The H5studio Handy Recorder. Studio Quality Sound, Anywhere You Go.
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.
Six Tracks Up to 192 kHz
The H5studio captures 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
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.
*Compatible with SSH-6e , EXH-6e, WLM-1
Wireless Freedom
The WLM-1* is a dual-channel wireless system that comes with two transmitters and a receiver. The transmitter's built-in microphone captures clear, balanced audio at volumes up to 130 dB SPL.
*Available in 2026, compatible with Capsule System 3.0
Waveforms & Levels
Monitor input levels with real-time waveforms on the full color LCD.
The Outputs
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Headphone Out: Use the loud 20mW headphone output to monitor, or listen back to your recordings in any environment.
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Line Out: Use the 3.5mm stereo LINE OUT to connect directly to a camera, easily syncing your audio and video.
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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.
Sync Smarter
The TCA-1 timecode adapter* generates and outputs timecode or jams to an external clock. Thanks to its precision temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) it generates ultra-accurate timecode, staying within 0.5 frames over 24 hours.
You can also receive wireless timecode from the ATOMOS UltraSync BLUE.**
Available separately, releasing summer 2025, ** TCA-1 or BTA-1 required
Handy Control & Sync
With the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS, you can remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders*, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly.**
* Current compatible models: H2essential, H5studio
** BTA-1 or TCA-1 required.
Power Up
The H5studio operates on 4 AA alkaline batteries for up to 15 hours of recording. Power through the USB port using a USB mobile battery or AC adapter*.
*AC-17 Sold Separately
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.*
Accessory Pack
The optional accessory pack (APH-5s) includes a padded shell case, hairy windscreen, AC adapter, and USB-C cable.
Highlights:
- Mono mode for recording interviews, narration, and vocals
- Low-cut filter to suppress low-frequency noise
- Normalize and export audio files in 24-bit/16-bit WAV formats
- Variable speed playback (0.5 to 2.0x) and A-B repeat playback of recorded files
- Recording start tone function useful for aligning audio with DSLR video
- Storage on microSDHC/microSDXC cards up to 2TB* (* Sold Separately)
Features:
- Large-diameter XY stereo microphone capsule (19.4 mm)
- Dual AD converter + 32-bit float support for clip-free recording
- 16/24-bit depth available
- 4 track simultaneous recording at up to 192kHz sampling in WAV format
- 2 XLR/TRS phone inputs (48V, +4dBu input compatible)
- F-series preamps
- Color LCD screen
- Compatible with Zoom capsule system 3.0
- 4-in/2-out USB audio interface
- 9 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C power
Product SKU:
ZH5STUDIO
In The Box:
Zoom H5studio 4-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
