Handy Recorder OPERATION MANUAL © 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
Introduction / H4n Pro features H4n Pro features Thank you very much for purchasing our ZOOM H4n Pro Handy Recorder. The H4n Pro has the following special features. • An all-in-one handy recorder. The H4n Pro is lightweight (294 g) with a very compact design and is equipped with high quality stereo condenser microphones arranged in an XY pickup pattern, a built-in speaker, SD card recording, a mixer and internal effects.
Introduction / Applications The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications Vocal recording Recording acoustic guitars Piano recitals Recording live performances Band practices Transferring analog sound sources to digital Recording meetings Field recording Drum practice recording 002
Introduction / Contents Contents H4n Pro features .......................................................................................... 001 6-4 Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power ..................... 030 The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications.................................................. 002 6-5 Using as a USB audio interface ..................................................... 031 Contents ..................................................................................
Settings/recording: TRACK MENU ................................................ 057 3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX)....................................... 086 1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) ..... 059 3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME..................................................... 087 1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) .......... 061 3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE ...................................................................
Introduction / Contents Reference 5-09 Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE ................................................. 112 5-10 Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE ........................................ 113 5-11 Editing/Output: MARK LIST ........................................................... 115 Main specifications by mode ....................................................................... 139 5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE ..................................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When not using for an extended period, remove the batteries from the unit. If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and battery terminals carefully to remove all remnant of battery fluid. When using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed. Install batteries with the correct +/− orientations. Do not use new and old batteries together. Do not use batteries of different brands or types together.
Introduction / Copyright warnings Copyright warnings ■ Recording of live performances Many artists and most live venues do not allow recording and photography and will check for cameras and recorders at the entrance. Even if recording is allowed, it is prohibited to sell, distribute, or upload to the Internet without the organizers authorization. Copyright violation is a crime.
Getting started Getting started 008
Recording flow using the H4n Pro Operational overview / Recording flow using the H4n Pro Operational overview / Recording flow using the H4n Pro 1-1 The following is the basic flow of recording operations for the H4n Pro. Depending on the recording application, you can select which recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation. Set-up Connect to other audio devices Turn the power on Select the mode P.
Easy recording guide (STEREO mode) The following are basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo mic and built-in speaker in STEREO mode.
Fundamentals / Names and functions of parts 2-1 Names and functions of parts Front Back 90/120° stereo XY mic (built-in) STEREO/4CH/MTR mode indicators Display with backlight • STEREO/4CH mode shortcut buttons 1 FOLDER 2 FILE 3 SPEED (Stereo mode) 4 WAV/MP3 (Stereo/4CH mode) • MTR mode TRACK 1–4 buttons INPUT MIC, 1–2 buttons Transport control buttons REC button 013 Input jack for external stereo mic that uses plug-in power Built-in mono speaker Threaded tripod mount Battery cover STAMINA switch
Left side Fundamentals / Names and functions of parts Right side Bottom DC 5V AC adapter jack DIAL MENU button REC LEVEL (+/−) Optional remote control jack LINE/PHONE output stereo mini jack VOLUME (+/−) USB jack Strap attachment hole XLR/standard phone input jack 1 XLR/standard phone input jack 2 SD card slot POWER/HOLD switch 014
Power / Battery/Power setting 3 Battery/Power setting The H4n Pro can be powered by a standard power outlet or batteries. • Using a standard power outlet • Using batteries Always use the specified AC adapter. Install two AA batteries. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. NOTE: Make sure the power is off! Confirm that the power is off whenever you open the battery compartment cover or connect/disconnect the AC adapter. Failure to do so could damage recording data. 2 Insert the batteries.
NOTE: When a “Low Battery!” warning appears, immediately turn the unit off and replace the batteries, or switch to an AC adapter. Usable batteries FULL EMPTY If the remaining battery charge becomes low, “Low Battery” will be shown every two seconds and the unit will soon turn off. Power / Battery/Power setting • Remaining battery charge You can use conventional alkaline and nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries.
Button operations / Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off 4-1 Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off Turning the power on and starting up Left side 1 Turn all connected equipment off first. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Slide the POWER switch to turn the power on and start up. NOTE: • Before turning the power on, lower the volume of instruments and monitors connected to the H4n Pro.
1 2 HOLD Function Turn the monitoring system and connected instruments off in that order first. The H4n Pro features a HOLD function that disables button operation to prevent misoperation during recording. Slide the POWER switch to turn the power off. Activating the HOLD function Slide the POWER switch toward HOLD.
Button operations / Using recording and transport buttons 4-2 Using recording and transport buttons The functions of the REC, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE, FF and REW buttons depend on the mode.
Using TRACK 1–4 buttons Button operations / Using TRACK 1–4 buttons 4-3 The of TRACK 1-4 buttons have different functions depending on the MODE. Front MTR MODE Switch between track recording and playback. STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE Move to the FOLDER SELECT menu Move to the FILE menu When you start recording, press the track number you want to record and the track becomes Recording Standby status. That track button will then become illuminated.
Button operations / Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons 4-4 Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes. FRONT STEREO/STAMINA MODE Select INPUT MIC, 1 or 2 and the corresponding button lights. If you select INPUT 1 or 2, buttons will light after the selection. (Once lit, the buttons do not respond.) Any other input source settings, such as REC LEVEL, will be made for the lit source. Note: If the selected input clips, its button will blink.
Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons These keys allow you to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume. (All the modes are the same.) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE Recording level (all modes) Recording level The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be adjusted from 1 to 100 with the (+/−) buttons. Press REC LEVEL (+/−) to adjust Press the INPUT MIC, 1 or 2 button to select an input source to adjust its recording level.
Button operations / Using the DIAL and the MENU button 4-6 Using the DIAL and the MENU button The DIAL and the MENU button are used for various settings while recording and during playback. Here are explanations about their basic operations. RIGHT SIDE Basic DIAL operations Rotate the DIAL to select an item DIAL Rotate the DIAL, and the cursor on the display will move with the DIAL Select Press the DIAL to confirm the selection Press Press to DIAL and your selection will be confirmed.
Button operations / Using the DIAL and the MENU button Operation when the [ ] cursor appears (date and time setting, changing file names, etc) Turn the DIAL to move the cursor. Press the DIAL to change numbers and letters. DIAL moves When the item is highlighted, rotate the DIAL to change the numbers and letters. Press the DIAL to confirm. DIAL operation on the top screen Turn the DIAL to move the cursor on the top screen. Press to enable counter adjustment or open the setting menu. (Only in MTR mode.
