Zoom H5: Connecting Lav Mics | Adapters and Settings

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Each input of the Zoom H5 has be configured differently when connecting lav mics. In this tutorial I step you through each of the settings you need and explain why some adapters can destroy your expensive lav mics.
Zoom H5 Recorder: geni.us/Zoom-H5
HOSA YMM-261 Splitter Cable (B&H): geni.us/Hosa_YMM_261
Alternative Stereo Splitter Cable: geni.us/Stereo-to-Dual-Mono
Rode VXLR+ Adapter: geni.us/Rode_VXLR_Plus
Alternative XLR to 3.5mm Voltage Attenuator: geni.us/Movo_FXLR-Pro
Standard XLR to 3.5mm Adapter: geni.us/XLR_to_3-5mm_Minijack
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - How Lav Mics Work
1:44 - Setting the Stereo 3.5mm Input
2:29 - Splitting the H5 Stereo Input
5:18 - Connecting Lav Mics to the XLR Inputs
6:28 - XLR Menu Settings
8:05 - XLR to 3.5mm Adapters Explained
10:32 - Using a Standard XLR Adapter with Lav Mic
12:10 - The Parts You Will Need
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@BaldTV 9 ай бұрын

thank God, i watched your video. My H5 comes tommorow, and i have lav mics and same adaptors as you. I was on direct way to destroy my mics. thanks sir!

@m.sabir21 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video with minor details included. I love the way you explained. Thank you.

@antonioseabra9493 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gary, very nice and thorough explanation

@aphamfx Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I learnt a lot. Your video was very informative, clear and to the point.

@halstorey 8 ай бұрын

Just received my Zoom and had these exact questions on my mind. Brilliant video with excellent detail! Thanks for putting it together!

@jeffmcc93 Жыл бұрын

This has to be the best video out there on using lav and 3.5 mics without their own power with Zoom recorders. The video was very clear. Thank you so much!

@RickyCheung Жыл бұрын

I've had the Zoom H5 for a few years now and I still don't know everything about it. This vid is informative and clearly Gary is knowledgeable about this device. Awesome video Gary.

@vorontsov_ss 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much!!! I've been looking for this information for so long

@Bryanegreenlee 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This greatly improved my ability to use the existing equipment I have (zoom H6) for podcasting in a more cost effective manner. 👊🏾✊🏾👊🏾✊🏾👊🏾

@Hklxu Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Very good and easy explained video.

@robinthefog5151 2 ай бұрын

Super helpful, thanks Gary! 🙂

@geezer2tech154 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent video! Very enlightening!

@user-fn2qe7rw3z 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Gary, very well explained, greetings from Germany Michael👍

@essam939 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I learnt a lot. Gary .... Thanks for the excellent video!

@symonjames2657 4 ай бұрын

Great video- Couldn't get the Rode Lav to work, your video showed me why.cheeers

@szakhem 8 ай бұрын

Amazingly clear instructions. Wish Zoom explained it as well in the user manual.

@StormGod-X 4 ай бұрын

Great video.. Thanks

@MsDuality15 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for the info!!!

@mikeburke1993 Жыл бұрын

Very good. Thank you.

@essam939 Жыл бұрын

wow so good.. thanks,, Gary

@laurielyon7740 3 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation and absolutely not ‘so hard to follow’ as one commenter curiously commented……..

@dakdaniels 10 ай бұрын

Nice, i use a adapter Boya 35C-XLR Pro, very userful

@mutrakamuia.k1988 Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot

@teachbrowser3886 Жыл бұрын

wow so good

@GaryDmedia Жыл бұрын

Good to hear you enjoyed the video Teach Browser.

@enriquemartin8655 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your presentation. Your advice on connecting a xlr cable to my camera via the 3.5mm trs cable what do you suggest I need?

@micha3017 Жыл бұрын

Thanx!

@GaryDmedia Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback Michal.

@DroseMr Жыл бұрын

I have the zoom f3,vxlr pro, and hollyland lark m1. The wireless tx has its own power so would i shut off the power like your showing or with my protection it is safe to run the 48v w my connection or how should i configure?Till i watche this vid i thought turning off an input would mean no audio😊 correct me if im wrong it just means no power to the mic.Thank you

@EAHall Жыл бұрын

Can I use both the top and bottom inputs simultaneously? I'd like to plug in two lavs and two Xlr mics. thank you in advance for your response.

@OneLostCreative 11 ай бұрын

would i be able to shoot timecode through it as one of the inputs using a tentacle sync?

@BirajaDas-mt5km 7 ай бұрын

Do contact mics like the korg c300 need phantom power grom the device?plz

@tienmhkimo Күн бұрын

Can i plug 3.5mm dynamic microphone without phantom power converter? Does it work just by xlr to 3.5mm convertor?

@1ManVan 7 ай бұрын

I'd like to use the lav mic for recording stand up but would also like to mic the audience. Is it possible that if I use the splitter in the 1/8th " jack I can still record audio out of one of the 2 mics? If not, what's best way to accomplish this? Thanks so much!

@birajadas293 Жыл бұрын

I guess One can use a dynamic lav/ mic with the standard adaptor?

@adalbertoflores2341 3 ай бұрын

Why when I use the Lavalier microphone on the L/R input does it sound only on one channel, that is, the left?

@triamera29 Жыл бұрын

If I plug in 2 lavaliers for example or two microfones.. so.. what about the recorded audio file. There is any option to create 2 diferent audio files for each channel OR all the channels (inputs) are recorded in one single audio file?

@1RJ2 11 ай бұрын

I have the same question

@ibrahimzayed7700 8 ай бұрын

best forrecording in zoom before - 12 ? ??

@iWedGR Жыл бұрын

Nice video! I want to use a rode videomicro mic plugged in the 1/2 inputs of the H5. Do you know if I can use a 6.3mm (into the H5) to 3.5mm (to mic) jack cable, too? . What type of cable do I need and what type of plygin/phantom power I have to choose? Thanks in advance

@GaryDmedia Жыл бұрын

Yes same as video. The VideoMicro uses plug-in power like a lav mic. You just have to be sure the adapter is not stereo.

@siarheipiatrou6975 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you for the video! I got a question: I have Zoom h5 and Shure MVL - 3.5mm. I followed the instruction, set the plugin power on but still no sound. What could be the reason for that? May it be because there are 3 black lines on the jack and not 2 as on yours?

@anthonyrock5039 9 ай бұрын

Yes. You need TRS while you are using TRRS. (purchase a TRRS-TRS adapter. then your connection will work)What is happening is that you have an extra channel(used by mobile phones) making them not align.

@siarheipiatrou6975 9 ай бұрын

Gotcha, thank you!@@anthonyrock5039

@paulwinchester8038 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I've got a h5 zoom. There is some hiss on it. If I turn the level down on the h5 and boost it in my DAW it will still get the same issue. If I use the de-noise it just makes everything bad and underwater. I've tried to use the sm58 mic and attach to h5 still same outcome. It's mainly for ASMR type stuff. How can I resolve this? Should I just bin it all. Lol

@BD323 Жыл бұрын

Kind of you. You bought the wrong recorder for quiet recordings. The preamps are noisy on the H5. You need something like the (sadly discontinued PCM-D100) or an F3 with external mic.

@Elassyahmed Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. I have the 'passive' 3.5mm to XLR converter. It only works with the Boya microphone that has a battery integrated in it. When I try Rode's Lavalier microphone (no battery), Zoom h5 doesn't pick any sound. Is there a way to power those Rode lav mics? Or another way to make them work? I don't want to plug them into the XY5 , but want to use 2 lavalier microphones plugged in to the XLR inputs. Thank you for your help

@card-joker5301 Жыл бұрын

Yea the more expensive Rode VXLR+ Adapter. It konverts the Phantom Power to the needed Low voltage plug in Power

@paulwinchester8038 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Are do u have problems with a constant his on your h5 thanks.

@Altohamy Жыл бұрын

when using as usb interface , can not use lav mic ? ia that ordinary?

@GaryDmedia Жыл бұрын

You definitely can use a lav mic when setup as audio interface. You just can't use the recording function of the H5 in this mode.

@Altohamy Жыл бұрын

@@GaryDmedia but can only use the built in zoom mic xy not rode lav mic

@Altohamy Жыл бұрын

@@GaryDmedia should i setup drivers again ?

@GaryDmedia Жыл бұрын

Not sure which lav mic you are using. Remember it has to be a TRS plug type. Not the 4Pin smartlav type. Also as in the video, Check that plugin power is activated to the X/Y 3.5mm mini jack.

@ViktorasNostalgija Жыл бұрын

Can I use 4 inputs and mix them to stereo (or mono) to USB interface output?

@jamesalexander4411 10 ай бұрын

Great video Gary. I’ve been making videos in Thailand for a channel called Farangbowl Magazine for 2yrs now to include doing interviews. I also have a Zoom H5N, however, I’ve come across an issue that I wanted to run by you. I have a Rode Wireless GO II that I plug into the top line in of the Zoom, however, when I edit in Post in Premier Pro it won’t let me stereo split the audio left and right which is a right pain in the butt when adjusting levels and EQ. The audio is just a mono recording of the two Rode Mics. Is it not possible to use the Line In like this and better to use an adapter and plug into the bottom of the zoom for a stereo recording? Your thoughts on this are much appreciated!