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Handy Recorder

OPERATION MANUAL

Introduction / H4n Pro features

H4n Pro features
Thank you very much for purchasing our ZOOM H4n Pro Handy Recorder.
The H4n Pro has the following special features.

• An all-in-one handy recorder.
The H4n Pro is lightweight (294 g) with a very compact design and is equipped
with high quality stereo condenser microphones arranged in an XY pickup
pattern, a built-in speaker, SD card recording, a mixer and internal effects.
You can enjoy recording and creating your own music anytime, anywhere with
the H4n Pro.

• Versatile field recorder with multi-track capability.
The H4n Pro is capable of recording in several different operation modes.
STEREO mode enables high-quality stereo recording. 4CH mode can record 2
sound sources simultaneously in stereo. MTR mode allows playback of 4 tracks
and recording of 2 tracks simultaneously. You can use it as a field recorder to
record melodies and band performances on-the-fly and to capture sound effects.
You can also use it as a multitrack recorder to make songs by overdubbing instruments and vocals. Furthermore, in STAMINA mode you can record in stereo for
up to 11 hours using batteries only.

• New 90/120°-variable XY stereo mic
The H4n Pro allows you to adjust the angle of the onboard microphones to address
a wider range of recording scenarios. Set the microphones to 120° for a wider area
of sound, or set them to 90° for a more focused sound source. Either way, the
mics retain their XY configuration, so you can record natural stereo sound with
no phase cancellation.

• Connect mics and guitars directly using combined XLR/
standard phone jacks
The H4n Pro includes input jacks for connections that can accommodate a variety
of recording styles. Microphones, including stereo mics and condensers, electric
guitars, basses and keyboards can all be connected directly.

• Use as an audio interface and SD card with a computer
An onboard USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port allows direct connection to a computer. You
can use it as an audio interface with built-in effects (sampling rate limited to 44.1
kHz when using the effects). You can also use the H4n Pro as an SD card reader
for your computer. You can transfer recorded files to your computer and use them
to create audio CDs or work with them in DAW software.

• Tuner, metronome, karaoke and various other functions
The tuner functions include not only a standard chromatic tuner, but also support
less common tunings, such as for 7-string guitars and 5-string basses. The metronome function is convenient for practice and multitrack recording. You can also
use the H4n Pro as a practice device.
Use the SPEED function to adjust the playback speed from 50–150%. The
KARAOKE functions include center canceling for stereo files and variable key
control, making it valuable for language learning and voice training.

Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the H4n Pro so that you can make the most of it for many years.
After reading this manual, please keep it with the warranty in a safe place.

001

Introduction / Applications

The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications

Vocal recording

Recording acoustic guitars

Piano recitals

Recording live performances

Band practices

Transferring analog sound sources to digital

Recording meetings

Field recording

Drum practice recording

002

Introduction / Contents

Contents

H4n Pro features .......................................................................................... 001

6-4

Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power ..................... 030

The H4n Pro is ideal for these applications.................................................. 002

6-5

Using as a USB audio interface ..................................................... 031

Contents ....................................................................................................... 003

6-6

Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader ......................................... 033

Safety precautions for users ........................................................................ 006

6-7

Setup: Built-in speaker .................................................................. 034

7-1

Mode overview............................................................................... 035

Getting started

7-2

Switching and confirming modes .................................................. 036

7-3

Mode details .................................................................................. 037

1-1

Recording flow using the H4n Pro ................................................. 009

8-1

Mode screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes............................. 038

1-2

Easy recording guide (STEREO mode) .......................................... 011

8-2

Mode screens: 4CH mode ............................................................. 039

2-1

Names and functions of parts........................................................ 013

8-3

Mode screens: MTR mode ............................................................ 040

Battery/Power setting .................................................................... 015

8-4

Mode screens: MAIN MENU .......................................................... 041

4-1

Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off..... 017

Optional remote control operation ................................................. 043

4-2

Using recording and transport buttons .......................................... 019

4-3

Using TRACK 1–4 buttons ............................................................. 020

Operations

4-4

Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons ............................................... 021

1-01

4-5

Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons ...................................... 022

1-02

Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes ... 047

4-6

Using the DIAL and the MENU button ........................................... 023

1-03

Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT) ................ 049

5-1

Loading an SD card ....................................................................... 025

1-04

Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME)................................... 050

5-2

Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME) ......................................... 026

1-05

Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording ...................................... 051

6-1

Setup: Connecting external devices .............................................. 027

1-06-1 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE) ............... 053

6-2

Setup: Built-in microphones .......................................................... 028

1-06-2 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE) ............. 055

6-3

Setup: Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power....... 029

1-06-3 Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW)........... 056

003

Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels .... 045

Settings/recording: TRACK MENU ................................................ 057

3-03-5 EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX)....................................... 086

1-08-1 Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) ..... 059

3-03-6 EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME..................................................... 087

1-08-2 Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT) .......... 061

3-03-7 EFFECT EDIT: STORE ................................................................... 088

2-01-1 Recording functions: AUTO REC ................................................... 063

3-03-8 Importing patches from other projects (EFFECT IMPORT) ........... 089

2-01-2 Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP ........................................ 064

3-04-1 Karaoke preparation (KARAOKE) ................................................... 091

2-02

Recording functions: PRE REC...................................................... 065

3-04-2 Karaoke recording (KARAOKE) ...................................................... 093

2-03

Recording functions: LO CUT ........................................................ 066

4-01

Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes) ... 094

2-04

Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT ................................................ 067

4-02

Playback: PLAY MODE .................................................................. 095

2-05

Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO ....................................... 069

4-03

Playback: Setting marks ................................................................ 096

2-06

Recording functions: MONITOR .................................................... 070

4-04

Playback: AB REPEAT ................................................................... 097

2-07

Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK................................ 071

4-05

Playback: SPEED ........................................................................... 099

2-08

Recording functions: MONO MIX .................................................. 072

4-06

Playback: MIXER............................................................................ 100

2-09

Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX .................................. 073

4-07

Playback: Playing files (MTR mode)............................................... 101

3-01-1 Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER.......................................................... 075

4-08

Playback: Specifying a counter time ............................................. 102

3-01-2 Tuner: other TUNER types ............................................................. 076

5-01

Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT ................................................. 103

3-01-3 Tuner: TUNER CALIB ..................................................................... 077

5-02

Editing/Output: FILE SELECT ........................................................ 104

3-01-4 Tuner: TUNER INPUT..................................................................... 078

5-03

Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION ............................................. 105

3-02

Metronome (METRONOME)........................................................... 079

5-04

Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ........................................................ 106

3-03-1 Effects overview ............................................................................. 081

5-05

Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL ................................................. 107

3-03-2 Effects (EFFECT) ............................................................................ 083

5-06

Editing/Output: FILE COPY............................................................ 108

3-03-3 Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT) ......................................................... 084

5-07

Editing/Output: FILE RENAME....................................................... 109

3-03-4 PRE AMP module editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP) .................... 085

5-08

Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE .............................................. 111

004

Introduction / Contents

1-07

Introduction / Contents

Reference

5-09

Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE ................................................. 112

5-10

Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE ........................................ 113

5-11

Editing/Output: MARK LIST ........................................................... 115

Main specifications by mode ....................................................................... 139

5-12

Editing/Output: DIVIDE .................................................................. 116

Settings available in each mode................................................................... 140

5-13

Editing/Output: MOVE ................................................................... 117

MTR mode effect types and parameters...................................................... 141

5-14

Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT .................................................... 118

H4n Pro patch list ......................................................................................... 147

5-15

Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT ............................................... 119

H4n Pro specifications ................................................................................. 149

5-16

Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE ............................................... 120

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 150

5-17

Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME.............................................. 121

Index

5-18

Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY .................................................. 122

5-19

Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE ............................................. 123

5-20

Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT ............................................ 125

6-01

Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT .................................................... 126

6-02

Utilities: MEMORY REC ................................................................. 127

6-03

Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST ...................................................... 129

6-04

Utilities: BATTERY TYPE................................................................ 130

6-05

Utilities: VERSION .......................................................................... 131

6-06

Utilities: FACTORY RESET............................................................. 132

6-07

Utilities: REMAIN ............................................................................ 133

6-08

Utilities: FORMAT........................................................................... 134

6-09

Utilities: VERSION UP .................................................................... 135

6-10

Utilities: Using H2 and H4 SD cards .............................................. 136

005

....................................................................................................... 151

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When not using for an extended period, remove
the batteries from the unit.
If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery
compartment and battery terminals carefully to
remove all remnant of battery fluid.
When using the unit, the battery compartment
cover should be closed.
Install batteries with the correct +/− orientations.
Do not use new and old batteries together. Do
not use batteries of different brands or types
together.

In this manual, warning and caution symbols are used to
highlight dangers of accidents and troubles. Users should
read them to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:
If the users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could
result.
If the users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to
the equipment could result.

An action that is mandatory

An action that is prohibited
Please read through the following safety tips and precautions
to ensure hazard-free use of the H4n Pro.

Power requirements
AC adapter operation
Make sure to use only a DC5 center plus 1A
(ZOOM AD 14) AC adapter. The use of other
than the specified type could damage the unit
and pose a safety hazard.
Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet
that supplies the rated voltage required by the
adapter.
When disconnecting the AC adapter from the
AC outlet, make sure to grasp the adapter itself.
Never pull on the cable.
During lightning or when not using for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from
the AC outlet.
Battery operation
Use 2 commercially-available 1.5V AA batteries
(alkaline dry cell batteries or nickel metal hydride
batteries).

Environment
To prevent unexpected troubles and malfunctions, avoid using the H4n Pro in environments
where it will be exposed to:
• Extreme temperatures
• Heat sources such as radiators or stoves
• High humidity or moisture
• Excessive dust or sand
• Excessive vibration or shock

Handling
The H4n Pro is a precision instrument. Do not
exert undue pressure on the keys and other
controls. Take care not to drop or bump it, and
do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure,
which can cause serious trouble.
Take care that no foreign objects (coins, pins,
etc.) or liquids (water, alcoholic drinks or juice)
enter the unit.
Do not place the H4n Pro speaker close to other
precision instruments (watches and computers),
electronic medical instruments or magnetic cards.

Connecting cables and input and output jacks
You should always turn off the power to the H4n Pro
and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving
the H4n Pro.

Alterations
Never open the case of the H4n Pro or attempt
to modify the product in any way since this
could result in damage to the unit.

Volume
Do not use the H4n Pro at a loud volume for
a long time since this could cause hearing impairment.

USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Electrical interference
For safety considerations, the H4n Pro has been designed
to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection
from external interference. However, equipment that is very
susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the H4n Pro, as
the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.
With any type of digital control device, the H4n Pro included,
electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction and
could corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the H4n Pro. If necessary,
slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax,
or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since
these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Breakdown and malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power off and disconnect
other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or
ZOOM service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of breakdown or
malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone
number.

Please keep this manual in a convenient
place for future reference.

006

Introduction / Safety precautions for users

Safety precautions for users

Introduction / Copyright warnings

■ Recording of live performances
Many artists and most live venues do not allow recording and photography and
will check for cameras and recorders at the entrance. Even if recording is allowed,
it is prohibited to sell, distribute, or upload to the Internet without the organizers
authorization. Copyright violation is a crime.

■ Music CDs and downloaded sound sources
Using music recorded on CDs and other media as well as downloaded sound
sources for purposes other than personal enjoyment (including, for example, playing them in a concert hall or other location and altering songs) could be a violation
of copyright laws.
Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of
copyrights.

Trademarks:
• The SD and SDHC logos are trademarks.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Sisvel
S.p.A.
• Windows®, Windows® 10, Windows®8, Windows® 7 and Windows Vista® are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are
the property of their respective companies.
For the purpose of improvement, product specifications and appearance are subject to
change without notice.

007

Getting started

008

Operational overview / Recording flow using the H4n Pro

1-1

Recording flow using the H4n Pro

The following is the basic flow of recording operations for the H4n Pro. Depending on the recording application,
you can select which recording mode and audio quality setting is right for the situation.

