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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 {{L1}} System. | ||
==The Products== | |||
== The Products == | |||
=== [http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1901 Zoom H4 Handy Recorder] === | === [http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1901 Zoom H4 Handy Recorder] === | ||
MSRP: $499.99 Street Price: $299.99 | MSRP: $499.99 Street Price: $299.99 | ||
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[[image:ZoomH4.jpg]] | [[image:ZoomH4.jpg]] | ||
===Features=== | === Features === | ||
Mobile Field Recording | Mobile Field Recording | ||
* Fits in the palm of your hand | * Fits in the palm of your hand | ||
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[[image:005 Bose T1.gif]] | [[image:005 Bose T1.gif]] | ||
===Features=== | === Features === | ||
* Digital multichannel mixer designed for use with Bose® L1® sound systems | * Digital multichannel mixer designed for use with Bose® L1® sound systems | ||
* Features over 100 proprietary ToneMatch presets for instruments and microphones | * Features over 100 proprietary ToneMatch presets for instruments and microphones | ||
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== | == The Basics for Recording == | ||
I record our gigs | I record our gigs with the Zoom H4 Recorder while using two {{T1}}s. Using two T1s enables me to record separate channels (left and right) into the Zoom H4 Recorder. With two guitar cables, I run one T1's AUX-OUT to the Left Channel of the H4 Recorder and the second T1's AUX-OUT to the Right Channel of the H4. Thus, I end up with 8 T1 channels running into my Zoom H4 Recorder with the ability to record all 8 channels, or a mix of them. | ||
(''If you are using a single T1 to record from, you may need to split your single T1's AUX-OUT signal into two signals as Left and Right inputs into your H4. There may be others options available here. I haven't given any thought on how to accomplish this with a single T1.)'' | |||
===Step by Step Instructions=== | === Step by Step Instructions === | ||
''to be added soon!'' | ''to be added soon!'' | ||
==L1 Configurations== | |||
== L1 Configurations == | |||
The Lodge Brothers use the following combination of Bose equipment for our engagements. Our equipment consists of: | The Lodge Brothers use the following combination of Bose equipment for our engagements. Our equipment consists of: | ||
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* 2 - T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engines | * 2 - T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engines | ||
(I haven’t used the Zoom H4 Recorder when we have used two L1® Systems yet. So, I haven’t figured out the configuration we would need in this situation.) | ''(I haven’t used the Zoom H4 Recorder when we have used two L1® Systems yet. So, I haven’t figured out the configuration we would need in this situation.)'' | ||
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* T1 MAIN out -> L1 System | * T1 MAIN out -> L1 System | ||
==Recording Results== | == Recording Results == | ||
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 OUTput on each channel you want to record, [[Media:take a brief look at this video]]. | 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 OUTput 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! | 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== | |||
== General Comments == | |||
At the time I wrote this for the Wiki, I had only accomplished two recordings of our band using this method of recording. The things I have noticed so far, are: | At the time I wrote this for the Wiki, I had only accomplished two recordings of our band using this method of recording. The things I have noticed so far, are: | ||
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# 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 {{L1}} system!!! | ||
==What I like about the products== | |||
== 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. 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. | 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. 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. | ||
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 would. In addition, you can route only a single channel from the T1 to the H4, if you so chose. This offers the gigging musician multiple solutions for getting output from the T1. It’s a very flexible and intuitive product after you’ve had some time with it! | 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 would. In addition, you can route only a single channel from the T1 to the H4, if you so chose. This offers the gigging musician multiple solutions for getting output from the T1. It’s a very flexible and intuitive product after you’ve had some time with it! | ||
==What I do not like about the products== | |||
== 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, 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, 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 the unit. It can be overwhelming for the first-time user. But, once familiar with its operation, you should have no problems. | Bose {{T1}} - It takes a while to become familiar with all the features and functions of the unit. It can be overwhelming for the first-time user. But, once familiar with its operation, you should have no problems. | ||
==Review Summary== | |||
== 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 {{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. | ||
==Review Date== | == Review Date == | ||
Last Revised: 10/10/08 | |||