Zoom H5 Review + Why It's Useful in Video Production

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9 жыл бұрын

An in-depth, hands-on review of the new Zoom H5 recorder, with a focus on how the new features can help your video productions. Read my full blog post on the H5 here: goo.gl/fVifj6
For a long time I wanted an audio manufacturer to come out with an ultra-compact field recorder that featured at least two XLR inputs, and until I tried out the Zoom H5, I thought that no one ever did. Now the recorder I wanted is here, and it does a lot more to aid you in video production than I ever imagined a little device like this would.
I love how you can remove the microphone module from the front, and either leave it off to have a super-lightweight recorder to work with, or add the SGH-6 shotgun module, which creates an impressive solution for recording sound in a shoulder-mount video rig. The fact that you can get the EXH-6 module, which adds two more XLR inputs to the H5 (albeit, two inputs that lack phantom power), is just bonkers, and very, very cool. This is an entry-level budget device, let's not forget.
I can go on and on about the pros and cons of the new Zoom H5, and I do exactly that in the post over at my blog: goo.gl/fVifj6
Get the Zoom H5 here: amzn.to/1jURIaz (affiliate link)
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Get the Revo SR-1000 Shoulder Rig here: amzn.to/1hVuiAD (affiliate link)
Get the Zoom H4n in the USA - amzn.to/1PZsl3J ...in the UK - amzn.to/1P79eph ...in Germany - amzn.to/1XghJDm ...in France - amzn.to/1Pn2rXG (affiliate links)
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Пікірлер: 388

@Soronant 6 жыл бұрын

Technical information given in an accessible format, I'm actually stunned. And just 10 minutes with minimal presenting bloat? You're great.

@Tekgila 8 жыл бұрын

I had watched this video million times. Really good explanation!

@RyanJosephLong 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review with detailed consideration towards all selling points! Thanks so much! I was considering just getting the basic Tascam but now I'm looking at this!

@KiaTaatje 4 жыл бұрын

I am using a H 5 for several years , most of the times with a Phantom powered ( supplied by the H5 ) Shotgun Pro Mic's Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser , an excellent machine worth every penny. Cheers from NZ

@FririkurEllefsen 5 жыл бұрын

Very clearly explained. I have the Zoom H4n, but have not upgraded yet. Had never heard about the difficulty plugging it in the camera before. Great advice. Thank you for the video. I just subscribed.

@GaryDmedia 6 жыл бұрын

Just noticed your video Sam, they are very useful recorders. I love the way you can preamp your professional XLR mics to a DSLR.

@justinbourne5888 7 жыл бұрын

that was the best comparison video i saw so far on different handhelld recorders with a lot of information not even talked about it in order video, thank you for this video, i've learned a lot

@alexandre..9343 5 жыл бұрын

it's not a comparison, without an actual comparison. Its more a technical review.

@adriansalas7122 3 жыл бұрын

This video is absurdly complete!! Thank you, everything I needed to know!

@GaryDmedia 8 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled onto your H5 review and blog. Thanks so much for the overview.

@FranciscoMeza 6 жыл бұрын

Yo Sam, thank you for making this video. It's greatly appreciated

@thecoffeekillers 9 жыл бұрын

Never watched anything this helpful. Thanks a lot.

@CarinaKircher 4 жыл бұрын

Sam, great review! I am going to check out your other videos for sure! Dankeschön!

@HewAndAwe 4 жыл бұрын

Legend, finally found the answer I was looking for! Nice one!

@gariktv8756 6 жыл бұрын

Best explanation And review I found , thanks for sharing

@seshna 9 жыл бұрын

Great review. You convinced me to get the h5. I wish more people reviewed to this standard

@tylerkirk114 7 жыл бұрын

Damn! That's how you provide value on a product! Thank you.

@aslye 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was a very helpful video for us video producers. Thanks, Sam! I think I'm going to get an H5 now.

@CaptSureshSharma 3 жыл бұрын

I am excited to buy my H5 soon

@Chanslam 5 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful for what I was looking for, thank you!

@GrotrianSeiler Жыл бұрын

Excellent coverage. I have one coming in a few days. Nice.

@InternationalVinhHo 7 жыл бұрын

I thought this review was the most helpful out there. Thank you!!

@toneranger Жыл бұрын

This is #gold, no other review has mention the output attention for camera mic-ins, well done thank you 👍🏻 + #subbed

@Shadowsnshades 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative review. Thanks so much!