Set-up
Connect
to other
audio
devices

Turn the
power on

Select the
mode

P.017

In addition to the built-in mic, you can use the
external stereo mic input jack and INPUT 1 and 2
external input jacks. Phantom power and plug in
power are also supported.

You can select among 4 modes
according to the input source types,
and post-recording editing and output
needs.
STEREO Mode
4CH Mode
MTR Mode

Set the
recording
method

Set the recording level and other
settings as you like.

• AUTO REC
• REC LEVEL AUTO
• LO CUT
• COMP/LIMIT
• MONO MIX
• METRONOME
• EFFECT/PATCH
• KARAOKE
etc.

STAMINA Mode

〉〉〉〉 P.027

009

〉〉〉〉 P.035

〉〉〉〉 P.063-

Recording in STEREO/
STAMINA mode………...P.047

Playback
and confirm

Re-record

Edit and
output

Use these convenient ways to
swiftly review/playback parts of
recordings.

In MTR mode punch-in/out functions allow you to re-record only
sections you want to correct.

Recordings are managed as files
and projects, and can be edited in
various ways.

Recording in 4CH mode
...………P.051
Recording in MTR mode
…...……P.053

• PUNCH-IN/OUT
etc.

• PLAY MODE
• AB REPEAT
• SPEED
• MARK LIST
etc.

〉〉〉〉 P.094-

〉〉〉〉 P.059-

Operational overview / Recording flow using the H4n Pro

Record

• FILE INFORMATION
• FILE MP3 ENCODE
• FILE STEREO ENCODE
• DIVIDE
• MOVE
• BOUNCE
etc.

〉〉〉〉 P.105-

010

Operational overview / Easy recording guide

1-2

Easy recording guide (STEREO mode)

The following are basic recording instructions using the built-in stereo mic and built-in speaker in STEREO mode.

Turn the
power on

Confirm
stereo
mode

Start
recording
standby
Input from
built-in mic

Move POWER
switch to ON

Stereo mode
indicator lit
Press
Blinks
Recording
standby

Stereo mode top screen

New file made

Blinks

Left side

Front panel

MIC button lit
*Input from built-in mic

If mode indicator or screen different 〉
〉〉〉 P.036

011

Monitor level meters
MIC button lit
Press to stop

Adjust
input level

Start
recording

Stop
recording

Play it back

Play

Increase
+
or

Press

Press
Lit

Recording

Counter
advances

Stop

Press

Unlit

Counter returns to 00:00:00:000

Built-in
speaker
output
Remaining recording time decreases

Adjust input level
Right panel

Back

Pause/resume recording
Counter does not return to 0

Add mark

Add a mark when using WAV
file format

Stereo mode recording 〉
〉〉〉 P.047

Stereo mode playback 〉
〉〉〉 P.094

012

Operational overview / Easy recording guide

Decrease
ー

Fundamentals / Names and functions of parts

2-1

Names and functions of parts

Front

Back

90/120° stereo
XY mic (built-in)

STEREO/4CH/MTR
mode indicators

Display with
backlight
• STEREO/4CH mode
shortcut buttons
1 FOLDER
2 FILE
3 SPEED (Stereo mode)
4 WAV/MP3 (Stereo/4CH mode)
• MTR mode TRACK
1–4 buttons
INPUT
MIC, 1–2 buttons
Transport control buttons
REC button

013

Input jack for external stereo
mic that uses plug-in power

Built-in mono speaker

Threaded tripod mount
Battery cover
STAMINA switch

Left side

Fundamentals / Names and functions of parts

Right side

Bottom
DC 5V AC adapter jack

DIAL

MENU button

REC LEVEL (+/−)

Optional remote
control jack
LINE/PHONE output
stereo mini jack
VOLUME (+/−)

USB jack

Strap
attachment
hole
XLR/standard phone
input jack 1

XLR/standard phone
input jack 2

SD card slot

POWER/HOLD switch

014

Power / Battery/Power setting

3 Battery/Power setting
The H4n Pro can be powered by a standard power outlet or batteries.

• Using a standard power outlet

• Using batteries

Always use the specified AC adapter.

Install two AA batteries.

Open the battery
compartment cover.

NOTE:
Make sure the power is off!
Confirm that the power is off whenever you
open the battery compartment cover or
connect/disconnect the AC adapter. Failure to
do so could damage recording data.

Insert the batteries.

Set the STAMINA switch.

(Follow the +/– orientation.)

: Ordinary use
(using AC adapter or batteries)
ON: STAMINA mode on
(conserves power when using batteries)

Specified AC adapter:
ZOOM AD-14A/D

Close the battery
compartment cover.

Use of an AC adapter other
than the specified model
could cause malfunction.
Ref.

015

☞ Stamina mode explanation P.035

NOTE:

When a “Low Battery!” warning appears, immediately
turn the unit off and replace the batteries, or switch to
an AC adapter.

Usable batteries

FULL

EMPTY
If the remaining battery
charge becomes low,
“Low Battery” will be
shown every two seconds and the unit will
soon turn off.

Power / Battery/Power setting

• Remaining battery charge

You can use conventional alkaline and nickel metal hydride
rechargeable batteries.

Power supply from USB

Connect a USB cable that is already connected to the
computer to the unit while it is off. Power will be supplied by
USB bus power and the unit will turn on automatically. This
function is only available when the H4n Pro is used as an SD
card reader or an audio interface.

HINT:
To measure the battery charge accurately
The remaining battery charge can be measured more
precisely by using the H4n Pro battery type setting.

Date and time setting retention

If the batteries die or the power supply is interrupted, the
H4n Pro will retain the date and time setting for about three
minutes. After this, these settings will be reset to their default
values.

Power supply indicator

Using batteries

Using AC adapter
Ref.
Ref.

☞ USB bus power P.033
☞ Battery type P.130
016

Button operations / Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off

4-1

Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off
Turning the power on and starting up
Left side

Turn all connected
equipment off first.

Insert an SD card.

Slide the POWER
switch to turn the
power on and start up.

NOTE:
• Before turning the power on, lower the
volume of instruments and monitors
connected to the H4n Pro.
• If the display reads
“No Card” when
starting up, make
sure that an SD
card is inserted
correctly.
• If the display says “Reset DATE/TIME”
when
starting
up, the date and
time have been
set to their default
values.
Ref.

4
017

☞

P.026

Date and time setting

POWER/HOLD
switch

Turn connected
instruments and
monitoring equipment
on in that order.

HINT:

Turning multiple devices on

When many devices are connected, turn
them on in the following order.
Instruments

H4n Pro

Mixer

Amp

1
2

HOLD Function

Turn the monitoring system and connected
instruments off in that order first.

The H4n Pro features a HOLD function that
disables button operation to prevent misoperation during recording.

Slide the POWER switch to turn the power off.

Activating the HOLD function
Slide the POWER switch
toward HOLD.

HINT:
Amp
OFF

➀

Order for turning off equipment
Mixer

H4n Pro

Instruments

OFF

➁

➂

➃

If you press any button while HOLD is
active, the screen will display “Key Hold” for
two seconds. To deactivate HOLD, slide the
POWER switch away from HOLD.

018

Button operations / Using the POWER/HOLD switch and turning the power on/off

Turning the power off and shutting down

Button operations / Using recording and transport buttons

4-2

Using recording and transport buttons

The functions of the REC, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE, FF and REW buttons depend on the mode.

Front

STEREO/4CH/STAMINA modes
REC button
Stopped

REC button
Enter recording standby and reset counter

Recording standby Start recording and counter
Recording

Playing

MTR mode

Add mark (WAV files only)

(Only when a track is in recording standby)

OVER WRITE recording
Enter recording standby

Stopped

Recording/standby Stop recording (playback continues)
Playing

Transport buttons
Stopped

STOP button
Recording/recording
standby/paused

Stop recording and reset counter

Playing/paused

Stop playback and stop counter

PLAY/PAUSE button
Stopped

Start playback and start counter

Recording/paused

Resume paused recording

Recording standby

Start recording and counter

Playing/paused

Resume paused playback

FF/REW buttons

REC button
Transport buttons

Stopped
Playing

FF: Show next file
REW: Return to file beginning
(If there are marks, FF and REW jump to the
nearest mark)

Press for more than a second
Search forward/backward
The longer the button is pressed, the faster
the search speed. Searching will stop at the
beginning or end of the file.

019

Enter recording standby and reset counter

Recording standby Start recording and start counter

Transport buttons
STOP button
Recording

Stop recording and stop counter

Playing

Stop playback and stop counter

Recording paused

Playback paused

Stop recording/playback

PLAY/PAUSE button
Stopped
Recording

Press for less than a second

Playback paused

Recording starts and counter continues

ALWAYS NEW recording

Start playback
Pause recording
(only when ALWAYS NEW recording)

Recording standby Start recording and counter
Playing

Resume paused playback

FF/REW button
Stopped
Playing
Playback paused

Press for less than a second
FF: Skip forward one second
REW: Return to beginning

Press for more than a second
Search forward/backward

Using TRACK 1–4 buttons

Button operations / Using TRACK 1–4 buttons

4-3

The of TRACK 1-4 buttons have different functions depending on the MODE.

Front

MTR MODE
Switch between track recording and playback.

STEREO/4CH/STAMINA MODE
Move to the
FOLDER SELECT menu
Move to the FILE menu

When you start recording, press the track number you want to
record and the track becomes Recording Standby status. That
track button will then become illuminated.

Move to the SPEED menu
(only STEREO MODE)

Make track and the input source settings

Move to the REC FORMAT menu
(STEREO MODE, 4CH MODE)

After selecting the track, use the input source buttons to select
the input for that track. Using the INPUT button you can record
in mono, stereo or a combination of both.

These operations are not available during
recording and playback.

Selecting one track

For stereo input
select MIC or 1
and 2

Same for tracks 2-4

Selecting two tracks

For mono input select
either 1 or 2

TRACK 1-4
Same for tracks 3 and 4

These are the four possible
input selections.

Note: These operations are not possible
during recording and playback.

HINT:
When stereo link active
When tracks are stereo-linked, pressing the
button for one track will have the same effect
on the linked track.

Ref.

☞Stereo link P.058
020

Button operations / Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons

4-4

Using INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 buttons

These buttons have different functions depending on the various modes.

FRONT

STEREO/STAMINA MODE
Select INPUT MIC, 1 or 2 and the corresponding button lights.
If you select INPUT 1 or 2, buttons will light after the selection. (Once lit, the buttons do not respond.)
Any other input source settings, such as REC LEVEL, will be made for the lit source.
Note: If the selected input clips, its button will blink.

4CH MODE
Use all input sources. MIC, 1 and 2 all light.
When you switch to 4CH, the H4n Pro will receive two stereo inputs: one from MIC and one from 1 and
2 together. When you press a lit button, the channel input level is shown and you can adjust its recording
level (REC LEVEL).
Note: When an input clips the corresponding button blinks.

MTR MODE
Set MIC, 1 and 2 individually for stereo and mono input. The corresponding
button lights.
You can select INPUT MIC, 1 and 2 individually.
• When you use the built-in or an external stereo microphone, select INPUT MIC.
• For stereo input using the external input jacks, use both INPUT 1 and 2. Press either INPUT 1 or 2 button
and then press another button.
INPUT 1 & 2
buttons

Note: If the selected input clips, its button will blink.

HINT:
What is clipping?

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If the input level reaches the maximum that the H4n Pro can record (0 dB), the recorded
sound could be distorted. The recording level should be adjusted.

Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons

These keys allow you to adjust the levels of recording input and output volume.
(All the modes are the same.)
LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

Recording level (all modes)
Recording level

The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be adjusted
from 1 to 100 with the (+/−) buttons.

Press REC LEVEL (+/−) to adjust
Press the INPUT
MIC, 1 or 2 button
to select an input
source to adjust its
recording level.

1–100
+: Increase sensitivity
(amplify)
–: Decrease sensitivity
(attenuate)

Volume (all modes)
Press VOL (+/−) to adjust

Volume

The volume from the built-in speaker and output jacks
can be adjusted from 0 to 100 with the (+/−) buttons.

