Select the custom hydrophone cable option separately from the accessories menu.
Zoom H5 Recorder
The H5 is Zoom's newest recorder, offering the same substantially
improved low-noise, high-gain mic preamps as used in their flagship H6
multi-channel recorder. The H5 includes a unique interchangeable mic
capsule assembly and includes an X/Y capsule with advanced shock mounts
and 140dB capability. Five mic capsules are available, including
mid-side, shotgun and additional combination inputs.
Connect the highly-directional shotgun mic capsule for zooming in
on surface sounds while connecting one or more hydrophones to the XLR
inputs for simultaneous surface and underwater recording.
The H5 can also be used without an attached capsule, making it very
compact and rugged for use with only hydrophones or other external
signals. Battery life with two AA alkalines is rated at 16 hours. The H5
can also be used as a USB audio interface for doing real-time audio
analysis with your laptop or iPad. Truly an exceptional value in this
price range!
Special use > Leak Detection: We highly recommend this
product to leak detection specialists. It is compact, easy to use, looks
professional, and offers a list of relevant features that can be
compared to specialized tools costing many times more. Most importantly,
its high-gain, low-noise amps will reveal the faintest sounds. Analog
gain controls and push-button channel selectors provide easy and
intuitive control. High-resolution metering gives the user an accurate
visual representation of signal amplitude. Compression and limiter
features will protect the user's ears from handling noise while still
maintaining high sensitivity for small signals. Several low-cut filter
options allow the user to focus on leak sounds, rather than mechanical
and traffic noise. And because you have independent control of each
input channel, you can set different profiles for each channel and
switch between them by simply connecting to the desired input and
pushing the corresponding selector button.
Sound from all channels is mixed to both earphones for listening by
default. You do not need to use the recording function to use the H5 as
an amplifier. Sound from the hydrophone is monitored in real time
through the headphones. Though the extent of recording features could
initially confuse non-audiophiles, the user interface is easy to learn
and it remembers your settings. The recording function can be used for
making voice notes (with attached mic capsule) or for customer
documentation or employee training. It is also economical to use with
its long battery life and support for NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Hydrophone compatibility: We recommend using our H2dX
hydrophone to take advantage of the H5's low-noise, high-gain preamps
and to provide the best connection integrity. Our standard H2dM will
also work using the mic input on the included X/Y mic module and may be
useful in applications where other channels are used.
Zoom H5 Digital Recorder Features:
- Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules
- Includes detachable X/Y capsule (XYH-5)
- Compatible with all Zoom input capsules
- Records up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Recording format: WAV (BWF compatible) and MP3
- 4-track simultaneous recording
- Large backlit LCD display
- Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- 2 mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad
- Gain control knob on each input, with protective 'roll-bar' that prevents accidental movement during handling
- Plug-in power (2.5 V)
- Built-in effects, including high-pass filter, compressor and limiter
- Chromatic tuner and metronome
- Auto-record, pre-record and backup-record functions
- M/S decoding
- Multitrack to stereo internal mixdown
- Normalize, divide, and trim editing
- A/B loop playback
- Integrated loudspeaker
- Variable playback speed and pitch (without tempo change)
- Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC, Mac and iPad (requires optional camera connection kit)
- 1/4" Attachment screw-hole on the back side
- Powered by 2 Conventional AA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable battery packs
- Operating time (with alkaline batteries): approx. 15 h