Initial settings / Loading an SD card 5-1 Loading an SD card The SD card is required to record. Make sure to turn off power before inserting or removing the SD card. How to install an SD card How to remove an SD card 1 2 1 2 Make sure power is off. Insert the SD card into the slot. Make sure power is off. Push the SD card in to remove it from the slot. SD card recording capacity (approximate) 4GB SDHC card 44.1 kHz/16-bit WAV (stereo track) 44.
Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME) Each file will automatically record the date/time. To facilitate searching for files by date, be sure to set the date/time after every battery change. 1 Press. 2 Select SYSTEM and press. 4 Set YEAR ➝ MONTH ➝ DAY ➝ TIME (hour: minute: second) Select the item on DATE/TIME: Turn the DIAL to select the item. 3 Select DATE/TIME and press. NOTE: Press the DIAL. The selected item value is highlighted. Change the value. 5 Select OK and press.
Setup / Connecting external devices 6-1 Setup: Connecting external devices The H4n Pro offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application.
Setup: Built-in microphones Setup / Built-in microphones 6-2 These are the special features of the H4n Pros built-in microphones. XY mic placement 90° or 120° directivity Capturing the stereo image center Centered 90° Ordinary stereo mic placement High quality microphones in an XY pattern ensure a natural stereo image when recording sounds. Stereo recording is often done by placing two microphones in a V-shaped configuration.
Setup / Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power 6-3 Setup: Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power The input jack for the external microphone is suitable for microphones that require plug-in power. Setting PLUG-IN power Close microphone recording Close microphone recording Put the H4n Pro 30-50 cm from the sound source. When you use an external microphone, be sure to select the correct setting.
Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power Use INPUT 1 and 2 to connect to a guitar, bass or keyboard, for example. Setting PHANTOM power Connecting instruments You can directly plug a guitar or a bass into either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2. Plug a keyboard with stereo output into both INPUT 1 and 2. INPUT 1 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. INPUT 2 1 Press. 2 Select INPUT and press.
Setup / Using as a USB audio interface 6-5 Using as a USB audio interface The H4n Pro can be used as a two-in/two-out USB interface at 44.1 or 48 kHz. Power ON already 1 Connect H4n Pro to computer with USB cable. 5 Select FREQUENCY and press. 6 Select a sampling rate and press. 7 Select CONNECT and press. Input or output levels Connect H4n Pro to computer with USB cable. Power OFF USB 2 3 Press when on the top screen. Select USB and press.
NOTE: These buttons are usable during setting Press. AUDIO I/F MENU EFFECT Use effects (only 44.1 kHz) TUNER Use tuner MONITOR Enable monitoring PHANTOM Enable phantom power PLUG-IN Open MENU and make settings HINT: Enable plug-in power DISCONNECT End connection Adjust input and output levels Select and press. Selection of input source When you select an input the corresponding button lights, confirming the selection.
Setup / Using as a USB SD card reader 6-6 Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader When you use the H4n Pro as an SD card reader, make the following settings. Power ON already USB Power OFF 1 Connect H4n Pro to computer with USB cable. 2 Press on the top screen. 3 Select USB and press. • Before physically unplugging the USB cable (and H4n Pro) from the computer, be sure to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” function on the computer first.
Setup: Built-in speaker Setup / Built-in speaker 6-7 The H4n Pro is equipped with a built-in mono speaker. H4n Pro built-in speaker This is a mono speaker for playback. Use it to easily play and listen to recorded data without connecting headphones to the LINE/PHONE jack.
Mode overview 7-1 Mode overview The H4n Pro has four operation modes: STEREO, STAMINA, 4CH (4-channel) and MTR (multitrack). Choose the mode according to your need. • STEREO mode • STAMINA mode • 4CH mode • MTR mode You can easily create a stereo recording using the built-in microphones or an external microphone. The STEREO mode is convenient for recording live band performances, acoustic instruments, voices, lectures, and subtle soundscapes. You can then use it to play stereo WAV and MP3 files.
Switching and confirming modes Be sure to select the appropriate mode for your application. HINT: Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Mode confirmation • The current mode is indicated by a mode indicator LED on the front panel. • The H4n Pro will power up in the same mode it was in when turned off. • When starting up for the first time, the default mode is STEREO. 1 Press. 2 Select MODE and press.
Mode overview / Mode details 7-3 Mode details Input and output levels as well as saving and file formats are different in each mode. STEREO mode 4CH mode MTR mode In 4CH MODE, the H4n Pro records two stereo WAV files: one stereo WAV file for the built-in mic or stereo mic input and one stereo WAV file for INPUT 1 and 2. These FILES are saved in one of the ten 4CH sub-folders. You can record tracks in MONO or STEREO from INPUT 1, INPUT 2 and a stereo microphone.
Mode screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes Mode screens / STEREO and STAMINA modes 8-1 • Explanation of the top screen Recorder status Remaining battery life (when battery used) Elapsed recording or playback time Stopped Recording ● Recording standby Blinks Counter REC button blinks ▲ Playing (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time to change the batteries.
Mode screens: 4CH mode • Explanation of the top screen Counter Recorder status Blinks Remaining battery life (when battery used) Elapsed recording or playback time Stopped Recording standby Recording ● Mode screens / 4CH mode 8-2 REC button blinks (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time to change the batteries.
Mode screens: MTR mode • Explanation of the top screen DIAL operations on top screen ➀ ● Recording REC button lights Recording Standby Blinks ALWAYS NEW recording only REC button blinks Elapsed recording or playback time (hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds) Cursor Paused Blinks ➂ ➃ ➀ Counter Recorder status Stopped ➁ Mode screens / MTR mode 8-3 ALWAYS NEW recording only Counter function: Specify a time Ref. ☞ P.
Mode screens: MAIN MENU This is a list of the menu items that appear for each mode when the MENU button is pressed. Information at MENU screen bottom On menu pages where recording and playback are possible, the current status is shown at the bottom left of the screen. 1 2 FOLDER FILE INPUT REC TOOL PLAY MODE SYSTEM SD CARD USB MODE The current folder number is shown at the bottom right of the screen, (in Stereo, 4CH and Stamina modes). Press. STEREO mode Select item and press.
