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title: "H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered"
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# 32GB SD/SDHC storage max 15-hour battery life 4-track simultaneous recording H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered

**Brand:** zoom
**Price:** A$562
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game—record like a pro, anywhere, anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered by zoom
- **How much does it cost?** A$562 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48468164-h5-4-track-portable-recorder-for-audio-for-video-music)

## Best For

- zoom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged, Portable Design:** Built tough with rubberized grip and metal dials, fits comfortably in one hand—ready for any field or studio setup.
- • **Ultra-Long Battery Life:** Record up to 15 hours on the go with included AA batteries or USB power bank support—no mid-session interruptions.
- • **Pro-Grade 4-Track Recording:** Capture rich, multi-layered audio with four simultaneous tracks for podcasts, music, and video.
- • **Interchangeable Mic Capsules:** Customize your sound with easy-swap capsules—like changing lenses on a camera for perfect audio clarity.
- • **Plug & Play USB Audio Interface:** Seamlessly connect to your PC for live streaming or direct digital recording—professional workflow made simple.

## Overview

The Zoom H5 is a versatile 4-track portable recorder featuring interchangeable mic capsules, dual XLR/TRS inputs, and a USB audio interface. Designed for professionals and creators, it offers up to 15 hours of battery life, supports 32GB SD/SDHC cards, and delivers studio-quality sound with rugged, ergonomic build quality. Ideal for podcasters, musicians, and videographers seeking flexible, high-fidelity field recording.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy Zoom H5 4-Track Portable Recorder for Audio for Video, Music, and Podcasting, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Inputs, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered at desertcart UK.

Review: I love this thing so much I sold my Tascam!! - Ok so I used to be a 'Tascam man'. I loved their recorders and didn't want to switch to another brand. Stupid I know but you know what it's like when you like a certain brand. Anyway I decided on the H5 and man what a recorder this is! The main thing that pulled me in was the interchangeable microphones coupled with the portability. Owning one of these meant I could sell my microphones and other recorders, both hand held and studio, and just use this instead. Just as long as the quality was good enough. Oh and it was too! OK so it's not a small recorder. If you're looking for a dictaphone then, although this works well, it's not pocket sized. It does come with a hard case included though, but it would require a bag or carry case to put it into if travelling or on the move. So although it is large it fits in one hand comfortably. I has all the usual connections; headphones, line out, USB, and a remote connecter. It also has two XLR's at the bottom. The mic capsule at the top of the device also has a Line In 3.5mm jack. The device requires 2 AA batteries (included) or you can power via USB using a power bank if you wish! The design of the unit is sort of retro with buttons and knobs rather than just having a large screen with stylish, modern looking interface. It is simple and effective and functional which is all you want and need. You have a large GAIN dial for each XLR input as well as GAIN dial for the mic capsule at the top. You have limiters and compression settings in the menu systems that you can set for all mic inputs or just the ones you want separately. On the back of the unit is the battery compartment and a standard tripod screw hole so you can attach this to a tripod, boom pole or a cold shoe adapter. What I have done is bought the MOVO suspension mount and connected that to a handle grip. This way there is little to none handling noise transferred to the recordings. If you hold this device in your bare hands while recording you will almost certainly have unwanted noises recorded whenever you move a finger on the body of the unit. This is true for all handheld recorders so be sure to order a shock mount too! So testing it out I found the quality is awesome. When processing the audio (using Audacity mainly) I found by adding a low noise filter (which was hardly needed for most recordings but I always do this anyway) and amplifying the recording it produced extremely professional results. The best I've ever been able to achieve from a portable recorder in any case! I have done a lot of vocal speech testing and man does this sound good! You won't be disappointed I'm sure! I also did some sound effects samples and ambient recording samples. It handled everything with ease and was able to reproduce the sound just as I heard it. I am very happy with it. It is also very good with batteries. The same ones I put in when I opened it are still in there now! And I've used this for a good few hours! Just WOW. That's where Tascam could learn a few things as their recorders are known for bad battery life. But no problem with the Zoom H5! Recommended - YES Sir-Re Bob!
Review: Exceptional build quality, great audio, and perfect for the jobbing reporter and podcaster alike - especially at around £200! - There are plenty of others around here far better qualified than me to talk about the audio qualities of the H5 (it's perfect for me as a jobbing journalist/reporter and broadcaster - 'nuff said). So instead I will look at the build quality and offer some tips for other new purchasers: Build quality: absolutely superb. Seriously, if you've only been exposed to the likes of the Zoom H1 or Tascam DR-05 then prepare to be taken aback by the step-up in quality here. Everything from the analogue dials with their metal guard bars, to the rubberized finish (great to grip) and the solidity of buttons and sockets speaks to the effort that has gone into making this a device that isn't going to fall apart any time soon. The speaker is a decent size and perfectly adequate for hearing initial playback. Even the battery compartment is well made, with a firm click to the cover (no rattling) and a ribbon to ease battery removal - small points, but often seemingly overlooked by some manufacturers. By way of contrast, I purchased a Tascam DR-22 (not a cheap item in itself) and the build quality was awful - line out socket faulty, generally flimsy feel and loose buttons. The speaker is so small as to be pointless, making the headphone problem more of one. I sent that straight back to desertcart for a refund, looked at the Zoom H5 of a work colleague and ordered that immediately. In the box: as well as 2GB SD card (upgrade to a 32GB at once, and that's the maximum so don't be tempted to use a 64GB or 128GB as you'll lose recordings if you do) and USB cable (great to power the device from a portable power slab by the way) you get a windscreen, a couple of batteries and a hard case. The windscreen is a really cheap foam thing and worth throwing away to be honest, buy a decent 'furry; one instead and you won't regret it. The hard case is adequate, but investing in a bigger case with custom/diced foam is a good idea so you can carry other mic capsules, power supply, xlr cables and external mics etc. Here's a good tip: don't throw away the little bit of foam inside that hard case, keep it and use it to protect the delicate mic capsule (see photo) if you are storing this in the supplied case. You also get a copy of Cubase LE and Wavelab software, not on disc so don't panic when you cannot find them, there are download codes in the box. My final tip would be, unless you are looking to invest in additional mic capsules anyway, not to get the Zoom H6 if you aren't going to be using those six channels. The H5 is every bit as good, in my never humble opinion, as well as being smaller, lighter, better shaped in the hand and newer of course. Save your money and by this, you will not be disappointed...

