Zoom H5 Quick Guide

Recording
Selecting inputs and adjusting levels
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Select whether to use the L/R inputs and Inputs 1/2.
In MULTI FILE mode, the L/R inputs will be recorded to the L/R tracks and Inputs 1/2 will be recorded to tracks 1 and 2.
1. Press the buttons of the tracks that you want to
record.
HINT
The indicators of the selected track buttons light red, and
you will be able to monitor the signals input on these tracks
through the headphones and line outputs.
NOTE
•
In STEREO FILE mode, you can select the L/R inputs by
pressing the
R
L
or
R
L
track button and Inputs 1/2 by
pressing the
2
1
or
2
1
track button.
•
In STEREO FILE mode, the L/R inputs and the Inputs 1/2
are selected in pairs. You cannot select just one of either
pair.
When using STEREO FILE mode, skip to step 3.
2. To record Inputs 1/2 as a stereo file in MULTI FILE
mode, press the
2
1
track button while pressing and
holding
2
1
.
To deactivate the stereo link, press the
2
1
track button
while pressing and holding
2
1
again.
3. Turn for the
selected input to adjust
the input level.
HINT
•
Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12dB.
•
If the sound distorts even when you lower the input
level, try changing mic positions and adjusting the
output levels of connected devices.
MULTI FILE mode
1,2
3
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Selecting inputs and adjusting levels

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