that's really fantastic solution! I almost bought a røde usb mic, bit what I really need is a mic setup on my voice and a stereo mic pointed to my electric and/or acoustic guitars, as I teach nowdays 100% online on ZOOM (not the recorder, the meeting plataform). So, when I have the device connected via USB to my Mac, I still can have a XLR mic plugged to the Zoom and I still can use the stereo attached mics, as an USB microphone? Thanks for any hint and feedback.
Hi - yes, I believe you can use a combination of audio channels from the Zoom H5 to feed into a Zoom meeting. E.g. an xlr mic for the guitar, and the lad mic plugged into the stereo module on top. I've not tried this myself though, so I'll pin this post in the hopes that someone can confirm!
@@guitarrazen i think a lot of us are looking for this answer, i need it for the ability of using it for zoom with 2 mics while still having the ability to field record, i just dont have the $$$$ right now to buy a USB interface for the office and an H5n for field work (at least not right now)
On Windows, make sure your sample rates match up. You may need to check it. When recording ie on Ableton it’s not a problem, but on Zoom calls it could sound like the wrong pitch if it isn’t matched up correctly. I had to go to my sound settings in windows and go to 48khz and it fixed this.
Someone please help, I cannot select all the recording source at the same time. I want to use the L/R and inputs 1 and 2 at the same time. But it won’t let me. When i press 1 or 2 the L/R buttons turn off… the same thing when I press L/R button the buttons 1 and 2 turn off
hi, i need some help. for some reason my h5 stopped working with my cubse... it used to work perfectly but now when i power it through usb it goes straight to sd reader and does not give me the options as on your video. i tried doing it manually going on menu and selecting usb etc but still the computer does not read it...
when my laptop's charger is plugged in, and when I choose bus powered for my power in zoom h5, I got very bad noise in live streams. do you have any idea about it?
I imagine so - I've never tried recording through a recorder into a phone though. Worth a try, but I'm sure someone else on TH-cam has given it a go too 🤓 If not you could always record separately and sync the video and audio afterwards
Not sure is it the issue with only my unit(probably not), but when I record on the recorder itself the quality is good, but when I use it as an audio interface with my Mac the recording quality is somehow compromised. And after looking through forums, looks like it's a known issue with this recorder. I am kinda disappointed with the purchase...
I need help please I did as you said but I want to use my rode podmic instead of the H5 mic. I went to multi track but the sound is still being picked up from the top of the H5, what am i doing wrong ?
Thanks for this! Any idea why the audio output through my headphones connected to the zoom h5 might be faulty? Whenever I try hold a meeting other participants’ voices sound very distorted/like robots. Thanks again
Thanks for the video. I have an issue driving me mad. So I have the Deity D3 Pro connected to the Zoom H5 via 3,5mm then Zoom H5 directly to PC vis USB, when I select Audio Interface ( stereo ) on the Zoom there is no sound whatsoever and the sound bars are not moving. As soon as I unplug the Deity D3 Pro from the H5 it's working fine but of course using the built in stereo Mics of the H5 ( not what I want ). If you know any fix for this, it's much appreciated 😊
Is the D3 switched on? If so, have you tried with a TRS cable rather than the TRRS cable the D3 ships with? May also be worth looking at the phantom power options in the H5’s menu
@@FamauMedia I just tried both TRS and TRRS from Deity to Zoom H5 and still no signal ( Deity standby orange light ) , as soon as I switch from Audio Interface mode on H5 to SD card , they are working fine ( Deity Green light ) but no audio connection to PC ( only power delivery ). I also tried Audio Interface with Multi Track same thing. It's driving me nuts. Thanks for your patience with me 🤗
FYI You can use it with your iPad only with the capsule L+R microphone. It doesn’t take multi-track mode which is anytime you connect something into 1 and 2 at the bottom. It’s even written in the manual.
Hi. Do you think we can plug 2 studio monitors on that H5 ? And connect it to the pc ? I am looking to plug a DJ controller, 2 studio monitors to my pc... be able to listen all pc spunds, and hear the sound from controller while mixing as well to stream via obs.
What about connecting RCA cables to a monitor speaker? I don't want to plug them into my macbook pro, as I've heard that it creates a hum.. I want it to run through the interface (H5) so that the quality is as raw and pure as possible. I'm a newbie, so if I'm not making sense just tell me 😆
I’d suggest another audio interface with dedicated output if that’s the case, this is really just for recording. Something like a Focusrite Scarlett - they seem to be the go-to brand 👌
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Hi Famau, I tested is but when I pressed play, I can only hear my voice, not the caller or music that was playing on my computer. What went wrong could you please advise?
Hi Nikolas! I'm very sorry, I'd originally named this video "Better Audio Recording", but I now realise that was wrong - this video only really focuses on better audio quality for your own sound input into either a chat, video call, recording etc. However, it's probably possible to record the whole conversation - you could probably do this by plugging the computer's audio-out into the Zoom H5's stereo 3.5mm port (on the XY stereo module), and plugging in some headphones to the headphone jack on the side of the H5 so you can still listen and monitor. You should then be able to use a mic either attached to the XLR jacks or connected directly to the computer. In theory this should work, but may need a few tweaks!
I’m not sure about the H5, but the H6 has a setting called “loop back“ within the audio interface that sends the sound from the computer back to the recorder. You just turn that on.
If you have both, I'd try both 💁♂️ personally I like the X/Y mic, but to keep the mic further away/out of shot I'd use a shotgun like the VideoMic Pro
Thank you for great Video, I have Zoom H5 for 2 years, I used rode NTG4+ and Zoom H5 to connect my Camera for filming by jack 3.5mm. And also used my condenser microphone connect to zoom H5 for recording sound and always connect output line from Zoom H5 to PC by using 3.5mm (the sound is good but not much different with direct connect Mic to PC). Finally I found the right way to use it, after I watched your video :)
I have the H5 and 2x Audio technical headsets which have 1/4 inch connectors. Do you know if I’m able to connect these to the H5 to hear the playback whilst I’m recording?
Thanks for your video - my question is about using the H5 for Zoom interviews - I have problems getting Zoom to recognise the H5 and it says there will be no audio recorded. latest version and Apple macbook air (m1). I can go ahead and record but I am unsure if it the H5 audio (set for input in System Preferences) or the Zoom meeting - if it does work I can see no wav file. Cheers D
@@FamauMedia Surely not, as I found the solution only because some other bountiful man wrote it down somewhere on the internet. So I decided to return the favour to mankind. :-D
Hey Famau I am currently using Video mic pro recording straight into the camera, looking at other TH-cam I like some of them have a real rich sound, which is the sound I looking for, I thinking to invest in a zoom H5 to up my audio, My question is do think there a big difference recording in camera vs recording externally using H5.
Hey Michael, thanks for watching! I've just watched a few of your videos - really good stuff man, I've just cancelled my Amazon Prime! I'd say that your audio already sounds really nice - one easy tip for getting that richer sound is simply positioning the mic closer to the source. For example I've more recently been setting up the microphone on a boom pole - it's aimed just below my mouth from about two feet away, just out of view of the camera. This is also a great case for a lab mic. The main reason I invested in the H5 was for portable audio such as weddings and interviews. For most people in-camera audio will work just fine. It can vary between camera brands though e.g. the pre-amp in my old Nikon cameras sounded horrible compared to my Lumix or Sony cameras. My best advice would be to try adjusting your mic placement first to see how that effects the sound 🙂 If you're interested I also did a little comparison video of all the microphones I've used (before I bought the H5 & NTG4+): th-cam.com/video/ntjV05Wn2Q0/w-d-xo.html
So when it acts as a multitrack recorder whilst being a usb audio interface, can it record from the stereo x/y mics on top, WHILE recording form the left and right xlr inputs from below?? The h6 seems to be able to do this. The h4N pro does not for some dumb reason... so this is a big deal for me and I really hope you can confirm thank you
If I find the time this week I’ll try it out for you - I’m pretty sure it will, though it’ll likely depend on what software you’re using to be able to separate the stems. E.g. in Final Cut Pro I’d have to option of using the mono stems or stereo, or even all of them if I wanted to.
@@FamauMedia thank you I very much appreciate it. Although in hindsight I ended up picking up the h6 yesterday at b&h. Way too good of a 24 hour deal they had to pass it up. And now from my experience with that guy, I'm pretty positive that the h5 can and will. AND that the h4n will not unfortunately.
Yooo thanks mate! I had been trying to setup my h5 on my PC for awhile and as brilliant as I am I never went to check the PC settings to change all the stuff in there. Now it's working thanks to you! Subscribed :) Peace.
Thanks Florence! Honestly, I have no idea - I've never owned a USB microphone - but I wouldn't have thought so with the Zoom H5. There may be other audio interfaces out there that would allow USB input though, perhaps one of the Red Scarlet interfaces?
The electric was throughly the Boss ME-50, plugged through the 1/4” input, acoustic was with a Rode mic plugged into the stereo module (it’s a pure acoustic)
Unfortunately not - it's a choice of either using it as an audio recorder, or and audio interface. You should be able to save any files you record through the PC though!
Thank you for the informative video! I have a question actually...Can i use the built in microphone (the one on top of the ZOOM H5) for recording when the audio interface mode is on? Or there is no way out and i have to buy external mic?
Yes you can! I just prefer plugging in a directional mic seeing as I have them anyway, but that's usually just being plugged into the 3.5mm jack on the stereo module - it's the module itself that's picking up sound, whether with the built-in X/Y mics or through its 3.5mm 💁♂️
thanks for the video, i don't understand though how / why it improves audio recording for zoom calls.. like as in a interface, vs. your webcam's mic, or another interface? thanks!
