Setting Up: Built-In Microphones - Zoom H4next Operation Manual

6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones

These are special features of the H4n built-in microphones.
High quality microphones in an XY
pattern ensure a natural stereo image
when recording sounds.
S t e r e o r e c o r d i n g i s o f t e n d o n e b y p l a c i n g t w o
microphones in a V shape. Pointing microphones outward
will result in stereo separation, however responsiveness
for area directly in front of the microphone will be low,
causing problems with depth reception.
H4n adapted X Y stereo system recommends placing
two microphone units in like "X" shape. By pointing
microphones inward at a crossing angle, the H4n can
cover a wide area and at the same time, captures sound
sources in the center with clarity and definition. At the
same time the sound collecting spots are almost centered
and no topology difference between right and left
channels.
LOCATION OF THE MICROPHONES UNDER XY SYSTEM
Collect the sound around centering position.
General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones
Stereo images with no topology difference
Time lag
General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones
DIRECTIVITY OF 90°, 120°
Center 90°
movable
Width 120°
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