@on-the-spot9467 5 жыл бұрын

Your presentation is stunning!

@Backstagejazz 7 жыл бұрын

thanks. I've had the Zoom H1 for years, and felt it was time to upgrade.

@guydimatteoll6945 7 жыл бұрын

Great work very informative and to the point thank you

@ChadWork1 9 жыл бұрын

Nice review Sam! I didn't even know that the H5 came out. I like that there's an XLR module to make it into a 4 track.

@TheBspeed 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Video .... Thanks So Much !

@trendjitman0919 2 жыл бұрын

great review man!

@BaraaZarzour 9 жыл бұрын

very nice and useful review, thank you so much.

@antalog 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Sam! Learned a lot.

@mathlfr 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very precise video. Thank you!

@janadamski3693 8 жыл бұрын

Great Review. Thanks Sam!

@JonatanWentzel 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a wonderful review! This is of great help for a beginner getting into this world :)

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's kind of the goal of almost everything I do. :)

@MyGuitarleleChannel 8 жыл бұрын

Very useful explanations. Thanks.

@wipeoutking 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. Actual sensible stuff-rare on KZfaq. :-) Thanks.

@OFFICIALNYCDATING 6 жыл бұрын

great vid dude! keep it up g

@eddienom 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@JakeRichards1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Sam!!

@myBRANDARA 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Thanks mate.

@588ta 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the nice review I'm looking to upgrade my audio.

@alexhe1987 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review !

@inocenciotensygarcia1012 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this information,

@MotorCproducciones 7 жыл бұрын

Great revirew, thanks man.

@ARTS-zj8zh 4 жыл бұрын

Ya you’re a natural bro. Artist

@SpencerPullenPhotography 8 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you doing this video, you just saved me $1000! I was all ready to buy a Sennheiser G3 kit and a juiced link. I have a Zoom h5 with a Countryman XLR lav. With the line out, I can plug in the lav mic in the XLR input and run a long 3.5mm cable to my Canon camcorder which will also act as a preamp if I understand your video correctly. Thanks!

@Samtagri 9 жыл бұрын

I came so close to buying the Zoom H4N and in the last second I found that they came out with the Zoom H5. Since the H4N is more or less the default recorder for most videographers, I will be interested in a video that puts them against each other and list the differences. Your video is the closest thing I have seen so far to doing this. Nice work!

@HiddenDriveways 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's why I made this. I checked out everyone else's review videos on the H5, and none of them covered the stuff I wanted to know about... the video production stuff. I just published my Zoom H5 vs. H4n vs. Tascam DR-40 shootout video - Audio Test: Zoom H5 vs. Zoom H4n vs. Tascam DR-40

@kerrycraig1222 8 жыл бұрын

Very well spoken and information packed presentation.....I learned a lot.....and for me the attenuation discussion was perfectly addressed and easy to follow...but I do already understand the difference between a line level output and an amplified headphone output......I want to put together a user-friendly, unintimidating looking, audio/video rig for use in recording myself, students or both while teaching private music lessons and recitals as well. If you have and thoughts or recommendations in that regard I would greatly appreciate your awesome expertise....I think I am sold on the H5, but now I need help on the video side of the recording.

@MangoMang 7 жыл бұрын

I'm getting into video production, and have a h4n & dslr - I need one of them cables, but they're quite pricey. Didn't know the H5 had this feature! Good to know! Thank you for the video :)

6 жыл бұрын

I am looking for a solution and you just sold me one. Thx, good vídeo.

@QuadroPictures 9 жыл бұрын

Great video man! At 7:14 what is that Hot shoe adapter that can hold the other extra 2 hot shoes with mic and light?

@krane15 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Now could you talk about mic orientation? What's best horizontal or vertical and does that vary depending on the mic?

@britgrace5378 6 жыл бұрын

U rock. Just got the h4

@katedelaney654 9 жыл бұрын

very informative thanks a million - I now feel I have enough information to make the right choice for my set up :o)

@WOWTODAZ 4 жыл бұрын

Best review tanks

@alexandre..9343 5 жыл бұрын

would love to see you do a review of the H5 vs the Olympus LS-11. Ambient (nature) sounds, not only voice. Or Music with a good dynamic range. Clasical, or guitar? Not feature wise, but sound quality, fidelity, sensitivity / mic quality wise. As an aside, thank you for adding links to the other stuff you mentioned. Very helpful.

