Datasheet

Recording
ZOOM H4
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4.
Use the TRACK [1] – [4] keys to
select the recording format.
The recording format selected by each key is as
shown below. Recording quality and file size
decrease from top to bottom.
Press the key for the desired format and sampling
rate, so that the key lights up. Then press the
center of the [MENU] key repeatedly until to
return to the top screen of the stereo mode.
HINT
If required, you can also change the bit rate
(resolution) of the recording format.
5.
Press the [REC] key.
The [REC] key flashes and the H4 goes into
record standby mode. The display now operates
as a level meter showing the input level from the
built-in stereo mic. The input signal can be
monitored via the [LINE OUTPUT] jack and
[PHONES] jack.
6. To obtain optimum volume levels, set
the [MIC GAIN] switch so that the
meter indication on the display stays
just below 0.
●
[MIC GAIN] switch setting
HINT
You can fine adjust the recording level manually
or automatically (
→
p. 31, 33).
NOTE
If the level meter does not register at all when the
unit is pointed towards the sound source and the
unit shows the above screen, the [INPUT 1]/
[INPUT 2] jacks may be selected as input source.
Switch the input source to the built-in stereo mic
(
→
p. 31).
7.
Press the [REC] key once more.
The [REC] key lights up and recording starts.
8.
To stop recording, press the [REC]
key or press the top (@
) of the
[MENU] key.
9.
To check the recorded content,
press the top (@
) of the [MENU] key.
The recorded content is played back via the
[LINE OUTPUT] jack and [PHONES] jack.
TRACK [1] key
TRACK [2] key
TRACK [3] key
TRACK [4] key
WAV (96 kHz)
WAV (48 kHz)
WAV (44.1 kHz)
MP3 (44.1 kHz)
Input level
Setting Application
L
For on-mic recording of instruments or
single-session recording of a band
performance.
M
For recording of acoustic guitar and
other instruments with low volume.
H
Off-mic recording setting, mostly for use
in the field.
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