Zoom H4N Quick Start Guide

The Zoom H4n (which you can check our from the Media Studio) along with an external stereo mic like
the AT BP4029 MS stereo microphone makes a versatile kit for dialogue, sound effects, and ambient
sound recording. See my Audio-Technica BP4029 MS Stereo Mic handout and the Zoom H4n manual
(both are available as PDFs in Course Materials => Handouts in Blackboard for more information.
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Zoom H4n sound recorder
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Audio-Technica BP4029 MS stereo shotgun mic
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Rycote pistol grip (use handheld or on boom)
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windjammer w/ comb for windjammer
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Y cable (single XLR-5F to twin XLR-3M)
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extension cable (XLR-5F to XLR-5M)
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headphones
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Bag for H4n w/ plastic case, SD card, AC
adapter, four AA batteries, and grip.
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Optional: Boom pole
Some notes on the Zoom H4n Recorder
Thrown together by David Tamés, d.tames@neu.edu (Version 2, September 30, 2016)

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)