@davyfbkk 8 жыл бұрын

Great intro to the H5, but one problem I hope they have addressed is the on/off switch on the old H4 was quite easy to break, so is the H5 a better and stronger one?

@dramirvf 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I want to know the rough estimate of how long fully charged internal alkaline/NiMH batteries will last for continuous recording while Phantom Power is "ON" for only 1 XLR input at 12V, 24V, and 48V?

@bluegoose555 2 жыл бұрын

thank you ...well done

@millstap 7 жыл бұрын

This was the most helpful video I have found so far. Thank you. I am a neophyte to two system recording and I am struggling to figure out how to do it. I have a KZfaq channel, Millstap, where I record my VERY loud vintage Fender amps. I have used a fairly simple Flip UltraHD camera since I started the channel eight years ago. Well, the Flip finally died and I need to upgrade. You didn't mention it, but the literature on the H5 says that the XYH-5 capsule is good up to 140 decibels which hopefully is enough for my needs. Did I say LOUD? I really needed to know how to hook the H5 up to the camera. This video taught me that. I don't have a video camera picked out yet. Do you have any suggestions for someone on a retiree's budget? Do you have to do any video/audio syncing? I am trying to avoid that task. I just want a simple, high quality, point-n-shoot rig.

@Oshishway 9 жыл бұрын

nice video! i just bought the zoom h5 and im having a small issue. after recording my audio and when i playback the audio from the zoom h5 with my headphone plugged into it, it sounded really good. but when i playback the audio in my laptop, it sounded really really really soft. i've set my volumes to the max but its still isnt that loud.

@goeezrelocationconsultancy1112 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Sam, First of all Thank You for your efforts to present something in detail as well to clarify the related doubts from hundreds of people like me.... Really Thanking You dear... I'm bit confused to make a decision. We need a solution to create good quality Interview Videos with GREAT quality on its audio (which will be just talking only), Good Presentation videos again with high quality audio, as well very good quality audio clips (which are basically instructions or information to our clients). Kindly note, As audio is one of the most prior thing in our interview videos (eventhough it will be just talking during the interview, but we would like to present with the best quality vocal), What we already have? 2 DSLR Camera - Canon 600D and 700D Shure MVL Lav Mic Laptop What we are planning to buy by this week? For Studio Level setting for Audio Recording (only for audio clips) (and thinking that, these things can be also used for our interviews as well our presentation videos); > Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 > AT2035 / Rode NT1 For Interview Videos Recording; > H4nSP or H5 or Tascam DR-40 4-Track (basically these are available to buy here). Budget wise I'm okay with all of these... bcoz here everything is almost the same price (the cheapest is H4nSP with $30 less). > Rode Videomic Pro My question is, Do I need to buy all these things, (we really wish to have the best quality outputs in both the interview videos and on our Audio clips) for our desired output? If Not, what are the things which I need to buy as the first step? If Yes, will be it possible for me to use all these things in a mix and match envirornents. For example, if any case, we need to use both Rode Videomic pro and AT2035 in a single interview or in our video presentation, is it possible to utilize the entire investment to it's best level... Which Audio Recorder, I should buy for my VOICE ONLY requirements (H4nSP or H5 or Tascam DR-40) Please advice me to take a comfortable decision. Thanks in Advance...

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks awesome tips.

@Jasan57 7 жыл бұрын

Sharp and precise hands on review and test - thank's

@cylurian 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Sam, sounds like the Juicedlink would be a better choice for preams. Have you used the h5n with a juicedlink device to your camera for recording? thx

@tarquinboyesen7646 7 жыл бұрын

nice review ,thanks I have to disagree on one thing , I have been using the line out of my H4N into my 5dmk3 with a normal lead and it sounds great , I can have the 5Dmk3 set to one notch recording level , no hiss and really punchy sound ,

@JRP3music 9 жыл бұрын

I thought about using my ZOOM Q4 along with a DSLR camera simultaneously. I feel the ZOOM Q4 is better for general shooting and that combining a higher end camera for close ups running together would work since you are feeding the audio from the ZOOM Q4 into the DSLR. I did not know they made a signal attenuating cable. When you load the footage it should be very easy to sync the audio since it is a direct copy.

@theatremad9797 9 жыл бұрын

Great video Sam, i have the h5 along with the JVC gz620 camcorder which has no mic input for the H5. I wish to video my Home Theater surround system for youtube so which is the best way for me to go about this as i would like to use the audio from the H5 and have to do it separately.