0–100
+: Increase volume
–: Decrease volume

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Button operations / Using REC LEVEL and VOLUME buttons

4-5

Button operations / Using the DIAL and the MENU button

4-6

Using the DIAL and the MENU button

The DIAL and the MENU button are used for various settings while recording and during playback.
Here are explanations about their basic operations.
RIGHT SIDE

Basic DIAL operations
Rotate the DIAL to select an item

DIAL

Rotate the DIAL, and the cursor on the display will move with the DIAL

Select
Press the DIAL to confirm the selection

Press

Press to DIAL and your selection will be confirmed.
➝ When there are additional selections, press to move to the next screen.
➝ When you complete selection, the screen returns to the previous one.

Basic MENU button operation
MENU button

Opening the MENU screen
Press the MENU button to make settings for recording, playback and other functions.

Select

Long Press
023

Canceling a setting change
Press the MENU button during any setting operation, to cancel the operation and return
to the previous screen.
To cancel a setting operation and return to the top screen of the mode, press the MENU
button for more than 2 seconds.

Button operations / Using the DIAL and the MENU button

Operation when the [ ] cursor appears (date and time setting, changing file names, etc)
Turn the DIAL to move the
cursor.

Press the DIAL to change
numbers and letters.

DIAL moves

When the item is
highlighted,
rotate
the DIAL to change
the numbers and letters. Press the DIAL
to confirm.

DIAL operation on the top screen
Turn the DIAL to
move the cursor
on the top screen.
Press to enable
counter
adjustment or open the setting menu.
(Only in MTR mode.)

Selecting items in lists
Turn the DIAL to scroll
through a list.
DIAL moves

Push the DIAL to confirm a
selection.
The screen returns to
the previous one.

About the ➝ in selection lists
When you see an
➝, there are more
selections on the
next screen.
Select the arrow
and press the DIAL to move to the next
screen.

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Initial settings / Loading an SD card

5-1

Loading an SD card

The SD card is required to record. Make sure to turn off power before inserting or removing the SD card.
How to install an SD card

How to remove an SD card

1
2

Make sure power is off.
Insert the SD card into
the slot.

Make sure power is off.
Push the SD card in to
remove it from the slot.

SD card recording capacity (approximate)

4GB SDHC card
44.1 kHz/16-bit WAV
(stereo track)
44.1kHz/128kbps MP3
(stereo track)

Recording time
(approximate)
380 minutes

68 hours

NOTE:
TURN THE POWER OFF!
Never insert or remove an SD card while the power is on. This could
destroy data.

CAUTIONS WHEN INSERTING
SD CARDS
• You can use 16MB to 32GB SD cards.
For a list of operation-certified SD cards
please refer to the ZOOM website:
http://www.zoom.co.jp/
• If you use an SD card that was used
by a computer, digital camera or other
machine, formatting in the H4n Pro is
required.
• If “No Card” appears on the display at
startup, check if the SD card is correctly
inserted.
• When “Format Card” appears on the
display at startup, this means the SD card
has not been formatted in the H4n Pro. To
format it, press the DIAL and select YES.
• When the startup screen says “Card
Protect”, the card is write-protected. To
disable this, slide the lock switch on the
SD card.

Ref.

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No SD card warning when
starting up.

This warning will appear if an
SD card is not in a recognized
format. Select YES to format
the card. This will delete all of
its data.

☞ Using H2 and H4 SD cards P.136

Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME)

Each file will automatically record the date/time.
To facilitate searching for files by date, be sure to set the date/time after every battery change.

Press.

Select SYSTEM and press.

Set YEAR ➝ MONTH ➝ DAY ➝ TIME
(hour: minute: second)
Select the item on DATE/TIME:

Turn the DIAL to
select the item.

Select DATE/TIME and press.

NOTE:

Press the DIAL.
The selected item value is highlighted.

Change the value.

Select OK and press.

If “Reset DATE/TIME” appears
during startup, the date/time
needs to be set.

Turn the DIAL to
set the value.

Press the DIAL.
The cursor appears again.

• If no power source is connected
for more than three minutes, the
DATE/TIME setting will reset to
the default value.
• You cannot set this during
recording and playback.

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Initial settings / Setting the date and time (DATE/TIME)

5-2

Setup / Connecting external devices

6-1

Setup: Connecting external devices

The H4n Pro offers versatile connectivity with options for any recording application.
Remote control
(optional)

Stereo mic

Headphones

Monitors
SD card

Mixer

INPUT: instrument

USB

INPUT: mic

Personal computer (PC)

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INPUT: instrument

AC adapter specified for H4n Pro

Setup: Built-in microphones

Setup / Built-in microphones

6-2

These are the special features of the H4n Pros built-in microphones.

XY mic placement

90° or 120° directivity

Capturing the stereo image center

Centered 90°

Ordinary stereo mic placement

High quality microphones in an XY
pattern ensure a natural stereo image
when recording sounds.
Stereo recording is often done by placing two microphones in a V-shaped configuration. Pointing microphones
outward will result in stereo separation, but the recording
will lack definition around the center, resulting in a poor
stereo image.
The H4n Pro utilizes an XY stereo mic configuration. By
placing two microphones in a crossed pattern (opposite
angles), the H4n Pro can cover a wide area and capture
sound sources in the center with clarity and definition.
Sounds reach both mics simultaneously, so no phase
cancellation occurs between right and left channels.

H4n Pro stereo mic pair

Stereo images without phase cancellation.

Movable

Wide 120°

Time lag
Ordinary stereo mic placement

H4n Pro stereo mic pair

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Setup / Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power

6-3

Setup: Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power

The input jack for the external microphone is suitable for microphones that require plug-in power.

Setting PLUG-IN power
Close microphone recording

Close microphone recording

Put the H4n Pro 30-50 cm from the sound
source.

When you use an external microphone, be
sure to select the correct setting.

Built-in
microphones

Sound source

30-50 cm

* You cannot use
both the builtin mics and an
external
mic
together.

External stereo
microphone input
jack with
plug-in power

Connect the
mic to the
INPUT MIC
jack.

Off microphone recording
Make sure the recording sound sources
are all located in zone covered by the
built-in microphones.

Press.

Select
INPUT and
press.

Select
PLUG-IN
and press.

NOTE:
Plug-in and phantom
power cannot be set
during recording and
playback.

029

Built-in
microphones
INPUT MIC

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Select ON
and press.

Setup: INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power

Use INPUT 1 and 2 to connect to a guitar, bass or keyboard, for example.

Setting PHANTOM power
Connecting instruments
You can directly plug a guitar
or a bass into either INPUT 1 or
INPUT 2.
Plug a keyboard with stereo
output into both INPUT 1 and 2.

INPUT 1

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

INPUT 2

Press.

Select
INPUT and
press.

Connecting microphones
Connect microphones with XLR plugs to INPUT 1 and
INPUT 2. If you need phantom power, such as when using a
condenser microphone, make the following setting.

Dynamic
microphone

Condenser
microphone
(phantom
power)

NOTE:
Some
condenser
microphones cannot operate with
+24V phantom power, but
compared to the +48V setting
this reduces power consumption during battery operation.

Select
PHANTOM
and press.

Select the
voltage
and press.
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Setup / INPUT 1/2 connections and phantom power

6-4

Setup / Using as a USB audio interface

6-5

Using as a USB audio interface

The H4n Pro can be used as a two-in/two-out USB interface at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
Power
ON already

Connect H4n Pro to
computer with USB cable.

Select FREQUENCY
and press.

Select a sampling rate
and press.

Select CONNECT and
press.

Input or output levels

Connect H4n Pro
to computer with
USB cable.

Power OFF

USB

2
3

Press when on the top
screen.
Select USB and press.

H4n Pro starts up using USB
bus power, and USB setting
screen opens

Two channels can be sent and
received at 44.1 or 48 kHz while
connected to a computer.

Select AUDIO I/F and press.

Active function

Ref.

☞

EFFECT
TUNER
MONITOR
PHANTOM
PLUG-IN

031

P.083
P.075
P.070
P.030
P.029

NOTE:
These buttons are usable
during setting

Press.
AUDIO I/F MENU

EFFECT

Use effects (only 44.1 kHz)

TUNER

Use tuner

MONITOR

Enable monitoring

PHANTOM

Enable phantom power

PLUG-IN

Open MENU and make settings

HINT:

Enable plug-in power

DISCONNECT End connection
Adjust input and output levels

Select
and press.

Selection of input source
When you select an input the corresponding
button lights, confirming the selection. To
turn off the input, press the corresponding
button so the light turns off.

• You cannot change the sampling
rate while the computer identifies
the H4n Pro as an audio interface.
• When connecting as an interface,
make sure the sampling rate (step
6) matches the recording software
and playback file.
• You cannot changed this setting
during recording and playback.

To monitor input signals, you must turn
MONITOR on.

Audio interface use
• You can record and playback
signals directly to and from your
DAW software using the H4n Pro.
• In this mode, you can use the
H4n Pros built-in effects on input
signals if the sampling rate is set
to 44.1kHz.
• No specific driver is needed to
use the H4n Pro as a USB audio
interface.
• When using a DAW or other software, refer to its manual.

Note: If no input is selected and no input buttons are
lit, no signal is being sent to the computer.

032

Setup / Using as a USB audio interface

Button operation in AUDIO I/F menu

Setup / Using as a USB SD card reader

6-6

Setup: Using as a USB SD card reader

When you use the H4n Pro as an SD card reader, make the following settings.

Power ON
already

USB
Power OFF

Connect H4n Pro to computer
with USB cable.

Press on the top screen.

Select USB and press.

• Before physically unplugging the
USB cable (and H4n Pro) from
the computer, be sure to use
the “Safely Remove Hardware”
function on the computer first.
Unplugging the USB cable (and
H4n Pro) without doing this could
damage files.
• Compatible operating systems:
Windows Vista and newer
Mac OS X (10.6 and newer)

HINT:
USB bus power

Connect H4n Pro to
computer with USB cable.

H4n Pro starts up using USB
bus power, and USB setting
screen opens

Select STORAGE and press.

USB bus power is a way to supply
power from a computer through the
USB cable.
Connecting the H4n Pro by USB
when its power is off causes it to
automatically start up and show the
USB menu.

SD card reader use

• Use files recorded by the H4n
Pro on your computer.
• Use audio files created on a
computer on the H4n Pro.
Connection complete

033

NOTE:

Setup: Built-in speaker

Setup / Built-in speaker

6-7

The H4n Pro is equipped with a built-in mono speaker.

H4n Pro built-in speaker
This is a mono speaker for playback. Use
it to easily play and listen to recorded
data without connecting headphones to
the LINE/PHONE jack.

NOTE:
Speaker output is disabled:

Speaker can be used:

• When the LINE/PHONE jack is
connected
• When MONITOR setting is ON
• When in recording standby in
MTR mode

• During file playback
• When used as an audio interface
• When nothing is connected to the
LINE/PHONE jack

034

Mode overview

7-1

Mode overview

The H4n Pro has four operation modes: STEREO, STAMINA, 4CH (4-channel) and MTR (multitrack).
Choose the mode according to your need.
• STEREO mode

• STAMINA mode

• 4CH mode

• MTR mode

You can easily create a stereo recording
using the built-in microphones or an
external microphone.
The STEREO mode is convenient for
recording live band performances,
acoustic instruments, voices, lectures,
and subtle soundscapes. You can then
use it to play stereo WAV and MP3
files.

This mode enables longer battery life.
STAMINA mode is similar to STEREO
mode, but has less functions.
The continuous usage time with alkaline
batteries is approximately 11 hours (but
could be less depending on usage).
When in STAMINA mode, the H4n
Pro can only record/playback in WAV
44.1kHz/16-bit and MP3 formats.
To enable STAMINA
mode when using batteries,
set the STAMINA switch
before turning the power on.
P015

In 4CH mode, you can record two
stereo signals simultaneously. You
can capture live sounds via the builtin mics and direct instruments via
external inputs at the same time.