Optional / Remote control operation 9 Optional remote control operation You can operate the H4n Pro from a distance with the optional remote control. Recording and placing marks. Remote control button operation Enter recording standby and reset counter to 0.
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1-01 Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels Make recording settings for the built-in mics and external input jacks. Operations / Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels STEREO MODE 4CH MODE Use either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 as the stereo input source.
Operations / Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels MTR MODE All tracks can be independently set for mono or stereo input. Select input for each individual track and adjust. Set the REC LEVEL ＋ Select input for two tracks and adjust. TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 Mono Stereo Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo Mono 1 Press the selected track and input button. 2 Use REC LEVEL to adjust the level. HINT: In MTR mode, you can record multiple tracks separately.
1-02 Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes These are the steps to record in STEREO or STAMINA mode. Operations / Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes Recording process 3 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Confirm the mode is STEREO. Change recording settings.* REC FORMAT, FILE NAME TYPE STEREO MODE TOP Use recording functions.* AUTO REC/STOP, PRE REC, REC LEVEL AUTO 1 Use METRONOME* 1.
Pausing Blinks Press Recording format File naming Marks In STEREO mode you can record in 19 different WAV and MP3 file formats. The recording format must be selected before recording a file begins. Recorded files are named automatically. Choose from two formats. The default format is DEFAULT. DEFAULT: STE-xxx DATE: 090531-xxx The recording date is in yymmdd format. When the recording format is WAV, you can mark a file by pressing the REC button while recording.
1-03 Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT) Set the recording format (REC FORMAT) before recording. Operations / Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT) Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 Press. Select REC and press. NOTE: How to use WAV and MP3 format • WAV files with no compression are used for high-quality sound recording. Since data is not compressed, files are larger than MP3 files.
1-04 Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME) When recording, the file name is automatically assigned. Follow these procedures to change the format. File Name STEREO mode 1 2 Press. DEFAULT STE/MONO--xxx.wav/mp3 (STE: stereo, MONO: mono; XXX: 3-digit number; wav/mp3 extension) DATE 090531-xxx.wav/mp3 (yymmdd; 3-digit number; wav/mp3 extension) Select REC and press. 4CH mode No change 4CH-xxxM.wav File recorded using the built-in microphones 4CH-xxxI.
1-05 Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording This is the method to record 4 channels (2 stereo) from the built-in mic and the external input jacks. Operations / Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording Recording process Switch to 4CH mode Change recording setting.* REC FORMAT 1 Use METRONOME* Record 4. Start recording. (Pause, resume recording, add marks.) 5. End recording *You can record without making these settings. 051 Adjust the recording level of the input source.
Pausing Blinks Press Blinks Counter does not return to 0. File naming Recording format Marks In 4CH mode the input from the built-in and the external inputs are saved separately as stereo WAV files. Those 2 files are always managed as a pair and named as follows according to the input. MIC file: 4CHxxxM.wav INPUT 1/2 file: 4CHxxxI.wav On screen, the 2 files are shown together as M/I. Change before recording.
1-06-1 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings. Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) Set REC MODE to OVER WRITE or ALWAYS NEW Recording flow Change to MTR mode Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.
Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) Input sources and tracks When recording only one track When recording two tracks 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Track 1 or 3 INPUT 1 or 2 TRACK INPUT 1 or 2 Track 2 or 4 The same signal is sent to both tracks. 2. Input source is MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 Built-in microphone L Built-in microphone R + Recording is created by mixing signals from both sources INPUT 1 INPUT 2 2.
1-06-2 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE) Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE) You can select from two recording modes. Using the OVER WRITE mode, you can overwrite new sounds on the existing file. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Make settings as needed 1 ☞ Input setting ... P.054 ☞ Recording functions ... P.057– Select the TRACK. MTR mode top 2 Press. Press to start recording.
1-06-3 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW) In ALWAYS NEW mode, a new file is made for every recording. Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW) Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Make settings as needed 1 ☞ Input setting ... P.054 ☞ Recording functions ... P.057– Select the TRACK. Press to start recording. 4 Press to stop recording.
1-07 Settings/recording: TRACK MENU Operations / Settings/recording: TRACK MENU This menu to set tracks is available only in MTR mode. Link tracks to create stereo track and set output effects. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select a project and start ……P.119 Select TRACK MENU 1 On the top screen select a track menu icon and press. HINT: HINT: LEVEL Set the track output level Setting values: Mute, −48.0dB – +12.0dB Default: 0.
MTR mode only NOTE: NOTE: STEREO LINK, FILE and KARAOKE settings are not available during recording or playback for tracks that are record ready. • You can only play mono files on mono tracks and stereo files on stereo tracks. • When LINK is turned ON, no file will be assigned to the track, so “NO DATA” will appear. • If you change it from ON to OFF, the previous PAN setting is restored. • When you change from OFF to ON, the LEVEL and PAN settings are reset to their defaults.
1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) Operations / Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) The PUNCH IN/OUT function allows you to partially re-record a recorded file. Here we explain how to use PUNCH IN and PUNCH OUT automatically. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Change the REC MODE to OVER WRITE …………P.
MTR mode only Setting available only for OVER WRITE recording in MTR mode. Set the recording end (punch out) point 7 Re-recording Press the desired punch out point. 8 Rewind to the file beginning (counter at 0) or to a position before the punch in point. 9 Press to put TRACK 1 into recording standby. + PUNCH OUT confirmed → ● Punch in PLAY ■ Punch out REC Start 1 When in punch in/out mode, the track button lights during recording and blinks in recording standby.
1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) Operations / Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) Using OVER WRITE recording in MTR mode, you can manually punch in and out. Press the REC button during playback to start re-recording from that point. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Change the REC MODE to OVER WRITE …………P.053 Assign files to tracks 1 On the top screen select the track menu icon and press.
MTR mode only Operations / Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) Re-recording (manually punching in/out) 6 9 Perform (not recording). Press to finish recording. + 7 Press to start recording. Lit 10 Lit Lit Press to stop playback. Perform (recording).
2-01-1 Recording functions: AUTO REC The H4n Pro can detect when the input level exceeds a preset level and automatically start recording from recording standby. Operations / Recording functions: AUTO REC Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 Press. 5 HINT: Adjust the level. Select REC and press. “Wait for Signal” message If the AUTO REC function is ON, “Wait for Signal” appears when in recording standby.