@rosssaito 9 жыл бұрын

thanks great video

@Fichleai 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam ! can you please tell me what's the accesory where you mount both the zoom and the rode mic on your dslr ? i'm looking for this for me and also how much it costs :) thanks and thanks for the video !

@HarvestTVNetworkWithKevinHorn 8 жыл бұрын

great video

@mozinoz_digital 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, helpful. Yes H5 is Definitely an improvement on the HN4. Curiously, I wonder why you didn’t mention the HN4’s 3.5m external mic Jack as well as the the dual line/headphone Jack?

@christreedee 9 жыл бұрын

merci sir you rock!

@Nicksteez 7 жыл бұрын

nice set of tt decks btw!!

@RadiumZ1 9 жыл бұрын

user friendly video 10/10

@CamiloCastanedaa 5 жыл бұрын

really good comarison video, but hard to find! Thanks so much for making it

@HiddenDriveways 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! How was it hard to find?

@CamiloCastanedaa 5 жыл бұрын

@@HiddenDriveways I've been looking for a comparison like this one, but i couldnt find one anywhere when i searched it. Luckily i came across this

@2592Thomas 3 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot!

@DSBAudio 4 жыл бұрын

The rig shown at 4:50 looks amazing - would be great if you made a video explaining what you've got going on there. Thanks for the review BTW :)

@HiddenDriveways 4 жыл бұрын

There's a whole section in my blog post on this subject labeled "What you need to build this rig" - www.sam-mallery.com/2014/09/zoom-h5-review-why-its-useful-in-video-production/

@DSBAudio 4 жыл бұрын

@@HiddenDriveways thanks, that's brilliant :)

@vjmaxus 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam! What do you think is the best option for a D750 for institutional work, weddings and Interviews: a) Rode VideoMicPro straight to the camera b) Zoom H5 c) Zoom H5 + ECM-XM1 d) ECM-XM1 + Saramonic srsmartrig2 I had a Sony Nx5e and that's why I'm considering using that microphone and Investing in a way to use that and be more flexible. If I buy the videomicpro I would only have in Camera Microphone. If I buy the record and reuse the ECM-XM1, maybe I can be more versatille?

@RVRMTNS 9 жыл бұрын

Question. Is there a loss in quality from xlr externally recorded audio and line out audio? Because it seems more convenient to have the audio/video synced beforehand.

@MineDatFunky 8 жыл бұрын

reminds me a bit of edward norton

@PHILMMedia 9 жыл бұрын

From 4:40 to 5:35 do you mean that you can record audio into the camera without having to press record on the recorder?

@FORCEOFNATUREPRODUCTIONS 9 жыл бұрын

Super helpful Sam! Thank you! I got the H5 and love it. I do have a question for you. I've got a Rode mic that has a mini 1/8 jack but I'd like to use it as a shotgun mic and attach it to my H5. I'd like your opinion on getting an adapter (if there is such as a thing) from 1/8 to XLR to hook up the back of the H5 so that I can still use the 90 degree capsule to record a back-up track. Also, what level do you recommend I set the attenuator for shooting films. I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks you!

@HiddenDriveways 9 жыл бұрын

+MOONCORE FILMS Hi Mooncore. This is the adapter you should use to plug your 1/8 Rode mic into an XLR input: amzn.to/1U2UFGL ...As far as where to set the attenuator goes, that's like someone telling you where to set and leave a focus ring on a lens. Just like focusing, you need to actively adjust your audio when you shoot. Here's my blog post that explains how to set audio levels: goo.gl/kcEMyB

@PaulTheTrombonist 9 жыл бұрын

amazing video!! quick question, when using the line out of h5 into a mic input dslr what setting should you bring the line out level to?

@HiddenDriveways 5 жыл бұрын

There is no way to answer this question by saying "Set it to 5." The only way to do it is to learn how to set audio levels. It's not that hard to do. I wrote a blog post that explains how to do it, and I intentionally used language a camera person could understand. Here it is -- www.sam-mallery.com/2013/02/how-to-set-audio-levels/

@Corrado93234 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam! Question?? How can I create 2 separate channels of audio that will go out the Line Out ? Is this possible - I want to connect a XLR wireless Senheisser in input 1 and another shotgun micinto XLR input 2 then feed that into my A7 cam. Now I have mono outupt:-( Please help. Greetings

@ynrchannel8795 9 жыл бұрын

it was a nice depict of zoom h5, if we take out xy capsule from the zoom h5, then how we should protect connectors which is available on zoom h5 top is there any caps are available to protect zoom h5 top connectors?if so suggest me, , and what about the field case,to protect the zoom h5 when we are using in field with boom pole.,thank you.

