Zoom H5/UG/04 Mics

• Mic overview

  • The XY mic that comes with the H5 can be swapped for another input capsule to suit the recording.

  • XY mic

    • Two directional mics cross at 90°, one aimed left and one aimed right.
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    • A shock mount reduces vibration noise from handling.
    • The mic handles sound pressure up to 140 dB SPL.
    • It records stereo with natural depth and width.

    • Note/Info The XY mic has a MIC/LINE input jack for an external mic or line-level device. The jack can supply Zoom H5/UG/13 Settings/04 Plug-in Power to mics that use it.
      

  • Connecting mics

    • Press the buttons on both sides of the mic, then push it onto the main unit until it is fully seated.
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  • Disconnecting mics

    • Press the buttons on both sides of the mic and pull it off the main unit.
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    • Note/Warning Pulling too hard can damage the mic or the main unit.
      

    • Note/Info Removing a mic during recording stops the recording.