This is a very handy video,Thank you! I own both hothead Zoom H5 and H6 and am thrilled with the quality and results. Subscribed to your channel.. Cheers, Pete
very useful tutorial, thank you! I was missing a practical example of how you connect each different setting and how it sounds like... maybe someone choose a link to such a demonstration?
I can read & change setting on my H5, I/We need to know IF We Should Change the settings and if so What SHOULD they be set to? Please make a follow video explaining the Best settings for podcasting/recording pretty please?
Is there a way to increase the output volume? When I record, I get nice levels, with everything in the 50-85% range, and I can hear a great recording in the headset, but.... When I bring the file into Audacity, it comes in as a tiny thin line, that I need to Amplify 17-22x to see a sound wave pattern. This also increases hiss.
Can this be directly connected to the mixing board? And use the “input pad with -20db” internally? To get rid of the hot signals output of the board? Thanks in advance.
Hi! Is there a difference in quality between a signal via line out and internal recording on Zoom H5? I would line to use it as a mixer plugin in two Seenheiser G4 wireless receivers via XLR and line out the signal to Atem Mini Extreme. Thanks in advance!
Thank you for this. @zoom: is it possible to use the microphone of the zoom H5 and have it sent directly to the output of the zoom H5, to record on another device or DAW? in other words: bypassing the recorder of the zoom itself?
Hi. I'm having a hard time getting the H5 to be recognized as in a line in audio interface on my PC. This works perfectly fine on a Mac. On the PC every time its connected it shows up as a microphone no matter what I do. This is not what I want though as the inputs to the H5 are actually line inputs (from a mixer) and not microphones. Is there something that I'm missing?
Hello. How’s it going? I’ve just bought a second hand Drum Machine and little synthesiser and been messing around with them throughout lock down. I run them through a little mixer. If I purchase a H5, would I simply go via an rca to mini Jack. Go from the rca output on mixer, to the line in on the h5 via mini Jack. Is it that simple? If anyone could let me know that would be really helpful. There’s a pawn shop near me with a h5 for sale, so I’ll grab it if it will suffice for what I mention above. I’ll also use it for recording out and about as well. Cheers x
Is it possible to connect the Zoom H5 to a MacBook Pro to use it as microphone for Skype calls? If so, do you need any additional wires or adapters for this? Another question is, I noticed the XYH-5 has 90 degrees only and the XYH-6 has 90 and 120 degrees. Which amount of degrees is optimal for recording the following instruments: (alto) saxophone, trumpet/flugelhorn and (electric) guitar. Does the Zoom H5 offer playback from 50% to 150% without deforming the sound, just like the Zoom H6? What are all the advantages of the Zoom H6 over the Zoom H5?
8 лет назад
First, yes it's possible with the driver for Mac that you will find on Zoom's website. The H5 is acting as an USB audio-interface and you're not using the ADC in your Mac so improved sound quality. You can always use the line-out jack of the H5 and the mic input of your Mac but there's 2 level to adjust: Mic knob gain on the device and the gain of the mic port. Second, it depends of the distance between them. If you want to be close, it's sure that 120° is better because the sound is louder. I never use the mic capsule included with the H5 for music recording because I have Audio-Technica/Shure/Schoeps mic. Third: the main advantage of the H6 is the ability to have 4 xlr input (up to 6 with the Zoom EXH-6 adapter). Also, you have physics button for the -20 db pad on the H6 that are in the menu interface on the H5. Preamps are the same in the H6 and the H5 so they're no difference in audio quality. Sorry if my english isn't perfect; french is my primary language ;)
Hi! Is it possible to separate headphone and line out? So that for example inputs 1-2 goes to headphones only, and inputs 3-4 to line out only? Thanks! :)
when i uploaded my video onto youtube, the audio is fine on 2 speaker phones and laptops but, people with only one speaker on they're phone dont get any audio. Does anyone know what may be the problem?
Does the H5 have stereo input? Lets say I want to connect two lav microphones with an Y adapter. So I have two mics but only get one 3.5 mm jack connector. Can I use those two lav mics to record left and right, instead of using the left and right mics on top of the recorder. I want these two lav mics to be separated from each other onto an object, like a head.
