Specifications
Quick Guide 2 
4-track mode basic operation
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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
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.
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
Setting
Application
L
For use when an electric guitar or other 
line-output device is connected directly. 
Also used for on-mic recording with a 
condenser mic or other high-output mic 
connected to the balanced input (XLR).
M
For on-mic recording of vocals or 
instruments from a close range
H
For off-mic recording with a greater 
distance to instruments or for recording 
an instrument with a low volume level.
Recording level for input 
source selected by cursor
Input signal level
A
lphanumeric 
indication of input source
Fader icon
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