Uses a system of interchangeable input capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera
Includes detachable X/Y capsule (XYH-5) with extended signal capacity and shockmounted mics for reduced handling noise
Compatible with all Zoom input capsules
Four-track simultaneous recording
Large backlit LCD display
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
Up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad
Analog-style gain controls for each input
Protective "roll-bar" type covers prevent accidental movement of gain controls
Plug-in power (2.5 volts)
Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting
Chromatic tuner and metronome
Auto-record, Pre-record, and Backup-record functions mean that you'll never miss that perfect take
MS decoding
Multitrack to stereo internal mixdown
Normalize, Divide, and Trim editing
Voice memo and up to 99 marks per recording
A/B loop playback
Variable playback speed and variable pitch without affecting playback speed
Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad with loop back function
Mountable to DSLR or camcorder with optional HS-01 Hot Shoe Mount adapter
Uses two standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
Over 15 hours of operation with alkaline batteries

Recording media:
SD card: 16MB to 2GB , SDHC card: 4GB to 32GB
Display:
Backlit LCD (128 x 64 pixels)
INPUTS
INPUTS L/R [XYH-5 X/Y mic]:
Mic type:   Unidirectional
Sensitivity:   -45 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa  
Input gain:   -∞ to 52 dB                                  
Max sound pressure input: 140 dB SPL
MIC/LINE IN :
Connector:   1/8" stereo mini jack
Input gain:  - ∞ to 52 dB
Input impedance:  2 k Ω or more
Plug-in power:  2.5V supported
Backup recording: -12dB lower than set L/R input gain
INPUTS 1/2:
Connectors:    XLR / TRS combo jacks
    (XLR: Pin 2 hot / TRS: Tip hot)
Input gain (PAD OFF): -∞ to 55.0 dB 
Input gain (PAD ON): -∞ to 35.0 dB
Input impedance:  1.8 k Ω or more
Max input level:  +22 dBu (PAD ON)
Phantom power:  +12V /+24V /+48V
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -120 dBu or less
OUTPUTS
LINE OUT :
Connector:    1/8" stereo mini jack
Rated output level:   -10 dBm
Output load impedance: 10k Ω or more
PHONE OUT :
Connector:    1/8" stereo mini jack
Output Level:    20 W +20 W into 32 Ω load
Built-in speaker:
400mw 8 Ω mono
RECORDING FORMATS
STEREO MODE:
WAV (BWF-compliant)  
Sampling frequency:   44.1/48/96 kHz
Bit rate:    16/24 (Stereo)
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

MP3
Sampling frequency:  44.1kHz
Bit rate: 48/56/64/80/96/112/32/160/192/224/256/320kbps
MULTITRACK MODE:
WAV (BWF-compliant)  
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate: 16/24 (Mono/Stereo)
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 6 (L/R + INPUT 1/2 + L/R backup)
USB
Mass Storage Class operation:
Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
Audio Interface operation: Multitrack mode:
Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz
Bit rate: 16/24 bit 
Inputs / Outputs: 4 / 2
Audio Interface operation: Stereo mode:
Class: USB 2.0 Full Speed
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz
Bit rate:  16 bit
Inputs / Outputs: 2 / 2

USB bus powered operation  possible
(iPad operation supported in Stereo mode only)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
 
AA size (LR6) battery x 2
AC adapter: AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional)
USB bus power