## Features

- Uses a system of interchangeable input capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera
- Includes detachable x/y capsule (xyh-5) with extended signal capacity and shockmounted mics for reduced handling noise
- Four-track simultaneous recording
- Broadcast wave format (bwf) compatible time stamp and track marker
- Records on sd/sdhc media of up to 32gb for maximum recording time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00LJR7128 |
| Battery Average Life | 15 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,529 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2 in Portable Recording Devices |
| Box Contents | Mobile Phone Recorder |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Brand Name | Zoom |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible devices | Personal Computer |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,076 Reviews |
| Digital Recording Time | 14 hours (stereo audio, 24-bit/96kHz WAV format) |
| Format | MP3 Audio , WAV |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04515260013227, 04515260013234, 04515260013296 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware interface | USB |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.8D x 7.8W x 15.3H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Zoom H5/UK Handy Recorder |
| Item Weight | 0.15 Grams |
| Item height | 6.02 inches |
| Manufacturer | Zoom |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Music Recording Mode |
| Microphone form factor | Built-In |
| Model Number | H5 |
| Number of Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Screen Size | 5 Centimetres |

## Product Details

- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer
- **Brand:** Zoom
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Microphone form factor:** Built-In
- **Format:** MP3 Audio, WAV
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Number of batteries:** 4 AA batteries required. (included)
- **Product dimensions:** 4.8D x 7.8W x 15.3H centimetres
- **Memory storage capacity:** 32 GB
- **Item weight:** 0.15 Grams

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do sandisk sd cards work in this recorder? i've put mine in and it doesn't seem to register at all, jst keeps saying no sd card**
A: Was the card formatted to anything else than FAT 32?? If yes, re format on a pc and re try formatting via the H5. Is it recognised on a PC? If no, faulty sd card. If yes, maybe a faulty H5. 
I use Sandisk extreme pro 32 GB SD cards without a problem.

**Q: Can you play back recordings through an in built speaker, headphone socket or connect this device to a hifi or pa amp input?**
A: Ues

**Q: Anyone know the impedance and how/is it possible to adjust this please?**
A: 2x aa batteries

**Q: Can I download an mp3 backing track into this device as accompaniment to recording my sax ? Sorry not a techie !**
A: No I don't believe you can, it's a recording device. You could have the mp3 on a phone and use the line in to have the audio playing, then it will record the audio and your playing at the same time. Be sure to use the headphones to get the levels right.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this thing so much I sold my Tascam!!
*by R***T on 21 August 2019*

