Zoom H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered

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Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20dB pad Record continuously for about 10 hours with just 2 AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 AC adapter. Pros: audio quality, portability, use applications, possibility to use as an audio interface for your PC We bought this audio device for our NGO to capture audio on the go for our videos, interviews, podcasts and also in a booth to record voice over using XLR inputs. And for this price we just could not find anything that would match zoom h5 in its usability, audio quality and portability. As of right now you probably won't find anything better! Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC, Mac and iPad (requires optional camera connection kit)

You can change the speed or pitch of recordings in the Zoom itself; there’s a metronome and even a built-in guitar/bass tuner. USB connection Two 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 Possibility to switch over different capsules makes this unit worth the price both really, really durable and versatile. Zero-handling noise is an important feature and here is your friend. This is not granted on all devices on the market.the MSH-6 Mid-Side capsule, with its bulbous hemisphere facing directly forwards, capturing audio from directly ahead. Less obvious is its second microphone, which collects ambient information from either side (hence the name MS, for Mid-Side). The level at which this side information is added or subtracted from the front microphone can be adjusted after the recording in post-production Cons: self noise when your exceed that 6-ish mark on a gain knob, battery life when using phantom power, only digital limiter Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad THAT SAID, the recording quality on the H5 is remarkably higher than the previous brothers, the sound is just more naturally "in your face" and easily verges on a studio-like sound.

I've been using Zooms for more than 10 years. Zoom H2, H4, H4, F1 and now Zoom H5. All of them remained working and in good condition when I sold them, and this one is the best of the bunch so far. It's really hard to find anything that could be improved in Zoom H5. Incredibly versatile (especially with detachable modules) and very reliable equipment. the SHG-6 shotgun mike capsule, which is quite a small shotgun, good for a head-and-shoulders interviewee filmed at two or three metres, less so for distant zooming in a noisy environment

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Zoom's preamps seem to be all slightly noisy on their own, Not that much to say "this mic is scam", but you know, high enough to say "ok, I know you're there, I'll just fix you if needed". Zero Handling noise thanks to the material the unit is made, XLRs just make the job with no complaints at all.