You can record using effects in this
mode. You can also overdub recordings and use sound files previously
recorded using the other modes.
When creating a demo, you can record
backing tracks at home and record
instrumental tracks in the studio while
listening to the backing tracks.

• One-pass stereo recording of live
performances and rehearsals
• Direct recording of a single instrument
• Field recording
• Voice memos
• Recording meetings

• Field recording
• Live outdoor recording
• At conferences and in other situations
when changing batteries is difficult

• Simultaneous recording with both
line input and mics
• Surround recording via front and rear
microphone placement
• Simultaneous recording of both
ambient and direct sound sources
• Recording both ambient and direct
sounds to add a live feel to recorded
performances

• Recording parts one track at a time
• Overdubbing
• Recording using effects
• Mixing track levels after recording
• Indoor and outdoor rehearsals

035

Switching and confirming modes

Be sure to select the appropriate mode for your application.

HINT:

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Mode confirmation
• The current mode is indicated by a mode indicator LED on
the front panel.
• The H4n Pro will power up in the same mode it was in
when turned off.
• When starting up for the first time, the default mode is
STEREO.

Press.

Select MODE and press.

Mode indicators

Select among STEREO, 4CH
and MTR modes and press.

STEREO
4CH
MTR

STAMINA mode
indicator

Note: To engage
STAMINA mode,
use the switch
located in the battery
compartment.

036

Mode overview / Switching and confirming modes

7-2

Mode overview / Mode details

7-3

Mode details

Input and output levels as well as saving and file formats are different in each mode.

STEREO mode

4CH mode

MTR mode

In 4CH MODE, the H4n Pro records two stereo
WAV files: one stereo WAV file for the built-in
mic or stereo mic input and one stereo WAV file for
INPUT 1 and 2.
These FILES are saved in one of the ten 4CH
sub-folders.

You can record tracks in MONO or STEREO from
INPUT 1, INPUT 2 and a stereo microphone.
You can combine them with tracks recorded in other
modes and overdub existing tracks.
In MTR mode, project data and settings are saved as
a project in the MTR folder.

STAMINA MODE

In STEREO mode, you can select 2 different inputs
either INPUT MIC or INPUT 1 and 2, and record and
play one stereo file at a time.
Files are saved in one of the ten sub-folders in the
STEREO folder.
In STAMINA mode, the functions are limited to
maximize the battery life time.

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Mode screens: STEREO and STAMINA modes

Mode screens / STEREO and STAMINA modes

8-1

• Explanation of the top screen
Recorder status

Remaining battery life (when battery used)

Elapsed recording or playback time

Stopped
Recording

●

Recording standby
Blinks

Counter

REC button
blinks

▲

Playing

(hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds)
If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time
to change the batteries.

REC button
lights

Paused
Blinks

File names
Name of file selected, being recorded or
playing back

File format

Format of file selected, being recorded
or playing back

If there is no file in any folder, “No Data” appears.

• WAV file: kHz/bit
• MP3 file: bit rate

Clipping indicators

96kHz/24-bit WAV indicator
128kbps MP3 indicator

STAMINA MODE

Stamina
icon

Optional setting indicators
These icons appear on the display when
optional functions are ON.
LO CUT function

P.066

COMP/LIMIT function

P.067

Phantom power (48V/24V)

P.030

MS stereo matrix

P.073

The clip indicators “light” if the recording or playback level reaches 0 dB and remain lit until the file
ends or the stop button is pressed.

Level meters
Recording and playback levels

Remaining recording time
Remaining possible recording time on SD card

038

Mode screens: 4CH mode

• Explanation of the top screen
Counter

Recorder status

Blinks

Remaining battery life (when battery used)

Elapsed recording or playback time

Stopped
Recording standby

Recording

●

Mode screens / 4CH mode

8-2

REC button
blinks

(hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds)
If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time to
change the batteries.

REC button
lights

▲

Playing

Paused
Blinks

File names
Name of file selected, being recorded or
playing back

File format

If there is no file in any folder, “No Data” appears.

Format of file selected, being
recorded or playing back

Clipping indicators

Optional setting indicators
These icons appear on the display when
optional functions are ON.

039

LO CUT function

P.066

COMP/LIMIT function

Remaining recording time

The clip indicators “light” if the recording or playback
level reaches 0 dB and remain lit until the file ends or
the stop button is pressed.

Remaining possible recording time on SD card

P.067

Input sources and level meters

Phantom power (48V/24V)

P.030

Input sources and recording and playback
levels

MS stereo matrix

P.073

MIC ..... Input from either the built-in mics or an
external stereo mic
IN ........ Input from INPUT 1 and INPUT 2

Mode screens: MTR mode

• Explanation of the top screen

DIAL operations
on top screen

➀

●

Recording
REC button
lights

Recording Standby
Blinks

ALWAYS NEW
recording only

REC button
blinks

Elapsed recording or playback time
(hours): (minutes): (seconds): (milliseconds)

Cursor

Paused
Blinks

➂

➃

➀ Counter

Recorder status
Stopped

➁

Mode screens / MTR mode

8-3

ALWAYS NEW
recording only

Counter function:
Specify a time

Ref.

☞

P.102

Remaining battery life (when battery used)

▲

If “Low Battery” appears on the display, it is time
to change the batteries.

Playing

➂ Auto punch in/out icon

Track numbers
Icons are highlighted for tracks in recording
standby.

Selecting this icon brings up the PUNCH IN/
OUT settings.
The icon only appears when recording in OVER
WRITE mode. P.056

➁ Track menu icons
Select an icon to access the track menu where
settings, including volume, panning and stereo/
mono, can be made.
P.057

Optional setting indicators
These icons appear on the display when
optional functions are ON.
Effects

P.083

Phantom power (48V/24V)

P.030

Protect function

P.125

Level meters

Remaining recording time

These show the recording or playback levels of
tracks 1-4.

Remaining possible recording time on SD card.

➃ BOUNCE ICON
Selecting this icon brings up BOUNCE settings.
P.123

L/R level meters
These show the master left and right output
levels.

040

Mode screens / MAIN MENU

8-4

Mode screens: MAIN MENU

This is a list of the menu items that appear for each mode when the MENU button is pressed.

FOLDER

FILE

INPUT

REC

TOOL

FOLDER

FILE

INPUT

REC

TOOL

PROJECT

FILE

EFFECT

INPUT

REC MODE

Press.
STEREO mode

Select item
and press.
STAMINA mode

Cancelling:
To return to the top, press
the MENU button more
than 2 seconds.

4CH mode

HINT:
The icon marks the item first shown in
the MENU after the unit is started or the
mode is switched. After the menu has
been opened previously, the last used
item will be shown first.

041

MTR mode

On menu pages where recording and playback
are possible, the current status is shown at the
bottom left of the screen.
PLAY MODE

SYSTEM

SD CARD

USB

MODE
The current folder
number is shown at
the bottom right of
the screen, (in Stereo, 4CH and Stamina modes).

Enable STAMINA mode with the STAMINA switch before
starting the unit when running on batteries. P.015
MIXER

PLAY MODE

SYSTEM

SD CARD

USB

In MTR mode, the
current project name
is shown.

MODE
Stopped
Paused (playback)
Playing back

TOOL

SYSTEM

SD CARD

USB

MODE

Recording standby/
paused
Recording standby

In MTR mode and OVER WRITE
recording

Recording

042

Mode screens / MAIN MENU

Information at MENU screen bottom

Optional / Remote control operation

9 Optional remote control operation
You can operate the H4n Pro from a distance with the optional remote control.

Recording and placing marks.

Remote control button operation

Enter recording standby and reset counter
to 0.

Stopped
Recording standby

VOLUME +/−
0-100
+: increase (raise)
−: decrease (lower)

Indicator (red)
REC LEVEL +/−

Recording Playing

REC
button

1-100
+: increase sensitivity
(amplify)
−: decrease sensitivity
(attenuate)

INPUT MIC, 1 and 2
buttons and indicators
(green, yellow, red)
Select the input source
The indicator corresponding to the
button shows the input status.
Green: selected input source
Yellow: input level is over −6 dB
Red: input is clipping

Start recording and counter.
Add mark (WAV files only)

This can be used only when a track is in recording standby.
OVER WRITE recording
Enter recording standby

Stopped
Recording/standby
Playing

Stop recording (playback continues)
Recording starts and counter continues

ALWAYS NEW recording
Stopped
Recording standby

Stop recording and counter
Start recording and start counter

Transport buttons
FF and REW buttons
Stopped
Playing
Playback paused

Press for less than one second
FF: Show next file
REW: Return to file beginning
(If there are marks, FF and REW jump to
the nearest mark)

Press for more than one second
Search forward/backward
The longer the button is pressed, the
faster the search speed. Searching will
stop at the beginning or end of the file.

Stopped
Playing
Playback paused

043

Press for less than one second
FF: Skip forward one second
REW: Return to beginning

Press for more than one second
Search forward/backward

STOP button

PLAY/PAUSE button
Stopped

Recording/recording
standby/paused
Playing/paused

Stop recording and reset counter to 0
Stop playback and stop counter

Recording standby

Start playback and start counter
Start recording and counter

Recording/paused

Resume paused recording

Playing/paused

Resume paused playback

Recording

Stop recording and stop counter

Stopped

Playing

Stop playback and stop counter

Recording

While overwrite setting: Stops recording
While always new setting: Pauses recording

Recording standby

Start recording and the counter begins
to move

Recording paused
Playback paused

Stop recording/playback

Playing

Start playback

Pause playback

Operations

044

1-01 Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels
Make recording settings for the built-in mics and external input jacks.
Operations / Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels

STEREO MODE

4CH MODE

Use either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2 as the stereo input source.
Built-in microphones
(stereo)
External stereo
microphone

INPUT 1 jack

Built-in microphones
(stereo)

INPUT 1 jack

INPUT 2 jack

External stereo
microphone

INPUT 2 jack

Lit

Both light
at once

Connecting an external microphone
sets input automatically

Use both MIC and INPUT 1 and 2 as stereo inputs.

1
2

Select INPUT
and press.
* Selection is
possible when
stopped, recording or
in recording standby.

All lit

Connecting an external microphone
sets input automatically

Selected
buttons light

Use REC LEVEL to
adjust the levels.

Select INPUT and press.

Use REC LEVEL to adjust
the levels.

The recording level of the
selected is shown

HINT:

INPUT 1 and 2 recording levels
can be set independently.

On the 4CH mode top screen, if you
press a REC LEVEL button, “REC
LEVEL TARGET” appears. Select
the input and adjust it.

☞

Ref.
Recording functions:
INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK P.071

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Operations / Settings/recording: Setting input sources and recording levels

MTR MODE
All tracks can be independently set for mono or stereo input.
Select input for each individual track and adjust.

Set the REC LEVEL

＋

Select input for two tracks and adjust.

TRACK 1

TRACK 2

TRACK 3

TRACK 4

Mono

Stereo

Mono

Stereo
Mono

Mono
Mono

Stereo

Mono

Press the selected track
and input button.

Use REC LEVEL to adjust
the level.

HINT:
In MTR mode, you can record multiple tracks separately. You can also select any input for each track
when recording.

Stereo
Stereo

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1-02 Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes
These are the steps to record in STEREO or STAMINA mode.
Operations / Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes

Recording process

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Confirm the mode
is STEREO.

Change recording settings.*
REC FORMAT,
FILE NAME TYPE

STEREO MODE TOP

Use recording functions.*
AUTO REC/STOP, PRE REC,
REC LEVEL AUTO

Use METRONOME*

1. Enter recording standby
2. Select input source
3. Adjust recording level of
source

Blinks

Record
4. Start recording.
(Pause, resume recording,
add marks.)

Press to enter recording
standby.

Lit

Select input source and
press.
Press MIC to use the built-in mics, or
press INPUT 1 or 2 to use external
inputs.

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Press to end recording.
The counter
resets to 0.

Lit

*You can record without making
these settings.

