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The ZOOM H5 Handy Recorder

[Ed note: This is my principal recorder, not because it is the best choice (that would be the F3) but because it is what I bought before I did sufficient research and it works quite well. Hard to justify the cost of replacing it myself and impossible to justify it to my wife!.]

Up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats.
Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad.
Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting.
Auto-record, Pre-record, and Backup-record functions mean that you'll never miss that perfect take.
Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad with Loop Back function
Powered by two AA batteries or via USB
About 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries

$202

KJS 04/2025

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