Zoom H5 User Manual

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Operation Manual

Zoom H5 Specifications

General

G-shock sensor	No
Number of cameras	1
Sample rate	96 kHz
Audio quality	24 bit
Audio recording	Yes
Microphone sensitivity	45 dB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Power source type	Battery
Product color	Black
Microphone maximum input	140 dB SPL
Microphone input impedance	2000 Ω
Interface	1/8\
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	135.2 mm
Width	66.8 mm
Height	42.1 mm
Weight	176 g

Summary

H5 Handy Recorder Operation Manual

Safety and Usage Precautions

Safety Precautions

Describes warnings and cautions to prevent accidents and ensure user safety.

General Precautions

Details product handling, operating environment, and connection guidelines for safe operation.

Usage Precautions

Introduction to the H5 Handy Recorder

Advanced Recording Capabilities

Details features like shock mount, high SPL handling, and backup recording.

Versatile Operation Features

H5 Handy Recorder: Microphone Overview

XY Microphone Capsule

Details the design, features, and specifications of the included XY microphone.

Connecting to Inputs 1/2

Connecting Instruments and External Devices

Connecting Microphones

H5 Handy Recorder: Initial Preparations

Powering the Device

Instructions for using batteries and the AC adapter to supply power to the unit.

H5 Handy Recorder: SD Card Handling

Loading an SD Card

Step-by-step guide for correctly inserting an SD card into the device.

H5 Handy Recorder: Power Management

Powering On and Off

Procedures for safely turning the H5 recorder on and off.

H5 Handy Recorder: Operation Lock

Using the Hold Function

Describes how to activate and deactivate the hold function to prevent accidental button presses.

H5 Handy Recorder: System Settings

Setting the Date and Time

H5 Handy Recorder: Battery Settings

Setting Battery Type

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Operations

Recording Workflow Overview

Outlines the sequence of operations from connecting equipment to overdubbing.

Setting Up for Recording

Guides on selecting recording mode, tracks, and adjusting input levels.

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Modes

Understanding Recording Modes

Explains the differences between MULTI FILE and STEREO FILE recording modes.

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Setup

Selecting the Recording Mode

Guides users on choosing between MULTI FILE and STEREO FILE recording modes.

H5 Handy Recorder: Input Configuration

Selecting Inputs and Adjusting Levels

Guides on choosing inputs and setting signal levels for recording.

H5 Handy Recorder: Signal Management

Adjusting Input Levels

Details setting input levels for optimal recording, including using PAD and COMP/LIMITER.

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Procedure

Starting and Managing Recordings

How to start, pause, and add marks during the recording process.

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Control

Stopping and File Size Management

How to stop recording and manage file sizes exceeding 2GB.

H5 Handy Recorder: Storage Configuration

Setting Save Location

H5 Handy Recorder: Automatic Recording

Configuring Automatic Recording

Sets up the device to start recording automatically based on input levels.

H5 Handy Recorder: Auto-Record Functions

Automatic Recording Operation

H5 Handy Recorder: Advanced Recording Features

Setting Up Pre-Recording

Enables capturing audio seconds before pressing the record button.

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Aids

Setting Up Pre-Record Count-in

H5 Handy Recorder: Microphone Settings

Adjusting Side Mic Level (Stereo Width)

Controls the stereo width of recordings made with MS microphone capsules.

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Safety

Enabling Backup Recording

Creates a secondary recording at a lower level to prevent distortion from loud sounds.

H5 Handy Recorder: Multi-Track Editing

Overdubbing Recordings

Adds new audio layers to existing projects in MULTI FILE mode.

H5 Handy Recorder: Overdubbing Process

Managing Overdub Tracks

Adjusting input levels and monitoring tracks during the overdubbing process.

H5 Handy Recorder: Overdubbing Completion

Finalizing Overdubbed Tracks

H5 Handy Recorder: Playback Operations

Performing Basic Playback

Guides users on how to play back recorded files using the device controls.

H5 Handy Recorder: Playback Control

Playback Enhancements

H5 Handy Recorder: File Selection for Playback

Selecting Projects and Files

H5 Handy Recorder: Playback Modes

Customizing Playback Modes

H5 Handy Recorder: Playback Adjustments

Changing Playback Pitch (Key)

Modifies the pitch of playback without altering the speed.

H5 Handy Recorder: Playback Speed Control

Adjusting Playback Speed

Modifies playback speed from 50% to 150% of normal.

H5 Handy Recorder: Speed Adjustment

Playback Speed Settings

H5 Handy Recorder: Looping Playback

Setting Playback Intervals (AB Repeat)

Configures playback to repeat a selected section between two set points.

H5 Handy Recorder: Project Mixing

Adjusting Track Volume and Panning

Controls audio levels and stereo balance for individual tracks in a project.

H5 Handy Recorder: Mixing Controls

Parameter Adjustment for Mixing

H5 Handy Recorder: File Renaming

Changing Project and File Names

H5 Handy Recorder: Project Finalization

Mixing Down a Project

Combines MULTI FILE project tracks into a single stereo WAV file.

H5 Handy Recorder: File Conversion

Converting WAV to MP3

H5 Handy Recorder: Audio Enhancement

Normalizing Audio Levels

H5 Handy Recorder: File Editing

Dividing Projects and Files

H5 Handy Recorder: File Trimming

Trimming Project Beginnings and Ends

H5 Handy Recorder: File Management

Deleting Multiple Files

H5 Handy Recorder: Project Management

Deleting Multiple Projects

H5 Handy Recorder: Project Recovery

Rebuilding Projects

H5 Handy Recorder: USB Connectivity

Using as a Card Reader

Connects to computers to transfer data from the SD card.

H5 Handy Recorder: Audio Interface Mode

Configuring as an Audio Interface

Sets up the H5 to send/receive audio with computers or iPads.

H5 Handy Recorder: Audio Interface Setup

Connecting and Disconnecting as Interface

H5 Handy Recorder: Audio Interface Configuration

Direct Monitoring Setup

Enables latency-free monitoring of input signals.

H5 Handy Recorder: Monitor Signal Control

Monitor Signal Mixing (Multi-Track)

H5 Handy Recorder: Monitor Mixer Settings

Using the Monitor Mixer

H5 Handy Recorder: USB Audio Features

Using Loop Back Function (Stereo Mode)

Mixes computer/iPad audio with input signals for recording or streaming.

H5 Handy Recorder: Metronome Function

Using the Metronome

H5 Handy Recorder: Monitoring Mix

Adjusting Input Signal Monitoring Mix

Controls level and panning for monitoring input signals in MULTI FILE mode.

H5 Handy Recorder: Monitoring Mix Controls

Mixing Controls for Monitoring

H5 Handy Recorder: Output Level Adjustment

Lowering the Line Output Level

H5 Handy Recorder: MS Recording Features

Monitoring MS-RAW Signals

Monitors mid and side mic inputs separately in MS-RAW mode.

H5 Handy Recorder: MS Signal Processing

Converting MS Signals to Stereo

Transforms MS stereo mic input into standard L/R stereo signals.

H5 Handy Recorder: MS Conversion Settings

Setting MS Conversion Parameters

H5 Handy Recorder: Mono Mixing

Mixing Input Signals to Mono

H5 Handy Recorder: Recording Format

Selecting the Recording Format

H5 Handy Recorder: Automatic Recording Settings

Configuring Automatic Recording Start Level

H5 Handy Recorder: Auto-Record Control

Setting Automatic Recording Stop

H5 Handy Recorder: Noise Reduction

Using the Low Cut Filter

H5 Handy Recorder: Input Level Adjustment

Adjusting Input Level (Compressor/Limiter)

H5 Handy Recorder: Compressor/Limiter Settings

Compressor and Limiter Types

H5 Handy Recorder: Phantom Power

Configuring Phantom Power

H5 Handy Recorder: Plug-in Power

Enabling Plug-in Power

H5 Handy Recorder: Input Signal Reduction

Reducing Input Signal Level (PAD)

H5 Handy Recorder: Counter Settings

Setting Recording Counter Display

H5 Handy Recorder: Playback Counter Settings

Setting Playback Counter Display

H5 Handy Recorder: System Reset

Restoring Default Settings

H5 Handy Recorder: SD Card Management

Formatting SD Cards

H5 Handy Recorder: SD Card Testing

Conducting a Quick SD Card Test

H5 Handy Recorder: SD Card Performance Verification

Conducting a Full SD Card Test

H5 Handy Recorder: Firmware Updates

Updating the Device Firmware

H5 Handy Recorder: Support and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for recording, playback, connection, and recognition problems.

H5 Handy Recorder: Technical Specifications

Device Specifications