2-01-2 Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP When AUTO REC is ON and the H4n Pro is recording, it will automatically stop when the input level goes below the preset level. 1 2 3 4 Press. 5 Adjust the level. Set the input level at which recording will stop Select REC and press. 6 Select AUTO STOP and press. 7 Set the time. HINT: When AUTO STOP is on, a stop level indicator appears during recording. Select AUTO REC and press. Select STOP LVL (stop level) and press.
2-02 Recording functions: PRE REC When PRE REC is ON, up to 2 seconds before the REC button is pressed will automatically be captured in the recording. Operations / Recording functions: PRE REC Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select REC and press. 4 Select ON and press. HINT: 3 When PRE REC is ON, the H4n Pro will pre-record audio two seconds before the record button is pressed. Select PRE REC and press.
2-03 Recording functions: LO CUT The LO CUT filter setting allows you to eliminate wind or blowing noises. Operations / Recording functions: LO CUT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select INPUT and press. 3 4 5 Select LO CUT and press. Select the input source and press. Select the cutoff frequency and press. HINT: • You can select from eleven LO CUT filter frequencies: OFF, 80, 98, 115, 133, 150, 168, 185, 203, 220, and 237 Hz.
2-04 Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT Operations / Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT The COMP/LIMIT function can compensate for volume differences. For each input source, low-level input signals are raised and high-level input signals are lowered when recording. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select INPUT and press. 3 067 Select COMP/LIMIT and press. 4 Select the setting input source. 5 Select the setting target.
Type Explanation OFF Compressor and limiter OFF COMP1 (GENERAL) Standard compressor COMP2 (VOCAL) This compressor is good for vocals. COMP3 (DRUM) These compressors reduce high-level sounds and raise This compressor is good for drums the minimum level. and percussion. LIMIT1 (GENERAL) Standard limiter LIMIT2 (CONCERT) Limiter good for live performance LIMIT3 (STUDIO) Limiter good for studio recording Limiters compress when input signals exceed the fixed level.
2-05 Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO This function automatically sets the level for recording. Operations / Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select INPUT and press. 3 Select LEVEL AUTO and press. HINT: When REC LEVEL AUTO is used, the unit automatically sets recording levels using signals present during recording standby.
2-06 Recording functions: MONITOR Turning on the MONITOR function allows you to monitor input signals at all times. Operations / Recording functions: MONITOR Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select INPUT and press. 3 Select MONITOR and press. 4 Select ON and press. HINT: You can always monitor the input source through the LINE/ PHONE stereo out mini jack when in recording standby.
2-07 Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK Operations / Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be set separately. This is useful when connecting different types of mics to these jacks. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Preparation 1 2 Press. Set recording levels separately or 5 Press INPUT 1 or INPUT 2. 8 Use the REC LEVEL buttons to adjust the recording level. Select INPUT and press.
2-08 Recording functions: MONO MIX Operations / Recording functions: MONO MIX Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select INPUT and press. 3 Select MONO MIX and press. 4 Select ON and press. NOTE: • The names of files recorded with MONO MIX are formatted like “MONO-xxx”. • You cannot use this function together with MS STEREO MATRIX. • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
2-09 Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX This function enables you to convert stereo microphone signals when using a mid-side recording configuration. ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 Set MS STEREO MATRIX to ON or OFF. Press. MID LEVEL Set the level of the directional MID mic that is pointed at the recording target. Setting values: MUTE, −48.0 – +12.0 dB Default: +0.0dB SIDE LEVEL SOURCE Set the level of the bidirectional SIDE mic, which is perpendicular to the MID mic. Setting values: MUTE, −48.0 – +12.
3-01-1 Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER The H4n Pro features a tuner with multiple tuning modes. Operations / Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 Press. 5 Tune the instrument. The indicators show whether the input signals are higher or lower than the note shown. Both marks light when the input signal matches the note. Select TOOL and press.
3-01-2 Tuner: other TUNER types In addition to CHROMATIC, the other tuning modes are GUITAR, BASS, OPEN A, OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G and DADGAD. Operations / Tuner: other TUNER types Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 Press. Select TOOL and press. 5 Tuning. The indicators show whether the input signals are higher or lower than the note shown. Both marks light when the input signal matches the note.
3-01-3 Tuner: TUNER CALIB This function allows you to calibrate the tuner. Operations / Tuner: TUNER CALIB Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select TOOL and press. 3 4 Select CALIB and press. 5 Select the frequency. Select TUNER and press. HINT: • The default setting is 440Hz. • Set this between 435Hz and 445Hz in 1Hz increments. Use steps 1–3 for all TUNER operations. NOTE: This cannot be used during recording and playback.
3-01-4 Tuner: TUNER INPUT 4CH mode only In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner. HINT: Tuner display TUNER … P.075 4 Tuner types and string notes String number/note name Tuner type Select INPUT and press. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GUITAR E B G D A E B BASS G D A E B OPEN A E C# A E A E OPEN D D A F# D A D OPEN E E B G# E B E OPEN G D B G D G D DADGAD D A G D A D When pitch is low 5 Select the input source and press.
3-02 Metronome (METRONOME) The metronome has convenient functions such as a pre-count. 1 2 3 The metronome starts at the beginning of recording and playback. If you start in the middle of a song or track, the metronome beats may not be in sync with the song. Press. CLICK PRE COUNT Select TOOL and press. This setting turns the metronome off or on during recording, playback or both. This setting must be made before recording or playback. Set the count used before recording starts.
3-03-1 Effects overview This is an overview about how to use effects, including the process and input and output. Operations / Effects overview Effect use process Change to MTR mode 1. Use an effect Use a preset as is P.036 Select the preset that is closest to the desired sound Edit modules Adjust the patch level Select modules: • PRE AMP • EFX Change the patch name P.087 P.087 P.085 P.086 Adjust parameters P.141 Save the edited patch (STORE) Record 081 3.
MTR mode only Operations / Effects overview Effect input and output You can use effects in MTR mode for mono and stereo signals. The flow of the signals will change according to the input sources and recording tracks. 1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or 2 EFFECT INPUT 1 or 2 One recording track PRE AMP EFX + TRACK EFX + TRACK 2. Input source is either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 Built-in MIC L or INPUT 1 + Built-in MIC R or INPUT 2 EFFECT PRE AMP 1.
