Zoom H4n Tutorial Review recording with external Mics Condenser and Dynamic

[@rayamirault]

Thank you very much for the clear, helpful advice on this! You solved my question in less than three minutes after I spent 15 minutes in the manual. Your explanation is really clear and logical. Thanks again!

[@am-mm1fk]

Thank you very very much! This is the solution I've searched for two days. Finally the left track problem solved!

[@keatonray7871]

Your videos on the Zoom H4n are saving me so much time! Thank you!

[@andrekibe]

That mono mix setting will be a lifesaver. 👍

[@gisele-grenier]

I've been trying to figure this out for the longest time and stumbled on your video and thank you so much for sharing this tip! Now I can record from my Samson mic to the Xoom onto an SD card in stereo.

[@1tvjunkie]

This was a great tutorial. Well explained and much better than the one from someone else I clicked on moments before. Told me exactly what I needed to know. Nice voice too.

[@bobsamurai]

Doesn’t this introduce white noise from the empty second input? In this mode, you can’t individually lower the second input to 0.1 because they’re both mixed together

[@fireball570]

@Ballotman yes it is, dynamic mics don't get affected by phantom power.

[@revlogen4466]

Thank you so much for all your help. I'm a novice and you explained things beautifully. I tried it and it worked perfectly. Thank you ever so much. I love being able to do things myself and have it actually work.

[@GabrielBarbaro]

Thank you so much Mr. Wills, you just saved my shoot tomorrow! I came up against this very problem and didn't know what to do until I saw this video. THANK YOU!!! I'm subbing and friending you right now!

[@alvaronayarita]

Thank you, I was getting sound only on the left with the input mic, I was having a headache trying different cables to solve the problem, and finally I know why.

[@cecleung]

Thanks for the mono mode tip!

[@carlinmclellan5465]

Exactly what I needed, thanks so much!

[@ocubex]

thanks for this, saved me pulling my hair out trying to find out why I was getting audio on one channel.

[@bluzzz2u]

Thanks! Helpful, short and to the point! All the best!

[@hacerclic1020]

Thanks! You answered all my questions in three minutes.

[@Joeysan24]

Mono mix! Thank you very much for the guide!!

[@andytoots]

I had two Beyerdynamic M58 N(c) dynamic microphones attached to the Zoom H4n via two male to female balanced XLR leads (inserted into the two inputs at the bottom of the recorder) . I was recording the podcast in Stereo mode (with mono-mix selected), but the recording levels (set at the default 80) were REALLY low. The levels were barely registering. In a panic, I stupidly increased the recording level to about 100, but it's left me with a really quite recording and really noticeable hiss.

[@yomfilms]

Thank you so much for that video ! I was becoming crazy because of the only left side audio 😂

[@andytoots]

One of those reasons is that we wanted a recording set-up in which our interviewer and interviewee both had their own microphone (until now, there's just been one between them). The Zoom H4n seemed to offer this function, so it seemed like the best option. I used the Zoom for the first time last week and was looking forward to hearing the results, but unfortunately our latest podcast hasn't recorded very well (undoubtedly my fault - not the equipment!). I'm not sure where I'm going wrong? >>>

[@jeremym1288]

Is it possible get a L+R stereo file with TWO inputs? Not one.

[@SilverKoiFilms]

life saver! got a shoot in an hour and thanks for the fix with turning on mono!!

[@PatrickDayPhoto]

THANK YOU! I've been going bonkers trying to figure out how to go to one external mic into a stereo signal!

[@michaelpaoli3962]

Is it possible to record from XLR input mics AND the ZOOM mics onto ONE file on the H4n?

[@ElderIvoryWilliams]

What kind of mics are the built in mics? They sound better than the high dollar mics I plug into it.

[@aleoppaste]

the size of sound waves in any DAW software doesn't mean anything. it s just for visualization purposes and it can be increased or decreased any time. just check your meter levels.

[@southeastasiagoingastray731]

turn your H4N over to the back side. up near the center top it says "ext mic" how dose that work? mine dose not work. what am i doing wrong?

[@PIckledeggilkley]

Brilliantly clear instructions. I'm wondering, if you could possibly help...so I need to use the external mic for recording phone calls. Do I need to keep my zoom on that mode in order for the recording to work out ok? Huge thanks. I'm using a (scuse me, I'm not that technical) mobile phone with a lead that has a male to female bit on the end (that could be the wrong jargon, but one of the 'plug in parts' is bigger than the other). I've tested it, and despite my stupidity with tech, managed to record a phone call...(go me! Who knew?) I just need to know now if I have to balance the sound during the recording). This might be clear as mud, apologies. If you do understand what I'm asking, could you answer me as if you're talking to a five year old - I might just grasp it! haha.

[@1tvjunkie]

How can you do 4ch mode with mono mix? So, record stereo with build in mic and one external mic mono mixed

[@daanbeats3149]

Great video! thank you , I love my h4n pro

[@TheViscountOmega]

Mono mix combines any noise and digital glitches from the "silent" track into your stereo file. Better off selecting left channel only in post.

