Zoom H4N User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
English

Zoom H4N Specifications

General

Recording Formats	WAV, MP3
Max Sample Rate/Bit Depth	96 kHz/24-bit
Storage Media	SD/SDHC card (up to 32GB)
Simultaneous Recording Tracks	4
Built-in Speaker	Yes
Microphone Type	Stereo X/Y condenser microphones
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo jacks, 1 x Stereo 1/8" Mic/Line In
Outputs	1 x 1/8" Stereo Line/Headphone Out
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries
Phantom Power	+24V, +48V
USB	USB 2.0
Weight	12.3 oz (without batteries)

Summary

Special features of H4n

Safety precautions for users

Getting started

Recording flow using the H4n

Easy recording guide [STEREO MODE]

Name and function of each part

[FRONT PANEL]

Describes the controls and indicators on the front of the H4n recorder.

[BACK PANEL]

Details the connections and features on the back panel of the H4n.

[RIGHT PANEL]

Details the controls on the right side panel of the H4n recorder.

[LEFT PANEL]

Describes the ports and switches on the left side panel of the H4n.

[BOTTOM PANEL]

Illustrates the connections and mounting points on the bottom panel.

Included Accessories

Installation of the option

Battery/Power setting

Power On and Off, How to use power and hold switch

Setting / Recording: Set input source and recording level

Setting / Recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA mode

Recording function <AUTO REC>

Tuner <TUNER (CHROMATIC) >

Metronome <METRONOME>

All about EFFECT

Playback : Playback files (stereo, 4ch and stamina modes)

Edit / Output : <FILE DELETE>

Utility : <FACTORY RESET>

Effect types on MTR mode and the parameter

Guitar preamp effect types

Lists and describes various guitar preamp effect types available in MTR mode.

Bass preamp effect types

Lists and describes various bass preamp effect types available in MTR mode.

Mic preamp effect types

Details preamp effect types optimized for vocals and acoustic guitar.

■ EFX module

Introduces the EFX module and its effect categories.

Compressor/limiter effect types

Lists and describes compressor and limiter effect types.

Modulation effect types

Details various modulation effects like AUTO WAH, PHASER, TREMOLO.

Delay/reverb effect types

Lists and describes delay and reverb effect types.

H4n products spec

When you think something may be wrong with your machine