3-03-2 Effects (EFFECT) MTR mode only Using the 2 EFFECT modules in MTR mode, you can add various effects to the input signals. Operations / Effects (EFFECT) Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 Press. 4 Patch number: patch name. Turn EFFECT ON or OFF Select EFFECT and press. 5 3 Select No.: (patch name) and press. Press ON and press.
3-03-3 Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT) MTR mode only You can create your own patch by combining effects and adjusting the parameter settings. 6 Operations / Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT) 5 Select the desired No.:(patch name) and press. EDIT MENU PRE AMP LEVEL The PRE AMP module has guitar and bass amp modeling effects. Adjust the patch level. Select EDIT and press. RENAME Change the patch name. EFX The EFX module has modulation, chorus and delay effects.
3-03-4 PRE AMP module editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP) MTR mode only You can edit preset effect patches as you like. Operations / Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP) Select the desired PATCH and edit it .... P.084 Adjust the PRE AMP module 7 Select PRE AMP and press. Adjust a parameter Icons PRE AMP module ON/OFF status 8 Press OFF/ON to turn the PRE AMP module on. Set effect AMP type CABINET, EQ, LEVEL, etc. 9 Select the parameter to edit and press. ZNR icon Ref.
3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX) MTR mode only Edit patch parameters to make the sound closer to the desired effect. Operations / Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX) Select a patch close to the desired sound and edit it....P.084 Adjust the EFX module 7 Icons Select EFX and press. EFX module ON/OFF status 8 9 Press OFF/ON to turn the EFX module on. Select the parameter to edit and press. HINT: To select PRE AMP and EFX modules, make setting after changing the module status ON.
3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME MTR mode only Adjust the patch level and change the patch name. Operations / EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME EFFECT EDIT … P.084 LEVEL 1 Select LEVEL and press. 2 Change the number and press. RENAME 1 Select RENAME and press. 2 Change the PATCH name and press. 3 Select OK and press. NOTE: Select STORE to save the patch. To return to the top without saving the change, select MENU.
3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE MTR mode only STORE 10 Select STORE and press. HINT: 11 12 Select the PATCH No. where you want to save it and press. Select EXECUTE and press. ED appears next to items you have edited until confirmed by the STORE operation. Not stored (not saved) Confirm with STORE Selecting “YES” will overwrite the current patch. To save without overwriting an existing patch, select an empty patch during the STORE operation. Patches are saved by project.
3-03-8 Importing patches from other projects (EFFECT IMPORT) You can apply an edited and saved effect patch used in another project to the current project. Operations / EFFECT EDIT: IMPORT Select effect ... P.083 (EFFECT) 1 Press IMPORT on the EFFECT screen. 2 Select MODE and press. 3 Select the desired mode and press. Import all patches (ALL) 4 Select the project and press. 5 Select NEXT and press. 6 Select YES and press.
MTR mode only Operations / EFFECT EDIT: IMPORT Import one patch (EACH) 5 Select NEXT and press. 6 Select a patch to import and press. 8 Select YES and press. The patch selected in step 6 is imported into the current project. NOTE: 7 If there is no other project when you press IMPORT, “No Other Project!” will appear. Select the patch you want to import it to in the current project and press.
3-04-1 Karaoke preparation (KARAOKE) Use music files of your choice for karaoke, then record vocals or additional guitar sounds with those files. Operations / Karaoke (KARAOKE) Karaoke process Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Preparation Prepare stereo files for the background Create a new project for karaoke ………P.118 Import the file to the project • Copy the file to the project folder ……P.037 • Use the MOVE function ……P.
MTR mode only Operations / Karaoke (KARAOKE) Continued on the next page Enable center cancelation on the KARAOKE track Change the key of the KARAOKE track 7 Select the track menu icon and press. 10 Select the track menu icon and press. 8 Select CNT CANCEL and press. 11 Select KEY and press. HINT: The KARAOKE track menu has different contents than other tracks. LEVEL CNT CANCEL 9 Select ON and press. 12 Adjust and press.
3-04-2 Karaoke recording (KARAOKE) Operations / Karaoke (KARAOKE) Fine adjustment of the KARAOKE track key 13 14 15 MTR mode only Recording with KARAOKE Select the track menu icon and press. 1 Connect a microphone. 2 Select the track menu icon and press. 3 Press to practice (no recording). 4 Press the REC button to enter recording standby. Press the INPUT button corresponding to the connected input jack. Select FINE and press. Adjust it and press.
4-01 Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes) Operations / Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes) Immediately after recording, you can play the file by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. Follow these steps to call up a file later for playback. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select FILE and press. 4 Select SELECT and press. 5 Press to start playback.
4-02 Playback: PLAY MODE In addition to ordinary playback, you can also play just one file, repeat playback of one file, and repeat playback of all files. Operations / Playback: PLAY MODE Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select PLAY MODE and press. 3 Select a play mode and press. Select the desired mode. 095 4 Press to start playback. PLAY ALL Play all the files in the folder. PLAY ONE Play one file.
4-03 Playback: Setting marks During playback, press the REC button. Adding marks Mark A Playing files with marks Press the FF and REW buttons to move to mark positions in files with marks. Operations / Playback: Setting marks During file playback you can add marks at desired points. You can move easily to those points during playback. Mark B File Current position NOTE: • The mark function can only be used for WAV format files. • The maximum number of marks in one file is 99.
4-04 Playback: AB REPEAT The AB REPEAT function allows you to play between two points in a file repeatedly. Operations / Playback: AB REPEAT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select TOOL and press. 4 5 3 Press to start playback. Point A moves. Press to set point A. Select AB REPEAT and press. 6 A mark is placed at point A, then mark B appears and moves until set. Press to set point B. Playback repeats between the points.
Operations / Playback: AB REPEAT NOTE: During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings after Step 3 of AB REPEAT. HINT: Caution: Press and hold to search. When moving around using FF and REW buttons, if you press the button for less than 2 seconds (quick press), it will move to the next file. If there is a mark, it will move to the next mark. Press the FF and REW buttons for more than 2 seconds to search for a desired point.
4-05 Playback: SPEED STEREO mode only You can adjust the playback speed of a file. Operations / Playback: SPEED Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. 4 Press. Adjust the playback speed. You can set the playback speed between 50% and 150% in increments of 5%. Select TOOL and press. 5 Press to start playback. or 3 Select SPEED and press.
