Zoom H4N User Manual

Recording flow using the H4n
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1-1 Recording flow using the H4n
The following is the basic flow of recording operation for the H4n. Depending on the application of the recording, you can select which
recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation.
Switch on
Connecting
to other audio
devices
Set-up
Select
the Mode
Set-up the
recording
method
1) The H4n has built-in microphones as well as
2 input jacks with phantom power for use with any
external microphone.
The H4n is powered by AA batteries or a Plug-in
Power Source.
3) You can select your favorite
settings;
• AUTO REC
• REC LEVEL AUTO
• LO CUT
• COMP/LIMIT
• MONO MIX
• TUNER
• METRONOME
• EFFECT/PATCH
• KARAOKE and so on.
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2) You can select among 4 Modes;
STEREO, 4CH, MTR & STAMINA
suitable for different input sources
and output file formats.
STEREO Mode
4CH Mode
MTR Mode
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STAMINA Mode
P.019

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)