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'''<big>Using a Zoom H4 Recorder via Two {{T1}}s to Record your Gig</big>'''

This is a “how to” narrative on using a Zoom H4 Handy Recorder and two {{T1}}s to record your gig, while performing through an {{L1}} System.

This is a “how to” narrative on using a Zoom H4 Handy Recorder and two {{T1}}s to record your gig, while performing through an {{Model II}} System.

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=== Step by Step Instructions ===

~~'' DRAFT / Placeholder ONLY ''~~

~~Enabling AUX output on the T1~~

~~# Turn the T1’s Master Selector knob to “AUX”.~~

==== Enabling the T1 AUX output (per channel) ====

~~# Press the Channel Select button of the channel you wish to route the input signal from to~~ the AUX ~~connector.~~

~~# Note in the T1’s display whether the channel is muted or not. If muted, press the knob buttom underneath the display to un-mute the~~ channel.

# Use the knob button to adjust the percentage of the signal you want at the AUX connector. You can have 0% to 100% of the signal routed to the AUX connector. Use this method to control your “recording” mix of channels routed to the T1’s AUX connector.

~~# Refer to your T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine instructions for information regarding the “Dry” options.~~

# Turn your T1 Master selector knob to “AUX”.

# Press the CH Edit button of the channel you wish to route to the AUX connector. (Remember, you must do this for each channel you wish to record from the T1.)

# Check the T1 display. If Level says "Mute", the channel is currently muted going to the AUX connector. If muted, simply press the knob button underneath the display to un-mute the channel.

# Use the knob button to adjust the percentage of the signal you want at the AUX connector. This range can be between 0% (no signal) to 100% (the entire signal) routed to the AUX connector. Think of it as a volume knob to control the channel's volume. Use this method to control each individual channel for your “recording” mix routed to the T1’s AUX connector.

# Refer to your T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine manual for information regarding the “TAP” button options. Tap settings can be: pre-fader, post-EQ and effects, or post-fader.

=== Video ===

Here's a quick video on enabling the AUX out capability of each channel on the {{T1}}.

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* With the Zoom H4 connected and used as a recorder in this configuration you can expect to get exactly what you would hear from the T1 AUX OUT connector. Provided you have enabled the AUX output on each T1 channel, you’ll hear what is plugged into the input of each channel, whether it’s a microphone, iPod, guitar, etc.

* Setting the "recording mix" of all you T1 channels requires you to listen to the AUX output by some method, or to leave each channels Level mix at its default setting of 50%. The easy approach is to leave everything at 50%. This ensures nothing ends up too hot in the mix. (It appears you can tailor your recording mix by adjusting the Level percentage of each channel, but I haven't taken the time to experiment with this capability, as of yet.) NOTE: Changing this Level setting does not change any MAIN output levels from your T1.

==== Enabling the Zoom H4 inputs ====

* Be sure to change your inputs on the Zoom H4 from the default "internal mics" to Input Connectors 1 & 2. Refer to the Zoom H4 Users Manual for details on selecting inputs, if needed. This enables you to plug in the cables from your {{T1}}s to the H4 for recording, otherwise, you'll still be recording with the internal mics of the H4!

== L1 Configurations ==

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== Recording ~~Results ==~~

== Recording Comments ==

With the Zoom H4 connected and used as a recorder in this configuration you can expect to get exactly what you would hear from the T1 AUX OUT connector. Provided you have enabled the AUX output on each T1 channel, you’ll hear what is plugged into the input of that channel, whether it’s a microphone, iPod, guitar, etc. To enable the AUX OUT capability on each channel you want to record, [[Media:take a brief look at this video]].

The “mix” of all your T1 channels will be present at the T1 AUX OUT connector. Therefore, you need to ensure your channel “mix” on the T1 is the way you want to record all the channels coming from the T1. To establish your T1 AUX OUT “mix”, [[follow this link to setting the AUX OUT levels.]] If you have a “Hot” channel, but don’t really realize it when listening to the L1’s output, you’ll have a “Hot” channel on your recording. A way to determine this is to plug in a set of headphones to the AUX OUT connector and listen during sound check. Be careful of the headphone volume. Don’t blow your ears out!

~~== General~~ Comments ==

I have only accomplished two recordings of our band using this method of recording. The things I have noticed so far, are:

# Be careful with your channel mixes on the T1. Ensure they are correct for your overall "live sound" mix on the L1 system. Also, be aware you can change the "recording" mix by utilizing the AUX OUT level settings in the T1. You can have between 0% and 100% of a channel going to your Zoom H4 recorder for recording. This will affect your "recording" mix, but not your "live" mix.

# You’ll record whatever is picked up by your microphones. This will be dependent on the types of microphones you use, their polar patterns, etc. Just be aware, you’ll ~~“hear”~~ what the microphone hears!