Hey Marcus, basically I just mean that it’ll allow for far better microphone quality in online calls, not necessarily recording. Perhaps I worded it wrongly at some point. Generally speaking any half-decent microphone will sound better than a computer’s built-in mic, and an external interface like the H5 allows for live monitoring of each channel too 💁♂️
Hi, thanks so much! i have the zoom h5, but the manuel said I needed a driver to run on PC -- i have a laptop -- are you sure you never downloaded a driver? (you have given me hope!)
I’ve never had to on Mac, and I also used it in an interview setup for my sister last week on her windows laptop - windows should find any drivers automatically. Should have no problem
@@FamauMedia Hi -- just, fyi -- I have a PC -- HP laptop -- and in fact, I had to download a driver -- super easy, and works great -- wanted to let you know just in case it comes up for you again -- thanks again!
Thanks for the video! I already own an H5 and am planning on buying a pair of xlr mics for both recording and Zoom streaming. In your opinion is H5 as an audio interface decent (or even good) or should I look into purchasing an audio interface separately? Thanks!
Thank you so much for explaining with all details. I bought the Zoom H5 recorder and I love it. I wanted to learn how to do the voice over recording for my cooking video and I ran into your video.😊👍🏼
Thanks for an informative video this is really useful! Would you happen to know if the H5 can duel record so you get a backup track at say -12db so I can use it to record form a wireless lav kit?
You’re welcome! Honestly, I’m not too sure if there’s a built-in safety mode. Some mics have it built-in like the Rode Videomic Pro +, which will make the stereo right channel 10dB lower. Or I’m sure you could try using a stereo splitter from your mic cable, plugging the left/right into separate inputs on the H5 and recording multi-channel
@@ursotedio thanks for that! Unfortunately I bought mine second-hand and didn’t get a manual with it 🤣 I assume they’re probably available on their website though Nick 👌
I came to see zoom recorder.. But watching your guitar playing rewinding and forwarding since more than hour now 😁😁.. You play awesomeee ❤❤👌 . Wonder why didnt you put a full guitar playing video ??? Please let me know which song is things ????? or is it your own composition ??? Thanks . Subscribed your channel, please request you to put more guitar covers please 😊
No chance of that sorry Ramesh Kumar, but thanks! 😉 The songs in this video were "Memory Lane" by Elliott Smith (acoustic) and "Drag Racer" by Doug Wood (electric). You might recognise Drag Racer, it was the BBC's snooker theme for many decades!
Famau Media Thanks so much for your message bro 😊😊. Just few seconds hearing your guitar playing, I became a huge fan of you ❤️❤️😊😊. It’s Okay, as you say cant put guitar playing videos. No worries. 😊. Thanks a lot providing details of the song😊. It made my day with your message 😊😊. Already subscribed your channel 😊.😊😊😊
Très belle vidéo et pratique. je viens d'essayer chez moi et ça marche ! plus jamais des enregistrements externes de sons puis des transferts sur le pc et ensuite un traitement via Cool Edit. Maintenant, j'utilise toutes les fonctionnalités de mon H5 pleinement ! Merci
Thanks for your video! New subscriber here. When using the H5 on a Zoom meeting, would I be able to use the H5's microphone with a headphone plugged in as well to hear the meeting?
Hi Christian, thanks for the sub! I've just been recording so I checked - yes you can, but it'd sound far better just plugging headphones into the computer. I tested it with Spotify playing and there's a definite drop in quality using the H5's headphone jack, but perhaps that's just my 2nd hand unit 🤷♂️
@@louisverville Using the H4N, I was using an external mic plugged into channel 2 and my iPhone (for music and metronome) plugged into channel 1. The only thing with this setup is I get the iPhone on the left and the external mic on the right. It would be nice if both were in mono or have the option to use channel 1 or 2 with the H4N mic.
Great video - very helpful thank you. If you have a moment would you mind answering a couple of questions. I am going to use this to record vocals that I will then need to edit in Garage Band on my MAC. Can you tell me how once I plug it into the MAC how I would then get it to show up in Garage Band? Do all the audio files show up on the computer screen? How do you keep track of all your audio files on the Zoom? Also - do you know if you can plug in headphones to the Zoom so you can listen to a backing track while recording? I will be using an XLR microphone for better audio quality. I was going to purchase the Scarlet Solo interface but then after seeing your video thinking this would be better - more portable for trying to record in a closet etc. Many thanks!!!! I hope this isn't too much of a bother. Subscribing to your channel. Thanks again.!