[@josephgrant9615]

is the built in mic terrible? is that why your hooking up auxiliary mics? i have one, it picks up every high pitched noise, is there a cure? already tried a windscreen

[@willgranzier1972]

So here is a question, can you record a stereo file - using the onboard mics as CH1 and the using an external mic as CH2

[@BunnyRaptor]

thanks, i got an h4n and i was wondering how to mix down the audio

[@johnpshitek2473]

why is my Rode M3's output much lower than the onboard mic?

[@andytoots]

I just want to make sure I know what the optimum settings are for recording our podcasts with the Zoom H4n (using two dynamic mics). Can you possibly advise on where I might be going wrong? I'd like to get it right before I record the next podcast! Thanks for your time.

[@Andy-rc4fk]

What is the best mic to use for recording a music session in a confined area so all the musicians sitting around it will be picked up?

[@aslakballari]

Thanks for the tutorial! I've experienced some problem when I use external mics and the power cable at the same time. I get short but high buzz-sounds that apers several places through the recording. And when I remove the power cable everything work for fine. Anyone else who have experienced this, and have a solution to the problem?

[@ElCapi1906]

can you connect h4n to an interface and just use it as a regular microphone?

[@TylerMiami]

When I try to record using the built in mic and one external xlr mic, I only get the "L" audio for the external. How do I get the external mic to have "L" and "R" audio? Thank you!

[@andytoots]

These H4N video guides are great! I wonder if you might be able to help me? We've recently invested in a Zoom H4n at work to record our podcasts. For the past year, we've been recording our podcasts with an old Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc recorder and a single Beyerdynamic M58 N(c) dynamic microphone. This set-up - though rudimentary (and making use of whatever equipment we could lay our hands on!) - has actually produced perfectly good results for us, but we wanted to upgrade for various reasons >>>

[@victorlazslo4737]

Hello, I'm looking for a recorder to make live acoustic music videos, you think the H5/H4 would work well for that porpoise? Is it possible to record with the build in microphone alongside with a connected acoustic guitar for example, and be able to control each one separately? I'd appreciate the help. Thanks.

[@daniellechallita2676]

This is a good mic, but are they sold in Sydney?

[@chaburchak]

Really helpful video, thanks!

[@nightcast22]

Quick question. I use the audio-technica At835b Boom mic for my video productions. My zoom H4N low-cut is off, comp/limit off, and the record level all the way up to 100. record format is Wav kHz96/24bit. my question is.Why when I upload the wave files to my timeline in the editing software. The waves are very tiny, and you can barely see them. But while I'm recording, the levels on this Zoom are almost peeking??????

[@nicholasreif3443]

Can you record from the H4N internal audio as one track and the XLR Mic input as a separate for a dual audio system?

[@v00d00children]

I have this device and i'm wondering if you can take a 4CH file and use it as a single track in the MTR mode. My Problem is this... i would like to use the multi mic feature to record drums, and then combine it with the other guitar/bass/vocal tracks i have recorded. Thanks.

[@roscolbar]

Is there a message board anywhere dealing with h4 problems? Mine got a little knock the other day and since then, when powered up the screen shows VER=1.72 ZOOM and nothing but. Just acting like an expensive piece of junk. What to do?

[@aleoppaste]

zoom h4n has 2 XLR input only. you can record 4 mics at the same time using 2 y-x connectors but you ll have 2 mics on each channel

[@KTHKUHNkuhn10]

HI I HAVE A QUESTION ? WHEN I RECORD WITH THE REAR EXTERNAL MIC JACK ON MY H4N I GET ALOT OF HUM OR BUZ, CAN YOU HELP IN THIS AREA ? THANKS KK VIDEO KEITH KUHN

[@waldences]

how do i use it as a external mic for the ax 2000 camcorder.

[@flukux]

Hi !! Great Video ! Thanks ! ... I have a crucial question :: Can I, make a 5.0 recording by having the built in microphones record in MS mode and using inputs 1 and 2 to record the Ls/Rs rear simultaneously ?? Basically, can the built in mics work in MS while in 4 track mode ? Thank you ! Thank you !

[@layotheleprechaun]

Thank you kind sir

[@avrilthomson1994]

can i use an external microphone with the H4n to record directly to a computer? without having to sync up seperatly with my video.

[@anthonykaye3292]

I want to record a live show in a club from their mixing board...how would i connect and what settings would I use on my h4n to record the audio from a mixer.

[@SammyC27]

i have two external mics connected. So L refers to one, and R to the other? How do I change the rec levels for each mic separately? thks

[@aleoppaste]

recording in mono with only one microphone and i want to be able to monitor the sound in my headphones in stereo. is it possible? thanks

[@palehorse69]

How do I stop looping or even sounds like a delay when recording into my Zoom H4? I am using Sam Broadcaster from my laptop to a Steinberg CI 1 interface and using my mixing boar for vocals. It's driving me crazy. Music is fine in the recording but the vocals have either a loop or delay! Please help!!!!!

[@AkshaySinghJamwal]

Did you record most of this video with the in-built microphones on the H4n?