Hello! I have a question concerning Zoom h5 as an audio interface. Can I control the levels of the inputs of H5 from my PC separately? Should I use any special software? Or the only way to control the levels is every time to reach to gain knobs? Thanks in advance!
Hello I have write many times to you for your products and you have been really helpful. I have finally get in my hands a zoom h5 device. Its a great great great on. But I have a small problem and I am pretty sure that is solvable. I wish to use the device as an audio interface at 48kHz and that means that I have to use it in the MULTI mode. The windows environment seems to be working really fine I use the ZOOM H and F series ASIO and everything works well, the pc recognizes everything etc. The problem is with the Cubase LE AI Elements 8 it recognizes only the devices input and it doesn't allow me to select the ZOOM H and F series ASIO at the VST connection output audio device. Can you help me? The software seems to receive and display the signals fine but it doesn't send them out. Meanwhile the browser and other software are working perfectly. Any suggestions would be really helpful.
My H5 recently is producing high tone noise when turned on with the XY5 capsule even if my gain is at "0" and goes louder as I adjust it, I also get this noise with external microphones installed in the XY5 capsule. It's kind of whining tone that is superimposed on the BG noise when you turn the gain from "0" up. It also indicates a bar in the L/R meter as you hear the high pitched tone even when the gain is still at "0". I tried to fully reset it but it's still the same when I turn it on. It does not produce this kind of noise with just the line 1 and 2 XLR inputs. My H5 firmware is V2.10. Any inputs or suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Ooh so sad! I can try to move them both at the same time, but as the knobs are quite sensitive, it's hard to do this very accurately. I will try to do so by putting a little rubber band around the two knobs. Maybe for a later update or for the Zoom H7 :) Thanks for the answer!
Great tutorial, thank you. I am getting great quality recording from my h5 stereo mics into my ipad. However I am using up my batteries on h5 which is a pity. I have tried powering my Apple camera adaptor connector, but h5 still using batteries. Any solutions to this please? Seems silly to use up batteries in the studio. My old h4 had a 5v external power supply, but it also worked when I connected my ipad through a powered mini usb hub...I haven't managed to get that to work either...
Is it possible to capture audio from an XLR connected mic send it from the line out of the Zoom to a DSLR while capturing separate audio from the capsule to create an additional scratch audio file in the Zoom?
+PinnacleStudioPro Yes it is. Line output to the camera can be controlled with the MONITOR MIXER function allowing you to isolate the XLR input you want. Then you can record the capsule to the SD card.
+Mark Jolly Both would work. Stereo Mode would give you a Stereo track with only the left side having audio. Multi would let you create a MONO track, so this may be better.
I can't seem to find a mono mix function on this like it was on h4? How would I record audio both left and right with a single shotgun mic plugged thru xlr?
How can I record what I hear on the mobile into the Zoom H5? I use a lot of audio apps but I can't get the sound into the recorder via camera kit connection
I'm having problem turning on and off channels 1 and 2 independently when using the H5 as an Interface. They seem linked, when i turn on the channel 1 the 2 turns on with it. I've tried going to Rec Mode and Selecting Multi File, but that only works when using as a recorder and doesn't affect the interface/USB mode..
Hello! Has connected to the recorder a capsule from H6. Turned on, there is no reaction of the signal indicators. Twisted the adjustment, no reaction, I think, can something with the XY6. He put back his native capsule, and he does not see it. When you try to click on a record, it says: "No Chanel Record Ready." What could it be? What could happen? Everything worked after all. (
what setting do i need to use Xy and XLR mics at the same time. Right now when i select L R, it disables 1 and 2. Also, I can not select 1 and 2 independently. Any guidance will be appreciated.
i have a question... so if u use the two input using the cables from ur guitar pedals (stereo) thru the H5 do u still to activate the phantom power? or not? let me know pls...thanks Zoom
+ZoomSoundLab. Thanks Zoom... So if im using the dslr and the h5 all i have to press is the record on the dslr and it will record and sync automatically right? Plus if i use my last two output from my guitar fx it will record it like directly plus it will sync it to the video?