Hey! Ok, I'll try and do this in order: - I'd imagine recording straight into Garage Band it'd create the new audio file in your timeline, much like recording a voice-over in Final Cut Pro. If that's the case then you can probably just right-click on it to reveal in finder. Otherwise, you could just record onto the Zoom H5 using an SD card - then you can just plug the card into the computer and copy the files over (this is what I do while recording my talking-head studio videos). - Keeping track of files - I always copy the files off the SD card and make sure I have back-ups. I then stick the card back in the recorder and format it ready for the next recording 👌 - You can indeed plug headphones into the Zoom H5 - I think if you're using the H5 as an interface (plugged into the computer), you can then go into your sound settings and select the Zoom H5 as your output device. To keep things simpler I'd suggest plugging headphones into the computer you're recording to for the backing track. If it's like Final Cut Pro voice-overs, it'll automatically mute the rest of the timeline while recording - but you should be able to change that in your voice-over settings before recording. Hope that helps!
@@FamauMedia Thank you for taking the time to get back to me. Much appreciated. I will try all your suggestions. Just ordered the recorder today but it is a Zoom H4 because I really only need it for an XLR microphone - this has only 2 XLR inputs. Won't be plugging in anything else. The company I ordered it from suggested that I might be able to plug a cable into my Zoom over to an ipad or iphone with the backing track. Use the Zoom headphone jack for headphones - plug in the XLR microphone and then be able to listen to the backing track while making the recording right there. Then import the audio as you suggested via the card and then from there either use the full recording as is or lay in the backing track as a separate track. Gets confusing. Attacking this project this weekend. I will let you know what works. Thank you for your advice.
Hello !! Thanks for your video :) How do I do if I want to use my H5 mics to record in live my piano ? I want to make a facebook live and use the Zoom H5 mics and sound, if possible go threw a DAW and had some effects :) HELP !!!! Thanks... !
Hey Dexter, sorry for the late reply! Honestly I have no idea what a DAW is, my audio knowledge only really covers video recording. I'm guessing from what you've said that you could feed the piano through one of the XLR / 1.4" jacks and vocals through either the other XLR / 1/4" or through the stereo input. If you have any effects pedals you could plug those in-line with whichever source you want it to effect. I'm sure there's probably a way of adding live effects through Logic Pro or similar software, though I've never used any dedicated audio softwares. Hope that might help, my apologies if not!
I think the only buzz in this is possibly from my several hard-drives running in the background - I always forget to switch them off! I do also have trouble when it's windy outside as I film in my garage 🤦♂️
The thing all you "reviewers" fail to mention is that when you use it as an interface, the audio quality is greatly reduce. You obviously hasent record this in interface mode.
that's really fantastic solution! I almost bought a røde usb mic, bit what I really need is a mic setup on my voice and a stereo mic pointed to my electric and/or acoustic guitars, as I teach nowdays 100% online on ZOOM (not the recorder, the meeting plataform). So, when I have the device connected via USB to my Mac, I still can have a XLR mic plugged to the Zoom and I still can use the stereo attached mics, as an USB microphone? Thanks for any hint and feedback.
Hi - yes, I believe you can use a combination of audio channels from the Zoom H5 to feed into a Zoom meeting. E.g. an xlr mic for the guitar, and the lad mic plugged into the stereo module on top. I've not tried this myself though, so I'll pin this post in the hopes that someone can confirm!
@@FamauMedia thanks, I really appreciate if someone can confirm this, definitely would be a huge help. Thanks again!!!
@@guitarrazen i think a lot of us are looking for this answer, i need it for the ability of using it for zoom with 2 mics while still having the ability to field record, i just dont have the $$$$ right now to buy a USB interface for the office and an H5n for field work (at least not right now)
Can anyone confirm yet?
On Windows, make sure your sample rates match up. You may need to check it. When recording ie on Ableton it’s not a problem, but on Zoom calls it could sound like the wrong pitch if it isn’t matched up correctly. I had to go to my sound settings in windows and go to 48khz and it fixed this.
Thanks for the tip Jes! I've just installed windows this week using Boot Camp, so this is something I'll be sure to check too 🤓 thanks for watching!
1:15 omg I spent two days and you're the first one who answers this, thank you
You're welcome!
Thanks! Because of you I found out I didn't only buy a Voice recorder, but also an audio interface :D
Glad I could help!
You've saved the day! I didn't even think to check that my pc hadn't reset the output device! Big love from South Wales. Cymru am byth!
Croeso! 🏴
Someone please help, I cannot select all the recording source at the same time. I want to use the L/R and inputs 1 and 2 at the same time. But it won’t let me. When i press 1 or 2 the L/R buttons turn off… the same thing when I press L/R button the buttons 1 and 2 turn off
This is what I was looking for! Just got the Zoom H5 and a Rode NTG4+. Thanks a lot!
Great combo, enjoy!
hi, i need some help. for some reason my h5 stopped working with my cubse...
it used to work perfectly but now when i power it through usb it goes straight to sd reader and does not give me the options as on your video.
i tried doing it manually going on menu and selecting usb etc but still the computer does not read it...
when my laptop's charger is plugged in, and when I choose bus powered for my power in zoom h5, I got very bad noise in live streams. do you have any idea about it?
awesome job. Can I plug in L+R quarter in jacks from my piano and record onto iphone video then if i use the "multitrack"?
