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* Recommended MIC GAIN setting: "L"
* Recommended MIC GAIN setting:
"L - M"
*1 A new file is created at the point when you press the [REC] key.
*2-1 This sets the input sensitivity. To record loud sounds, choose the "L"
(low sensitivity) position. For lower-level sounds, the "H" (high
sensitivity) position may be preferable. (For details, see page 31 of the
Operation Manual.)
*2-2 Pressing the [REC] key also allows you to monitor the input level.
Make the setting so that the meter indication does not exceed "0".
*3-1 While you are recording, you can use the key-hold function to lock the
operation keys of the unit. This will prevent accidental operation.
(For information on this function, see page 79 of the Operation Manual.)
*3-2 Recording times with supplied SD card
Non-compressed 44.1 kHz/16 bit ........... approx. 12 minutes
MP3 44.1 kHz/128 kbps ..... approx. 133 minutes
(For details on recording times, see page 86 of the Operation Manual.)
*4 Pressing the [MENU] key ( ) also stops recording.
The and sections of the [MENU] key operate as shown below.
(For details on key operation, see page 15 of the Operation Manual.)
Simple Recording Guide [Stereo Mode]
Tips for better recording
(1) Recording a band
(3) Outdoor recording
(2) Recording acoustic instruments
■ COMP/LIMIT effect
The COMP/LIMIT module can be used to compensate for volume differences
between instruments and for variations of touch.
Effect description
COMP
Produces vibrant sound by compressing the dynamic range to suit
different instruments.
LIMIT
Compresses peaks in the input to prevent overload.
(For details, see page 62 of the Operation Manual.)
■ Battery powered operation
When the H4 is operated on batteries, continuous recording for about 4 hours
is possible.
Be sure to check the battery condition before taking the H4 with you for a
recording session.
Recording is played back. Check
whether the results are suitable.
You can monitor the input level.
HINTS *2-1, *2-2
Use windscreen on mic of H4
Turn power to H4 on
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Press [REC] key to set H4 to recording mode
Adjust sensitivity with [MIC GAIN] switch
Press [REC] key once more to start recording
* Recommended MIC GAIN setting: "H"
[MIC GAIN]
switch
[REC] key now
stays constantly lit.
Press top ( ) of
[MENU] key.
HINT *4
Tap
[MENU] key operation
• Jump to start of selected file
• Select file if at time point 0
Select next file
Hold
Reverse in 1-second steps
Advance in 1-second
steps
* You can also stop
recording using the
[MENU] key.
Press [REC] key to stop recording
Play the recorded file
HINTS
Unit returns to the start of
the recorded file.
Recording display
HINTS *3-1, *3-2
Recording standby display
HINT *1
[REC] key flashes.
Set [POWER] switch to ON.
Application
For on-mic recording of an instrument (H4 close to sound source)
or single-session recording of a band performance.
For recording of acoustic guitar and other instruments with low volume.
For off-mic recording (H4 further away from sound source).
Mostly for use in the field.
L
M
H
Setting
Place the H4 so that the
sound source is within the
range of two intersecting
lines from the two built-in
mics. To prevent picking
up vibrations from the
floor, place the H4 on a
tripod, using the supplied
tripod adapter.
When recording a piano,
focusing on the hammer
area usually will result in
good stereo image and
preserve the crispness
of transients. When
wishing to capture the
ambience, aiming the
H4 at a point slightly
above the piano can be
effective.
For acoustic guitar,
stroke playing is best
recorded by aiming at
the fret end. For
arpeggio play, aiming at
the guitar body from
slightly above will make
it easier to capture body
resonances.
If wind hitting the microphone is
causing noise, attach the
windscreen.
For recording animal sounds, the
MIC GAIN "H" setting usually
works best, while vehicle or city
sounds may require "M".