@paulbogan3400 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you! Just one question: I've read a handful of reviews that complain of "zipper noise" when you're adjusting gain on the H5. Is that something you've encountered, and is there a workaround for it?

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't experience that when I did this review. When you make gain adjustments on the fly, you need to do it gently. I don't know how this zipper noise occurs, but, gain adjustments always need to be done with care. If the zipper noise happens when you turn the gain knobs quickly, well, that's probably not going to be good audio to begin with. If it happens when you make careful and graceful adjustments up or down, then it would be a concern.

@bonoyen9746 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam What is best level setting for the following audio connection Rode wireless + rode video mic pro + zoom h5 + canon of 6d Tks a lot

@declanchalmers8080 3 жыл бұрын

is there a different sound view if recorder placed on edge or flat thank you for video

@fostina05 6 жыл бұрын

Nice amplifier and turntable, look very vintage

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The stereo receiver is a Sansui 9090db. The turntables are Technics 1200's. There's also a Rane TTM57 DJ mixer in there.

@BrianRodriguezMusica 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! super helpful and informative. I just have two questions. What is that extra addition to the miniplug cable you use at 6:05 and what is the reason for using that? why not use just the miniplug cable on its own. Secondly lets say I get a sescom cable for the zoom h5, do I still have to turn down the decibles on the h5 to -30? and do I have to mess with any of the audio settings on my camera or is it like once the cable is in it takes care of all of that and you are good to go?

@HiddenDriveways 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Rodriguez Music Good question! That is an adapter that I need for my old GH2 camera. That camera doesn't have a full-sized 1/8" mic input (it has a sub-mini input) so I needed the adapter. As far as levels are concerned... You do need to mess around with the audio settings on your camera. When the Sescom cable is connected to the headphone output of the H5, and you plug it into the mic input on your camera, you need to make sure the recording level on your camera is properly set. If it's set too high, the audio recorded in the camera will distort. If it's too low, it will sound too low, and boosting it up in post-production will increase the amount of noise that you can hear. So, you really need to know how to set levels. I wrote a blog post about how to do this, and it's specifically written to make sense to camera people - www.sam-mallery.com/2013/02/how-to-set-audio-levels/

@BrianRodriguezMusica 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks a lot! I really love your videos. I had been looking for something like this to try and learn this stuff for a while. This seemed to be the only channel that talked about how to use a field recorder in tandem with a camera so thank you for posting this!

@pelletk 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, thanks for a great video. I'm about to pick up a H5 and expect to go stereo line out to my camera for a backup/sync scratch (and possibly perfectly usable w/o post sync) of what I'm recording on the H5. One question I have, however, is how are the channels mixed on the stereo line out. For example, if I were to use the X/Y stereo pair they obviously go to L/R of the line out, but if I add a shotgun to channel one of the H5 and, say, a lav to channel 2, where do they end up on the stereo line out and can I control that somehow? Can't seem to find any info on this. Thanks!

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

I don't own an H5, so I can't test this for you. I can't confidently answer your question. But, you can try adjusting the monitor mix signals as described on page 82 in the H5's manual, so you can assign what inputs go left, right, or center - www.zoom-na.com/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/E_H5_0.pdf I don't know if these settings change the panning in the "Line Out" on the H5. If they don't, you can connect the headphone output on the H5 to your camera with a Sescom cable (such as this one, which also has a headphone output, so you can still use your headphones when you shoot - amzn.to/2fUyEsp ). This way you can definitely control the panning of the tracks being sent to your camera.

@MajestyStudioPro 5 жыл бұрын

can I connect my headphone jack and record my pc sound via my sound card?

@billionbites 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the review, I had the zoom h4n and the H5 seems a worthy upgrade. Also wondered what you thought of the Zoom F1 that's recently released?

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the review! I recently shared my thoughts about the F1 on my blog - www.sam-mallery.com/2018/03/first-thoughts-on-the-new-zoom-f1-field-recorder/

@billionbites 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the link! I use a wireless mic setup so I'll probably go with the H5. I like the small form factor of the F1 though so I might get one in the future!

@RizHail 9 жыл бұрын

does zoom h5 has digital sound slate like tascam dr60d mark 2? which helps greatly in syncing audio.