I imagine so - I've never tried recording through a recorder into a phone though. Worth a try, but I'm sure someone else on TH-cam has given it a go too 🤓 If not you could always record separately and sync the video and audio afterwards
Not sure is it the issue with only my unit(probably not), but when I record on the recorder itself the quality is good, but when I use it as an audio interface with my Mac the recording quality is somehow compromised. And after looking through forums, looks like it's a known issue with this recorder. I am kinda disappointed with the purchase...
Thanks for the video! I was looking for videos on how to use my H5 as audio interface and am so glad to find your video.
Exactly the video I was looking for, I wanted to find a versatile product I can use for recording and daily work with zoom etc.
You’re welcome!
Am i able to use as interface and record from H5 as same time?
I need help please I did as you said but I want to use my rode podmic instead of the H5 mic. I went to multi track but the sound is still being picked up from the top of the H5, what am i doing wrong ?
Did you have the correct input activated? (With the L/R/1/2 buttons, showing red LED)
Nice to see you as talented man ... Good one ...your guitar playing made me write this
Thanks!
Thanks for this! Any idea why the audio output through my headphones connected to the zoom h5 might be faulty? Whenever I try hold a meeting other participants’ voices sound very distorted/like robots. Thanks again
I’d just plug headphones right into the computer, the Zoom’s 3.5 out is only really designed for live monitoring
Famau Media perfect! Thanks
Thanks for the video. I have an issue driving me mad. So I have the Deity D3 Pro connected to the Zoom H5 via 3,5mm then Zoom H5 directly to PC vis USB, when I select Audio Interface ( stereo ) on the Zoom there is no sound whatsoever and the sound bars are not moving. As soon as I unplug the Deity D3 Pro from the H5 it's working fine but of course using the built in stereo Mics of the H5 ( not what I want ). If you know any fix for this, it's much appreciated 😊
Is the D3 switched on? If so, have you tried with a TRS cable rather than the TRRS cable the D3 ships with? May also be worth looking at the phantom power options in the H5’s menu
@@FamauMedia I just tried both TRS and TRRS from Deity to Zoom H5 and still no signal ( Deity standby orange light ) , as soon as I switch from Audio Interface mode on H5 to SD card , they are working fine ( Deity Green light ) but no audio connection to PC ( only power delivery ). I also tried Audio Interface with Multi Track same thing. It's driving me nuts. Thanks for your patience with me 🤗
FYI You can use it with your iPad only with the capsule L+R microphone. It doesn’t take multi-track mode which is anytime you connect something into 1 and 2 at the bottom. It’s even written in the manual.
Good to know! I bought mine second-hand and the manual was missing, sure I could’ve found a pdf online though 💁♂️
it’s about the Zoom H5
@@pnpark yes...
Hi.
Do you think we can plug 2 studio monitors on that H5 ? And connect it to the pc ?
I am looking to plug a DJ controller, 2 studio monitors to my pc... be able to listen all pc spunds, and hear the sound from controller while mixing as well to stream via obs.
What about connecting RCA cables to a monitor speaker? I don't want to plug them into my macbook pro, as I've heard that it creates a hum.. I want it to run through the interface (H5) so that the quality is as raw and pure as possible. I'm a newbie, so if I'm not making sense just tell me 😆
I’d suggest another audio interface with dedicated output if that’s the case, this is really just for recording. Something like a Focusrite Scarlett - they seem to be the go-to brand 👌
Hi Famau, I tested is but when I pressed play, I can only hear my voice, not the caller or music that was playing on my computer. What went wrong could you please advise?
Hi Nikolas! I'm very sorry, I'd originally named this video "Better Audio Recording", but I now realise that was wrong - this video only really focuses on better audio quality for your own sound input into either a chat, video call, recording etc.
However, it's probably possible to record the whole conversation - you could probably do this by plugging the computer's audio-out into the Zoom H5's stereo 3.5mm port (on the XY stereo module), and plugging in some headphones to the headphone jack on the side of the H5 so you can still listen and monitor. You should then be able to use a mic either attached to the XLR jacks or connected directly to the computer. In theory this should work, but may need a few tweaks!
I’m not sure about the H5, but the H6 has a setting called “loop back“ within the audio interface that sends the sound from the computer back to the recorder. You just turn that on.
Thank you for this great tutorial!
Hi thanks a lot. What is the best quality for voiceover ? the built in mikes from the zoom or the rode videomic pro ? Thanks
If you have both, I'd try both 💁♂️ personally I like the X/Y mic, but to keep the mic further away/out of shot I'd use a shotgun like the VideoMic Pro
@@FamauMedia thanks for your answer 👍 😉 you mean mix both recording to get a better sound or test both to compare? 😀
What about the self noise generated by the XY5 capsule?
I don’t know what you’re asking…
I have to plug in a microfone or I can use the built-in microfones?