Press to start recording.
The counter and
remaining time
start changing.

New file
name

Blinks

5. End recording

Adjust the recording level of
the input source.

Unlit

Pausing
Blinks

Press

Recording format

File naming

Marks

In STEREO mode you can
record in 19 different WAV
and MP3 file formats. The
recording format must be
selected before recording
a file begins.

Recorded files are named
automatically. Choose from
two formats. The default
format is DEFAULT.
DEFAULT: STE-xxx
DATE: 090531-xxx
The recording date is in
yymmdd format.

When the recording format
is WAV, you can mark a
file by pressing the REC
button while recording. You
can move swiftly to marked
positions during playback.
When you pause recording
of a WAV file, a mark will be
added at the paused point.

Blinks
Counter does not return to 0.

RECORDING AGAIN
Lit

Press

NOTE:
During recording and playback, the recording format and file
name type cannot be changed.

Ref.

☞

REC FORMAT
Mark setting
AUTO REC
REC LEVEL AUTO

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FILE NAME
METRONOME
PRE REC

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Operations / Settings/recording: Recording in STEREO and STAMINA modes

HINT:

1-03 Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT)
Set the recording format (REC FORMAT) before recording.
Operations / Settings/recording: Recording format (REC FORMAT)

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

1
2

Press.
Select REC and press.

NOTE:
How to use WAV and MP3 format
• WAV files with no compression are used for
high-quality sound recording. Since data is not
compressed, files are larger than MP3 files.
• MP3 files have lower sound quality because of
data compression, but are useful to save SD card
capacity and record more.

REC FORMAT
STEREO mode

WAV

44.1kHz/16bit
44.1kHz/24bit
48kHz/16bit
48kHz/24bit
96kHz/16bit
96kHz/24bit

MP3

48kbps
56kbps
64kbps
80kbps
96kbps
112kbps
128kbps
160kbps
192kbps
224kbps
256kbps
320kbps
VBR

HINT:
Types of WAV files

Select REC FORMAT and press.

Shortcut
Press TRACK
on the top screen.

Default:
WAV44.1 kHz/16bit

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44.1/48/96 kHz indicates the sampling rate of the
analog-to-digital conversion. 16/24-bit indicates the
bit depth of the analog-to-digital conversion.
The larger the number, the higher the sound
quality,and the larger the file size.
WAV files recorded in STEREO/4CH/STAMINA mode
comply with BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and
include marks and creation dates.

4CH mode

Types of MP3 files

Select one and press.

Select the bit rate, which is the amount of data per
second. The higher the number, the lower the rate of
compression and the better the sound quality. MP3
files that are more compressed occupy less space on
SD cards.
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) means the bit rate is automatically adjusted based on the input information.

WAV

44.1kHz/16bit
44.1kHz/24bit
48kHz/16bit
48kHz/24bit

1-04 Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME)
When recording, the file name is automatically assigned. Follow these procedures to change the format.
File Name
STEREO mode

1
2

Press.

DEFAULT

STE/MONO--xxx.wav/mp3 (STE: stereo, MONO: mono; XXX:
3-digit number; wav/mp3 extension)

DATE

090531-xxx.wav/mp3 (yymmdd; 3-digit number; wav/mp3 extension)

Select REC and press.

4CH mode
No change

4CH-xxxM.wav
File recorded using the built-in microphones
4CH-xxxI.wav
File recorded using the external input

Stereo and
mono files

TRK1-××.wav (TRK: track number; 2-digit number, extension)
For stereo tracks, track numbers like 12 for L and R are used.

MTR mode

3
4

Select FILE NAME and press.

NOTE:
• You can set the DATE type only in STEREO
mode.
• You can use other file names in STEREO
and MTR mode. Use FILE RENAME to make
these settings.

Select and press.

Ref.

☞

FILE RENAME
P.109

The default setting
is DEFAULT.

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Operations / Settings/recording: File name (FILE NAME)

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

1-05 Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording
This is the method to record 4 channels (2 stereo) from the built-in mic and the external input jacks.
Operations / Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording

Recording process
Switch to 4CH mode

Change recording setting.*
REC FORMAT

Use METRONOME*

Record
4. Start recording.
(Pause, resume recording,
add marks.)

5. End recording
*You can record without making
these settings.

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Adjust the recording level of
the input source.

STEREO
MODE TOP

Use recording functions.*
AUTO REC/STOP, PRE REC,
REC LEVEL AUTO

1. Enter recording standby
2. Select input source
3. Adjust recording level of
source

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Press to enter recording
standby.

The counter and
remaining time
start changing.

or
New file
name

Blinks
Blinks

Lit

Select the input sources
and press.
Select mic for the built-in microphones
Select INPUT 1 or 2 for external
inputs

Press to start recording.

Press to end recording.
The counter
resets to 0.

Unlit

Pausing
Blinks

Press

Blinks

Counter does not return to 0.

File naming

Recording format

Marks

In 4CH mode the input from the
built-in and the external inputs
are saved separately as stereo
WAV files.
Those 2 files are always
managed as a pair and named
as follows according to the
input.
MIC file: 4CHxxxM.wav
INPUT 1/2 file: 4CHxxxI.wav
On screen, the 2 files are shown
together as M/I.

Change before recording.

When the recording format is
WAV, you can mark a file by
pressing the REC button while
recording. You can move swiftly
to marked positions during playback. When you pause recording
of a WAV file, a mark will be
added at the paused point.

* You cannot change the file names.

RECORDING AGAIN
Lit

Press
File name

NOTE:
During recording and playback, the recording format and file
name type cannot be changed.

Ref.

☞

REC FORMAT
Continue recording from the
paused position in the same file.

Mark setting
AUTO REC
REC LEVEL AUTO

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P.063
P.069

FILE NAME
METRONOME
PRE REC
Mode change

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P.036

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Operations / Settings/recording: 4CH mode recording

HINT:

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Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE)

Using multiple tracks, you can combine mono and stereo recordings.
Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE)

Set REC MODE to OVER WRITE or ALWAYS NEW

Recording flow
Change to MTR mode

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Create a new PROJECT

Record the first track
Select the REC mode

OVER WRITE
(overwrite recordings)
Set up PUNCH IN/OUT*
Use the METRONOME*
Set up EFFECT*

ALWAYS NEW
(create new recordings)

Press.

Select REC MODE and press.

Select either OVER WRITE or
ALWAYS NEW and press.

Use the METRONOME*
Set up EFFECT*

Recording Standby
Select the track to record
Select the track to record
• Select the input source
• Select the input source
• Adjust the recording level of
• Adjust the recording level of
the source
the source
Start recording
Pause
Resume
End recording
Make settings (mix)
• TRACK MENU settings
Adjust the track
• LEVEL • PAN

Make settings (mix)
• TRACK MENU settings
Adjust the track
• LEVEL • PAN

Record the second track
*You can record without making these settings.

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Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (REC MODE)

Input sources and tracks
When recording only one track

When recording two tracks

1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2

1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2
Track 1 or 3

INPUT 1 or 2

TRACK

INPUT 1 or 2
Track 2 or 4
The same signal is sent to both tracks.

2. Input source is MIC or INPUT 1 and 2

Built-in microphone L
Built-in microphone R

Recording is created by mixing signals from both sources

INPUT 1
INPUT 2

2. Input source is MIC or INPUT 1 and 2

Built-in microphone L

Track 1 or 3

Built-in microphone R

Track 2 or 4

TRACK

or
INPUT 1

Track 1 or 3

INPUT 2

Track 2 or 4

TRACK

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Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE)

Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (OVER WRITE)

You can select from two recording modes.
Using the OVER WRITE mode, you can overwrite new sounds on the existing file.
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Make settings as needed

☞ Input setting ... P.054
☞ Recording functions ... P.057–

Select the TRACK.
MTR
mode top

Press.

Press to start recording.

Press to stop recording.

Lit

The selected
TRACK lights
Shows input level

Unlit

Counter does not reset to 0.
Lit

Counter will not reset to 0.

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Use the REW button to return to the beginning of the file. Then, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button to listen to what you have just recorded.

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Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW)

In ALWAYS NEW mode, a new file is made for every recording.
Operations / Settings/recording: MTR mode recording (ALWAYS NEW)

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Make settings as needed

☞ Input setting ... P.054
☞ Recording functions ... P.057–

Select the TRACK.

Press to start recording.

Press to stop recording.

MTR
mode top

Lit

The selected
TRACK lights

Shows input level

Press.

Unlit

Counter does not reset to 0.
Blinks
Blinks
Counter will not reset to 0.

Use the PLAY/PAUSE button to listen to the recorded file.

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1-07 Settings/recording: TRACK MENU
Operations / Settings/recording: TRACK MENU

This menu to set tracks is available only in MTR mode.
Link tracks to create stereo track and set output effects.
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Select a project and start ……P.119

Select TRACK MENU

On the top screen select
a track menu icon and
press.

HINT:

LEVEL

Set the track output level
Setting values: Mute, −48.0dB – +12.0dB
Default: 0.0dB

PAN

Set the left–right position of the track.
Setting values: L100 – C – R100
Default: C (Center)

Adjust the track output level

Adjust the panning

Select LEVEL and press.

Select PAN and press.

Set the value and press.

Track menu icon

TRACK MENU
Name of file assigned to track

Fader icon
changes

Currently selected track

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Pan icon
changes

MTR mode only

NOTE:

STEREO LINK, FILE and
KARAOKE settings are not
available during recording
or playback for tracks that
are record ready.

• You can only play mono files on mono tracks and stereo
files on stereo tracks.
• When LINK is turned ON, no file will be assigned to the
track, so “NO DATA” will appear.
• If you change it from ON to OFF, the previous PAN setting
is restored.
• When you change from OFF to ON, the LEVEL and PAN
settings are reset to their defaults.

• You cannot record on the KARAOKE track.
• If LINK is turned ON automatically when set to a mono track,
“NO DATA” will result.
• When a KARAOKE track has been set, you cannot set other
tracks to KARAOKE.

Assigning files to tracks

Setting KARAOKE

Stereo link

Turning stereo link ON creates a stereo track from tracks
1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Setting stereo link OFF creates mono
tracks. Setting values: ON/OFF (default: OFF)

Setting stereo link

HINT:

Karaoke

You can only use the KARAOKE setting on one pair of stereo
tracks: either 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. In KARAOKE mode, you can
use KEY CONTROL and CENTER CANCEL functions.
Setting values: ON/OFF (default: OFF)

Select LINK and press.

Select FILE and press.

Select KARAOKE and press.

Set the value and press.

Select the file to be
assigned and press.

Set the value and press.

Since format
changed, “NO
DATA” appears.

List of files with the matching format
that can be assigned

Level meter becomes
stereo.

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Operations / Settings/recording: TRACK MENU

HINT:

NOTE:

1-08-1

Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT)

Operations / Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT)

The PUNCH IN/OUT function allows you to partially re-record a recorded file.
Here we explain how to use PUNCH IN and PUNCH OUT automatically.
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation from the top screen.

Change the REC MODE
to OVER WRITE …………P.053

Assign files to tracks

Set the recording start (punch in) point

On the top screen select the
track menu icon and press.

Press to start playback.

Select the punch in/out icon and press.

Track menu icon

Select FILE and press.

Punch in/out icon

Select the desired file and press.

Find the desired punch in point and press.

Icon changes

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MTR mode only

Setting available only for
OVER WRITE recording in
MTR mode.

Set the recording end (punch out) point

Re-recording

Press the desired punch out
point.

Rewind to the file beginning
(counter at 0) or to a position
before the punch in point.

Press to put TRACK 1 into recording standby.

+
PUNCH OUT
confirmed

→

● Punch in
PLAY

■ Punch out
REC

Start

1 When in punch in/out mode,
the track button lights during
recording and blinks in recording standby.

setting

PLAY
Stop

Press to start TRACK 1 playback/recording.
When the track reaches the
punch in point, the REC light will
turn on and recording will start.

