Zoom H5: Connecting Lav Mics | Adapters and Settings

Each input of the Zoom H5 has be configured differently when connecting lav mics. In this tutorial I step you through each of the settings you need and explain why some adapters can destroy your expensive lav mics.

Zoom H5 Recorder: https://geni.us/Zoom-H5
HOSA YMM-261 Splitter Cable (B&H): https://geni.us/Hosa_YMM_261
Alternative Stereo Splitter Cable: https://geni.us/Stereo-to-Dual-Mono
Rode VXLR+ Adapter: https://geni.us/Rode_VXLR_Plus
Alternative XLR to 3.5mm Voltage Attenuator: https://geni.us/Movo_FXLR-Pro
Standard XLR to 3.5mm Adapter: https://geni.us/XLR_to_3-5mm_Minijack

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - How Lav Mics Work
1:44 - Setting the Stereo 3.5mm Input
2:29 - Splitting the H5 Stereo Input
5:18 - Connecting Lav Mics to the XLR Inputs
6:28 - XLR Menu Settings
8:05 - XLR to 3.5mm Adapters Explained
10:32 - Using a Standard XLR Adapter with Lav Mic
12:10 - The Parts You Will Need

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