If you want to skip to the most important part, there is a dog at 1:59

@Manim8

5 жыл бұрын

He returns at 2:50. What a star he is!

@thebrittnick23

4 жыл бұрын

Right!!! Lol I should have read the comments first. Lol

@fadedgabe791

3 жыл бұрын

i saw your comment and scrolled back up and the video was at 1:58. Instant gratification!

Great review Mr. Galifianakis!

No one has ever been this sincere with me.

wondering if the zoom H5 has a better Pre-amp than my M-Audio MTrack MK II, was thinking about getting one for my SM7B

Picked one of these up a while back, but never used it. Starting voice over and love seeing the options that this can provide. Thanks for the information.

Dude. I love the geek level and the way you think about problem solving in your videos.

I just picked up an H6 (package deal with my Sennheiser MKH 416) and you further clarified many of the questions that I (figured) were so. Thanks again for your insight and contributions to the VO community!

I'm with you. The H5 is great. I really like the fact that you have so many features to use.

I keep re-watching this video it is so great don’t ever delete this

Love your videos so much, man. I got the H5 after seeing your videos and it's been great so far for podcasting and video. Thank you so much.

Your video is amazing and you are a great guy! I have just bought the H5! thanks man!

@BoothJunkie

7 жыл бұрын

+TechLineHD fantastic! I think you'll J enjoy using it!

@BoothJunkie

7 жыл бұрын

+TechLineHD thanks for watching!

@TechLineHD

7 жыл бұрын

BTW, can I use it as a preamp for my Panasonic G7 camera? I try to avoid a dual sound system hassle (recording audio to the H5 first, then syncing audio with video in post)

@BoothJunkie

7 жыл бұрын

+TechLineHD yep. Use the line out. Then you can have a backup of audio on the device, and send the audio to the camera

@TechLineHD

7 жыл бұрын

thanks, will try it out! Subscribed to your channel, I hope to learn more about audio. Keep up the good work!

I have bought one recently, and I am so satisfied with it so far.

So helpful - I was looking at buying the H5 and you just solidified it. Thanks man!

Mike, I saw that you love and use the H5, I have one as well, I don't connect it to my puter, but I didn't know you could connect it to an iPad! OMG!!! you just made my day, I love hte preamps on this, so handy, I too, love my H5!! I'm sooooo bingewatching your channel right now and not doing housework --- it's raining out and I have auditions to do, but you're waaaaay more interesting, thank you!!!!!!!!!!! You're my new youtube obsession :)

You Rock! I love your energy & passion! I'm a newbie at podcasting (Master Leadership) and you inspire me with you zany, authentic self!!!

For years, I owned the Zoom H4N and it is a good portable recorder. It works best with batteries than with an AC Adaptor because of the ground noise. I have used it with my mirrorless camera, guitars, blue bluebird mic, SM57 mic and the vintage Uydine 545 mic. It could serve as an interface with my Garageband DAW system. I could choose or make my own special effects on the recorder. I could save and name my special effects. It could power a phantom power mic at 24V and 48V. With the software update, I can control the recording level separately on the two XLR inputs. I could plug in my electric guitar into the recorder. I have recorded sounds off my computer by using a stereo phone jack cable into the stereo external mic input and it worked at a high definition level of 96Khz, 24bit. The H5 and the H6 is tempting to purchase with its extra mics and extra xlr mic inputs.

I like your channel, your videos are amazing. To recording naturally sound(rain, birds, sea, cars and more) which microphone will be best choice too get right sound quality with zoom h5?

I bought the H6 for podcasting. Absolutely love it. Great upgrade from the H4N. I'm buying an H5 to reside at my co-hosts house so we can record from separate locations. With the multiple outputs and inputs, it's great for doing this over cell phones via Skype.

Just got one... thanks for the honest reviews and user guides

Love your video's Mike. They're very helpful to those getting into V.O for the first time like myself. I've taken your good and professional advice and purchased a good microphone and the H5. Looking forward to having an H5 as well.I look at it this way.......I would rather spend the extra money on the advice of a pro who's been there, and increase my odds of success, as opposed to making amateur mistakes which I would later regret. Thank you for producing these video's.