# You’ll record whatever is picked up by your microphones. This will be dependent on the types of microphones you use, their polar patterns, etc. Just be aware, you’ll “record” what the microphone hears!

# After the gig, use the playback feature of your H4 Recorder plugged into your L1 System. You’ll be amazed that you’ll be hearing what your audience heard at the gig! It’s a real eye opener, if you've never listened to yourself through the {{L1}} system!!!

# After the gig, use the playback feature of your H4 Recorder plugged into your L1 System. You’ll be amazed that you’ll be hearing what your audience heard at the gig! It’s a real eye opener, if you've never listened to yourself through the {{Model II}} system!!!

== What I like about the products ==

On the Zoom H4 Recorder I particularly like the fact it has two XLR/Phono plug inputs for Left and Right channels. This allows you to use a guitar-type cable from the T1 AUX OUT connectors to the H4. Nothing complicated. Just simple cables. The recording quality I have gotten from this unit meets or exceeds my standard for something of this nature. It’s not a multiple-thousand dollar recorder, but for the price I think it does a respectable job. And, in combination with the T1, provides the musician with a very portable and quality recording device for good recordings.

* On the Zoom H4 Recorder I particularly like the fact it has two XLR/Phono plug inputs for Left and Right channels. This allows you to use a guitar-type cable from the T1 AUX OUT connectors to the H4. Nothing complicated. Just simple cables. The recording quality I have gotten from this unit meets or exceeds my standard for something of this nature. It’s not a multiple-thousand dollar recorder, but for the price I think it does a respectable job. And, in combination with the T1, provides the musician with a very portable and quality recording device for good recordings.

I like the fact the {{T1}} offers the ability to output each of its channels to a single connector on the back of the T1. Having this ability has allowed me to accomplish this procedure and for it to work I as I thought it should. In addition, you can route just a single channel from the T1 to the H4, if you so choose. This offers the gigging musician multiple solutions for getting output from the T1. It’s a very flexible and intuitive product offering many alternatives to shaping and recording your sound!

* I like the fact the {{T1}} offers the ability to output each of its channels to a single connector on the back of the T1. Having this ability has allowed me to accomplish this procedure and for it to work I as I thought it should. In addition, you can route just a single channel from the T1 to the H4, if you so choose. This offers the gigging musician multiple solutions for getting output from the T1. It’s a very flexible and intuitive product offering many alternatives to shaping and recording your sound!

== What I do not like about the products ==

The Zoom H4 Recorder has a VERY small menu screen. At times, it is hard to read, depending on the lighting in the room, glare, etc. In addition, the User Interface (method to select options, change values, etc.) takes some “hands on” time before you can become comfortable with it. The thing I have found is if you don’t use the H4 for some amount of time, you have to go through a small re-learning curve on how to negotiate the menus. This is a quirk in the design of the product. In my opinion, it could be more user friendly!

* The Zoom H4 Recorder has a VERY small menu screen. At times, it is hard to read, depending on the lighting in the room, glare, etc. In addition, the User Interface (method to select options, change values, etc.) takes some “hands on” time before you can become comfortable with it. The thing I have found is if you don’t use the H4 for some amount of time, you have to go through a small re-learning curve on how to negotiate the menus. This is a quirk in the design of the product. In my opinion, it could be more user friendly!

Bose {{T1}} - It takes a while to become familiar with all the features and functions of this product. It can be overwhelming for the first-time user. But, once familiar with its operation and options, you should have no problems.

* Bose {{T1}} - It takes a while to become familiar with all the features and functions of this product. It can be overwhelming for the first-time user. But, once familiar with its operation and options, you should have no problems.

== Review Summary ==

If you have a Bose {{L1}} and {{T1}}, then recording your music can be as easy as purchasing one of these new digital recorders (with external input capability), hooking it up and playing some music! A recording of your gig has the potential to let your hear where you need a little extra practice on a song or two! Who knows, you might also be able to use this to record your first “live CD”, with very little effort on your part! Good luck and if you have questions about this procedure, hook-up, or anything related, please let me know. I’ll be glad to answer your questions via the message board or email.

If you have a Bose {{Model II}} and {{T1}}, then recording your music can be as easy as purchasing one of these new digital recorders (with external input capability), hooking it up and playing some music! A recording of your gig has the potential to let your hear where you need a little extra practice on a song or two! Who knows, you might also be able to use this to record your first “live CD”, with very little effort on your part! Good luck and if you have questions about this procedure, hook-up, or anything related, please let me know. I’ll be glad to answer your questions via the message board or email.

