most recent 30 from http://socialsounddesign.com 2013-06-19T16:04:58Z http://socialsounddesign.com/feeds/question/12758 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n Bala 2012-02-24T22:08:35Z 2013-02-22T21:28:39Z

<p>Hello Audio Pros,</p> <p>I have a Zoom H4n &amp; a NTG2 &amp; the levels are low - i have previously asked for help regarding this &amp; someone suggested to go with Dan McComb way with the SD mix pre.</p> <p>I have been thinking of getting an SD MM1 mic pre to use with my zoom h4n - im not an electronics guy &amp; noob when it comes to field recording.</p> <p>Would the connectivity be complicated with this set up? or can i directly connect these two?</p> <p>Please give me your opinion.</p> <p>Best Regards,</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/12772#12772 aross001 2012-02-26T07:50:58Z 2012-02-26T07:50:58Z

<p>Very simple - mic into the preamp, line out to your H4N.</p> <p>Also - before you drop money on a pre-amp, try powering your mic with a battery instead of the H4N phantom power and make sure you've upped the input gain on your H4N. Sometimes it's the little things...</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/12899#12899 swelltoe77 2012-03-03T06:41:26Z 2012-03-03T06:41:26Z

<p>I actually did something like this, picture link below. I followed Dan McComb's rig using the MM1 instead of the SD mix pre because it is true the H4n has terrible mic pre's. I chose a switchable pad attenuator with 20, 30, 40db of attenuation because I wanted options. The result is a big step up towards broadcast quality. Only downfall is having to figure out how to carry this rig and still have access to all the needed functions. </p> <p><a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/9h5tj" rel="nofollow">ZoomH4n + SD MM1 + MKH 416</a></p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/13315#13315 MSI 2012-03-30T04:11:02Z 2012-03-30T04:11:02Z

<p>@swelltoe77, I have the same set up as you except my mic is the Rode NTG-2. What do you suggest for settings on the H4n such as gain levels and the input settings section of the menu.</p> <p>Thanks</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/14075#14075 ColtonRybus 2012-05-25T22:03:21Z 2012-05-25T22:03:21Z

<p>Unfortunately, the H4n has no line input. So to properly get signal from line level in, you do have to attenuate the signal by about 30dB. The problem is, then youll be using the H4n's preamps to bring that signal back up. There is no high quality way to do this. I believe the H2 has line input from an 1/8" trs. The Sony d50 also has a line input that would accept a tape out from your MixPre. Though the d50 is $450-$500.</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/14077#14077 studio13 2012-05-26T00:56:15Z 2012-05-26T00:56:15Z

<p>I also recommend against using this combo of equipment ( zoom H4n + ntg2 + MM1 ) the results sound bad and yes I have tried this exact setup. the fault is the mic/line input on the zoom but the NTG-2 is also junk. My advice is don't waste your money on an external mic pre to try and improve this setup. Keep the zoom for convenience and portablilty then just save up for better quality shotgun/pre/recorder. Ditch the NTG-2 </p>

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http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/15588#15588 Gary 2012-10-03T06:46:54Z 2012-10-03T06:46:54Z

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http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/15861#15861 dpb 2012-11-03T00:47:43Z 2012-11-03T00:47:43Z

<p>I have an NTG2 and an H4N. I have never had problems with it being overly quiet. I have noticed a new battery in the NTG2 tends to give it some life. What are you recording specifically? If you're trying to do quiet foley then yeah the whole rig is going to have it's limitations due the preamps and microphone. </p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/15865#15865 Kurt Human 2012-11-03T17:47:13Z 2012-11-03T17:47:13Z

<p>This is how I learnt to connect a MixPre with an H4n. (It works, and gives really nice quality audio)</p> <p><a href="http://www.danmccomb.com/posts/880/zoom-h4n-with-sound-devices-mixpre-how-to-properly-connect-the-two-for-pristine-audio/" rel="nofollow">ZOOM H4N WITH SOUND DEVICES MIXPRE: HOW TO PROPERLY CONNECT THE TWO FOR PRISTINE AUDIO</a></p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/18228#18228 Harsh 2013-02-21T17:40:19Z 2013-02-21T17:40:19Z

<p>I have a question I am a professional sound supplier and i just bought the H4N and i want to use it more than just a recorder as the in built mics works great. I want to take the output from the H4N(via the jack out) and put it in the mixer and then to my speakers and everywhere. I tried connecting it to the mixer but as i increase the feeder the sound quality got real bad(But the headphones sounds great) HElp please</p>

http://socialsounddesign.com/questions/12758/how-to-connect-sound-devices-mm1-mic-pre-with-zoom-h4n/18259#18259 Aural Chef 2013-02-22T21:28:39Z 2013-02-22T21:28:39Z

<p>@Bala This video should help you <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRNd9DT0_is" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRNd9DT0_is</a></p>