Ok so I used to be a 'Tascam man'. I loved their recorders and didn't want to switch to another brand. Stupid I know but you know what it's like when you like a certain brand. Anyway I decided on the H5 and man what a recorder this is! The main thing that pulled me in was the interchangeable microphones coupled with the portability. Owning one of these meant I could sell my microphones and other recorders, both hand held and studio, and just use this instead. Just as long as the quality was good enough. Oh and it was too! OK so it's not a small recorder. If you're looking for a dictaphone then, although this works well, it's not pocket sized. It does come with a hard case included though, but it would require a bag or carry case to put it into if travelling or on the move. So although it is large it fits in one hand comfortably. I has all the usual connections; headphones, line out, USB, and a remote connecter. It also has two XLR's at the bottom. The mic capsule at the top of the device also has a Line In 3.5mm jack. The device requires 2 AA batteries (included) or you can power via USB using a power bank if you wish! The design of the unit is sort of retro with buttons and knobs rather than just having a large screen with stylish, modern looking interface. It is simple and effective and functional which is all you want and need. You have a large GAIN dial for each XLR input as well as GAIN dial for the mic capsule at the top. You have limiters and compression settings in the menu systems that you can set for all mic inputs or just the ones you want separately. On the back of the unit is the battery compartment and a standard tripod screw hole so you can attach this to a tripod, boom pole or a cold shoe adapter. What I have done is bought the MOVO suspension mount and connected that to a handle grip. This way there is little to none handling noise transferred to the recordings. If you hold this device in your bare hands while recording you will almost certainly have unwanted noises recorded whenever you move a finger on the body of the unit. This is true for all handheld recorders so be sure to order a shock mount too! So testing it out I found the quality is awesome. When processing the audio (using Audacity mainly) I found by adding a low noise filter (which was hardly needed for most recordings but I always do this anyway) and amplifying the recording it produced extremely professional results. The best I've ever been able to achieve from a portable recorder in any case! I have done a lot of vocal speech testing and man does this sound good! You won't be disappointed I'm sure! I also did some sound effects samples and ambient recording samples. It handled everything with ease and was able to reproduce the sound just as I heard it. I am very happy with it. It is also very good with batteries. The same ones I put in when I opened it are still in there now! And I've used this for a good few hours! Just WOW. That's where Tascam could learn a few things as their recorders are known for bad battery life. But no problem with the Zoom H5! Recommended - YES Sir-Re Bob!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional build quality, great audio, and perfect for the jobbing reporter and podcaster alike - especially at around £200!
*by ***** on 13 January 2018*

There are plenty of others around here far better qualified than me to talk about the audio qualities of the H5 (it's perfect for me as a jobbing journalist/reporter and broadcaster - 'nuff said). So instead I will look at the build quality and offer some tips for other new purchasers: Build quality: absolutely superb. Seriously, if you've only been exposed to the likes of the Zoom H1 or Tascam DR-05 then prepare to be taken aback by the step-up in quality here. Everything from the analogue dials with their metal guard bars, to the rubberized finish (great to grip) and the solidity of buttons and sockets speaks to the effort that has gone into making this a device that isn't going to fall apart any time soon. The speaker is a decent size and perfectly adequate for hearing initial playback. Even the battery compartment is well made, with a firm click to the cover (no rattling) and a ribbon to ease battery removal - small points, but often seemingly overlooked by some manufacturers. By way of contrast, I purchased a Tascam DR-22 (not a cheap item in itself) and the build quality was awful - line out socket faulty, generally flimsy feel and loose buttons. The speaker is so small as to be pointless, making the headphone problem more of one. I sent that straight back to Amazon for a refund, looked at the Zoom H5 of a work colleague and ordered that immediately. In the box: as well as 2GB SD card (upgrade to a 32GB at once, and that's the maximum so don't be tempted to use a 64GB or 128GB as you'll lose recordings if you do) and USB cable (great to power the device from a portable power slab by the way) you get a windscreen, a couple of batteries and a hard case. The windscreen is a really cheap foam thing and worth throwing away to be honest, buy a decent 'furry; one instead and you won't regret it. The hard case is adequate, but investing in a bigger case with custom/diced foam is a good idea so you can carry other mic capsules, power supply, xlr cables and external mics etc. Here's a good tip: don't throw away the little bit of foam inside that hard case, keep it and use it to protect the delicate mic capsule (see photo) if you are storing this in the supplied case. You also get a copy of Cubase LE and Wavelab software, not on disc so don't panic when you cannot find them, there are download codes in the box. My final tip would be, unless you are looking to invest in additional mic capsules anyway, not to get the Zoom H6 if you aren't going to be using those six channels. The H5 is every bit as good, in my never humble opinion, as well as being smaller, lighter, better shaped in the hand and newer of course. Save your money and by this, you will not be disappointed...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great device, does everything great
*by M***S on 21 December 2025*

Great device, an all rounder for every task.

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