Hi Mike, You have some real golden nuggets of information in getting started in VO. I eventually settled with Zoom H6 as it already has 4 XLR inputs and is good for location & podcast recording in a conversational setting. Although can't afford a whisper room, and closet space not suitable for consistency, I do have a spare room so looking into providing better acoustic treatment using your method. In the UK we don't appear to have the corning 703 and from my investigation Rockwool RW3 seems to be the nearest equivalent so going to go with that me thinks. I'm subscribed so make sure you keep up the great vids that helps all of us newbies. Keep the noise floor low, the plosives gone and the voice bright ! :0)

Will the H5 work with a pro tools SE interface? Are they compatible?

Thanks bud great vid , I took your advice and just bought one ;) $379 I was struggling between the h5 and the h4n pro at $279 .. h5 was worth the hundred bucks for me because I really like the separate line out and headphones as well as the removable mic pods ;) I've been told by so many that I have a radio voice , so I am considering your line of work.. Thanks again for the great videos...

Thanks from Argentina, i love your videos! Especially your DBX 286s specs, it was really helpfull for me

Great video! I purchased a Zoom H5 after watching this and it is working out great to record my drums, with the XLR\TRS capsule upgrade! I love the fact that there are no moving parts!

@matrixate

3 жыл бұрын

What were you using before...tape/DAT?

Big thanks for this video. As a result of your insight and recommendation I've invested in one of these and I'm already impressed. And I've also watched several of your other videos and they've all been really interesting. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and passion. Cheers!

because of you, im buying this thing, thank you for the review! best one so far! i never thought there's another plug to make it 4 mics

Nice vid. The H5 is quite flexible. I want to use it to record guitar and vox from my TC Helicon Play Acoustic device. The portability and solid-state is fantastic. The changeable mics are great too. It's also nice to have the device when inspiration strikes and in different places..without having to have it tied to a computer.

I have the Zoom H6 and soon adding a Zoom LiveTrak L-12 for home studio work amazing kit

I have been watching and enjoying Mike’s videos from the start. Such a talent, such a character and such brilliant videos. Always love a creator when they are passionate about the ‘Art’ and not simply the dollar (or £) value of voiceover. Angela from #VoiceOverAngela and Mr Delgarudio, ‘the’ #BoothJunkie are not to be missed...

Thanks a lot for the video. It helped me to decide wich recorder to buy. Definitely the Zoom H5.

Convinced! I'm an amateur podcaster and been looking at this. Your video convinced me. Thanks mate.

Thanks to you I decided to go with the H5 and it's on it's way. Thank you friend.

I wonder if he made a video about that makeshift booth in the background... Hmmm. lol. Mike, your videos are always so entertaining and helpful. I picked up my E100S and Zoom H5 on ebay used for $400 total. You are absolutely right, the difference is staggering. Thank you so much for your help. I know I'm a bit late to the party, but it helped immensely.

This is a great video, along with the "beginner vocal booth" which i'm utilizing. Any chance of a video about using the h5 as the interface for reaper. Struggling with that a little bit. Keep up the great vids, much appreciated.

Absolutely Love It!

Hey! Just found your video. Awesome! After seeing a couple of your videos I bought a Sennheiser MKH416 - hope, it will arrive next week. I'm now considering buying a Zoom H5 or H6... I'm a bit concerned about the battery life when using phantom power. What is your experience around that? Thanks a lot in advance and best regards from Germany!! Cheers

@HMVideofilms

5 жыл бұрын

A USB 5 volt AC charger like the one that charges your phone will work just take out the iPhone cable from the plug and connect a USB to the plug and the smaller USB 2.0 end into your device another option is to get a 'memory bank storage' make sure its fully charged and connect that up via USB out on the data bank to USB 2.0 (smaller end) into Zoom H6) I haven't tried this on any other Zooms so don't know if it works on other models. Hope you got it sorted and making great sounds.

Just got one, it's sexy, can't wait to start to record stuff with it. Nice vid!

Nice and easy setup

You were talking about noisy computers , I have two 8 year old HP Compaq DC 7800 's I use about two feet to my Neumann mikes , and they don't even know the HP's are there , they are just so quiet ! My other modern computers are just too noisy , so get yourself an HP DC 7800 , they may be old , but they are great quality , cheap to buy , and were designed for the future . I love them ! The HP DC 7800 is so easily up-gradable in every way , I run them on Windows10 , and recording on them is a breeze......Job done ! Love your videos . Chris Grant London.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ZOOM AS WELL MIKE!!!! I have an R8, an R16, and a H2N I NEVER HEAR OF THE H5 Til' NOW ... Don't know how how I missed it LOL... THANK YOU!!! GREAT VOICE BTW!!!

