Setting Up: Built-In Microphones - Zoom H4n Operation Manual

6-2 Setting up: Built-in microphones

These are special features of the H4n's 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 the recording
will lack defintion around the center position, resulting in
a poor stereo image.
The H4n utilizes an X Y stereo mic configuration. By
placing two microphones in a crossed pattern (opposing
angles), the H4n can cover a wide area and capture sound
sources in the center with clarity and definition. Sounds
reach both mics simultaneously, and therefore no phase
cancellation occurs between right and left channels.
LOCATION OF THE MICROPHONES UNDER XY SYSTEM
Capturing sound in a stereo image.
General stereo microphones H4n stereo microphones
Stereo images with no phase cancellation.
Time lag
H4n stereo microphones
General stereo microphones
DIRECTIVITY OF 90°, 120°
Center 90°
movable
Width 120°
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