So, the H5 removes the need for an attenuation cable to my Nikon D5300, is there a specific cable I should be using between the two? Probably not your wheelhouse, but I'm also having trouble locating an exact line output level, though I'm sure I can tweak it to perfect with some work. Thanks!
any tips on why my pc won't recognize the zoom h5? I can dump audio files with a card reader, but with a properly functioning usb cable, my computer says the h5 has a driver problem and there is no way to fix it that i can tell. any tips? Is this why there are no videos with a zoom h5 being used as in interface on the internet?
Is the -20dB pad applicable to the line input, and is it pre-ADC? I have the zoom H2n and the line input is somewhat useless for recording from non-consumer mixers without extra attenuation...
8 лет назад
The -20db is only applicable to the 1/2 input and I'm pretty sure it's pre because if it was after the analog to digital conversion and there's a very loud signal, it will distortion in the converter and the pad will just lower the gain.
I agree pre is the only thing that makes sense :) but on the h2n they have a post-ADC gain control, which is therefore useless for dampening hot inputs...
8 лет назад
Yes it is only to adjust different level source together... The H2N isn't design that much for line input recording due to its form-factor.
I have a question using the H5 with a Canon 5D Mark IV. I’ve connected a Sennheiser shotgun mic and a Sennheiser wireless lavaliere mic to the XLR 1 and XLR 2 inputs on the H5. I’m using the LINE OUT on the H5 to connect to the Mic input on the Canon 5D. Both the Shotgun Mic (XLR1) and the Lav (XLR 2) are recording onto the LEFT channel on the Canon 5D video file. Is there any way to get XLR 1 to record on the LEFT channel of the Canon and and XLR 2 to record on the RIGHT channel of the Cannon? That is - can one input record on one channel and the other input record on the other channel?
You will need to stereo link inputs 1 and 2 on the H5. Additionally, it sounds like you may be using a TS cable when you will need a TRS cable to connect from the H5 to the camera.
@@ZoomSoundLab Thanks! Changing the cable to TSR and stereo linking the inputs 1 and 2 worked. As you noted in an email, you need to press inputs 1 and 2 simultaneously rather than the way the manual described to stereo link in multifile mode.
Hay.. I have the zoom h5 and I am truly enjoy it almost daily, practice with microphone Cobalt Co7 that not required phantom power. Yesterday I got Beta 87a microphone and it’s didn’t work for me. I try on the menu In 1/2 phantom I select all ON (I also try each of the them, put on ON) Voltage on + 48 V (I don’t try to record myself yet, just to practice with the microphone and hear myself with headphone) Please, what I’m missing for I can use the beta 87. (when I just change the microphone Cobalt Co7, it’s works absolutely great) Thank you 🙏 I wish you help me
I would like to update, find the troubleshoot for use phantom power microphone 🎤 with Zoom h5 ! 1. after I make sure that I did in the menu: In 1/2 phantom Select All ON Voltage on + 48v 2. I needed to change the microphone cable that go into 1 or 2 channels in bottom of the h5. the cable that works for dynamic microphone it’s not work for phantom microphone. (In the 2 side of the cable should be circle with 3 points) Thank You 🙏 I hope I will help someone.
Hello ZoomLab! I bought a Zoom H5, but I have a problem everyone seems to share.When you listen into the headphones,While you recording, or simply listening, H5 makes an electronic noise, like an interference, like a cheap device that makes noises when runs out of batteries, that it is not present on the recording itself. It is strange, because it seems like everyone has this problem.I found a video about this problem here on youtube.I use the gain level on 5, because after 5, the preamp noise becomes pretty loud/hissy and not usable at all.Can you help me resolve this situation? You already recognized that this is a problem that zoom enginiers are aware of, so please tell me what to do? Should I return the unit? Other unit will work, without that electronic noise? I have a ssd that has a similar problem, but that one is defective.Please answer and help me.Thank you!
