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Oral History Recording Equipment

Zoom H5 Recorder Kit

Picture of an open soft shell case with recording equipment inside.

Soft-shell Shoulder Bag Components

The kit is packaged in a soft-shelled shoulder bag. When you open the bag, you'll find the main components in the central compartment. Accessories such as batteries, an SD card and an optional power adapter, are contained in the lid's zippered pocket. The full kit contains the following:

  • Zoom H5 audio recorder with windscreen

  • Zoom TPS-5 tabletop tripod

  • Sony ZX headphones

  • USB-A to Mini USB cable

  • Power adapter

  • SD card

  • SD card reader

  • Extra AA batteries

Overhead view of oral history kit components with labels for headphones, Zoom recorder, tripod, and SD card.

Main Components

Each kit contains the following main components:

  • Zoom H5 audio recorder with windscreen

  • Zoom TPS-5 tabletop tripod

  • Sony ZX headphones in a soft-shell case

  • SD card

A Zoom H5 audio recorder mounted on a tripod with a pair of over-the-ear headphones plugged into a port on the side.

Zoom H5 Recorder Setup

The Zoom H5 audio recorder can be mounted on the tabletop tripod. Adjust the swivel mount to angle the recorder upward toward the person you are interviewing. Plug the included headphones into the recorder to monitor audio levels before and during the interview.

Instructions

Video: How to Start Recording with the Zoom H5 Audio Recorder

Manuals

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