Recording Process - Zoom H5 Quick Manual

Recording process

Recording follows the process shown below.
When using the
In STEREO FILE mode, this data is handled in file units.
Connect
• Connect the XY mic.
• Connect mics,
instruments and
other equipment to
INPUTS 1/2.
1. Set the recording mode
• Select MULTI FILE mode or STEREO FILE mode.
The file types and formats of recordings differ
according to the mode selected.
• You can also make settings for automatic
recording, pre-recording, backup recording, low
cut, the compressor/limiter and the metronome,
for example.
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MULTI FILE mode, recording and playback data is handled in units called projects.
Turn power
on
2. Select the recording tracks
• Use the track buttons to select tracks. When the
selected track indicator lights red, the input signal
can be monitored.
• In MULTI FILE mode, you can also press both
INPUT 1 and 2 track buttons at the same time to
use them as a stereo track (stereo link).
Prepare to
Record
record
• Start recording:
• Stop recording:
• You can also
make mark settings.
• Pause recording:
Playback
and check
• You can also, for
• Start playback:
• Stop playback:
• Make settings for marks, AB
repeat, playback speed,
playback pitch, playback
mode, and the project mixer
as desired.
3. Adjust input levels
• For each input, use
• Adjust them so that the level meter stays near
−12 dB when the loudest sound is input.
• You can, for example, also adjust the side mic level
(when using an MS capsule).
Overdub
and edit
example, overdub,
mix down to a
stereo file and
check project/file
information.