Overview & Specifications
Zoom H5studio 4-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording 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 our 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. The H5studio offers both with 32-bit float and dedicated gain knobs—no clipping and no need for post-production.
- Six Tracks Up to 192 kHz: Capture 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: “Advanced look-ahead” limiters anticipate potential overloads and prevent distortion before it reaches your track.
- The Inputs: Two locking XLR/TRS inputs support +48V phantom power and +4dBu line level. Also includes 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 more mic options.
*Compatible with SSH-6e, EXH-6e - Capsule Carousel
- Waveforms & Levels: Monitor input levels and real-time waveforms with the full color LCD.
- The Outputs:
- Headphone Out: Loud 20 mW headphone output to monitor or listen back anywhere.
- Line Out: 3.5mm stereo LINE OUT to connect directly to a camera.
- Onboard Speaker: Built-in speaker with 250mW max output.
- USB Audio Interface: A 4-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. Supports 32-bit float and 16/24-bit recording. Stream live and record backup to microSD.
- Sync Smarter: TCA-1 timecode adapter* generates or jams timecode to external clock. Also supports wireless sync via ATOMOS® UltraSync BLUE.**
*Available separately, summer 2025
**TCA-1 or BTA-1 required - Wireless Control: Use the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS to manage multiple Zoom recorders*, control start/stop, and sync timecode.**
*Current models: H2essential, H5studio
**BTA-1 or TCA-1 required - Premium Features:
- Mono mode for interviews, narration, vocals
- Low-cut filter
- Normalize and export in 24-bit/16-bit WAV
- Variable speed playback (0.5 to 1.5x), A-B repeat
- Recording start tone for DSLR sync
- Up to 2TB of Storage: Uses microSDHC/microSDXC cards up to 2TB*.
*sold separately - Power Up: 4 AA batteries for up to 15 hours, or USB/AC adapter power (sold separately: AD-17).
- Accessibility: Designed for blind/visually impaired users. Menu navigation via audible descriptions through speaker/headphones. Languages: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese.*
- Accessory Pack: Optional APH-5s pack includes padded case, hairy windscreen, AC adapter, USB-C cable.
Get Ready to Make .WAVS UPC: 4515260030170
MPN: ZH5STUDIO