity, depth, and detail across any recording environment.

At the heart of the H5studio are Zoom’s acclaimed F-Series preamps, bringing professional-level audio fidelity to handheld recording with -127 dBu EIN and dual AD converters that achieve an impressive 132 dB of dynamic range. The unit offers creators flexibility through both 32-bit float and traditional 16/24-bit recording formats, with 32-bit float guaranteeing zero clipping in unpredictable environments whilst onboard gain knobs maintain control without locking you into post-production workflows.

Recording capabilities extend to six simultaneous tracks—four isolated channels plus a stereo mix—at sample rates up to 192 kHz, with advanced look-ahead limiters preventing distortion before it reaches your tracks. Built-in RF shielding ensures clean audio even near smartphones and Wi-Fi sources, whilst connectivity options include two locking XLR/TRS combo jacks with +48V phantom power, an additional 3.5mm stereo input with plug-in power, and USB-C for seamless integration and fast file transfers. The updated 3.0 capsule system introduces modular flexibility with full 32-bit float support, allowing you to swap in different mic capsules including the SSH-6e, EXH-6e, and WLM-1 to suit any recording scenario.