User manual ZOOM H2N

[. . . ] Operation manual ©ZOOM Corporation Reproduction or duplication of this manual without permission, in whole or in part, is prohibited. H2n Handy Recorder Usage and safety precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Something that could cause serious Warning injury or death. Something that could cause injury or Caution damage to the equipment. Other symbols Required (mandatory) actions Prohibited actions Read battery warning labels carefully. [. . . ] 4. Make the following setting before connecting a mic that requires plug-in power. to select SYSTEM, and then press to select DATE/TIME, and then . . Setting the date and time Adjust the settings. Use Press Use to move the cursor to select the item to change the value to confirm the setting to select OK, and then press . Use to select PLUG-IN POWER, . and then press Press Use press to select ON, and then . 5. Use 16 17 H2n Handy Recorder Setting the battery type Preparation Setting the battery type Preparation Set the battery type in order to show the remaining battery charge accurately. 1. 2. Press . Use press to select SYSTEM, and then Setting the battery type . 3. Use press to select BATTERY TYPE, and then . 4. 18 Use press to select the battery type, and then . 19 H2n Handy Recorder Recording mode overview Recording Recording mode overview Recording The purposes. has four recording modes that can be selected according to your 2ch and 4ch surround modes Mid Sound can be captured in all directions using L R both MS and XY mics. Side (adjustable) You can select 2ch, which mixes the signals from the MS and XY mics, or 4ch, which records the signals from the MS and XY mics separately. With 4ch surround, you can adjust the balance Display (front) side between the MS and XY signals after recording. The S level can be adjusted for both 2ch and 4ch 90° R L recordings. These modes are suitable for recording live rehearsals, studio sessions, business meetings and soundscapes, for example. Mid-side (MS) stereo mode This mode uses a mid mic to capture the sound Mid L R directly ahead and a bidirectional side mic to Side (adjustable) capture sound from left and right. The recording level of the side mic (S level) can be adjusted, allowing the stereo width to be changed. If you record with the S level set to Display (front) side MS-RAW, you can also adjust the S level after recording. MS mics can capture a rich stereo image, so it is ideal for recording sounds in wide and open conditions, including orchestras, live concerts and soundscapes. Recording mode overview XY stereo mode This mode records in stereo with mics at 90º angles. This allows a natural, deep and accurate sound image to be captured, making it optimal for recording sources nearby, including solo performances, chamber music, interviews, live rehearsals and field recordings. R Display (front) side 90° L 20 21 H2n Handy Recorder Selecting the recording mode Recording Selecting the recording mode Recording 1. Turn NOTE so that the triangle points to the desired mode. Using MS-RAW mode (WAV format only) If you want to adjust the stereo width after recording, record using MS-RAW mode. ∙ The 4ch surround mode can only be used when an SD card is in the unit. ∙ In 4ch surround mode, only WAV formats (44. 1/48kHz, 16/24bit) can be used. ∙ In 4ch surround mode, two stereo files are created (MS mic recording and XY mic recording). • Hold down until RAW appears. Selecting where recordings are saved Selecting where recordings are saved 2. Make settings for the recording mode. Adjusting the S level (MS stereo, 2ch/4ch surround modes) You can adjust the stereo width (S level) before recording. 1. to select FOLDER, and then . • Use to adjust the stereo width. Use to select the folder where you want . to save files, and then press Wide NOTE The graphic changes along with the value Narrow NOTE 22 Set to OFF RAW or between –24 and +6 dB. There are separate sets of folders for stereo and 4ch recordings. 23 H2n Handy Recorder Recording manually Recording Recording HINT ∙ Adjust the MIC GAIN so that the peak level stays around -12 dB. ∙ If an input signal is too strong, the MS/XY indicator on the top will flash immediately. ∙ The recorder can also adjust mic gain automatically. (➝ P . 70) ∙ You can change the recording format beforehand. (➝ P . 72) ∙ The mic can also be set to cut wind and other unwanted noise. [. . . ] · Confirm that the volume of the is not too low. ◆ The recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet · If you are using built-in mics, confirm that the active mics are oriented correctly and that the recording mode is suitable. (➝ P . 20) · Check the MIC GAIN setting. (➝ P. 24, 70) · If you are recording from a CD player or other device connected to the LINE IN jack, raise the output level of the connected device. Troubleshooting Other trouble ◆ The recorder is not recognized by a computer when connected by USB · Check that the OS of the computer is compatible. [. . . ]