Part re-recorded

HINT:
• You can set the punch in/out points while stopped by using
the counter. First set a time and move the cursor to the
punch in/out icon, and then press the DIAL.
• After setting the punch out point in step 7, pressing the
DIAL again will cancel all the settings.

When the track reaches the
punch out point, the light will
blink and recording will stop.

Ref.

Specifying a

☞ counter time

P.102

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Operations / Settings/recording: Automatic re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT)

NOTE:

1-08-2

Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT)

Operations / Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT)

Using OVER WRITE recording in MTR mode, you can manually punch in and out.
Press the REC button during playback to start re-recording from that point.
Press the MENU button for more than 2
seconds, and start operation from the
top screen.

Change the REC MODE
to OVER WRITE …………P.053

Assign files to tracks

On the top screen select the
track menu icon and press.

Playback

Press to enter recording standby.

Lit

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Select FILE and press.

Select the desired file and press.

Press to start playback.

MTR mode only

Operations / Settings/recording: Manual re-recording (PUNCH IN/OUT)

Re-recording (manually punching in/out)

Perform (not recording).

Press to finish recording.

Press to start recording.

Lit

Lit
Lit

Press to stop playback.

Perform (recording).

→

Start recording

▲
PLAY

▲

Unlit

Finish recording

REC
Start

PLAY
Stop

Re-recording

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Recording functions: AUTO REC

The H4n Pro can detect when the input level exceeds a preset level and automatically start recording from recording standby.
Operations / Recording functions: AUTO REC

Press the MENU button for more than
2 seconds, and start operation from
the top screen.

1
2

Press.

HINT:
Adjust the level.

Select REC and press.

“Wait for Signal” message
If the AUTO REC function is
ON, “Wait for Signal” appears
when in recording standby.
The unit is sensing whether
the input level exceeds the
recording start level.

Set the input level that will start
recording automatically.

Select AUTO REC and press.

Select ON/OFF and
press.
Current input level

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Select START LVL (starting level)
and press.

Start level

When “Wait for Signal”
appears, you can press the
REC button to start recording
manually.

Select ON and press.

NOTE:
• You cannot make this
setting during recording or
playback.
• You cannot use this function together with REC
LEVEL AUTO, PRE REC or
PRE COUNT.

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Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP

When AUTO REC is ON and the H4n Pro is recording, it will automatically stop when the input level goes below the preset level.

1
2
3
4

Press.

Adjust the level.
Set the input level at which
recording will stop

Select REC and press.

Select AUTO STOP
and press.

Set the time.

HINT:
When AUTO STOP is on, a
stop level indicator appears
during recording.

Select AUTO REC and press.

Select STOP LVL (stop level)
and press.

Stop level
Current input level

HINT:

Set the time (1-5 seconds) until
recording stops after the level
becomes lower than the STOP
LEVEL.

• You cannot make this
setting during recording or
playback.
• Even when AUTO STOP is
on, you can press the STOP
button to stop recording.

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Operations / Recording functions: AUTO REC STOP

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

2-02 Recording functions: PRE REC
When PRE REC is ON, up to 2 seconds before the REC button is pressed will automatically be captured in the recording.
Operations / Recording functions: PRE REC

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select REC and press.

Select ON and press.

HINT:

When PRE REC is ON, the H4n Pro will pre-record audio two
seconds before the record button is pressed.

Select PRE REC and press.

NOTE:
• You cannot make this setting during recording and playback.
• When recording at 96 kHz in 4CH mode, the maximum
PRE REC time is one second.
• You cannot use this function together with AUTO REC and
PRE COUNT.

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2-03 Recording functions: LO CUT
The LO CUT filter setting allows you to eliminate wind or blowing noises.
Operations / Recording functions: LO CUT

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select INPUT and press.

4
5

Select LO CUT and press.

Select the input source and press.

Select the cutoff frequency and
press.

HINT:
• You can select from eleven LO CUT filter frequencies: OFF,
80, 98, 115, 133, 150, 168, 185, 203, 220, and 237 Hz.
When using higher values, you should test the effect before
recording.
• The smaller the number, the lower the cut-off frequency.

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2-04 Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT
Operations / Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT

The COMP/LIMIT function can compensate for volume differences. For each input source, low-level input signals are raised and high-level
input signals are lowered when recording.
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select INPUT and press.

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Select COMP/LIMIT and press.

Select the setting input source.

Select the setting target.

Type

Explanation

OFF

Compressor and limiter OFF

COMP1 (GENERAL)

Standard compressor

COMP2 (VOCAL)

This compressor is good for vocals.

COMP3 (DRUM)

These compressors reduce
high-level sounds and raise
This compressor is good for drums the minimum level.
and percussion.

LIMIT1 (GENERAL)

Standard limiter

LIMIT2 (CONCERT)

Limiter good for live performance

LIMIT3 (STUDIO)

Limiter good for studio recording

Limiters compress when input
signals exceed the fixed level.

Threshold (dB)

Ratio

Output level
(dB)

Attack time
(ms)

Operations / Recording functions: COMP/LIMIT

HINT
Release time
(ms)

-48.7

9:1

+6.0

7.2

968

-8.4

16:1

1.8

8.7

-48.2

7:1

+3.6

12.3

947

-14.4

60:1

6.4

528

-13.8

32:1

+1.2

1.9

8.5

-12.0

8:1

+1.2

6.5

423

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2-05 Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO
This function automatically sets the level for recording.
Operations / Recording functions: REC LEVEL AUTO

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select INPUT and press.

Select LEVEL AUTO and press.

HINT:
When REC LEVEL AUTO is used, the unit automatically
sets recording levels using signals present during recording
standby. If the volume surpasses 6 dB during recording, the
input level is automatically adjusted with the new level shown
on the screen for two seconds.
Display in
recording standby

Stereo mode

Current input level

4CH mode

Display when -6 dB is exceeded while recording

Select ON.

NOTE:
• You cannot use this function together with AUTO REC.
• You cannot make this setting during recording and playback.

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2-06 Recording functions: MONITOR
Turning on the MONITOR function allows you to monitor input signals at all times.
Operations / Recording functions: MONITOR

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select INPUT and press.

Select MONITOR and press.

Select ON and press.

HINT:
You can always monitor the input source through the LINE/
PHONE stereo out mini jack when in recording standby.

NOTE:
You cannot monitor input sounds through the built-in speaker.

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2-07 Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK
Operations / Recording functions: INPUT 1/2 LEVEL LINK

The recording levels for INPUT 1 and 2 can be set separately.
This is useful when connecting different types of mics to these jacks.
Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Preparation

1
2

Press.

Set recording levels separately

Press INPUT 1 or
INPUT 2.

Use the REC LEVEL
buttons to adjust the
recording level.

Select INPUT and press.

Select 1/2 LINK.

Select OFF and press.

Press the REC LEVEL
buttons.

Press the button for the
input to adjust.

NOTE:
This function can be used in STEREO, 4CH
and STAMINA modes only when MS MATRIX
and MONO MIX are OFF.

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2-08 Recording functions: MONO MIX
Operations / Recording functions: MONO MIX

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select INPUT and press.

Select MONO MIX and press.

Select ON and press.

NOTE:
• The names of files recorded with MONO MIX are formatted
like “MONO-xxx”.
• You cannot use this function together with MS STEREO
MATRIX.
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.

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2-09 Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX
This function enables you to convert stereo microphone signals when using a mid-side recording configuration.
Operations / Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2
3
4
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ON/OFF

MID LEVEL

Set MS STEREO MATRIX to ON or OFF.

Set the level of the directional MID mic
that is pointed at the recording target.
Setting values: MUTE, −48.0 – +12.0 dB
Default: +0.0dB

Press.
Select INPUT and press.

Select

Adjust

Select MS MATRIX and press.

Make each setting accordingly.

SOURCE

CH SETTING

Set the level of the bidirectional SIDE mic,
which is perpendicular to the MID mic.
Setting values: MUTE, −48.0 – +12.0dB
Default: +0.0dB

Set the input used (only in 4CH mode).

Assign the MID and SIDE inputs to the left
(INPUT 1) and right (INPUT 2) channels.

Select

Adjust

Select

NOTE:
You cannot use this function
together with MONO MIX.

Mid mic

NOTE
MS stereo format overview
This technique converts input from a directional mid mic, which
captures sound in the center, and a bidirectional side mic, which
captures sounds from the left and right, to stereo. You can change
the stereo width as you like by adjusting the side mic level.
Since this technique can capture a wide stereo image, it is

ideal for recording large open spaces with numerous sound
sources, including orchestras, live concerts and soundscapes.
This technique is also extremely effective when you want to
adjust room ambience. Since it offers a high degree of freedom,
it is used not only for studio recording but also for a wide range
of recording—even of rehearsals and live performances.

Side mic

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Operations / Recording functions: MS STEREO MATRIX

SIDE LEVEL

3-01-1

Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER

The H4n Pro features a tuner with multiple tuning modes.
Operations / Tuner: CHROMATIC TUNER

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2

Press.

Tune the instrument.

The indicators show whether the input signals are higher or lower
than the note shown.
Both marks light when the input signal matches the note.

Select TOOL and press.
Low

High
These dots show how
much difference there is
between the input signal
and the note .

Select TUNER and press.

This shows the name of the note nearest
to the input signal.

HINT:

• The input source signal that is currently selected is used
for tuning.
• In 4CH mode, at Step 4 select INPUT and set the input
source, and then continue to step 5.

Select CHROMATIC and press.

NOTE:
This cannot be used during recording and playback.
Ref.

☞ Tuner display
String number/note name

075

P.078

3-01-2

Tuner: other TUNER types

In addition to CHROMATIC, the other tuning modes are GUITAR, BASS, OPEN A, OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G and DADGAD.
Operations / Tuner: other TUNER types

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2

Press.

Select TOOL and press.

Tuning.
The indicators show whether the input signals are higher or lower
than the note shown.
Both marks light when the input signal matches the note.

Low

High
These dots show how
much difference there is
between the input signal
and the note .

This is the string number currently
selected. Use the DIAL to change it.

Select TUNER and press.

HINT:

• The input source signal that is currently selected is used
for tuning.
• In 4CH mode, at Step 4 select INPUT and set the input
source, and then continue to step 5.

Select the tuning mode and press.

NOTE:
This cannot be used during recording and playback.
Ref.

☞ Tuner display
String number/note name

P.078

076

3-01-3

Tuner: TUNER CALIB

This function allows you to calibrate the tuner.
Operations / Tuner: TUNER CALIB

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select TOOL and press.

Select CALIB and press.

Select the frequency.

Select TUNER and press.

HINT:
• The default setting is 440Hz.
• Set this between 435Hz and 445Hz in 1Hz increments.
Use steps 1–3 for all
TUNER operations.

NOTE:
This cannot be used during recording and playback.

077

3-01-4

Tuner: TUNER INPUT

4CH mode only

In 4CH mode you can select the input source for the tuner.

HINT:
Tuner display

TUNER … P.075

Tuner types and string notes
String number/note name
Tuner type

Select INPUT and press.

GUITAR

BASS

OPEN A

OPEN D

OPEN E

OPEN G

DADGAD

When pitch is low

Select the input source and
press.

When pitch is high

No input sound (chromatic)

NOTE:
This cannot be used during recording and playback.

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Operations / Tuner: TUNER INPUT

Press the MENU button for more than 2 seconds,
and start operation from the top screen.

3-02 Metronome (METRONOME)
The metronome has convenient functions such as a pre-count.
Operations / Metronome (METRONOME)

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2
3

Press.

CLICK

PRE COUNT

Select TOOL and press.

This setting turns the metronome off or on during recording, playback or both. This setting
must be made before recording or playback.

Set the count used before recording starts.
This cannot be set if PRE REC or AUTO REC
is ON.

Select

Select METRONOME and press.

Select the condition

4
079

OFF

Set each item.

---Recording/playback
---Only when recording
---Only when playback

Set the count to OFF, 1-8
beats or SPECIAL.
Count of SPECIAL

The metronome starts at the beginning of recording and playback. If you start in the
middle of a song or track, the metronome beats may not be in sync with the song.

