The H5studio Handy Recorder

Studio Quality Sound, Anywhere You Go

Your Best Work Starts Here

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 fidelity.

F-Series Preamps,
Now in Your Hands

The H5studio's inputs feature our F-series preamps, giving your audio unmatched clarity (-127 dBu EIN).  With dual AD converters and 32-bit float, they deliver 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.
32-bit float prevents clipping but requires post-production.
16/24-bit eliminates the need for post-processing but requires
gain adjustment to prevent clipping.

The H5studio offers the best of both worlds with 32-bit float and dedicated gain knobs—no clipping and no need for
post-production.

4 Tracks + Stereo Mix

Records with sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz. The H5studio can capture up to 6 tracks* at once - 4 individual tracks plus a stereo mix.

*Stereo mix only available at 96 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

The H5studio features “advanced look-ahead” limiters, which anticipate potential overloads and prevent distortion before it reaches your track.

The Inputs

The two locking XLR/TRS inputs support +48V phantom power and +4dBu line level. There is also 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 gives creators more options to use the right mic for their recording.

Waveforms & Levels

Monitor input levels with real-time waveforms on the full color LCD.

 

Headphone Out

 

Use the loud 20mW headphone output to monitor or listen back to your recordings in any environment.

 

Line Out

Use the 3.5mm stereo LINE OUT to connect directly to a camera, easily syncing your audio and video.

Onboard Speaker

The built-in speaker has a maximum output of 250mW for previewing recordings on the spot.

 

USB Audio Interface

The H5studio is a 4-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac, Windows,
iOS and Android, supporting 32-bit float and 16/24-bit recording.
Stream live and simultaneously record a backup to microSD.

 

Handy Control & Sync

With the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS / Android, you can remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders*, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly.**

_{* Current compatible models: H2essential, H4essential, H6essential, H5studio, H6studio
** BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter required.}

 

Accessibility

The H5studio is designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, or Chinese.