@BoothJunkie

8 жыл бұрын

That h5'll round out your collection nicely. Good stuff!

Thank you so much for helping and guiding me through getting my studio together during lock-down :) Have you had any experience with other Zoom products? The R Recorder interface series looks interesting, especially with them being able to run off batteries as well. R16 or R8

I did this! Got the zoom H5, an MXL 990, some rechargeable batteries, an XLR cable, and a desktop microphone stand. Boom! Self-contained, portable voice-over booth, minus the booth. But I got an old ford out back with a non-op! Let's do this.

Mike, does your H5 have noise at gain 6, mine does and it's very loud. what gain do you record your audio at? thx

Bought both my h6 and h6 off ebay. 184 h5 and 256 h6. New open box. I use them to record live dj mix and master audio for events. Great devices!

p.s I truly appreciate your video blogs BJ-man...you rock!

Hi, this one is the best review ever ❤ for h5

Hey Mike I'm in need of a new audio interface, I dropped my scarlet 2i2 :( I remembered you talking about the H5 in this video and in our interview and I'm planning on buying it today. I think it will be a great way to get my computer out of the studio and I can use the H5 as a mic when I vlog! Thanks again for pointing me in this direction.

Thank you very much. Your Videos helps a lot . Greetings from Germany :-)

I love your channel, thank you!

@BoothJunkie

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Tell a friend ;-)

@EricksonFilmsYT

8 жыл бұрын

+Booth Junkie I definitely will

I got one. It's dope.

dude you just convinced me, i am buying it

GREAT tutorials thank you! question-for voiceover recordings what setting would you use for compression? Comp 2 (vocal), Limiter 3 (studio) or am I way off? Thanks Mike!

Great video Mike! Thanks for sharing! You are very funny!

Does it provide 48V phantom power?

@BoothJunkie

7 жыл бұрын

+Mr. Davis yes it does.

@Kreln1221

7 жыл бұрын

The H5 only provides phantom power on the two built in connectors on the bottom. The optional EXH-6 dual XLR/TRS module does not provide phantom power.

@mebombu

5 жыл бұрын

@@BoothJunkieI went to a guitar center today and they said it doesn't provide 48v, but the h6 does. I went to a best buy, and they said only the h6 does. But then I see another youtubers video and your video, and you both not only say but show me that it does! Why dont they know?

@kaarestoffer2947

3 жыл бұрын

The h5 can provide separate phantom power to the 2 inputs. You can also choose between 12v 24v and 48v on both inputs

@geraldhenrickson7472

2 жыл бұрын

O. M. Goodness…

You can also pass through a signal from a mixer or another line level device, with the line-in socket on the Rt-side of the mic capsule.

just bought one because of you! Do I need to worry about compressors / limiters when recording a voiceover(just an interview)

Booth Junkie I don't know how I survived without your videos. Thank you for all your helpful vids!!. I just ordered the amazing Zoom H5, but also a Steinberg UR22 MK2 interface. If I can use the Zoom H5 as an interface too, is there any reason why I should keep the UR22?

Jesus,you almost took my right eye out with the mini USB cable

great video thank you

Hey Mike, just found your You Tube Channel (how does that happen?) Have you used the H6? Do you like it any better than the H5?

You really made me laugh after you said, "You can even turn your computer off." And the face you made. lmao. 😅 Thanks. I needed a good laugh.

Hello Mike! I bought a Zoom H5, but I have a problem everyone seems to share.When you listen into the headphones, H5 makes an electronic noise, like an interference, like a cheap device that makes noises when runs out of batteries, that it is not present on the recording itself. It is strange, because it is pretty annoying sometimes.I use the gain level on 5, like you do, because after 5, the preamp noise becomes pretty loud and not usable at all.Do you have the same problem, with the electronic noise? Thank you!

The only problem with this, is like you said, it picks up desk and handling noises really well which require you to use RX to fix them. Besides that, USB power is the main reason to get it for outdoor shooting and the other reasons you describe. Definitely a winner.