TEMPO

SOUND

PATTERN

LEVEL

Set the metronome speed.

Set the metronome tone.

Set the pattern of the metronome.

Set the volume of the metronome.

Select

Adjust

Select

Default: 120.0
You can set this between
40.0 and 250.0 BPM in 0.1
increments.

Default: bell
You can select BELL,
CLICK, STICK, COWBELL
or HI-Q.

Default: 4/4.

You can select from eleven
levels.

You can this to 0/4 (no
accent), 1/4 – 8/4 or 6/8.

080

Operations / Metronome (METRONOME)

NOTE:

3-03-1

Effects overview

This is an overview about how to use effects, including the process and input and output.
Operations / Effects overview

Effect use process

Change to MTR mode

1. Use an effect
Use a preset as is

P.036

Select the preset that is closest to the desired sound

Edit modules

Adjust the patch level

Select modules:
• PRE AMP
• EFX

Change the patch name

P.087

P.085
P.086

Adjust parameters

P.141
Save the edited patch (STORE)

Record

081

3. Import a patch
Select the mode:
• Import one (EACH)
• Import all (ALL)

2. Edit a patch (EDIT)

P.083

P.053

P.088

P.089

MTR mode only

Operations / Effects overview

Effect input and output
You can use effects in MTR mode for mono and stereo signals. The flow of the signals will
change according to the input sources and recording tracks.
1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or 2

EFFECT

INPUT 1 or 2

One recording
track

PRE AMP

EFX

TRACK

EFX

TRACK

2. Input source is either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2

Built-in MIC L or INPUT 1

+
Built-in MIC R or INPUT 2

EFFECT
PRE AMP

1. Input source is either INPUT 1 or 2

Two recording
tracks

TRACK

EFFECT

INPUT 1 or 2

PRE AMP

EFX

TRACK

2. Input source is either MIC or INPUT 1 and 2

Built-in MIC L or INPUT 1

+
Built-in MIC R or INPUT 2

TRACK

EFFECT
PRE AMP

EFX

TRACK

082

3-03-2

Effects (EFFECT)

MTR mode only

Using the 2 EFFECT modules in MTR mode, you can add various effects to the input signals.
Operations / Effects (EFFECT)

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2

Press.

Patch number: patch name.

Turn EFFECT ON or OFF

Select EFFECT and press.

5
3

Select No.: (patch name) and press.

Press ON and press.

IMPORT: Import a patch from
another project
EDIT: Create a new patch or
edit a patch

Select PATCH and press.

Ref.

☞

Patch list

P.141
P.147

Press MENU for more
than two seconds to return
to the top screen.
NOTE:
PATCH
Effects module settings are
saved as a patch.
60 patches are available with
50 already programmed.

083

3-03-3

Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT)

MTR mode only

You can create your own patch by combining effects and adjusting the parameter settings.

Operations / Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT)

Select the desired
No.:(patch name) and press.

EDIT MENU
PRE AMP

LEVEL

The PRE AMP module has
guitar and bass amp modeling effects.

Adjust the patch level.

Select EDIT and press.

RENAME
Change the patch name.

EFX
The EFX module has modulation, chorus and delay effects.

Select the parameter that
you want to change and press.

STORE
Save the edited patch.

084

3-03-4

PRE AMP module editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP)

MTR mode only

You can edit preset effect patches as you like.
Operations / Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT: PRE AMP)

Select the desired PATCH and edit it .... P.084
Adjust the PRE AMP module

Select PRE AMP and press.

Adjust a parameter

Icons

PRE AMP module
ON/OFF status

Press OFF/ON to turn the
PRE AMP module on.
Set effect
AMP type

CABINET, EQ, LEVEL, etc.

Select the parameter to
edit and press.
ZNR icon
Ref.

☞

PRE AMP module parameters
P.141

085

3-03-5

EFX module editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX)

MTR mode only

Edit patch parameters to make the sound closer to the desired effect.
Operations / Patch editing (EFFECT EDIT: EFX)

Select a patch close to the desired sound and edit it....P.084
Adjust the EFX module

Icons

Select EFX and press.

EFX module
ON/OFF status

Press OFF/ON to turn
the EFX module on.

Select the parameter to
edit and press.

HINT:
To select PRE AMP and EFX
modules, make setting after
changing the module status
ON.
Default: When a module
is OFF, no parameters or
settings are shown.
When OFF, you cannot
select modules.

Set effect
EFX type

Various parameters
Ref.

☞

EFX module parameters
P.143

086

3-03-6

EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME

MTR mode only

Adjust the patch level and change the patch name.
Operations / EFFECT EDIT: LEVEL/RENAME

EFFECT EDIT … P.084
LEVEL

Select LEVEL and press.

Change the number and
press.

RENAME

Select RENAME and press.

Change the PATCH name and
press.

Select OK and press.

NOTE:
Select STORE to save
the patch. To return to
the top without saving
the change, select
MENU.

087

3-03-7

EFFECT EDIT: STORE

MTR mode only

STORE

Select STORE and press.

HINT:

Select the PATCH No. where
you want to save it and press.

Select EXECUTE and press.

ED appears next to items you have edited until confirmed by
the STORE operation.

Not stored
(not saved)

Confirm with STORE
Selecting “YES” will overwrite the current patch.
To save without overwriting an existing patch,
select an empty patch
during the STORE operation. Patches are saved
by project.

088

Operations / EFFECT EDIT: STORE

EFFECT EDIT … P.084

3-03-8

Importing patches from other projects (EFFECT IMPORT)

You can apply an edited and saved effect patch used in another project to the current project.
Operations / EFFECT EDIT: IMPORT

Select effect ... P.083 (EFFECT)

Press IMPORT on
the EFFECT screen.

Select MODE and press.

Select the desired
mode and press.

Import all patches (ALL)

Select the project and
press.

Select NEXT and press.

Select YES and press.

All the patches from the project
selected at step 4 are imported
into the current project.

089

MTR mode only

Operations / EFFECT EDIT: IMPORT

Import one patch (EACH)

Select NEXT and press.

Select a patch to import and press.

Select YES and press.

The patch selected in step 6 is
imported into the current project.

NOTE:

If there is no other
project when you press
IMPORT, “No Other
Project!” will appear.

Select the patch you want to import it
to in the current project and press.

HINT:
Import mode
Import project
Start importing

Current PROJECT

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3-04-1

Karaoke preparation (KARAOKE)

Use music files of your choice for karaoke, then record vocals or additional guitar sounds with those files.
Operations / Karaoke (KARAOKE)

Karaoke process

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Preparation
Prepare stereo files for the
background
Create a new project for
karaoke ………P.118
Import the file to the project
• Copy the file to the
project folder ……P.037
• Use the MOVE function ……P.117

Karaoke track preparation

Assign the desired file to the KARAOKE track

Select a track menu icon
and press.

Select the track menu icon
and press.

Select KARAOKE and press.

Select FILE and press.

Select ON and press.

Select the desired file and press.

Karaoke setup
(Prepare tracks for karaoke)

1. Select a track menu icon
and open the TRACK menu
2. Turn KARAOKE ON.
3. Assign files.

Adjust the karaoke tracks
• LEVEL
• CENTER CANCEL
• KEY
• FINE

Perform with karaoke
4. Connect a microphone
5. Make recording track
settings
6. Enable recording
• Playback
• Record

091

MTR mode only

Operations / Karaoke (KARAOKE)

Continued on the next page

Enable center cancelation on the KARAOKE track

Change the key of the KARAOKE track

Select the track menu icon
and press.

Select the track menu icon and
press.

Select CNT CANCEL and press.

Select KEY and press.

HINT:
The KARAOKE track menu has
different contents than other
tracks.
LEVEL

CNT CANCEL

Select ON and press.

Adjust and press.

KEY

FINE

FILE

KARAOKE

092

3-04-2

Karaoke recording (KARAOKE)

Operations / Karaoke (KARAOKE)

Fine adjustment of the KARAOKE track key

14
15

MTR mode only

Recording with KARAOKE

Select the track menu
icon and press.

Connect a microphone.

Select the track menu icon
and press.

Press to practice (no recording).

Press the REC button to enter
recording standby.

Press the INPUT button corresponding to the
connected input jack.

Select FINE and press.

Adjust it and press.

＋

Then, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to start recording.

NOTE:
You cannot use this function
together with the EFFECT.
Ref.

☞

TRACK MENU
P.057

093

4-01

Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes)
Operations / Playback: File Playback (STEREO, 4CH and STAMINA modes)

Immediately after recording, you can play the file by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Follow these steps to call up a file later for playback.
Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select FILE and press.

Select SELECT and press.

Press to start playback.
Shortcut
You can select
files in folders on
the top screen.

Shortcut
Press TRACK
on the top screen.

Select the desired file and press.

HINT:
• On the top screen you can move directly to step 3,
by pressing the TRACK 2 button.”
• If you press the PLAY/PAUSE button after selecting
a file, that file starts playback immediately.
• You can select files in folders directly using the
DIAL on the top screen.

Confirm the file
name.

Ref.

☞

FILE SELECT P.104

094

4-02 Playback: PLAY MODE
In addition to ordinary playback, you can also play just one file, repeat playback of one file, and repeat playback of all files.
Operations / Playback: PLAY MODE

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select PLAY MODE and press.

Select a play mode and press.

Select the desired mode.

095

Press to start playback.

PLAY ALL

Play all the files in the folder.

PLAY ONE

Play one file.

REPEAT ONE

Play one file repeat repeatedly.

REPEAT ALL

Play all files in the folder repeatedly.

NOTE:
You cannot change this setting during
recording and playback.

4-03 Playback: Setting marks

During playback,
press the REC button.

Adding marks

Mark A
Playing files with marks
Press the FF and REW buttons to move
to mark positions in files with marks.

Operations / Playback: Setting marks

During file playback you can add marks at desired points.
You can move easily to those points during playback.

Mark B

File
Current position

NOTE:
• The mark function can only be used for WAV format files.
• The maximum number of marks in one file is 99.
• Once a mark has been created it cannot be deleted.

HINT:
• Press the REC button during recording
to add a mark.
• You can check marks in the file in the
MARK LIST.
Ref.

☞ MARK LIST

P.115

096

4-04 Playback: AB REPEAT
The AB REPEAT function allows you to play between two points in a file repeatedly.
Operations / Playback: AB REPEAT

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select TOOL and press.

4
5

Press to start playback.

Point A moves.

Press to set point A.

Select AB REPEAT and press.

A mark is placed at point A, then mark B appears and moves until set.

Press to set point B.
Playback repeats
between the points.

HINT:
You can also set point A and B while stopped.

097

Operations / Playback: AB REPEAT

NOTE:
During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings
after Step 3 of AB REPEAT.

HINT:
Caution:

Press and
hold to
search.

When moving around using FF and REW
buttons, if you press the button for less than
2 seconds (quick press), it will move to the
next file. If there is a mark, it will move to the
next mark.
Press the FF and REW buttons for more than
2 seconds to search for a desired point.

After setting up A and B points, press the REC button to
cancel all settings.

Button functions with AB REPEAT
Set/clear A and B points

Stop
Play/Pause the file
Hold for more than one second to search
backward or forward
Press briefly to skip to the next file in order
(If there is a mark in a WAV file, however,
this will move to the nearest mark instead)

098

4-05 Playback: SPEED

STEREO mode only

You can adjust the playback speed of a file.
Operations / Playback: SPEED

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2

Shortcut
Press TRACK
on the top screen.

Press.

Adjust the playback speed.

You can set the playback speed
between 50% and 150% in
increments of 5%.

Select TOOL and press.

Press to start playback.

Select SPEED and press.

NOTE:
During recording and playback, you cannot make any settings after Step 3 of SPEED.

HINT:
• You can open this menu quickly by pressing the TRACK 3 button on the top screen
of the mode.
• You can set the playback speed between 50% and 150% in increments of 5%.
(default: 100%)
• You can move the playback location using the FF and REW buttons.

