How to: Line Input to Mic Input on Zoom H4n Recorder

? I have used the H4n via xlr for years without problem without using your adaptors

Would -30db also do the trick or is -50dba really necesarry with the H4n Pro?

You don't need Attenuators, just read your manual properly.

Great product!!!!

thanks!

Good explanation

Great Video! How many Db should the attenuator be?

Why don't you use the cable to connect directly to The Line Input of H4n? For example, RCA to TS cable. Why do you have to connect to Mic Input?

Thanks, dude.

I'm plugin in my new NTG4+ and only one speaker is working... If I'll plug in to 1slot left side is working and under slot 2 right one is working... Do I need a cable with 2 XLR connection on that Zoom recorder side??

Please, what is the device the Zoom H4n is linked to ? [Zoom H4n] <=============>[??????]. Can it be a video recorder ?

I'm not clear on why 1/2 link has to be off?

What’s the name of the device please?

I'm noticing some line noise with my inputs plugged into the Zoom BEFORE it's plugged into the source. Not sure what this noise could be coming from since it's not plugged into anything. It's set to the 1 and 2 input and the noise level gets louder as I turn up the recording level. When I plug the cable into the source it seems to record as expected but likely with the noise floor. Any ideas what might be going on? Thanks!

seems as though the solution to this guys problem was he needed to use a xlr to trs cable which plugs into the line in of the zoom (which is the big hole) i hope got that right i just appreciate every ones feed back, it's so great when we can communicate like this with out tearing each outer down ✌️

Do you know if I can plug a TRS into the zoom?

how do you get mono output from one xlr mic?

What is the line input

DO NOT FOLLOW THE ADVICE IN THIS VIDEO! This tutorial is absurd. Why would you plug a line level source into a mic input and then use inline pads to bring it back down to mic level? Don't do this. Use the line level TRS input on the Zoom instead.

The video and comments helped, I'm doing live and went 1/4 trs out mixer to XLR in zoom, I'm going to try 1/4 inch in zoom not xlr?

There is no balanced line level input, as people are assuming. The XLR input is mic level, but the unbalanced TS (not balanced TRS) is instrument level, not line level. It is for sources like electric guitars and synthesizers. Instrument level is between mic and line level. The specs in the manual make it difficult to follow because they're not written in a standard way. Depending on your gain-staging, you may need a pad to send line level into the TS instrument level inputs. I use a pad when properly gain-staging my audio to feed the H4n.

Another issue with levels that should be addressed is that you should not go below 1 on the inputs (as in the video). This is digital gain reduction, and does nothing to reduce the actual gain.

Hello, could you tell me why my h4n zoom is recording on the input channels and getting with echo?

Great video and it was very helpful.

Thank you so much! I’ve been looking for a solution to split the levels on the one in to channel and the link was the issue!

Hi I tried to connect my ECM-XM1 from my Sony NXCam to the H4Zoom. Didn't work. Is it possible? It's a XLR mic. Thanks.

Remove this video!!! your misleading people

Thank you Sir!

How many mics can I plug into the zoom h4n?

Can anyone help? I want to use the Zoom h1 with the Novation Circuit headphone what kind of cable to the Zoom do I need? Thanks.

can you use xlr 1 and 2, and stereo built in all together?

This is not accurate information. The XLR inputs are for microphones only. The TRS or 14" inputs are for instruments. You have to use a 50 DB pad to bring a line level down to mic level or use a re-amp box to get your line level to work with the TSR/ 1/4 " inputs.

can anybody really confirm if you need the shure
attenuators

You don't have to use atenuators. Only you have to use 6.36mm jack plug mono in to the zoom recordcer.
The Zoom use xlr for mic in signal and 6.36mm jack plug mono for line in signal.

i use a h4n to record the line outputs of my Roland synth all the time. works perfectly without any adapters. I have the volume of the synth at 50% and gain of the Zoom inputs at 20%. I get clean recordings with no distortion.
Roland Line Out (x2) => Zoom Mic In (x2), using plain old jack to jack instrument cable.

Very helpful. Thank you sir.

Thanks ZPZ. You showed me what I needed to know. (It also helped to put a battery in my Rode Mic lol).

Hi, If I connect the H4 as a mic, it's possible obtain online effects (included on H4) in the output connector?
In case yes, should we expect some delay?
I want to use it as a mic and connect it direct to my Amplifier
Thanks

those 2 attenuators cost more than half price of the zoom.

Is it possible to get a 3.5mm to XLR cable and plug a shotgun mic into the 3.5mm mic input, while also using the other 2 XLR inputs simultaneously?

Awesome, thanks for sharing

Good video, just not correct (or at least too complicated and expensive solution).
The combo input of the zoom h4n is not parallel wired. The jack input is actually line level, and the xlr is mic. If you take a simple xlr-to-trs adapter, it'll work as a charm.

great video! thanks a bunch