4-06 Playback: MIXER 4CH mode only In 4CH mode you can use the mixer to adjust the playback LEVEL and PAN settings of two stereo files. 1 Press. 2 Select MIXER and press. LEVEL setting Operations / Playback: MIXER Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. PAN setting MUTE, −48.0dB – +12.0dB (default: 0.
4-07 Playback: Playing files (MTR mode) MTR mode only Operations / Playback: Playing files (MTR mode) MTR mode has various ways to play files. You can, for example, create and record files separately, assign them to tracks and play them back simultaneously.
4-08 Playback: Specifying a counter time MTR mode only Using the counter, you can specify any desired point in a recording. Operations / Playback: Specifying a counter time Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Select the counter on the top screen and press. 2 Select the time to set (hour, minute or second). 3 Change the value and press.
5-01 Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT Select the folder that contains the file you want to record with or play. Operations / Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select FOLDER and press. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. 3 Select a folder and press. NOTE: • You cannot use this setting during recording and playback. • You can select any one of ten folders in STEREO, STAMINA and 4CH modes.
5-02 Editing/Output: FILE SELECT You can select files for playback from a file list. Operations / Editing/Output: FILE SELECT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select FILE and press. 3 Select a file and press. 4 Select SELECT and press. Shortcut Press TRACK on the top screen. Verify the file name. HINT: All FILE operations are the same to here • You can also select files in the folder directly using the DIAL on the top screen.
5-03 Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION This function displays the selected file information. Operations / Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select INFORMATION and press.
5-04 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE You can delete a selected file. Operations / Editing/Output: FILE DELETE Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select DELETE and press. 5 Select YES and press. File to delete NOTE: Be careful! Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered.
5-05 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL You can delete all the files in a folder or project. Operations / Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select DELETE ALL and press. 5 Select YES and press. The name of the folder or project selected. All files in it will be deleted. NOTE: Be careful! Once deleted, files cannot be recovered.
5-06 Editing/Output: FILE COPY MTR mode only Operations / Editing/Output: FILE COPY In MTR mode you can copy files. The copies are saved in the same project as the original files. This function is useful when you want to preserve the original copy. Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 3 Press. 4 Select COPY and press. 5 Select EXECUTE and press. Select FILE and press. Select the desired file and press.
5-07 Editing/Output: FILE RENAME Operations / Editing/Output: FILE RENAME In STEREO, MTR and STAMINA modes, you can change the names of files. If recorded in 4CH mode, file names cannot be changed. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select RENAME and press. 6 Input a character and press. Select a character with the DIAL 5 Select a character and press. 7 Press. Select a character to change Press the DIAL to confirm the change.
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE RENAME HINT: NOTE: Display when more than 12 characters When changing letters, they appear in the following order. When the name of a file has more than 12 characters, a triangle mark appears showing that letters that can be selected are off the screen.
5-08 Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE STEREO mode only In STEREO mode you can convert WAV files to MP3 format at various bit rates. Operations / Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select MP3 ENCODE and press. 5 Select BIT RATE and press. 6 7 Select EXECUTE and press. HINT: Select the desired bit rate and press. • The name of the encoded file automatically becomes “(original file name).mp3”. • You cannot have two files with the same name.
5-09 Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE Operations / Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE This function automatically adjusts the volume level of a recorded file for enhanced sound quality and audio consistency. Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select NORMALIZE and press. 5 Select YES and press.
5-10 Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE This function will mix down a 4CH file to a stereo file. The file will be saved in the folder in STEREO mode. Operations / Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT Select STEREO ENCODE 4 Select STEREO ENCODE and press. Setup MIXER: Enable the MIXER before encoding. 5 Select MIXER and press. 6 Select and press. Ref. ☞ MIXER 113 P.100 ENABLE Use MIXER settings. DISABLE Do not use MIXER settings.
4CH mode only Select the STEREO mode folder where you want to save the encoded file. 7 Select SAVE IN and press. 8 Select the folder to save in and press. Execute 9 Select EXECUTE and press. HINT: You cannot have two files with the same name. If the screen says “File Name Exists!” select RENAME and change the name. The encoded file is stored in the folder. The file name automatically given is the same as the one in 4CH mode but M/I is changed to MIX. Ref. ☞ MIXER P.
5-11 Editing/Output: MARK LIST You can view a list of the marks put in a WAV file. Operations / Editing/Output: MARK LIST Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select MARK LIST and press. HINT: If there are no marks in the file, “No Mark!” will appear on the display. This mark shows a sound dropout. This mark is user created. Sound dropouts (skipping) with SD cards When recorded data is transferred to an SD card, sometimes the processing speed is not fast enough and the sound drops out.
5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE STEREO mode only In STEREO MODE, you can divide files at any desired position. Operations / Editing/Output: DIVIDE Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select DIVIDE and press. 6 Press at the desired division point. Operation of buttons with DIVIDE function DIVIDE 5 Press to start playback. Current file position 7 Select Yes and press.
5-13 Editing/Output: MOVE HINT: This function is used to move files to different folders and modes. Operations / Editing/Output: MOVE Movable file formats Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT 4 Select MOVE and press. 7 Select NEXT and press. 5 Select MOVE TO and press. 8 Select the destination folder (project). • Only stereo files can be moved to a stereo folder. Mono files cannot be moved to stereo folders. • Only 4CH files can be moved to 4CH folders. • Only 44.
5-14 Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT MTR mode only In MTR mode, settings, including for audio tracks and effects, are saved in projects. First, we will make a new project 1 Press. 2 Select PROJECT and press. HINT: To change the name of the new project. Select NAME and press. Project numbering • The H4n Pro numbers new projects automatically. • You cannot change this number. • You can use the same name in multiple projects Select a letter to change and press. 3 Select NEW PROJECT and press.
5-15 Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT Select a project stored on the SD card. Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 119 1 Press. 2 Select PROJECT and press. 3 Select SELECT and press. 4 Select the desired project and press.
5-16 Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE MTR mode only This function will delete a project. Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select PROJECT and press. 4 Select a project to be deleted and press. 5 Select YES and press. NOTE: Once deleted, you cannot restore a project. 3 Select DELETE and press. HINT: You cannot delete a protected project. You need to end protection before deletion. Ref.
