The best ive been able to capture was by sending a mic level signal from my mixer sound devices 442 into the xlr inputs. Monitor your performance with headphones or connect to external devices using the stereo 18 line output with dedicated volume control. Try to avoid clipping as there appears to be a delayed recovery in some instances. Sep 30, 2019 the first line level test i did with the h4n pro was plugging into the 3. Zoom h1 recorder for linein recording steve hoffman music. Zoom h4n line input i just received my h4n in the mail today for a dance recital tomorrow. That is actually a lie against terms that have been used for 70 years it is a mic in input only. In the past, i never thought of plugging a line level signal in there. The h4n recorder features true xy stereo mics with selectable recording patterns. Zoom h4n line inputs with field mixers creative cow s audio pro forum is dedicated to the discussion of issues related to audio design, production and engineering.
The h4n pro is packed with features that make it perfect for capturing audio for film. The h4n pro offers two locking xlrtrs combo jacks, each with switchable phantom power. Digital voice recorders free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its builtin xy microphone allows you to record naturalsounding stereo with a strong center image. The kit consists of a zoom h4n handy recorder, an rc4 remote control, headphones, and a 16 gb memory card. It offers four tracks of simultaneous recording, a builtin xy stereo microphone, and advanced features such as time stamping, phantom power and midside ms decoding, as well as onboard multieffects and guitarbass amp modeling. Discussion in audio hardware started by brimuchmuze, aug 17, 2017. The zoom h4n is a digital recording device manufactured by zoom.
Im trying to figure out what kind of pads i can get. Line is a new communication app which allows you to make free voice calls and send free messages whenever and wherever you are, 24 hours a day. The zoom h4nsp the world acclaimed h4n is now available in a new package. Zoom h4n pro 4track portable handy field recorder w reverb.
Additionally there is a micline input via the stereo 18 input jack. Enables you to connect h4n line level inputs from either a xlr or 14 mixer output. Connect mics, instruments, and line level devices for added possibilities. Use zoom h4n on your computer as an audio interface for a daw.
Your bad advice almost made me abandon the brilliant h4n and buy the roland r05 which has a more conspicuous line in. Both models have two builtin condenser mics arranged in xy stereo position. Zoom h4n pro 4input 4track portable handy recorder with. Inputs the h4n pro offers two locking xlrtrs combo jacks, each with switchable phantom power. In the search box, type sound recorder, and then, in the list of results, click sound recorder. The zoom h4n handy recorder has long been a favorite of audio and video aficionados everywhere. I like to monitor what im recording through line input but cant find anyway to get it to play through speakers. I need some quick help, ive used the 4h in the past so the learning curve shouldnt be that steep.
Le music production software and wavelab le audio editing software. Zoom h2 line input richard l hessaudio tape restoration. Use zoom h4n on your computer as an audio interface for a. With this information, you can optimize a pad between the source and the h2 line input so that the recorder is never overloaded. Outputs monitor your performance with headphones or connect to external devices using the stereo 18 line output with dedicated volume control.
We did have a good bit of noise that i had to reduce in post, but i am not sure if that was from the recorders preamps or the old wired dynamic lavalier mics we used on the interview subjects. What i want to record line level music the theaters board up in the booth, unattended while i film video else where. Create your own music utilizing the pros usb audio interface function or expand your capabilities with steinbergs renowned audio software. The maximum input level to the line input should be no more than 5 dbv or 3 dbu. Very technically it may not be a lie, you do connect your line in to that socket, but the signal cant be at too high a level. The h4n pro accepts sd and sdhc cards up to 32 gigabytes. Zoom h1 recorder for linein recording steve hoffman. It also includes a headphone line out jack to easily send highdefinition stereo directly to your camera.