== Review Date ==

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 '''<big>Using a Zoom H4 Recorder via Two {{T1}}s to Record your Gig</big>'''
-This is a “how to” narrative on using a Zoom H4 Handy Recorder and two {{T1}}s to record your gig, while performing through an {{L1}} System.
+This is a “how to” narrative on using a Zoom H4 Handy Recorder and two {{T1}}s to record your gig, while performing through an {{Model II}} System.
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 === Step by Step Instructions ===
-'' DRAFT / Placeholder ONLY ''
-Enabling AUX output on the T1
-# Turn the T1’s Master Selector knob to “AUX”.
+==== Enabling the T1 AUX output (per channel) ====
-# Press the Channel Select button of the channel you wish to route the input signal from to the AUX connector.
-# Note in the T1’s display whether the channel is muted or not.  If muted, press the knob buttom underneath the display to un-mute the channel.
-# Use the knob button to adjust the percentage of the signal you want at the AUX connector.  You can have 0% to 100% of the signal routed to the AUX connector.  Use this method to control your “recording” mix of channels routed to the T1’s AUX connector.
-# Refer to your T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine instructions for information regarding the “Dry” options.
+# Turn your T1 Master selector knob to “AUX”.
+# Press the CH Edit button of the channel you wish to route to the AUX connector.  (Remember, you must do this for each channel you wish to record from the T1.)
+# Check the T1 display.  If Level says "Mute", the channel is currently muted going to the AUX connector.  If muted, simply press the knob button underneath the display to un-mute the channel.
+# Use the knob button to adjust the percentage of the signal you want at the AUX connector.  This range can be between 0% (no signal) to 100% (the entire signal) routed to the AUX connector.  Think of it as a volume knob to control the channel's volume.  Use this method to control each individual channel for your “recording” mix routed to the T1’s AUX connector.
+# Refer to your T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine manual for information regarding the “TAP” button options.  Tap settings can be: pre-fader, post-EQ and effects, or post-fader.
+=== Video ===
+Here's a quick video on enabling the AUX out capability of each channel on the {{T1}}.
+<html>
+<iframe max-width="560" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ao6_V1Uvog8" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
+</html>
+* With the Zoom H4 connected and used as a recorder in this configuration you can expect to get exactly what you would hear from the T1 AUX OUT connector.  Provided you have enabled the AUX output on each T1 channel, you’ll hear what is plugged into the input of each channel, whether it’s a microphone, iPod, guitar, etc.
+* Setting the "recording mix" of all you T1 channels requires you to listen to the AUX output by some method, or to leave each channels Level mix at its default setting of 50%.  The easy approach is to leave everything at 50%.  This ensures nothing ends up too hot in the mix.  (It appears you can tailor your recording mix by adjusting the Level percentage of each channel, but I haven't taken the time to experiment with this capability, as of yet.) NOTE: Changing this Level setting does not change any MAIN output levels from your T1.
+==== Enabling the Zoom H4 inputs ====
+* Be sure to change your inputs on the Zoom H4 from the default "internal mics" to Input Connectors 1 & 2. Refer to the Zoom H4 Users Manual for details on selecting inputs, if needed.  This enables you to plug in the cables from your {{T1}}s to the H4 for recording, otherwise, you'll still be recording with the internal mics of the H4!
 == L1 Configurations ==
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-== Recording Results ==
+== Recording Comments ==
-With the Zoom H4 connected and used as a recorder in this configuration you can expect to get exactly what you would hear from the T1 AUX OUT connector.  Provided you have enabled the AUX output on each T1 channel, you’ll hear what is plugged into the input of that channel, whether it’s a microphone, iPod, guitar, etc.  To enable the AUX OUT capability on each channel you want to record, [[Media:take a brief look at this video]].
-The “mix” of all your T1 channels will be present at the T1 AUX OUT connector.  Therefore, you need to ensure your channel “mix” on the T1 is the way you want to record all the channels coming from the T1.  To establish your T1 AUX OUT “mix”, [[follow this link to setting the AUX OUT levels.]]  If you have a “Hot” channel, but don’t really realize it when listening to the L1’s output, you’ll have a “Hot” channel on your recording.  A way to determine this is to plug in a set of headphones to the AUX OUT connector and listen during sound check.  Be careful of the headphone volume.  Don’t blow your ears out!
-== General Comments ==
 I have only accomplished two recordings of our band using this method of recording.  The things I have noticed so far, are:
 # Be careful with your channel mixes on the T1.  Ensure they are correct for your overall "live sound" mix on the L1 system.  Also, be aware you can change the "recording" mix by utilizing the AUX OUT level settings in the T1.  You can have between 0% and 100% of a channel going to your Zoom H4 recorder for recording.  This will affect your "recording" mix, but not your "live" mix.
-# You’ll record whatever is picked up by your microphones.  This will be dependent on the types of microphones you use, their polar patterns, etc.  Just be aware, you’ll “hear” what the microphone hears!