Hey, Mike. Without getting into all the reasoning and all that, I am going to add an SM57 to use with my H5 that was bought largely bc of your endorsement (which also is how I found your channel several months ago). Your advice has served me well thus far with the H5 and some tips/tricks - thank you - so I was hoping you could weigh in on whether or not I need an external preamp for the 57 and, if I do, if you could recommend something portable and budget-friendly that wouldn't end up on the upgrade ASAP list. Would love to grab the MM-1 you reviewed recently, but that's definitely out of my range right now. I'll drop the cash on a Cloudlifter or something similar if that's what I need to do, but I'm trying to keep costs as low as possible. I'm not presently doing VO or such work, so I don't necessarily need quite that standard of audio, but I still want a quality baseline recording.

Soundwise, would you recommend the H5 or the H6?

Love your stuff man, have to disagree with the xy not being usable for voiceover though--I think it sounds great. Though I must confess I am not an audio connoisseur :-)

I love my H4n. I would want to upgrade to the h5, but for now, it does what I need it to do. Granted I'm using my Presonus Audiobox (one cited in the video) but for out and about production work, my H4n works, or if I don't trust my Audiobox for whatever reason. Thanks for sharing.

yes, i confirm, this microphone is awesome :)

@SjorsHoukes

3 жыл бұрын

The microphone is actually not that great, but the recorder is.

The H5 only provides phantom power on the two built in connectors on the bottom. The optional EXH-6 dual XLR/TRS module does not provide phantom power.

Hi Mike, You are too awesome, thank you. A question: recording "on ZOOM H5 micro SD" vs "on PC through USB" vs "on DSLR 3.5mm mic in (canon 5D mark ii)" Is there a difference in voice quality? I will appreciate if you give a brief answer.

Dear Mike, could you suggest a female voice artist who does microphone comparisons? I love your channel, but male voices rely on looking for mics with good bass (might not be true for all). I'm still kinda new and got a Blue Yeti last year or so, but thinking of upgrading it (but literally only have a closet to work in).

Newbie to the world of voice over here...So to use interface, your computer has to be switched off? How do I record the files onto my mac? Do you have a preference to any audio apps that I can easily edit & add music?

Great for podcasts but would you also recommend this Mike for audio book narrators?

Okay. Sold. I was on the fence about the quality of the preamps, but I get it-you love it! I'd be interested in hearing the Zoom H5 compared to your usual preamp with the same mic. I know that would take some editing, but you're the man, Mike! Let's do the H5 v the world preamp nuthouse video like you did with the e100s.

@kamaharima3701

5 жыл бұрын

X S I own this and let me disclose this information, these preamps are noisy!! Turn up 1 and 2 with nothing connected and listen... at about 6 it’s just sad. Level 7 wtf?!? And keep in mind this on on 1 and 2 not the xy left and right capsules

@christopherecatalano

5 жыл бұрын

Kamahari, the headphone amp is noisy, but that may not be indicative of the audio recorded if the gain structure of your input strip is set up. Something this low powered would also require a pretty good signal going in, it would be unreasonable to expect over 10db of clean on the combi jacks, instrumental or dynamic or condenser. I still have to mess with this, but I had a much vaunted Sony PCM-50, and the on-board mics of this blow the expensive Sony ones completely out of the water. Dead quiet, and smooth high end. I will be AB testing with a pair of RØDE nt5s today to confirm whether or not the externals are as noisy as you say.

@timhaupt5270

3 жыл бұрын

@@christopherecatalano Yes, the headphone amp is noisy, and a big distraction. Hope Zoom takes care of that in future models.

Thanks for your introspection and Humor! Can anyone suggest the best settings for the Low-cut Filter on the H5? In relationship to the environment you are using it, 80HZ, 98, 115, 133, 150, ETC. I just purchased this unit and trying to get as much use out of it as well.

I'm just wondering, did you make a video about your recording booth? It's not clear from this video whether you did ;-)

Hey Mike, I know you love the H5 but what do you think about the H4?

For a good quiet computer try the ipadPro and Auria app

is the handy recorder on the same level? because that's what I used it was all inclusive I was gifted an audiobox and a behringer and I'm totally lost!

Nice video. : ) Thank you.

When using the Zoom H5, do you use a different mic than if you were at home with your normal DAC? I have a pretty powerful mic amplifier connected to a Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser mic, that in turn runs into my soundcard. Would think that the Zoom H5 will suit a lighter driven mic? Perhaps a shotgun mic of some type? I haven no clue as I have never tried this out. I'm planning to buy the H6 actually for on location interviews, but i haven't thought of it as an audio interface for portable VO work.

