H4N Zoom Firmware Update

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joshsgibson

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Just discovered on Zoom's website that a new firmware for the H4N Recorder is available. The update: Added the function that recording level of INPUT1 and 2 can be set individually.

One of the biggest drawbacks about the H4N was the levels of Input 1 and 2 were linked. Thanks to this update, you can set the levels of Input 1 and 2 independently. Ta-Da!

Download the update here: http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/h4n.php
 
Downloaded and tested. It works great! Two gigs this weekend hope it doesn't brick on me. This is sweet. I like to use the 1/8 inch input for a stereo board mix and use the other two for various mic setups. I have been loving the PZM that sat in my gear bag for years and either a condenser or LAV on the other. This will really help and mean for most gigs I can get away with not bringing a mixer.
 
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If by safety you mean same input source on both channels with one set at a lower volume, then yes. You can now control the input gain independently on the mic input channels.
 
kgimedia said:
If by safety you mean same input source on both channels with one set at a lower volume, then yes. You can now control the input gain independently on the mic input channels.
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just did the update and as it turns out, you can't do this because the independent level setting is disabled when you're in mono mix mode.
 
Zak Forsman said:
just did the update and as it turns out, you can't do this because the independent level setting is disabled when you're in mono mix mode.
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Yep...found that out 5 minutes after updated. Since I do mostly Docs the update doesn't do much for me but it's still nice to have the option.
 
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