Zoom 6 Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording Refurbished

Description

Zoom 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.

Product Highlights:

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 Features:

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.

Wireless Freedom

The WLM-1 (Available in 2026, compatible with Capsule System 3.0) 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.

Waveforms & Levels

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

The Outputs

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.

Sync Smarter

The TCA-1 timecode adapter (sold separately) 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 (TCA-1 or BTA-1 required).

Handy Control & Sync

With the ZOOM Handy Control and Sync app for iOS, you can remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly (BTA-1 or TCA-1 required).

Premium Features

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)

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 sold separately) includes a padded shell case, hairy windscreen, AC adapter, and USB-C cable.

Product Specifications:

Input and Output Channels

Inputs:

Mic Capsule: 1

Mic/Line (mono): 2

Outputs:

Line Out: 1

Headphone: 1

Built-in speaker (mono): 1

Inputs

XY Mic: XYH-5s: 90 XY stereo format

Pickup Pattern: Unidirectional

Sensitivity: -41 dB/Pa at 1 kHz

Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 140 dB SPL

Mic/Line In: XYH-5s:

Connector: 1 stereo mini jack

Input Gain: – – +60 dB

Input Impedance: 2 k or more

Plug-in Power: 2.5 V

Mic/Line (mono):

Connectors: 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR2 HOT TRSTIP HOT)

Input Gain: – – +60 dB

Input Impedance:

Mic: 3 k or more

Line: 3 k or more

Maximum Input Level:

Mic: +4 dBu

Line: +24 dBu

Phantom Power: +48 V

Equivalent Input Noise: -127 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150 input

Outputs

Line Out:

Connector: 1 stereo mini jack

Maximum output Level: +1 dBu

Output Impedance: 110 or less

Headphone:

Connector: 1 stereo mini jack

Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mWwhen 32 load

Output Impedance: 10 or less

Built-in Speaker:

Type: 20 mm x 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker

Effective Maximum Output: 250 mW

Recorder

Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 6

Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 4

Recording Formats:

WAV

44.1/48/96/192 kHz

16-bit/24-bit/32-bit float

mono/stereo

BWF and iXML formats supported

Recording Media:

microSDHC memory cards

microSDXC memory cards

Display

2.00″ Full-color LCD: 320 x 240

USB

Connector: USB Type-C – Use a USB cable that supports data transfer

Audio Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed

Input and Output Channels:

4 in / 2 out (Multi)

2 in / 2 out (Stereo)

Sampling Frequencies:

44.1/48/96 kHz (audio interface only)

44.1/48 kHz (audio interface + onboard recording)

Bit Depths: 24-bit, 32-bit float

File Transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

Remote

Dedicated wireless adapter: ZOOM BTA-1

Power

4 AA Batteries: Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries

AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) – USB bus power is supported

Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries: 2-track (XYH-5s) Recording

Alkaline Batteries: About 15 hours

NiMH Batteries (1900 mAh): About 13 hours

Lithium Batteries: About 21 hours

48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, no headphones, no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium

Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries: 4-track (XYH-5s and inputs 12) Recording

Alkaline Batteries: About 6 hours

NiMH Batteries (1900 mAh): About 6 hours

Lithium Batteries: About 11.5 hours

48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33 load), no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium

General

Power Consumption: 5 W maximum

Dimensions: 3.39″W (86.0 mm) 8.11″D (206.0 mm) 2.15″H (54.6 mm)

Weight (including batteries): 0.9 lbs (410g)

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms