ZOOM talks to us about the H6 Studio & The H5 Studio at NAB 2026
Zoom talks about what these new releases have, including the pro pre-amps, better mics and 32 bit float. Run on batteries and now have a timecode generator add on for purchase. New menu systems now!
We also talk about the new mics and why they pick up ambiance and groups better with a bigger diaphragm.
About Zoom H5: Four tracks of simultaneous recording and interchangeable mic capsules make the H5 flexible and powerful enough to meet the evolving needs of today’s creators.
Zoom H5 Studio:
The H5studio was made for seamless and professional production. Creators can record flawless audio with stunningly clear microphones, studio-grade preamps, and 32-bit float recording.
Zoom H6 Studio details:
- Large-diameter XY stereo microphone capsule (19.4 mm)
- Dual AD converter + 32-bit float support for clip-free recording
- 16/24-bit depth available
- 6 track simultaneous recording at up to 192kHz sampling in WAV format
- 4 XLR/TRS phone inputs (48V, +4dBu input compatible)
- F-series preamps
- Color LCD screen
- Compatible with Zoom capsule system 3.0
- 6-in/2-out USB audio interface
- Mono mode for recording interviews, narration, and vocals
- Variable speed playback (0.5 to 2.0x) and A-B repeat playback of recorded files
- Low-cut filter to suppress low-frequency noise
- The recording start tone function useful for aligning audio with video
- Normalize and export audio files in 24-bit/16-bit WAV formats
- 12 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C power