Whichever you prefer 💁♂️
Thank you for great Video, I have Zoom H5 for 2 years, I used rode NTG4+ and Zoom H5 to connect my Camera for filming by jack 3.5mm. And also used my condenser microphone connect to zoom H5 for recording sound and always connect output line from Zoom H5 to PC by using 3.5mm (the sound is good but not much different with direct connect Mic to PC). Finally I found the right way to use it, after I watched your video :)
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips. Any compression etc settings you recommend?
I have the H5 and 2x Audio technical headsets which have 1/4 inch connectors. Do you know if I’m able to connect these to the H5 to hear the playback whilst I’m recording?
If you have an adapter to fit the headphone's 1/4 to the 3.5mm audio-out port, I'd assume so!
Thanks for your video - my question is about using the H5 for Zoom interviews - I have problems getting Zoom to recognise the H5 and it says there will be no audio recorded. latest version and Apple macbook air (m1). I can go ahead and record but I am unsure if it the H5 audio (set for input in System Preferences) or the Zoom meeting - if it does work I can see no wav file. Cheers D
Seems that the H5 is actually the default computer audio once it is set up so no probs
Make sure you press the "L" or "R" buttons on the body of the Zoom after plugging in!
For like 2 hours I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working...
I’m sure you’re not the only one 🤣
@@FamauMedia Surely not, as I found the solution only because some other bountiful man wrote it down somewhere on the internet. So I decided to return the favour to mankind. :-D
Do you leave it on all the time? Or do you switch it off when not using your mic?
I only ever hook it up when I need to do a voiceover, otherwise it’s rigged to my camera setup
Hey Famau I am currently using Video mic pro recording straight into the camera, looking at other TH-cam I like some of them have a real rich sound, which is the sound I looking for, I thinking to invest in a zoom H5 to up my audio, My question is do think there a big difference recording in camera vs recording externally using H5.
Hey Michael, thanks for watching! I've just watched a few of your videos - really good stuff man, I've just cancelled my Amazon Prime! I'd say that your audio already sounds really nice - one easy tip for getting that richer sound is simply positioning the mic closer to the source. For example I've more recently been setting up the microphone on a boom pole - it's aimed just below my mouth from about two feet away, just out of view of the camera. This is also a great case for a lab mic.
The main reason I invested in the H5 was for portable audio such as weddings and interviews. For most people in-camera audio will work just fine. It can vary between camera brands though e.g. the pre-amp in my old Nikon cameras sounded horrible compared to my Lumix or Sony cameras. My best advice would be to try adjusting your mic placement first to see how that effects the sound 🙂
If you're interested I also did a little comparison video of all the microphones I've used (before I bought the H5 & NTG4+): th-cam.com/video/ntjV05Wn2Q0/w-d-xo.html
Nice stuff! How do I get audio from a YT video transferred to my Iphone8?
So when it acts as a multitrack recorder whilst being a usb audio interface, can it record from the stereo x/y mics on top, WHILE recording form the left and right xlr inputs from below?? The h6 seems to be able to do this. The h4N pro does not for some dumb reason... so this is a big deal for me and I really hope you can confirm thank you
If I find the time this week I’ll try it out for you - I’m pretty sure it will, though it’ll likely depend on what software you’re using to be able to separate the stems. E.g. in Final Cut Pro I’d have to option of using the mono stems or stereo, or even all of them if I wanted to.
@@FamauMedia thank you I very much appreciate it. Although in hindsight I ended up picking up the h6 yesterday at b&h. Way too good of a 24 hour deal they had to pass it up. And now from my experience with that guy, I'm pretty positive that the h5 can and will. AND that the h4n will not unfortunately.
Yooo thanks mate! I had been trying to setup my h5 on my PC for awhile and as brilliant as I am I never went to check the PC settings to change all the stuff in there. Now it's working thanks to you! Subscribed :) Peace.
Pode nos dizer como fez e se usa a saida multrack ou a estereo
Great video. Is there a way to use a USB microphone like the Blue Yeti instead of xlr/quarter inch input?
Thanks Florence! Honestly, I have no idea - I've never owned a USB microphone - but I wouldn't have thought so with the Zoom H5. There may be other audio interfaces out there that would allow USB input though, perhaps one of the Red Scarlet interfaces?
Hey did you plug your guitars directly into the H5? This could be perfect for me if it can take acoustic/electric guitar audio directly
The electric was throughly the Boss ME-50, plugged through the 1/4” input, acoustic was with a Rode mic plugged into the stereo module (it’s a pure acoustic)
Any chance it can record on the h5 also at the same time when using it as an audio interface? Thank you
Unfortunately not - it's a choice of either using it as an audio recorder, or and audio interface. You should be able to save any files you record through the PC though!
Thank you for the informative video! I have a question actually...Can i use the built in microphone (the one on top of the ZOOM H5) for recording when the audio interface mode is on? Or there is no way out and i have to buy external mic?