+# You’ll record whatever is picked up by your microphones.  This will be dependent on the types of microphones you use, their polar patterns, etc.  Just be aware, you’ll “record” what the microphone hears!
-# After the gig, use the playback feature of your H4 Recorder plugged into your L1 System.  You’ll be amazed that you’ll be hearing what your audience heard at the gig!  It’s a real eye opener, if you've never listened to yourself through the {{L1}} system!!!
+# After the gig, use the playback feature of your H4 Recorder plugged into your L1 System.  You’ll be amazed that you’ll be hearing what your audience heard at the gig!  It’s a real eye opener, if you've never listened to yourself through the {{Model II}} system!!!
 == What I like about the products ==
-On the Zoom H4 Recorder I particularly like the fact it has two XLR/Phono plug inputs for Left and Right channels.  This allows you to use a guitar-type cable from the T1 AUX OUT connectors to the H4.  Nothing complicated.  Just simple cables.  The recording quality I have gotten from this unit meets or exceeds my standard for something of this nature.  It’s not a multiple-thousand dollar recorder, but for the price I think it does a respectable job.  And, in combination with the T1, provides the musician with a very portable and quality recording device for good recordings.
+* On the Zoom H4 Recorder I particularly like the fact it has two XLR/Phono plug inputs for Left and Right channels.  This allows you to use a guitar-type cable from the T1 AUX OUT connectors to the H4.  Nothing complicated.  Just simple cables.  The recording quality I have gotten from this unit meets or exceeds my standard for something of this nature.  It’s not a multiple-thousand dollar recorder, but for the price I think it does a respectable job.  And, in combination with the T1, provides the musician with a very portable and quality recording device for good recordings.
-I like the fact the {{T1}} offers the ability to output each of its channels to a single connector on the back of the T1.  Having this ability has allowed me to accomplish this procedure and for it to work I as I thought it should.  In addition, you can route just a single channel from the T1 to the H4, if you so choose.  This offers the gigging musician multiple solutions for getting output from the T1.  It’s a very flexible and intuitive product offering many alternatives to shaping and recording your sound!
+* I like the fact the {{T1}} offers the ability to output each of its channels to a single connector on the back of the T1.  Having this ability has allowed me to accomplish this procedure and for it to work I as I thought it should.  In addition, you can route just a single channel from the T1 to the H4, if you so choose.  This offers the gigging musician multiple solutions for getting output from the T1.  It’s a very flexible and intuitive product offering many alternatives to shaping and recording your sound!
 == What I do not like about the products ==
-The Zoom H4 Recorder has a VERY small menu screen.  At times, it is hard to read, depending on the lighting in the room, glare, etc.  In addition, the User Interface (method to select options, change values, etc.) takes some “hands on” time before you can become comfortable with it.  The thing I have found is if you don’t use the H4 for some amount of time, you have to go through a small re-learning curve on how to negotiate the menus.  This is a quirk in the design of the product.  In my opinion, it could be more user friendly!
+* The Zoom H4 Recorder has a VERY small menu screen.  At times, it is hard to read, depending on the lighting in the room, glare, etc.  In addition, the User Interface (method to select options, change values, etc.) takes some “hands on” time before you can become comfortable with it.  The thing I have found is if you don’t use the H4 for some amount of time, you have to go through a small re-learning curve on how to negotiate the menus.  This is a quirk in the design of the product.  In my opinion, it could be more user friendly!
-Bose {{T1}} -  It takes a while to become familiar with all the features and functions of this product.  It can be overwhelming for the first-time user.  But, once familiar with its operation and options, you should have no problems.
+* Bose {{T1}} -  It takes a while to become familiar with all the features and functions of this product.  It can be overwhelming for the first-time user.  But, once familiar with its operation and options, you should have no problems.
 == Review Summary ==
-If you have a Bose {{L1}} and {{T1}}, then recording your music can be as easy as purchasing one of these new digital recorders (with external input capability), hooking it up and playing some music!  A recording of your gig has the potential to let your hear where you need a little extra practice on a song or two!  Who knows, you might also be able to use this to record your first “live CD”, with very little effort on your part!  Good luck and if you have questions about this procedure, hook-up, or anything related, please let me know.  I’ll be glad to answer your questions via the message board or email.
+If you have a Bose {{Model II}} and {{T1}}, then recording your music can be as easy as purchasing one of these new digital recorders (with external input capability), hooking it up and playing some music!  A recording of your gig has the potential to let your hear where you need a little extra practice on a song or two!  Who knows, you might also be able to use this to record your first “live CD”, with very little effort on your part!  Good luck and if you have questions about this procedure, hook-up, or anything related, please let me know.  I’ll be glad to answer your questions via the message board or email.
 == Review Date ==