The ambient mics weren’t needed, but I wanted to take the opportunity to test them, and to combine them with the multitrack we were capturing of the on-stage performance. The level control for the on-board mics is placed just above these knobs, making it is easy to see what controls what. External microphone signals are processed by powerful microphone preamplifiers, which offer an equivalent input noise of -120dB, freely selectable phantom power (12, 24, or 48V), and -20dB pad. Note that these are not sensitive enough for direct input of guitar or bass; you’ll need a mixer or effects unit to sufficiently raise their levels. All of them remained working and in good condition when I sold them, and this one is the best of the bunch so far.

The XYH-5 interchangeable capsule is equipped with two unidirectional condenser microphones arranged at a 90° angle.The H5 incorporates many of the facilities of the H4 and more recent H4N, but adds improvements and innovations that were introduced with their more sophisticated H6 (reviewed in SOS Nov 2013: http://sosm. The best part however is that all of these inputs and outputs can be individually controlled for pan, level and more. This is mighty handy for a temporary mix before the tracks are exported to a larger program where a post-production soundtrack can be constructed. All of these tracks record onto separate channels so you can take them out later and edit on your favourite DAW or even on the H5 itself.

I'm afraid Similar units like Tascam won't be a big of a difference in that manner as an alternative. Four tracks of simultaneous recording and interchangeable mic capsules make the H5 flexible and powerful enough to meet the evolving needs of today’screators. Andertons Music Company acts as a credit broker and not a lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. I’m fond of my old H4, but it’s not without shortcomings: the lack of a pad on the ‘combi’ jacks has often made it impossible to record line-level signals without distortion; while the mics may be OK, they’re not stellar; and handling noise can be an issue.I read manuals before using a product, but I was slightly confused by the multi or stereo recording functionality - however, following the instructions fixed this immediately. The H5’s XLR/TRS combo inputs can handle both mic- and line-level signals for microphones, wireless receivers, mixers, keyboards and more. So if your rowdy guitar player pushes a recording unexpectedly beyond the available headroom and into the unpleasant realms of digital distortion, just grab the back-up copy and use that, or patch the original with it. Alternatively, the H5 can be used as a stereo or multitrack USB audio interface with up to 24 bit/96kHz.

THAT SAID, the recording quality on the H5 is remarkably higher than the previous brothers, the sound is just more naturally "in your face" and easily verges on a studio-like sound. Since the Zoom-9002 (an ultra-compact multi-effects processor that can be attached to a guitar strap) was introduced in 1990, Zoom has become one of the leaders in digital audio processing. Please give us the reason for your assessment in the following text box and – if possible – your e-mail address for further questions.Digital Camera World is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.

The H5’s line output can also be dropped by up to 30dB if you’re plugging it into a high sensitivity mike input on your camera. so you might, say, use the X-Ys for a general front balance but plug up a pair of lapel or handheld mikes for interviewer and interviewee. We bought this audio device for our NGO to capture audio on the go for our videos, interviews, podcasts and also in a booth to record voice over using XLR inputs. But any negatives have been outweighed by the convenience of recording to an SD card, and the ability to read the recordings either via a card reader or by hooking the H4 up directly to a computer via USB.

The H4n has a not dissimilar built-in pair of X/Y stereo condenser mics on the front, but these can’t be removed. You can then choose which finance term you'd like to apply for, and change your deposit if you wish. PROS (compared to H4N): Lightweight; Very quick start; Menu navigation much quicker; I like the protected potentiometers on the front - much easier to adjust than the side dial; Easy card access - instead of going through battery pack, dedicated slot. All of these inputs can be sent out either through the inbuilt line out for direct connection to a camera or headphone out for constant monitoring. With this much power you can do two full days of work with this microphone without having to change batteries once.