Zoom H5 Handy Audio Recorder Evolved recording in more ways than one. With the H5 Handy Recorder, the tradition continues. The H5 provides four tracks of simultaneous recording &, like our flagship H6, it can use all Zoom interchangeable input capsules, allowing you to choose the best microphone for every recording situation. The flexible & powerful H5 provides everything you need to create multitrack recordings, audio for video, & state-of-the-art podcasting, broadcasting & electronicnewsgathering. Overview: X/Y recording means that you can cover a wide area yet still capture sound sources in the center with clarity & definition, making it ideal for all types of live stereo recording. The XYH-5 X/Y microphone capsule included with the H5 provides two matched unidirectional condenser microphones set at a 90 degree angle. These are housed within an advanced shockmount that employs rugged external mic wires & rubberized material to isolate the unit from the H5 body & thus minimize vibration & handling noise. The design of the XYH-5 also allows the H5 to handle louder sounds than any other Handy Recorder model: 140 d B SPL, to be precise—equivalent to the sound of a jet aircraft from less than 200 feet away—enabling you to capture sounds louder, closer, & cleaner than you ever couldbefore. In addition to standard transport controls (stop, play/pause, record, rewind, & fast-forward), the front panel of the H5 offers dedicated record arming buttons for each track, which double as mute switches during playback. A Hold switch disables all front panel buttons to prevent accidental operation during recording. The H5 can be attached to a camera strap or, with the use of our optional Hot Shoe mount, mounted directly to a DSLR or camcorder. The H5 also provides everything you need to connect with the outside world. Dual combo XLR/TRS inputs that can handle both mic- & line-level signals allow you to connect external microphones & line-level devices like mixers, portable music players, effects processors, & electronic keyboards—even electric guitars or basses equipped with active electronics. Each H5 input has its own dedicated gain control knob, located beneath a protective bar that prevents accidental movement during handling. The supplied XYH-5 X/Y capsule also provides a secondary input for connecting stereo mic- or line-level signal via a ?" miniPhone jack. The H5 supports a +4 d B (professional) input level & utilizes the same high-quality preamps as our flagship H6, ensuring great-sounding recordings in all sonic environments. There are lots of output options as well. A dedicated Line Out with adjustable volume means that you can send a stereo audio output from the H5 to the mic input of a video camera or other device without the need for an attenuator cable. In addition, there's a separate headphone output with a dedicated volume control. You can use both outputs simultaneously to route audio to your DSLR while monitoring over headphones. There's also a built-in speaker for fast access playback, & a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port which allows the H5 to be used as anaudio interface for your computer oriPad.