Zoom TPS-5 Tabletop Tripod Stand

The Zoom TPS-5 is a compact tabletop tripod stand for positioning compatible Zoom Handy audio and video recorders on a desk, table, or other stable flat surface. It provides a practical alternative to holding a recorder during a performance, interview, video capture session, or ambient recording. Its 1/4-inch mounting screw supports devices with a matching threaded tripod socket.

Designed for creators, musicians, field recordists, and video users, the TPS-5 helps place a recorder at a more consistent height and angle. The tabletop format is useful where a full-size tripod is unnecessary or impractical. It stands approximately 6 inches tall for close-range recording and compact camera placement.

The TPS-5 does not process or alter sound; its role is to provide stable physical support for the recorder or camera. A full swivel ball head allows the mounted device to be aimed toward a sound source, performer, or video subject. Rubber feet help the tripod remain planted on supported surfaces.

Zoom designed the TPS-5 for use with its Handy Audio and Video Recorders, including applications such as recording video with a Q2n-4K or capturing spatial audio with an H2n. It is also suitable for other compact devices that use a standard 1/4-inch threaded mounting point. The fixed ball-head design keeps the setup simple and portable.

As part of a portable recording setup, the TPS-5 can be paired with a compatible Zoom recorder to create a compact tabletop capture station. The legs can be folded for transport, and the folded tripod can also be used as a handgrip. It is a straightforward accessory for users who need flexible recorder placement without adding a large support system.

Key Features

• 1/4-20 Mounting Screw: Connects to compatible recorders, cameras, and accessories with a matching tripod socket.
• Ball Head: Provides adjustable device positioning for tabletop recording and video capture.
• Full Swivel Head: Helps aim a mounted recorder or camera toward the intended subject.
• Six-Inch Working Height: Keeps compatible devices elevated above the tabletop in a compact footprint.
• Rubber Feet: Help provide steadier placement on a supported flat surface.
• Foldable Legs: Allow compact transport and enable use as a handgrip.

Design & Installation

The TPS-5 uses a lightweight, compact tabletop design with a fixed ball head, three independently spreading legs, and rubber feet. Zoom describes the stand as sturdy and portable, while the manufacturer does not publish a primary-material specification. Its compact height and foldable format make it suited to travel-oriented recording kits.

To use it, spread the legs on a stable flat surface and thread a compatible recorder or camera onto the 1/4-20 mounting screw. Adjust the swivel head to aim the device before recording; the stand has no quick-release plate, independent pan lock, or independent tilt lock. Use only with a device whose weight and mounting arrangement are appropriate for the stand, as Zoom does not publish a load-capacity rating.