I have been asked by a good friend to capture sound from a 5 participant discussion the building where it will take place is ultra modern and has a small 8"x12" panel at the back of the room (room size 50 mtrs x 15 mtrs) On the panel, there is an XLR input that I was told was used for patching into. I am unsure what cable I need to use, should it be a 1/4 inch Balanced Jack to 2x Mono XLR Splitter Lead or does it need something completely different? For this session, I have a Zoom H4n or my very new H6 which I hope is good enough. Any advice would be extremely appreciated. Thank You
You are connecting the output of the H6 to an XLR input? You will need a 3.5mm TRS to 2x XLR male y-split cable. This is not very common since XLR is typically use for balanced audio. If you are doing the opposite, you will just need a male-to-female XLR cable.
@@ZoomSoundLab Sorry what I meant to say was that there is an XLR 'OUTPUT' on the panel which I hope to input into my Zoom H6, so does this mean I should go for option 2) male-to-female XLR cable? Thank you and sorry for the confusion.
@@ZoomSoundLab Thanks, ZoomSoundLab It must be mono, as I only saw one XLR out on the panel which is surprising as in a building as modern as this I would have thought they would have gone for stereo over mono, oh well one male to female XLR cable it is. Again many thanks.
ZoomSoundLab I’m confused. Currently when I record I’m only getting a single audio track in while recording 2 XLR inputs and I hear it in audio. How do I go about changing this to get separate tracks and still hear stereo in the headphones when monitoring the audio.
I have H5 and wish to use all four recorded tracks AND to see them on laptop. Cannot display all four tracks using free software provided and CubaseElements unable to assist.
Hello, you can use the H5 as a 4-in/2-out audio interface using the Multi-Track audio driver. If you are having issues connecting, please email info@zoom-na.com to troubleshoot the issue.
I'm thinking of buying an H5 or an H6 and I'm mainly going to use INPUT 1/2 to record stereo signal from DJ mixers. I'm afraid that recorded stereo tracks may not perfectly centered because level of INPUT 1/2 is controlled separately and the dial seems to be continuous one, which may cause either channel to be slightly louder than the other. Is there any way that left/right balance of the recorded track is perfect? (position of the two level adjustment dials are the same?) I have to adjust input level on the recorder a lot since I play on different venues where I see gain setting of the mixers are very different from one to another, and more importantly I cannot control output level of the DJ mixers. Thus if I should take extra care to set position of the two knobs equally on my every DJ session, it would be very frustrating. Thank you.
Hi, according to the manuals, the H5 accepts line level from the xlr 1/2 inputs. How can I switch it to line level? I can't seem to find the option anywhere. Thank you!
If I am using L/R, Input 1 with a boom and I am sending the Line Output to the camara, which channel is being sent out? LR, L1 or both? how do I set it up?
I wanted to purchase the EXH-6 capsule for my H5, but when I tried it in the store it didn't work. I plugged an SM57 into it and there was no signal whatsoever. The pad was off, the input level was at 10 and still nothing. Any help?
I get hiss when I plug in an external mic into either channel of the Zoom H5. It’s a Sennheiser mic. When I plug it into my Yamaha sound board using the same cable the his goes away. So, it’s not the mic or the cable. Where is the hiss coming from?
There is strong background noise, and I don't know how to reduce it. I have tried to adjust 'LO CUT - ALL - 80HZ', but it does not seem to work. Could you please give me some advice?
is it normal that when I am in interface mode I have no sound coming out of the headphones, I have to go to I/O and set up line out, direct monitor... and plug in my headphones into the line out?
@@ZoomSoundLab We did and they refused to help anything related to the interface function on the Zoom H5. This is a shame and will result in BBB claims and negative reviews about the brand.
Hey guys i really need help. We are now shooting a short movie with zoom h5 and there is a problem. It started to record after 15 second when we press button. Until saved, it says all the time it records but when we check the file the first 15 second is gone. How can i fix it?
@@ZoomSoundLab Hi there, is the LR 3.5 mm input a line input or mic ? Just want to know if it can be used for recording a mp3 backtrack while tracking a guitar with INPUT 1 for example. Thanks
