After several months of use, I can confidently say this device has become a permanent fixture on my desk—and not just because I’m too busy to unplug it. The voice dictation works impressively well, saving both time and keyboard wear, while the video quality is sharp enough to make even Monday morning Zoom calls look respectable.
Whether you’re conferencing or simply attempting to look professional from your home office, the performance is consistently reliable. As someone with over 25–30 years in the IT industry, I don’t hand out praise lightly—but in this case, it’s well deserved.
In short, this is an excellent choice for everyday office use. Logitech continues its long-standing tradition of delivering quality products—thankfully, without requiring an IT support ticket to get started.
If only every piece of tech behaved this well, IT departments everywhere could finally take a proper coffee break.
Zoom H5 Handy Recorder
THE H5. VERSATILE PRODUCTIVITY.
Four tracks of simultaneous recording and interchangeable mic capsules make the H5 flexible and powerful enough to meet the evolving needs of today’s creators.
LOUDER.
The design of the XYH-5 mic capsule allows the H5 to handle up to 140 dB SPL — equivalent to the sound of a jet aircraft from less than 200 feet away! And to keep your levels under control, the H5 offers compression and limiting.
CLEANER.
The H5’s rubberized housing and shock-mounted microphones minimize vibration and handling noise, while a low-cut filter helps eliminate wind noise and other kinds of low-frequency rumble.
CLEARER.
The H5 utilizes the same high-quality, low-noise preamps as our flagship H6, ensuring great-sounding recordings in all sonic environments.
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Ins
The H5’s XLR/TRS combo inputs can handle both mic- and line-level signals for microphones, wireless receivers, mixers, keyboards, and more. Each input has a dedicated gain control knob. The supplied XYH-5 capsule also provides an additional mic/line input via a 1/3 inches mini phone jack.
Outs
A Line Out with adjustable volume allows you to send audio from the H5 to the input of a camera or other device without the need for an attenuator cable. In addition, there's a separate headphone output with dedicated volume control. You can use both outputs simultaneously to route audio to your DSLR while monitoring with headphones.
Specifications
Portable Recorder
| Number of Tracks | 4 |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 96 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Microphone | Interchangeable Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration |
| Built-In Speaker | Yes, 400 mW Mono |
| Display | Monochrome LCD (Backlit) |
| Memory Card Support | SD (16 MB to 2 GB) SDHC (4 to 32 GB) |
| Internal Storage | None |
Recording
| Audio File Formats | BWF, MP3, WAV |
| Sample Rates |
WAV: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz (Stereo) MP3: 44.1 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16 / 24-Bit |
| Bit Rates | 48 to 320 kb/s |
| Signal Processing & FX | Compressor, Limiter, Low-Cut Filter, Pitch Control |
| Timecode Support | No |
| Recording Time |
WAV 44.1 kHz/16-Bit: 1 Hr 30 Min per GB (Stereo) MP3 320 kb/s: 7 Hrs per GB (Stereo) |
Connectivity
| Analog I/O |
2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output |
| Digital I/O | None |
| Phantom Power | +12 / 24 / 48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
| Plug-In Power | Yes, 2.5 V |
| Host Connection | 1 x Mini-USB (2.0) |
Performance
| Gain/Trim Range |
X/Y Mic Capsule: Up to +52 dB 1/8" Inputs: Up to +52 dB Mic/Line Inputs: Up to +55 dB |
| Max Input Level |
Mic/Line Inputs: +22 dBu (Pad On) |
| Headphone Output Power | 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
| Impedance |
1/8" / 3.5 mm Inputs: Greater then 2 Kilohms Mic/Line Inputs: Greater then 1.8 Kilohms Line Outputs: Greater then 10 Kilohms |
| EIN | less then-120 dBu |
| Microphone Sensitivity | -45 dB/Pa |
| Microphone Max SPL | 140 dB SPL |
Power
| Power Options | Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter |
| Battery Type | 2 x AA (Not Included) |
| Approximate Battery Life |
WAV 44.1 kHz/16-Bit: 15 Hours (Alkaline, 2 Channels) WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit: 7.2 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels) |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included) |
Physical
| Mounting Options | 1/4"-20 Female |
| Dimensions | 2.6 x 1.7 x 5.3" / 66.8 x 42.1 x 135.2 mm (Recorder) 2.6 x 1.6 x 2.4" / 65.5 x 41 x 62.2 mm (X/Y Mic) |
| Weight | 6.2 oz / 176 g (Recorder) 3.3 oz / 94 g (Mic) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.65 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.25 x 6.6 x 3.4" |
