Zoom F8 - Adjusting the Side Level of a Mid-Side Mic Capsule (Side Mic Level)

Input settings
Adjusting the side level of a mid-side mic capsule (Side Mic Level)
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F8 Multi Track Field Recorder
Adjusting the side level of a mid-side mic capsule (Side Mic Level)
1. Press for track 1 or 2.
2. Use to select “ Side Mic
Level
”, and press .
3. Use to adjust the side
mic level, and press
.
HINT
This can be set to Off, RAW or in a range from −24 to +6 dB.
NOTE
• The more the side mic level is increased, the greater the stereo
width becomes.
• When set to RAW, recording will occur without stereo encoding.
The stereo width of audio in RAW format can be adjusted after
recording by using ZOOM MS Decoder or other plug-in software.
HINT
When dual channel recording is on, the side mic level can also be
set for tracks 5/6, which correspond to tracks 1/2.
You can adjust the side mic level (stereo width) before recording for tracks that use a mid-side mic capsule.