Using Zoom H4N with SD 302

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Bobonli

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I just got a Zoom and will eventually use it with my SD 302 mixer. The Zoom has a reputation for noisy and/or weak pre-amps. How do I bypass them with the 302?

As I understand the instructions, the Zoom's XLRs take mic only. So do I send mic output from the mixer? Or is there another way to send line to the Zoom?

How does this bypass the Zoom's preamps? I don't see the option to disable them.

Thanks
Bob
 
You can't bypass them, but get yourself an XLR to 1/4" TRS or TS cable. (doesn't matter) The 1/4" inputs are the line level ins.

Also, you'll need to go into the setup menu of the 302 to attenuate the outputs. (hold the brightness button while powering up, if I remember correctly, and it's the first adjustment) It takes a little trial and error to get the sweet spot. When sending tone from the 302 I set it up to read -12 on the H4n with it's input level set to @ 25.

I also lowered the spot where the 302's limiters kick in to about +11. That will keep it from clipping the H4, although you don't want to be hitting that too hard.
 
I've been using the tape out from the 302 to 2 variable pads for the inputs to the H4N. I found I had to pad it down well down past -10 -db. This leaves me my main outs to the camera at line level. I haven't found the Zoom to be especially noisy. So far I've been pretty happy with the set up.
Jon
 
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