H5 Studio Handy Recorder and USB Interface
Record to SD card or a USB device from a 2 XLR or a 3.5mm TRS input in 32-bit up to 192 kHz
Regular price
$349.99
Requires microSD card to save files. Sold separately.
- Record sound data to an SD card anywhere in 32-bit, up to 192 kHz sample rate
- Simultaneously stream sound data to a computer, phone, or tablet as a USB interface
- 2 XLR inputs with full phantom power + 1 3.5mm TRS microphone input with Plug-in Power
- Compatible with all Aquarian hydrophones with an XLR or 3.5mm TRS connector
- Direct monitor sound through headphones or external speaker / sound system over a 3.5mm TRS line-out
- Add Bluetooth Adapter to pair with a phone for remote control and Timecode Sync support
What's Included:
- H5studio Handy Recorder
We are committed to prompt service. Many standard hydrophone variants are kept in stock and often ship the next business day. Custom builds are frequently completed within one week, depending on quantity and configuration.
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- Aquarian made products are backed by a 1-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
- Resold products manufactured by third parties may be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty, where applicable.
- Returns of unused, like-new products are generally accepted, subject to inspection and approval.
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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 | 90º 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 kΩ or more | |
| Plug-in power | 2.5 V | |
| MIC/LINE (mono) | Connectors | 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks |
| (XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT） | ||
| Input gain | −∞ – +60 dB | |
| Input impedance | MIC: 3 kΩ or more | |
| LINE: 3 kΩ 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 150Ω input | |
OUTPUTS
| LINE OUT | Connector | 1 stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output level | +1 dBu | |
| Output impedance | 110 Ω or less | |
| Headphone | Connector | 1 stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output level | 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（when 32 Ω load） | |
| Output impedance | 10 Ω 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 1–2) 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 (33Ω load), no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
| Power consumption | 5 W maximum |
| Dimensions | 86.0 mm (W) × 206.0 mm (D) × 54.6 mm (H) |
| Weight | 410 g (including batteries) |
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms