Should you upgrade to the Zoom H5studio?

In this video, I compare the original Zoom H5 Handy Recorder with the new Zoom H5studio. Is it worth the upgrade? I break down the key differences in build quality, audio performance, features, and real-world usability so you can decide which recorder is best for your field recording setup. #zoom #audio #technology Download Sound Effects here: • https://rarefindssounddesign.com/coll... • https://rarefindssounddesign.gumroad.... • https://rarefindssound.bandcamp.com/m... Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Zoom H5 vs Zoom H5s birdsong ambience tests 02:32 What are the new features of the Zoom H5studio? 03:21 Display issue and possible update 04:05 Multi File mode and Poly WAV Files 05:50 Build quality and durability 08:06 Mid Side decoder 09:20 Ergonomics and build quality 09:54 XLR inputs 10:32 Wind protection issue 11:53 H5 vs H5s ambience and nature recording tests 14:46 Why I was interested in the Zoom H5s 15:40 Closer look at the Mid Side setup 16:52 H5s X/Y microphones vs Rycote Mid Side setup 18:42 Bonus recording 19:14 Conclusion and suggestions for the H5studio Social Media: •   / rarefindssound   •   / rarefindssound   Blogs: •   / fieldrecordingblog   Recorders Featured: • Zoom H5 → https://zoomcorp.com/en/gb/handheld-r... • Zoom H5s → https://zoomcorp.com/en/gb/handheld-r...