This devise ideal for monitoring and recording purposes with its studio-quality audio output and dedicated XLR/TRS Combo input. It also includes digital outputs for AES/EBU and S/PDIF as well as a selectable sampling rate ranging up to 96kHz.

This item is compact and lightweight and comes with an XY stereo microphone and a built-in shockmount system. Get a FREE accessory pack, with headphones and an 8GB SD Card and micro SD adapter.

Just 2 AA batteries - either alkaline or rechargeable NiMH - are required for power. When using alkaline batteries, the H5 will operate for more than 15 hours, even while recording continuously. You can also use an optional AC adapter to power the H5 without batteries. The H5 records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 gigabytes. Maximum recording time is dependent upon the card size and file type; for example, the supplied 2GB SD card can hold approximately fourteen hours of stereo 320kbps MP3 files, three hours of stereo 16-bit/44.1 kHz WAV files, or an hour of stereo 24-bit/96kHz WAV files.

It is a popular choice among professional vocal artists in live performance settings including singers, DJs and presenters in a wide range of venues.