Zoom h4n pro 4input 4track portable handy recorder zh4npro. Enable microphone, linein audio, and stereo mix in windows. Download the h4n pro asio driver here before you connect the device. The onboard xy microphones deliver spectacular stereo imaging, and two combo input jacks allow you to use your favorite microphones as well. Zoom h4n line input i need some quick help, ive used the 4h in the past so the learning curve shouldnt be that steep. In addition, there are two combo xlrtrs input jacks with phantom power, enabling you to connect a wide variety of external microphones or linelevel signalseven instruments such as guitar and bass. The h4n pro comes with free download licenses for steinbergs cubase le music production software and wavelab le audio editing software, representing a complete audio production toolkit.
Dec 04, 2010 zoom h4n line inputs with field mixers creative cow s audio pro forum is dedicated to the discussion of issues related to audio design, production and engineering. Additionally there is a mic line input via the stereo 18 input jack. In interface mode, the h4n will only record two tracks at once either the stereo mics, or the two xlr inputs. More sophisticated live show recording discussion with mike stranks.
But setting the zoom h4n input at 1db 1db and it amplifies up seems to leave it about flat and perfectly matches the line out of the preamp that receives my turntable phono output. In addition, there are two combo xlrtrs input jacks with phantom power, enabling you to connect a wide variety of external microphones or line. Jul 28, 2014 cable solution for h4n line level input. Line input to mic input on zoom h4n recorder duration. Zoom h4n pro 4input4track handy recorder, all black zh4nproab. Line inputs as opposed to mic inputs are used for line level signals. The h4ns usb port allows it to send and receive digital data and to act as a 2input 2output interface, operating at sampling frequencies of either 44. Im trying to figure out what kind of pads i can get to decrease the signal. This is exactly the same problem i recently had with a cdj and u46dj sound card.
The h4n pro isnt just improved, its superior in every way. Zoom h4n thd versus level, analog input to analog output. The onboard xy microphones capture a stunning stereo image, and two combo input jacks let you use your favorite mics as well. Battery life and recording times the h4n pro runs on 2 aa batteries, providing up to 6 hours in normal operation, or up to 10 hours when operating in stamina mode. A line level signal is approximately one volt, or about 1,000 times greater than a miclevel signal, thus connecting a microp. Buy zoom h4n pro 4channel handy recorder bundle with mxl fr355k lavalier interview microphone kit. The usb port also enables fast file transfer and firmware updates. Trying to install and license the accompanying cubase le6 software is painful ive. Line 6 pod studio ux2 audio interface for guitarists 5channel usb audio interface and plugin amplifier, effect, and preamplifier modeling software macpc au, rtas, vst the pod studio ux2 is a powerful software and hardware recording solution thats designed with guitarists in mind. Ive tried that at adjustable 1530 db pads and the psc 50 db pads. Line input to mic input on zoom h4n recorder youtube. In interface mode, the h4n will only record two tracks at once. How do you record sound from a mixing board at a live event.
I use the screencasting software screenflow, and the great thing about. The h4n pro also has a headphone line out jack you can use to send a highdefinition stereo audio signal directly to your camera. Newest zoomh4n questions sound design stack exchange. An optional ad14 ac adapter allows the h4n pro to be powered from any standard wall outlet. Select the input source by pressing the mic the h4n pros builtin microphone, 1, or 2 button on the side, and then press record within your daw to start recording. Zoom h4n recorder david, we just did a video interview project using a h4n for the subjects and it worked pretty well. You put this recorder up at your subject and let it run, then use software like plural eyes to.
Launch your daw, navigate to its audio settings, and select the zoom as the primary recording device. Two micline level inputs with xlrtrs combo connectors stereo 18 mic in mini phone jack. If you use the default sound recorder or voice recorder windows 10 apps, they will automatically record from stereo mix as long as you disable the microphone first. The signal from these two directly, overloads the recorder. Plug in your zoom h4n to your computer via usb cable. Record live event sound from a mixing board youtube. How to use the zoom h4n portable audio recorder youtube. The input socket on the h1 or dr05 is labeled mic in line in or has icons to indicate that. Stereo mix will let you open a sound recording program on your computer, choose stereo mix as the input and itll record whatever sound comes out of your computer. The zoom h4n the gold standard in portable recording.
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