Yes you can! I just prefer plugging in a directional mic seeing as I have them anyway, but that's usually just being plugged into the 3.5mm jack on the stereo module - it's the module itself that's picking up sound, whether with the built-in X/Y mics or through its 3.5mm 💁♂️
@@FamauMedia Thank you man! Keep making videos, it's very helpful!
thanks for the video, i don't understand though how / why it improves audio recording for zoom calls.. like as in a interface, vs. your webcam's mic, or another interface?
thanks!
Hey Marcus, basically I just mean that it’ll allow for far better microphone quality in online calls, not necessarily recording. Perhaps I worded it wrongly at some point. Generally speaking any half-decent microphone will sound better than a computer’s built-in mic, and an external interface like the H5 allows for live monitoring of each channel too 💁♂️
@@FamauMedia thanks for the clarification, i aprpeciate the vid!
Hi, thanks so much! i have the zoom h5, but the manuel said I needed a driver to run on PC -- i have a laptop -- are you sure you never downloaded a driver? (you have given me hope!)
I’ve never had to on Mac, and I also used it in an interview setup for my sister last week on her windows laptop - windows should find any drivers automatically. Should have no problem
@@FamauMedia wow, thanks so much -- you have helped me enormously, TY, FM in Wales! -- Jenny in Chicago
@@FamauMedia Hi -- just, fyi -- I have a PC -- HP laptop -- and in fact, I had to download a driver -- super easy, and works great -- wanted to let you know just in case it comes up for you again -- thanks again!
Thanks for the video! I already own an H5 and am planning on buying a pair of xlr mics for both recording and Zoom streaming. In your opinion is H5 as an audio interface decent (or even good) or should I look into purchasing an audio interface separately? Thanks!
I wouldn’t have bothered making the video if it was shit 🤷♂️ this is the setup I use for video voiceovers
@@FamauMedia Thanks :)
Thank you so much for explaining with all details. I bought the Zoom H5 recorder and I love it. I wanted to learn how to do the voice over recording for my cooking video and I ran into your video.😊👍🏼
Inocencio Tensy Garcia you’re welcome, best of luck with it!
Thanks for an informative video this is really useful! Would you happen to know if the H5 can duel record so you get a backup track at say -12db so I can use it to record form a wireless lav kit?
You’re welcome! Honestly, I’m not too sure if there’s a built-in safety mode. Some mics have it built-in like the Rode Videomic Pro +, which will make the stereo right channel 10dB lower. Or I’m sure you could try using a stereo splitter from your mic cable, plugging the left/right into separate inputs on the H5 and recording multi-channel
Look for backup recording in the manual. I think it works only in the L/R input when using wav 44.1/48Hz
@@ursotedio thanks for that! Unfortunately I bought mine second-hand and didn’t get a manual with it 🤣 I assume they’re probably available on their website though Nick 👌
@@FamauMedia yes it is available online. I downloaded mine
Will I still be able to hear my meeting when the mic is connected?
Yes - just change your audio output settings
I came to see zoom recorder.. But watching your guitar playing rewinding and forwarding since more than hour now 😁😁.. You play awesomeee ❤❤👌 . Wonder why didnt you put a full guitar playing video ??? Please let me know which song is things ????? or is it your own composition ??? Thanks . Subscribed your channel, please request you to put more guitar covers please 😊
No chance of that sorry Ramesh Kumar, but thanks! 😉 The songs in this video were "Memory Lane" by Elliott Smith (acoustic) and "Drag Racer" by Doug Wood (electric). You might recognise Drag Racer, it was the BBC's snooker theme for many decades!
Famau Media Thanks so much for your message bro 😊😊. Just few seconds hearing your guitar playing, I became a huge fan of you ❤️❤️😊😊. It’s Okay, as you say cant put guitar playing videos. No worries. 😊. Thanks a lot providing details of the song😊. It made my day with your message 😊😊. Already subscribed your channel 😊.😊😊😊
Très belle vidéo et pratique. je viens d'essayer chez moi et ça marche ! plus jamais des enregistrements externes de sons puis des transferts sur le pc et ensuite un traitement via Cool Edit. Maintenant, j'utilise toutes les fonctionnalités de mon H5 pleinement ! Merci
very good video, specially because is a person talking normally, and not that youtuber-style screeming: ''(HI PEOPLEEEE,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)''
I do try to stay calm 🤣
Thanks for your video! New subscriber here. When using the H5 on a Zoom meeting, would I be able to use the H5's microphone with a headphone plugged in as well to hear the meeting?
Hi Christian, thanks for the sub! I've just been recording so I checked - yes you can, but it'd sound far better just plugging headphones into the computer. I tested it with Spotify playing and there's a definite drop in quality using the H5's headphone jack, but perhaps that's just my 2nd hand unit 🤷♂️
Christian were you using a external mic or only the mic that within the H5?
@@louisverville Using the H4N, I was using an external mic plugged into channel 2 and my iPhone (for music and metronome) plugged into channel 1. The only thing with this setup is I get the iPhone on the left and the external mic on the right. It would be nice if both were in mono or have the option to use channel 1 or 2 with the H4N mic.
