# High-Performance Audio Recorders The H5 Handy Recorder is Perfect for Audiophiles By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handy-recorder References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/zoom-h5-handy-recorder/32188/) & [zoom-na](https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h5-handy-recorder) Zoom North America is launching the H5 Handy Recorder, a high-performance audio recorder fitted with a number of features that allow [audiophiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-p1) and people working with audio to exercise maximum control over their audio recordings. The H5 Handy Recorder features a built-in compressor and limiter which enable audio recordings to be obtained at a constant volume even if the input levels fluctuate. There's also a lo-cut filter to minimize wind noise, handy for outdoor recordings. This Handy Recorder is even suitable for [musicians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamcorder) thanks to the addition of a metronome and chromatic tuner. Musicians can control playback speed and pitch, loop playback and even mix down a multitrack recording into stereo without plugging into a computer. The Zoom H5 Handy Recorder will be made available from June 1 for $269.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-performance Audio Recording Equipment:** Companies can tap into the demand for high-performance audio recording equipment by creating innovative products with features such as built-in compressors, limiters, and wind noise filters. - **All-in-one Audio Recording Devices:** There is an opportunity for companies to create all-in-one audio recording devices that include features such as metronomes, chromatic tuners, and the ability to mix down multi-track recordings without plugging into a computer. - **Compact and Portable Audio Recording Devices:** Consumers are increasingly looking for compact and portable audio recording devices that offer maximum control over audio recordings, which presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative products in this space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Equipment Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for music equipment manufacturers to create innovative high-performance audio recording equipment that meets the specific needs of audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers. - **Podcasting and Audio Journalism:** Companies can tap into the growing demand for podcasting and audio journalism by creating innovative all-in-one audio recording devices that make it easy for podcasters and journalists to record and edit professional-quality audio on-the-go. - **Film and Video Production:** In the film and video production industry, there is a need for compact and portable audio recording devices that offer high-quality audio recordings, which presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative products that meet this need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Computational Audio Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-recorder-concept.md) - [Intuitive Interface Audio Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tascam-portacapture-x8.md) - [Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-tp7.md) - [All-in-One Mobile Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisong-airstudio-s1.md) - [Wooden Multitrack Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-moons.md) - [Analog Compressor Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apogee-jam-x.md) - [AI-Powered Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-voice-recorder.md) - [Tech-Advanced Wireless Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-microphone1.md) - [Budget-Friendly Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-audio-players.md)