Zoom H4N Quick Manual

ZOOM H4N RECORDER - Quick Guide
The rst thing you should do is format the included SD card.
Hit the "MENU" button on the right side of the H4N. Using the jog wheel
on the right side, scroll down to "SD CARD. " Click the jog wheel. Scroll
to "FORMAT" and click the jog wheel. When promted "Are you sure?" click
"YES. "
SETTING YOUR RECORDING
There are several recording methods. By default, the H4N uses the two stereo mics on the top. On
the bottom, there are two inputs that will take either 1/4" or XLR mics. If you want to use the external
mic inputs, just plug in your mics-- the H4N will recognize them automatically. However, even though the
inputs switch automatically, they need to be manually switched back If you turn on the recorder and the
1 & 2 buttons are lit, hit the MIC button to use the internal mic.
You can change what type of le you want to record to (WAV or MP3) by hitting the "4" button on the
front.
A great thing about the H4N is that the built in mics are fully moveable. You can swivel them each to
capture 90 or 120 degree recordings.
You'll want to move the mics depending on what kind of audio you're capturing. 120 degrees would
be good for capturing a eld recording or live performance, as it captures a wider sound range.
90 degrees would be better suited for a one on one interview.
NOTE: When recording an interview, you want to make sure your mics are set to record in MONO. To do
this, hit the MENU button, scroll down to MONO MIX, and turn it ON. If you don't record in mono, then
you'll have one voice in the left channel and one in the right.
RECORDING
First, press the REC button to arm your recording.
Next, you want to set your levels. Use the REC LEVEL button on the
right side of the H4N. Once your levels are set, hit REC again to start
your recording.
When nished recording, hit the STOP button.
RETREIVING YOUR RECORDINGS
Make sure the H4N is powered on. Connect the provided USB cable to
the H4N and your computer. Press the MENU button. Scroll to "USB. "
Click the jog wheel when USB is highlighted. Select "STORAGE" and
click the jog wheel again. Your computer will now recognize the H4N
as an external drive, and you can drag and drop your les from there.
When you're nished, drag and drop the external drive icon on your
computer to disconnect the H4N.