@Mike_AfterTen 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. A small detail, but I'm looking for one. Do you have a link for the dual hot shoe mount you are using on top of your camera giving you the ability to mount both your shotgun mic and your recorder? I haven't found one I like, and yours looks perfect. Reference the Picture at 2:09. Thanks.

@HiddenDriveways 7 жыл бұрын

That shoe bar came with an old VHS camcorder I bought when I was in high school. Here's an article I wrote about that camera (you can see the bar in a photo or two) - goo.gl/lIglv6. If I had to buy a new shoe bar right now, I would get this one from Vello - amzn.to/2e8feQs

@HewAndAwe 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, I read you blog and understand that recording straight to the H5 results in much better audio instead of recording it all at the camera, any tips on how to actually every-time hit record on the H5 and record separately from the camera?? With out it plugged into the camera I sometimes forget and its not like I can go back and do pick-up shots in my build vids. Silly question I know, but making furniture and doing all the filming sound etc theres usually something I miss...

@HiddenDriveways 4 жыл бұрын

I strongly recommend creating a little "ceremony" before every take. I used to do professional location sound for video and film production. On a real set when you're about to do a take, the camera department would announce "Camera rolls!" -- then everyone listens for the sound person to announce "Sound speeds!" -- then the 2nd AD would get in the frame with the clapper slate and announce the scene and take -- then everyone waits for the director to say "Action!" I make a point of doing a similar thing now, but I shoot alone, so I sound and look a bit crazy when I do it, but it helps a lot. I start rolling the camera and announce "Camera rolls!" -- then I start recording on my audio recorder and announce "Sound speeds!" -- and to help stay organized in post I even announce the shot number, so I hear it in the audio and video clips. It's worth it to make this a habit.

@HewAndAwe 4 жыл бұрын

Sam Mallery I’m ex film crew too, art department, doing this youtube igtv thing has really made it obvious why there were/are so many peeps doing individual tasks! But man, I really appreciate you coming back to me me with a sound answer (pun intended) 😆 Makes sense too, thank you!!! 😊

@TheGarrettEStroup 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam! I appreciate the video! I have questions regarding using the H5 with a D750 that I can't seem to be able to get answered anywhere, so I'm really hoping you can help. 1. What should my line output level be in the Zoom H5? I have seen people recommend anywhere from -10, -20, and -40 db. 2. Am I supposed to be able to monitor the output from my D750 using headphones, when the lineout is connected to the camera and everything is powered on? Or is the audio monitor capability just in the Zoom H5, and I have to trust the D750 is receiving good audio? 3. What should my camera microphone sensitivity settings be? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

The answers to questions 1 and 3 need to be determined by you every time you get ready to shoot something. There is no single answer to these questions. Adjusting audio levels is similar to adjusting the focus of a lens. There is no single setting to recommend because the sweet spot is a moving target. What you need to do is to personally understand the principles of setting proper audio levels, then you'll be able to confidently set the levels you asked about in questions 1 and 3. It's not difficult to understand this stuff. I wrote a blog post that explains it here: www.sam-mallery.com/2013/02/how-to-set-audio-levels/ As for question 2, I recommend plugging your headphones into the headphone output of your D750. If your levels are correct in the H5, it will also sound good in the D750. If there is an audio problem in the H5, you should be able to hear it when monitoring through your D750 (all of this assumes you're connecting the Line Out of the H5 to the Mic In on your camera).

@coreybeats3335 9 жыл бұрын

I think the h5 will do I like the roll bars extra protection, I got two kids the extra protection helps , plus the 6 has a few extra options found one for 350$ . I'am with the zoom 6

@ianscottcastillo7709 Жыл бұрын

Where is the link to the dual cold shoe mount for the recorder and the shotgun mic on the cold shoe mount ?

@zeen2024 6 жыл бұрын

Regarding the sescom cable, when you are using it with your zoom h5, are you using the line out of the zoom h5, going into the cameras mic input. OR, are you using the zoom h5's headphone out into the cameras mic input? Just wondering because I noticed you used the headphone out the with the sescom cable using the zoom h4. So wasnt sure if you did the same method for the zoom h5, or used fhe line out instead. If you can let me know, it would be much appreciated! Thnx in advance!!

@HiddenDriveways 6 жыл бұрын

I used the Line output on the H5, as you can see in the still at 2:12 in the video. Since you can adjust the level of that output on the H5, I raised it to line-level so the Sescom cable could do its proper job of attenuating line-level to mic-level.