Customer Ratings & Reviews

Makes good quality sound recordings. Works just as described.

I needed an external xlr voice recorded for my YouTube videos and this one works perfectly. Recommended.

Works great. I use it for off camera audio recording with multiple mics.

If it had rechargeable batteries would be better. Still I can use it with usb power so it is fine.

Used this thing to grab audio for my DSLR. It's an incredible mic, and very sensitive.

This product was great. I would totally recommend.

Excellent voice recording. Great for podcasts and YouTube.

I love this product it's the best in every way.....

For use with nikon d7200... SEAMLESS audio enhancement! Will use for podcasting as well.

I bought this to record concerts and other live events. My experience was not good, but in all fairness I didn’t take the time to experiment with the various settings how they changed the recording. Based on other reviews this is a great product and I’m sure with some trial and error it would have been good for me as well.

As you would expect .. nothing to complain about ..

I will begin by saying that my review is not based on electronic testing equipment but simply on my ears and my views. Having owned two earlier models of the Handy Recorder, and having been always totally pleased, I felt I would give this new model a go. Out of the box, you will immediately see that it is not a sony business-meeting shirt-pocket digital recorder, but rather, a serious semi-pro to pro device for quality sound recording. It comes with a sturdy plastic case, which I would definitely recommend using for transport. While the unit is not flimsy at all, it is a sophisticated electronic device and should be handled accordingly. The menu was easy to follow, having already used this brand many times before. In no time I was recording sounds around the house to test the device. With quality earphones, the playback was totally captivating. As I heard voices in the background, I had to remember whether they were recorded or someone actually speaking as I was listening. Record anything with this device, put in the earphones, sit back and close your eyes and listen, and you will be completely absorbed into what you are hearing. We focus so much today on snapshots, videos, but very little on pure sound. If you use this to simply record the sounds around you to hear again, it will be worth the price. If you plan to record your band or other live performances, you will far more than your money's worth. I see this as another amazing device allowing me to preserve all of those precious sounds around me - from my children playing to the dog barking. These too will be precious recordings in years to come, as are my photos and videos.

Zoom is known for producing great quality recorders among other types of gear for musicians. I had previously owned a Zoom H2, but was not quite satisifed with the low pre-amps. So, I recently purchased this H5, and it sounds amazing. The quality is close to my recordings with my condenser microphones. The item feels and looks great. Adjusting the input volume involves using actual knobs, which gives a nice, tactile feel. Navigating through the menu is easy, but a little strange with the button that is provided. Overall, the Zoom H5 is a fantastic product.

This is NOT a simple recording device. It is for audio geeks only. It is complicated beyond reason and only for those willing to read pages and pages of detailed instructions and even then, one might not get a sound. It's worse than any "point and shoot" camera, which never did fit that description. After 5 recording sessions, we still haven't gotten successful, complete sessions. It's just not worth the money......unless you have an engineering degree.

Purchased to use with dslr for video. I couldnt be happier with the decision. Audio is far superior to the on camera mic. I considered the Tascam dr44 mainly because of the bells and whistles on that however i decided on the Zoom because of the mechanical dials which can be adjusted easily without even looking at it so when its mounted on top of a camera and on a tripod, level adjustment is quick and easy