@BoothJunkie

8 жыл бұрын

If I can, I travel with my Sennheiser 416 mic -- which is a shotgun. It's reasonably durable, and doesn't require a ton of gain.

How good for recording an acoustic or electric guitar and vocals? Good video thank you!

Mike, do you still feel the same about the H5? I bought a tascam dr40, similar to the h5. I like everything about it, except the noise floor is about 4 dB higher than my computer daw. How is the h5 noise floor? I will still use the tascam for field recording and use noise reduction in post if needed

@timhaupt5270

3 жыл бұрын

The Zoom H4N Pro, H5 and H6 have a noise floor of -120dB EIN A-weighted. The DR40 is -107dB, so 13dB more noise, is a huge difference. www.wildtronics.com/recorderguide.html#.X2TaHzjsZZU

can you record to the H5's SD card and the computer at the same time so you have a back up recording just in case the computer crashes.

Hi ! What do you think about the Marantz pmd661? Thaks for your videos, the are very useful.

I went with an Audient iD14 as an interface mostly because the mic preamps are supposed to be excellent and quiet, but I'm still within in the return window and you're really selling me on the Zoom H5. Do you really find the preamps to be good quality/low self-noise? Thank you so much - you are making some amazing videos here.

@BoothJunkie

7 жыл бұрын

I have an Audient id22 and the H5. For a permament home setup I'd stick with the Audient, I think the preamps are quieter overall, but if portability is part of your requirements, you cannot go wrong with the h5

Very nice video !! How is the preamp section? I try to improve my Hybrid microphone which is connected via USB ti the macbook and I hear more hiss than i'd like... do you think this H5 would reduce the hiss via the XLR connection of my mic as it is hybrid (usb & XLR)? Thanks again.

Can you use the H5 interchangeable boom mic to record voice over acting? I dont have any XLR mics or any other mics.

Thank you so much for the wonderful information. I’m thinking of getting one soon and I wanted to see your results. I cook on KZread and Ive only done it for one year. Friends tell me, I need to better my videos, so I’m doing my homework. Do you think I should buy it for my cooking in my house?,

If you do use a PC, a VGA, HDMI, or related extension cord is great along with a good wireless keyboard and mouse. Move the noise out the the room. Monitors are fanless.

Hey ,i have question.I'm using the XLR input in the Zoom h5 with 1/4 mono jack and there's a noise,i tried many cables and adapters and still get a small hiss.But when i use a a stereo 1/2 jack or XLR cable the noise disappear. Any Advice? Thanks

I have an H6 it's one of the best investments I've made, when it comes to running a podcast.

@thebrittnick23

4 жыл бұрын

How do you like the H6?

Mike do you still own this model? If so, I have a question for you.

Mike, is the H5 still your go-to Zoom recorder (in 2020)?

Love it! Booth Junkie to the rescue. Does it mow the lawn? I've been wondering why more VO artists don't use this as an interface. Just saw a video on another channel where the guy just happened to mention in passing that this could be used as an interface as well. I had a "what, What, WHAT?!!??" moment. You can pick them up on eBay for $200. Very, very nice. Sorry, Focusrite. That's one less Scarlet Duo sale for you.

Thx for info ,😉☺️😁

Hi Mike, many thanks for your videos on the Zoom H5 and many other devices/mics - they’ve been incredibly informative. I have a question and I wonder if you could help me: I’ve recently purchased a Zoom H5 hoping it would be some sort of jack of all trades for my needs - I’m a language teacher but also a hobbyist musician. The idea was to use the Zoom H5 and its XY mic when teaching online but also when recording a tutorial video in the style of a vlog. However, in my experience there’s so much white noise when the gain is set anywhere above 5 that it makes zero latency monitoring really unpleasant and the white noise is also present in the recording afterwards. Could you comment on that? Is this normal for this device? or perhaps an issue with my particular device? In addition, the same problem occurs when when plugging in an XLR mic for a podcast style recording - i’ve tried it using the Samson Q2U, Rode NT1 and also Shure Sm7b (with a fethead). Thanks!

@robertdyball5804

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get a reply to this? I have the same issue with noise coming in at 5 or more gain that it is impossible. It is self-noise. I am using a shure SM7B in a well sound-proofed booth, so it is nothing external. Any advice, please?

WHat do you you think of an ipad pro for recording audio?

can you record voice overs with the mic that comes with the H5?