H4n with lav mic...?

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I am using a H4n with the audio technica at899. And I am just wondering what input settings should I use for the H4n.. Should I use mono mix? Because when I import it in the computer it says it's a audio file even though it's a mono mic, and only recorded on one channel. Can you give me some tips, techniques, and some insights to how to record, input, and edit with a mono track that is in the stereo format?

Do you change it from stereo to mono on the computer?
 
I would not use "Mono mix' as it could add noise from the unterminated input channel .
Do you change it from stereo to mono on the computer?
>> Yes, sort of.. if you can't record a single-channel mono file on the H4n, the unused channel can be disabled in the NLE. The 'good' channel can be used as a single mono file. (panned to center ) This procedure varies with NLEs. For instance in Sony Vegas Pro, it takes about 10 seconds (if you're slow) to right-click/select the event/clip and change the context source menu from "Both" to "Mono/Left" or "Mono/Right".
OTOH, the stereo file could also be transcoded in your favorite audio editing app. to a single channel mono using just the good channel.
 
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An audio file is simply that - a file with audio information. This could be one track (mono), two tracks (stereo), or more (poly).

Recording one mic as a "mono mix" will either do nothing, or put the mic on both tracks of a stereo file. Try it out.
Otherwise, you can simply record in stereo and then on the computer remove the track with no input.
 
Thanks so much you guys very helpful (: I have Premiere Pro CS4, Soundbooth, and audacity. Which one do you think is more suitable for this type of work?
 
I would not use "Mono mix' as it could add noise from the unterminated input channel.
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I didn't think about this, but I agree - it might add some noise.

I'll take a listen to the clip later.
 
Sorry for the wait. I listened to the clip, and there's nothing I can say about it as I don't know how loud the surroundings are - a hiss means nothing if you can't judge how loud it is, and for that you need a reference. In this case, you should use the lav as it's intended (on a persons chest, and speak) and then judge if the hiss is a problem.

Generally, lavs have more noise than larger microphones, due to physical consequences of it's size.
 
I concur with Jesper. w/o the program material how can one form an accurate opinion.

" I have Premiere Pro CS4, Soundbooth, and Audacity. Which one do you think is more suitable for this type of work?"
> it's likely all could that process, I would choose the 'fast and easy' ________ for that process.
 
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