[@KhawaJong]

Thank you

[@jeffeaster9066]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@urbanathletics3997]

I have a condenser mic setup that includes an inline 48v phantom power pack. Do I just leave the phantom power option off within the ZOOM H4N unit?

[@mishoo9099]

that helped me alot thnx , ok can i record via the external mic include h4n effects?

[@thorna100]

Thankyou so much i thought that with an external mic it only recorded mono and i was like whaaaaaat! but this clears it up cheers

[@TheMrWolfos]

can you record in mtr mode with a condenser mic?

[@TheRobertCostello]

I see People using this for there computer mic with the USB, but I want to know can I use the XLR for record on Logic Pro, like using channels 1 and 2 on the Zoom H4n will record on channels 1 and 2 on Logic? THANKS!!!

[@citygirldebbie]

I use the H4N for podcast recording but I use to condenser mics; one for me and one for my guest. So, I get one voice per channel. I'd like to get both channels to sound like one track by the time I publish the files. How can I get the two channels to sound like one when I'm using two mics?

[@amywinters7599]

Did you ever find out the answer to this? I'm having trouble with it myself.

[@citygirldebbie]

Amy Winters yes. I decided to keep the channels separate while recording. Then in audacity there is an option called split stereo to mono that combines them. Keeping the channels split allows me to manage the recording levels for each mic separately, and edit the tracks separately, and then "combine" them in audacity. I just spent the day playing with a file that I had recorded previously. Finally looking forward to more interviews now that I have this figured out! Hope that helps!

[@parlapellypranesh5087]

Whats the cost of it

[@locavisa]

thanks for your help

[@nicolancel]

Hi I have a question. I want to record with the 2 built-in mics plus a boom mic. The thing is that from the boom (in 4ch mode) I only receive the L channel. Is there a way that I can record the stereo from the built-in and a mono from the boom conected to jack number1??

[@acidfriend47]

is the middle connection the charger?

[@reimaginecinema]

huge help, thanks!

[@keithkuhn9365]

HELLO I AM MAKING A VERY LOW BUDGET BUT HIGH DEF FILM FOR THE BIG SCREEN. I HAVE AN H4N ZOOM BUT AM LOOKING TO REPLICATE SURROUND SOUND, SINCE THE THEATER DOES HAVE A SURROUND SYSTEM IN PLACE. CAN I CREATE THIS ROBUST SOUND USING MY H4N ? THANKS KEITH KUHN

[@MikeKafes]

Is there any way to use the H4n to record interviews over cell phone? (galaxy note 3)

[@RustyRogear]

+Mike Kafes if possible put it on loudspeaker and record it

[@RustyRogear]

+Mike Kafes otherwise, if there is an mini jack out, connect it to the h4n

[@archanagaur7878]

Thanks sir That i was looking for. Wufff after so much of search. I got it.😅

[@dennisjohansen6231]

Thank you so much....really helped a lot!!!

[@dont919]

how can i record 4 colar mics using zoon h4n?

[@landscaperben]

Thank u so much sir

[@playgameseveryday4175]

u saved my life

[@nxet2669]

Thank you from the future

[@husammax1]

Thanks mate :)

[@tobie2]

Thanks!

[@superdecent6147]

You're a god! Thank you for the mono tip! Monomix, duh, thanks man!

[@tobie2]

Did you ever get an answer to this?

[@TomGetty88]

My man!

[@heylywan2335]

thanks!

[@ElTercerOjoProducciones]

Thanks a lot! Greatt tip! :)

[@andytoots]

Our podcasts are a simple format: a ten minute sit-down interview (with one interviewer and one interviewee), so we don't need to record anything fancy. All we need to do is make sure the recording is clear so that we can hear the voices! Have I set the recorder on the wrong setting for this kind of recording? Used the wrong leads to connect the mics? As you've probably guessed, I'm very much an audio amateur, so I do apologise for these stupid questions and probably even stupider mistakes!

[@ryanleeherrygers982]

perfect

[@bikerdrummer]

thank you!!!

[@HawcProductions]

Thank you ProAudioDVDs, it's videos like this that easily & kindly (& briefly!) explained how to use the #ZoomH4n that sold me. Great job with the difficult task of combining those qualities (easy to understand, speaking as if to equals OR beginners, & keeping it short)!! =D

[@mauricelamain1978]

I have only sound at one side

[@NikosKatsikanis]

need to work on the outro

[@teamrasputin]

@acidfriend47 yes

[@timetotalkaustralia]

I would dearly love to talk to you about h4n. I am having so much trouble having three mins connected and getting the mono mix on each mic. I do podcasts. please can u Skype with me Australiaiscalling I would very much appreciate it

[@leblackjk]

maaa mannnn 2:42

[@ismaelsamandu7078]

Didn't explain how to turn on the phantom and record with condenser. Don't waste time.

[@funnyaussiechick]

thank you!!

[@superdecent6147]

You're a god! Thank you for the mono tip! Monomix, duh, thanks man!

[@EYEOFTHEYOSEMIGHT]

THANK YOU!!