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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On the other hand, the four built-in XLR inputs on the Zoom H6 gives you the ability to plug in four microphones, thus making it perfect for podcasts, recording demos, band recording, etc. Battery Life

HD livestreams require a lot of bandwidth, and the last thing you want is a lagging signal. A streaming encoder solves this issue by compressing your audio and video into a size that's more manageable for your computer. CREATIVE & TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 30TH ANNUAL NAMM TEC AWARDS Hosted by comedian Sinbad" (Press release). Carlsbad: TEC Awards. 24 January 2015 . Retrieved 31 August 2015. So, should you buy it? The Zoom H5 is modular, rugged, and versatile, with great sound quality and dual XLR inputs. If that’s all you need, the Zoom H5 would be a great investment.

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. The retail box includes several accessories, such as X-Y Microphone capsule, rubber-foam windshield, plastic case, two AA batteries and a manual.

The modular approach greatly increases the unit’s flexibility. I’ve used my old Zoom H4 for location recording and it worked well, but I think the H5, like the H6, has taken the versatility to a new level. For film work in particular, the addition of the shotgun and ability to record a couple of lavaliers at the same time, all with different levels, will be welcome. If all you need is to connect a maximum of two microphones to it, like in a one on one interview setting, the Zoom H5 will suffice. That being said, if you think you might one day need to plug in a few extra microphones, it’s worth spending a little bit of extra money and getting the Zoom H6. The Zoom H5 is a digital audio recording device that saves audio onto a Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card – the same kind of card used with most digital cameras. XLR/TRS combination inputs with microphone preamps and phantom power (+12/+24/+48V) accommodate most analog connectionsThere’s a range of audio input settings that can be applied – a compressor/limiter handy for voiceovers, a low-cut filter, phantom/plug-in power for microphones that need it. Internal mics are way too frail, I broke a plastic part already when it fell from only half a meter height The actual dimensions for the Zoom H5 are 7.77 x 2.63 x 1.66 inches, and it weighs 9.52 oz (269 grams). The Zoom H6 comes in at 14.46 oz (410 grams), and measures 8.39 x 3.1 x 1.88 inches. Zero Handling noise thanks to the material the unit is made, XLRs just make the job with no complaints at all. The internal mic quality is still disappointing (not a significant improvement over H4). You gotta turn the nob to around 8 most of the time to get a decent sound but taht introduces an awful hiss. Also, I find the high frequencies quite harsh, almost distorted even in medium gain settings.