Review on Zoom PCH-5 Protective Case For H5 Portable Recorder: Water & Dust Resistant | Velcro Belt Loop, Boom Pole Sleeve, Key Ring | Black by Rod Evans

This case is a classic example of a good concept badly executed -- it's a decent one Case made of high quality material but protects the recorder too well making it almost impossible to actually use the recorder which, at least in my opinion, defeats the purpose of the purchase. Between the plastic screen that completely covers the front buttons and the fabric wrapped tightly around the sides and bottom, contrary to what Zoom claims, it's incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to use the voice recorder in a bag, especially if that's how I use it You don't need the built-in microphone, you need access to the XLR connectors. Of course you can undo the Velcro, but that gets very clunky and still doesn't offer full or easy access, and pushing the buttons through the weatherproof plastic screen is all but impossible. This case is great if you need something portable and protective to carry your Zoom H5 in, but as a radio reporter I bought this to carry on my belt at press conferences and interviews for easy access at press conferences and interviews - for this purpose, unfortunately, this bag completely missed the mark. I ended up returning it and bought another instead, the Arco Portable Pouch for Zoom H5 Handy Recorder (although not from Revain as it was a lot cheaper at B&H) which although more expensive suits my needs better and is a good value- Shows the value for money between the Zoom case and the Porta Brace case.