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Using SQN into a H4n, issues!

Hello folks Had a sound job this week where I tried to use an SQN mixer into a H4n only to find out sending any kind of signal just limited the H4n dB meter. Padding the SQN with …
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Can I use a Zoom

can i record with a zoom 4n simultaneously with the 3.5 mm jack and the built in mics and the xlr jacks at the same time?
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lack of gain, Zoom H4n with Rode NGT2

I have just recently purchased a Zoom H4n and Rode NTG2 and I am also having the same problems with not enough gain (recording in stereo, with or w/o channel 1 and 2 linked and wit …
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tascam hd-p2 or tascam dr-680?

Hey guys, I am looking to improve the noise on my recordings, since I have been using the h4n and it's a bit noisy with the ntg-2. For sound quality + limiter, which one should …
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How do you separate inputs on the zoom H4n so you can adjust each mic level

Hey everyone! Recently I was on a shoot with two lavs and one shotgun. The shotgun mic was plugged straight into the camera that we had on set and the lav receivers were plugged in …
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pros and cons of a zoom h4n

I'm seriously considering buying a zoom h4n recorder. Primarily for set recording for film. I am aware there is an unwanted buzz when connecting a mic through an XLR, however the …
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How do you wander about with your Handheld Recorder?

This might be a stupid question but I have a hard time dealing with it though, I use a Zoom H4n with a dead kitten windscreen I want to take it with me everywhere I go but I find i …
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Zoom H4N Adoration Post

Hi everyone again! Today I got my Zoom H4N! You cannot imagine how much I already loved this little miraculous device!!! I had a Sony PCM-D50 which I also loved... But this one, o …
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replacing a zoom h4n with sony PCM D50

i'd like to upgrade from my h4n and was thinking about purchasing the d50. unfortunately have to option to rent one and compare the recordings. basically my question is whether …
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WTF? Zoom h4n rattle.

So, my Rycote kit just showed up so I excitedly pulled out my h4n and connected everything, only to discover one annoying -- and apparently common from the factory -- thing about m …
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Zoom playback on mac internal speakers

Does the zoom h4n record all external mics at 44.1 When we play back our videos on mac's the internal speakers drop the miked sound recorded on zoom h4n. Headphones or ear plugs …
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Zoom h4n gain difference in onboard mic channels

Hi to you all, I just picked up a zoom h4n recorder and i noticed that when using the onboard stereo mics the right channel is a LOT hotter than the left one. Is there a setting to …
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my h4n noise problem

Peace and mercy of Allah My problem with my H4N is when i start recording,without any sound in the room , the sound pointer become very noisy during recording, so the recorded so …
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zoom h4n or tascam dr-100

After selling my Fostex FR2-LE due to requiring a more handheld recorder that I can carry around daily to capture those unexpected sounds, I was all set to buy a Zoom H4N. But upon …
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External Mic use (eg. Rode NTG-2) with the Sony PCM-D50 and Zoom H4n

There are a couple of questions on here that are similar, and I've looked at several reviews etc but thought it'd still be worthwhile asking for opinions on my situation. I'm fair …

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