5-17 Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME MTR mode only You can change the name of a project. Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select PROJECT and press. 3 Select RENAME and press. 4 Select the project with the name to change and press. 5 Select a letter to change and press. 6 Change the letter and press. 7 Select OK and press. HINT: Characters are changed in the following order.
5-18 Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY MTR mode only You can copy a project to create a new project with a new number. Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY Select a project and start operation. . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 2 3 Press. HINT: Select PROJECT and press. Change the number of the destination project Automatically shows the lowest unused number Select COPY and press. Change the name of the target project.
5-19 Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE You can combine tracks created in MTR mode and mix them down to one mono or stereo track. Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE Select a project and start operation. . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. Select BOUNCE 1 Set the bounce file name Select BOUNCE on the top screen and press. 2 Proceed to next step if no change. → Select NAME and press.
MTR mode only 4 Select FORMAT and press. 5 Select the file type and press. Execution 6 Select EXECUTE and press. HINT: “Bouncing” means to combine various music data from different tracks and files into a stereo or mono file. 5 min Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 BOUNCE 5 min Stereo file Bouncing creates a new file in the same project. STEREO Stereo file MONO Mono file NOTE: You cannot use this function during recording or playback.
5-20 Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT MTR mode only Using the PROTECT function on a project prevents the dividing of tracks and changing files in the project. Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT Select a project and start operation . . . P.119 Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select PROJECT and press. 4 Select ON and press. The mark shows the project is protected. HINT: 3 Select PROTECT and press.
6-01 Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT You can set the time that the display backlight stays lit. Operations / Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select SYSTEM and press. 3 4 Select the desired time and press. OFF The backlight stays off all the time. ON The backlight stays on all the time. 15sec (default) The backlight stays on for 15 seconds after the last key operation.
6-02 Utilities: MEMORY REC Operations / Utilities: MEMORY REC Even without an SD card, the built-in memory can record up to 35 seconds. This is useful for voice memos, for example. Change the recording mode When no SD card is loaded, press the MENU button for at least 2 seconds and start from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select TOOL and press. 4 Select REC&PLAY. Switch to MEMORY REC mode Recording and playback 3 P.047 ☞ Record ☞ Playback P.094 Select MEMORY REC and press.
STEREO mode only After loading an SD, press the MENU button for at least 2 seconds and start from the top screen. Operations / Utilities: MEMORY REC Transferring recordings to SD cards Open BLT-IN MEMORY REC screen … P.127 1 Select BACKUP and press. 2 Select NAME to change the file name, or select FOLDER to change the destination folder. 3 Select EXECUTE and press. NOTE: If a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder, a screen where you can select RENAME or CANCEL appears.
6-03 Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display contrast. Operations / Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select SYSTEM and press. 4 Change the number and press. This can be set from 1 to 8. The higher the number, the greater the contrast (default: 5). 3 1 | 8 Select CONTRAST and press.
6-04 Utilities: BATTERY TYPE By setting the battery type, the H4n Pro can accurately display the remaining battery life. Operations / Utilities: BATTERY TYPE Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select SYSTEM and press. 4 Select the battery type and press. ALKALINE Ni-MH 3 Alkaline batteries (default) Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Select BATTERY and press.
6-05 Utilities: VERSION After startup, you can check the H4n Pro version. Operations / Utilities: VERSION Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select SYSTEM and press. 3 Select VERSION and press. System version Boot program version 131 NOTE: You cannot use this during recording and playback.
6-06 Utilities: FACTORY RESET This function restores all settings to their original defaults. Operations / Utilities: FACTORY RESET Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select SYSTEM and press. 3 Select FAC RESET and press. 4 Select YES and press. NOTE: • You cannot use this function during recording and playback. • Warning: if you use the FACTORY RESET function, all the settings stored in this unit will be deleted.
6-07 Utilities: REMAIN Do this to confirm the remaining capacity of the SD CARD. Operations / Utilities: REMAIN Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select SD CARD and press. 3 Select REMAIN and press. Remaining capacity meter Remaining space (MB) Remaining recording time with the current recording format. NOTE: You cannot use this during recording and playback.
6-08 Utilities: FORMAT Use this function to format SD cards for the H4n Pro. Operations / Utilities: FORMAT Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen. 1 Press. 2 Select SD CARD and press. 4 Select YES and press. HINT: 3 Select FORMAT and press. “Format Card?” “Format Card?” appears during startup if the loaded SD card is not formatted for the H4n Pro. NOTE: • You cannot use this function during recording and playback.
6-09 Utilities: VERSION UP Operations / Utilities: VERSION UP If the H4n Pro (with an SD card) is connected to a computer (PC) that has access to the internet, you can download H4n Pro software upgrades. 1 You can check the H4n Pro version on the SYSTEM (SOFTWARE) VERSION screen. PC Main system version Open the ZOOM website on a computer and download the most recent system software. (http://www.zoom.co.jp) 2 PC H4n Pro Use a USB cable to connect the H4n Pro and a computer.
6-10 Utilities: Using H2 and H4 SD cards If you load SD cards from H2 and H4 recorders in the H4n Pro, you can move their files and projects to the H4n Pro. Insert an H2/H4 SD card into the H4n Pro and turn it on. 2 Select YES to move the files. NOTE: “H4” if from an H4. • H2/H4 stereo files and H4 projects will be moved to H4n Pro stereo folders and MTR projects. • After moving files to the H4n Pro folder, those SD cards will not be recognized in the H2/H4 again.
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Main specifications by mode ■ Main specifications by mode Reference / Main specifications by mode STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA Stereo WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit Recording formats Stereo MP3: 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256 and 320 kbps, Stereo WAV × 2: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo and mono WAV (4 tracks total) 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV (fixed) 4 (two stereo tracks) 2 (one stereo or two mono tracks) 2 (one stereo track) VBR 44.
Settings available in each mode ■ Menu items STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ SD CARD FORMAT REMAIN STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ USB STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA ∆ ∆ ∆ — ∆ ∆ ∆ — MODE MODE STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA ∆ ∆ ∆ — FOLDER SELECT FOLDER SELECT STEREO 4CH MTR STAMINA ∆ ∆ — ∆ FILE FILE INFORMATION FILE RENAME FILE MP3 ENCODE NORMALIZE DIVIDE MOVE MARK LIST FILE DELETE FILE DELETE ALL FILE STEREO ENCODE FI
MTR mode effect types and parameters ■ PREAMP module ● Guitar preamp effects Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters FD TWNR Models the sound of the Fender '65 Twin Reverb. UK 30A Models the sound of an early class A British combo amp. HW 100 Models the sound of the HIWATT CUSTOM 100. Makes electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar (1) TOP 0–10 Adjusts the string sound characteristic of acoustic guitars. (2) BODY 0–10 Adjusts the body sound characteristic of acoustic guitars.
