Zoom Handy Recorder H4 Operation Manual page 23

the [MIC GAIN] switch to set the sensitivity to a
suitable level. (For information on recommended
settings, see page 13.)
When recording via the [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2]
jacks, use the [INPUT 1 GAIN] switch or
[INPUT 2 GAIN] switch to set the sensitivity to a
suitable level. For information on recommended
settings, see the table below.
●
[INPUT 1 GAIN]/[INPUT 2 GAIN] switch
setting
Setting Application
For use when an electric guitar or other
line-output device is connected directly.
Also used for on-mic recording with a
L
condenser mic or other high-output mic
connected to the balanced input (XLR).
For on-mic recording of vocals or
M
instruments from a close range
For off-mic recording with a greater
distance to instruments or for recording
H
an instrument with a low volume level.
NOTE
Note that the signal input to the H4 will be
distorted if the input sensitivity is not set correctly.
2.
At the 4-track mode top screen,
press the bottom of the [MENU] key.
The INPUT menu for making various input
related settings appears.
3.
Move the jog dial up/down to bring
the cursor to "LEVEL". Then press
the jog dial.
The screen for adjusting the recording level
appears.
ZOOM H4
Quick Guide 2 4-track mode basic operation
Recording level for input
source selected by cursor
Alphanumeric
indication of input source
HINT
• The alphanumeric indication at the left of the
signal level bars shows the input source ("1"
and "2" for the [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] jacks and
"L" and "R" for the built-in stereo mic).
• While this screen is being shown, the input
signal can be monitored via the [LINE OUTPUT]
jack/[PHONES] jack.
4.
If two input sources (IN1&2) have
been selected, move the jog dial up/
down to bring the cursor to the input
source for which to adjust the
recording level.
5.
Press the jog dial to bring up the
fader icon on the meter display.
The recording level can now be adjusted. While
the fader icon is shown, the cursor is not
displayed.
6.
Adjust the recording level by moving
the jog dial up/down while sound is
being produced.
The recording level setting can be checked at the
top right. To record with optimum sound quality,
the input signal level should be set as high as
possible, without exceeding the 0 (dB) indication
on the meter. The setting range is 0 – 127. When
Input signal level
Fader icon
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