@@christiancanalita6487 I love it thanks man!
Solid video nice one man
Thanks!
great buy, set up was very easy, Awesome!
Glad it's going well!
very helpful video, thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thanks so much for this.
You’re welcome!
Super demo. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you, this helped
Can I use zoom h5 microphone on stream?
You can use any microphone you like
Great video - very helpful thank you. If you have a moment would you mind answering a couple of questions. I am going to use this to record vocals that I will then need to edit in Garage Band on my MAC. Can you tell me how once I plug it into the MAC how I would then get it to show up in Garage Band? Do all the audio files show up on the computer screen? How do you keep track of all your audio files on the Zoom? Also - do you know if you can plug in headphones to the Zoom so you can listen to a backing track while recording? I will be using an XLR microphone for better audio quality. I was going to purchase the Scarlet Solo interface but then after seeing your video thinking this would be better - more portable for trying to record in a closet etc. Many thanks!!!! I hope this isn't too much of a bother. Subscribing to your channel. Thanks again.!
Hey! Ok, I'll try and do this in order:
- I'd imagine recording straight into Garage Band it'd create the new audio file in your timeline, much like recording a voice-over in Final Cut Pro. If that's the case then you can probably just right-click on it to reveal in finder. Otherwise, you could just record onto the Zoom H5 using an SD card - then you can just plug the card into the computer and copy the files over (this is what I do while recording my talking-head studio videos).
- Keeping track of files - I always copy the files off the SD card and make sure I have back-ups. I then stick the card back in the recorder and format it ready for the next recording 👌
- You can indeed plug headphones into the Zoom H5 - I think if you're using the H5 as an interface (plugged into the computer), you can then go into your sound settings and select the Zoom H5 as your output device. To keep things simpler I'd suggest plugging headphones into the computer you're recording to for the backing track. If it's like Final Cut Pro voice-overs, it'll automatically mute the rest of the timeline while recording - but you should be able to change that in your voice-over settings before recording.
Hope that helps!
@@FamauMedia Thank you for taking the time to get back to me. Much appreciated. I will try all your suggestions. Just ordered the recorder today but it is a Zoom H4 because I really only need it for an XLR microphone - this has only 2 XLR inputs. Won't be plugging in anything else. The company I ordered it from suggested that I might be able to plug a cable into my Zoom over to an ipad or iphone with the backing track. Use the Zoom headphone jack for headphones - plug in the XLR microphone and then be able to listen to the backing track while making the recording right there. Then import the audio as you suggested via the card and then from there either use the full recording as is or lay in the backing track as a separate track. Gets confusing. Attacking this project this weekend. I will let you know what works. Thank you for your advice.
Nice one.... this is beautiful
Perfect!! This helped me a lot
Glad it helped!
thank! now use zoom h5 for zoom calls)
Where is the white noise coming from? is that coming from the zoom itself? Nice work.
Hi Matt, I’m not sure I noticed any? 😬 if there is, then quite possibly it’s just from my computer or external drives running in the background!
It had to be ‘Drag Racer’ haha. Second channel for music?
Almost certainly not, that's the first time I've even picked up my electric in around 2 years 🤣
Hello !! Thanks for your video :)
How do I do if I want to use my H5 mics to record in live my piano ?
I want to make a facebook live and use the Zoom H5 mics and sound, if possible go threw a DAW and had some effects :)
HELP !!!! Thanks... !
Hey Dexter, sorry for the late reply! Honestly I have no idea what a DAW is, my audio knowledge only really covers video recording. I'm guessing from what you've said that you could feed the piano through one of the XLR / 1.4" jacks and vocals through either the other XLR / 1/4" or through the stereo input. If you have any effects pedals you could plug those in-line with whichever source you want it to effect. I'm sure there's probably a way of adding live effects through Logic Pro or similar software, though I've never used any dedicated audio softwares.
Hope that might help, my apologies if not!
Hero! Thanks :)
You're welcome!
Helpful!
You're such a legend!!
Glad someone thinks so 🤣
Does anyone else hear that buzz? Is that because you have to crank the gain to power the mic? New to this.
I think the only buzz in this is possibly from my several hard-drives running in the background - I always forget to switch them off! I do also have trouble when it's windy outside as I film in my garage 🤦♂️
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
That worked! tHank you
You're welcome!
thanks man, it helped me
You're welcome!
The constant white noise that the Zoom H5 makes is a no-go for me.
the ground noise on this video is loud
Why are the zoom devices, the screen protection manufacturing quality is so bad, and if you clean it, it will scratch easily I really hated it
The thing all you "reviewers" fail to mention is that when you use it as an interface, the audio quality is greatly reduce. You obviously hasent record this in interface mode.
This is not a review.
It’s mini usb connector.
I just cannot hear your singing, can I? ;)
Nobody needs to hear my singing! 🤣