● Bass preamp effects BASSMAN SMR ● Mic preamp effects Models the sound of the Ampeg SVT. VO MPRE Preamp with characteristics good for vocal recording Models the sound of the Fender Bassman 100. AG MPRE Preamp with characteristics good for acoustic guitar recording Models the sound of the SWR SM-900. FlatMPRE Preamp with flat characteristics SUP-BASS Models the sound of the Marshall Super Bass. SANSAMP Models the sound of the SansAmp Bass Driver DI.
MTR mode effect types and parameters ■ EFX modules ● Modulation effects ● Compressor/limiter effects Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters RackComp Compressors reduce high-level signals and raise the minimum level. (1) THRSHOLD 0–50 Sets the base level from which the compressor operates. (2) RATIO 1–10 Sets the compression ratio. (3) ATTACK 1–10 Sets how quickly compression starts. (4) LEVEL 2–100 LIMITER Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.
(1) POSITION This effect creates a metallic sound. The FREQ setting can drastically change the tone. Before, After Sets the insertion point of the EFX module. Select before or after the PREAMP. (2) FREQ 1–50 (3) BALANCE 0–100 Adjusts the balance of the original and effect sounds. (4) LEVEL 2–100 Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module. SLOW ATK (1) POSITION Sets the frequency of modulation. This effect makes the attack of each note gradual, creating a violin-like sound.
MTR mode effect types and parameters ● Delay/reverb effects Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters CRY This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator. (1) RANGE 1–10 Adjusts the frequency band affected. (2) RESONANC 0–10 Sets the amount of resonance. (3) SENSE (4) BALANCE PITCH (1) SHIFT (2) TONE (3) FINE (4) BALANCE 145 −10–−1, 1–10 0–100 0–10 −25–+25 0–100 This effect reproduces the reverberant atmosphere of a room and provides spatial depth.
(1) TIME This delay supports long delay times of up to 2500 ms. 10–2500 ms,* ♪ Sets the delay time. (See P.146) (2) FEEDBACK 0–100 (3) HIDAMP 0–10 Adjusts the damping of high frequencies in the delay sound. (4) MIX 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with the original sound. Adjusts the amount of feedback. Note durations Parameters with ♪ values allow you to make settings in note units based on the metronome tempo. The lengths of the notes are as follows.
H4n Pro patch list The patches in this list can be used in MTR mode and when the H4n Pro is functioning as an audio interface (at 44.1kHz sampling rate). Reference / H4n Pro patch list Category Guitar 147 No. Patch name Description PREAMP module FD TWEED EFX module SPRING AIR 00 Tweed Clean This FD TWEED clean sound goes great with Stratocasters. 01 Liverpool A 60s revival sound is created by gently driving a Class A British combo amp.
No. Patch name Bass 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 SVT SMR BASSMAN SUP-BASS SANSAMP TUBE PRE Funk Wah Slap Comp Bass Phaser Fuzz Room StandardComp Studio Comp Chorus Vocal Flange Vocal Light Vocal Spring Arena Doubling Lead Vocal Analog Echo Reverse Trip AG Reverb AG Arpeggio AG Ensemble AG Lead EMPTY Mic 50–59 Description This is the perfect Ampeg SVT rock sound. The SWR SM-900 modeling provides a tight sound.
H4n Pro specifications STEREO mode 4CH mode MTR mode 2 4 2 2 4 4 4GB (SDHC) About 380 minutes (44.1kHz/16-bit stereo WAV tracks) About 68 hours (44.1kHz/128kbps Stereo MP3 tracks) Recording time Note: These recording times are approximations. Recorder Actual times might be slightly shorter according to recording conditions.
Troubleshooting If you think that the H4n Pro is operating strangely, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble • Check the connections to your monitoring system and its volume setting. • Confirm that the volume levels of tracks 1–4 are not too low. ◆ Recorder stops during playback • If playback is started when a track is in recording standby, a temporary file is created on the H4n Pro.
Index 4CH MODE Reference / Index Details 35·37 Mode and top screen P39 Mode selection P36 Playback operation P94 Recording operation P51 C Copyright warnings P7 CANCEL operation P23 CARIB/TUNER P77 CHROMATIC/TUNER P75 COMP/LIMIT P67 Connections P30 EDIT (RENAME) P87 EDIT (STORE) P88 Effect types and parameters P141 Effects P81 IMPORT P89 Patch List P147 EFX module/EFFECT P86 F A D AB repeat P97 Always New recording mode P56 AUDIO I/F (Audio interface), use as P31 AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT P59 AUTO REC P63 AUTO
H M N Manual PUNCH IN/OUT P61 MARK P96 MARK LIST P115 MENU MAIN MENU P41 MENU button operations P23 METRONOME P79 MIXER P100 Mixing P57 MODE P35−42 MONITOR P70 MONO MIX P72 MOVE P117 MP3 ENCODE P111 MP3 file format P49 MS STEREO MATRIX P73 MTR MODE Always new recording mode P56 Mode and top screen P40 Mode selection P36 Over write recording mode P55 Playback operations P101 Recording operations P53 TRACK MENU P57 NEW PROJECT P118 NORMALIZE P112 HOLD switch P17 IMPORT/EFFECT P89 INPUT MIC12 buttons ope
Index Reference / Index NEW PROJECT P118 RENAME P121 PROTECT P125 SELECT P119 PUNCH IN/OUT (Auto) P59 PUNCH IN/OUT (Manual) P61 R REC FORMAT P49 REC LEVEL AUTO P69 REC LEVEL operations P22 REC button operations P19 Recording (stereo/stamina mode) P47 Recording (4CH mode) P51 Recording (MTR mode) P53 Recording track selection P45 REMAIN P133 Remote control (option) P43 RENAME/EFFECT P87 RENAME/FILE P109 RENAME/PROJECT P121 153 S T Safety precautions for users P6 Setting P27 SD CARD Audio Interface, us
The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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