099

4-06 Playback: MIXER

4CH mode only

In 4CH mode you can use the mixer to adjust the playback LEVEL and PAN settings of two stereo files.

Press.

Select MIXER and
press.

LEVEL setting

Operations / Playback: MIXER

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

PAN setting

MUTE, −48.0dB –
+12.0dB
(default: 0.0dB)
Shows if you are setting a
MIC or INPUT track

Name of parameter where cursor is
positioned and its setting value
Fader icon
Pan pot icon

After setting, confirm with icons

Cursor shows
parameter selected

L 100 – C – R 100
(default: C (center))

HINT:
The cursor cycles on the
MIXER screen from MIC
LEVEL to MIC PAN to INPUT
LEVEL to INPUT PAN.

100

4-07 Playback: Playing files (MTR mode)

MTR mode only

Operations / Playback: Playing files (MTR mode)

MTR mode has various ways to play files. You can, for example, create and record files separately, assign them to tracks and play them
back simultaneously.
TRACK 1

REC

NO FILE

REC

NO FILE

REC

NO FILE

Initial track
recording

＋

Press

Next track
recording

＋

Press

Third track
recording

＋

Press

PLAY

Last track
recording

＋

Press

PLAY

Press

Play 4 tracks
Second time
recording to
tracks

Playback

＋
Press

OVER WRITE
ALWAYS NEW

Press
Assign other files

TRK1-00.wav
PLAY

TRK2-00.wav
PLAY

TRK3-00.wav
PLAY

PLAY

REC
TRK4-00.wav

PLAY

TRK1-00.wav

TRK2-00.wav

TRK3-00.wav

TRK4-00.wav

REC

PLAY

TRK1-00.wav
TRK1-01.wav

TRK2-00.wav

TRK3-00.wav

TRK4-00.wav

PLAY

Guitar.wav

Bass.wav

TRK3-01.wav

TRK4-01.wav

Ref.

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☞ TRACK MENU

P.057

4-08 Playback: Specifying a counter time

MTR mode only

Using the counter, you can specify any desired point in a recording.
Operations / Playback: Specifying a counter time

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Select the counter on the
top screen and press.

Select the time to set
(hour, minute or second).

Change the value and press.

Counter

HINT:

Hour: minute: second: millisecond

102

5-01 Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT
Select the folder that contains the file you want to record with or play.
Operations / Editing/Output: FOLDER SELECT

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select FOLDER and press.

Shortcut
Press TRACK
on the top screen.

Select a folder and press.

NOTE:
• You cannot use this setting during recording and playback.
• You can select any one of ten folders in STEREO, STAMINA
and 4CH modes.

HINT:
Current folder

103

You can open the FOLDER SELECT screen by pressing the
TRACK 1 button on the top screen.

5-02 Editing/Output: FILE SELECT
You can select files for playback from a file list.
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE SELECT

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select FILE and press.

Select a file and press.

Select SELECT and press.

Shortcut
Press TRACK
on the top screen.

Verify the file name.

HINT:
All FILE operations
are the same to here

• You can also select files in the folder directly using the
DIAL on the top screen.
• You can press the TRACK 2 button on the top screen to
jump to file selection in step 3.

104

5-03 Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION
This function displays the selected file information.
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE INFORMATION

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select INFORMATION and press.

NAME

Name of file

DATE

Recorded date of file (or modification date when created by a computer or other device)

FORMAT

105

Format of file
(in MTR mode, MONO or STEREO shown)

SIZE

File size (kB or MB)

TIME

Recording time of file

5-04 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE
You can delete a selected file.
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE DELETE

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select DELETE and press.

Select YES and press.
File to delete

NOTE:
Be careful!
Once deleted, a file cannot be
recovered.

106

5-05 Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL
You can delete all the files in a folder or project.
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE DELETE ALL

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select DELETE ALL and press.

Select YES and press.
The name of the folder or
project selected. All files
in it will be deleted.

NOTE:
Be careful!
Once deleted, files cannot be
recovered.

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5-06 Editing/Output: FILE COPY

MTR mode only

Operations / Editing/Output: FILE COPY

In MTR mode you can copy files. The copies are saved in the same project as the original files.
This function is useful when you want to preserve the original copy.
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2

Press.

Select COPY and press.

Select EXECUTE and press.

Select FILE and press.

Select the desired file
and press.

HINT:
Changing file names:

The default name given to copied files is COPY-XXX.
You can change it if necessary.

Ref.

☞

FILE RENAME
P.109

108

5-07 Editing/Output: FILE RENAME
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE RENAME

In STEREO, MTR and STAMINA modes, you can change the names of files.
If recorded in 4CH mode, file names cannot be changed.

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select RENAME and press.

Input a character and press.

Select a character with
the DIAL

Select a character and press.

Press.

Select a character
to change

Press the DIAL to confirm the
change.

8
Press the DIAL
to highlight the
character

109

Select OK and press.

Operations / Editing/Output: FILE RENAME

HINT:

NOTE:

Display when more
than 12 characters

When changing letters, they
appear in the following order.

When the name of a file has
more than 12 characters,
a triangle mark appears
showing that letters that
can be selected are off the
screen.

(space)!#$%&()+,-01234
56789;=@ABCDEFGHIJ
KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrst
uvwxyz{}˜

If two files in the same folder
would have the same name,
“This File Name Already
Exists!” appears on the
display, and the previous
screen reopens and you will
need to change the name.

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5-08 Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE

STEREO mode only

In STEREO mode you can convert WAV files to MP3 format at various bit rates.
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE MP3 ENCODE

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select MP3 ENCODE and press.

Select BIT RATE and press.

Select EXECUTE and press.

HINT:

Select the desired bit rate and press.

• The name of the encoded file automatically becomes “(original file name).mp3”.
• You cannot have two files
with the same name. If the
screen says, “File Name
Exists!” select RENAME and
create a different name.

Bit rate that can be 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224,
selected (kbps)
256, 320, VBR (default: 128 kbps)

Ref.

111

☞ FILE RENAME

P.109

5-09 Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE NORMALIZE

This function automatically adjusts the volume level of a recorded file for enhanced sound quality
and audio consistency.

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select NORMALIZE and press.

Select YES and press.

NOTE:
NORMALIZE function is only available for files recorded in
WAV format

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5-10 Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE
This function will mix down a 4CH file to a stereo file. The file will be saved in the folder in STEREO mode.
Operations / Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select STEREO ENCODE

Select STEREO ENCODE
and press.

Setup MIXER:

Enable the MIXER before encoding.

Select MIXER and press.

Select and press.

Ref.

☞

MIXER

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P.100

ENABLE

Use MIXER settings.

DISABLE

Do not use MIXER settings. Two files are
mixed equally.

4CH mode only

Select the STEREO mode folder where
you want to save the encoded file.

Select SAVE IN and press.

Select the folder to save in
and press.

Execute

Select EXECUTE and press.

HINT:
You cannot have two files
with the same name. If the
screen says “File Name
Exists!” select RENAME and
change the name.

The encoded file is stored in
the folder.
The file name automatically
given is the same as the
one in 4CH mode but M/I is
changed to MIX.
Ref.

☞

MIXER

P.109

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Operations / Editing/Output: FILE STEREO ENCODE

Select SAVE IN

5-11 Editing/Output: MARK LIST
You can view a list of the marks put in a WAV file.
Operations / Editing/Output: MARK LIST

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select MARK LIST and press.

HINT:
If there are no marks in the file,
“No Mark!” will appear on the display.

This mark shows a sound
dropout.
This mark is user created.

Sound dropouts (skipping) with SD cards
When recorded data is transferred to an SD card, sometimes the processing speed is not fast enough and the sound drops out.
The processing speed depends on the mode, REC FORMAT setting, type of
SD card, etc. If the processing load is light, sound dropouts rarely happen,
but it the load is heavy,
Stereo mode
4CH mode
they often happen. In
WAV96kHz/24bit
WAV48kHz/24bit
this case, change the
Heavy
WAV44.1kHz/24bit
REC FORMAT to a
p
WAV96kHz/16bit
WAV48kHz/16bit
lighter setting.
WAV44.1kHz/16bit

NOTE:
The H4n Pro will automatically place a
mark at point where sound drops out
during recording.

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q
Light

WAV48kHz/24bit
WAV44.1kHz/24bit
WAV48kHz/16bit
WAV44.1kHz/16bit
MP3

Ref.

☞

REC FORMAT P.049
Setting marks P.096

5-12 Editing/Output: DIVIDE

STEREO mode only

In STEREO MODE, you can divide files at any desired position.
Operations / Editing/Output: DIVIDE

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select DIVIDE and press.

Press at the desired
division point.
Operation of buttons
with DIVIDE function
DIVIDE

Press to start playback.

Current file position

Select Yes and press.

Play or pause the file
Holding for more
than one second
to search forward/
backward
Press briefly to skip
one second or jump
to the next mark in a
file with marks.

Current file time

HINT:
The DIVIDE operation creates 2 files. “A” will
be added to the end of the file name of the
first part and “B” will be added to the second.

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5-13 Editing/Output: MOVE
HINT:

This function is used to move files to different folders and modes.
Operations / Editing/Output: MOVE

Movable file formats

Selecting files . . . P.104 FILE SELECT

Select MOVE and press.

Select NEXT and press.

Select MOVE TO and
press.

Select the destination
folder (project).

• Only stereo files can be
moved to a stereo folder.
Mono files cannot be moved
to stereo folders.
• Only 4CH files can be
moved to 4CH folders.
• Only 44.1kHz/16bit files can
be moved MTR projects.
• If you try to move a file
in another format, “44.1
kHz/16 bit WAV Format
Only!” will appear on the
screen.

MOVE TO MTR PROJECT

To move a folder to an MTR
project, a project folder must
exist. If there is no project
folder, “No Project!” will appear
on the screen.

Select the destination.

Ref.

☞

REC FORMAT P.118
FILE RENAME P.109

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5-14 Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT

MTR mode only

In MTR mode, settings, including for audio tracks and effects, are saved in projects. First, we will make a new project

Press.

Select PROJECT and press.

HINT:
To change the name of the new project.
Select NAME and press.

Project numbering
• The H4n Pro numbers
new projects automatically.
• You cannot change this
number.
• You can use the same
name in multiple projects

Select a letter to change and press.

Select NEW PROJECT and press.
Select OK and press.

Select EXECUTE and press.
Maximum number
of projects

(space)!”#$%&()*+,-./0123456789:;=?@ABCDEF
GHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ \ ^_`abcdefghijklmnop
You can create a maximum of 1000
qrstuvwxyz{¦}˜
projects. Each project name can
be up to 8 characters long.
Characters are changed in the order above.

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Operations / Editing/Output: NEW PROJECT

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

5-15 Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT
Select a project stored on the SD card.
Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT SELECT

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

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Press.

Select PROJECT and
press.

Select SELECT and
press.

Select the desired project
and press.

MTR mode only

5-16 Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE

MTR mode only

This function will delete a project.
Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT DELETE

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select PROJECT and
press.

Select a project to be
deleted and press.

Select YES and press.

NOTE:
Once deleted, you cannot
restore a project.

Select DELETE and
press.

HINT:
You
cannot
delete
a
protected project. You need
to end protection before
deletion.
Ref.

☞

PROTECT P.125

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5-17 Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME

MTR mode only

You can change the name of a project.
Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT RENAME

Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select PROJECT and press.

Select RENAME and press.

Select the project with the
name to change and press.

Select a letter to change and press.

Change the letter and press.

Select OK and press.

HINT:
Characters are changed in the following
order.
(Space)!”#$%&()*+,-./0123456789:;=
?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY
Z \ ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{¦}˜

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Project number
• The H4n Pro numbers new
projects automatically.
• You cannot change the
number.
• You can use the same name
in multiple projects.

5-18 Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY

MTR mode only

You can copy a project to create a new project with a new number.
Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT COPY

Select a project and start operation. . . P.119
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

1
2
3

Press.

HINT:
Select PROJECT and press.

Change the number of the destination project

Automatically shows the
lowest unused number

Select COPY and press.

Change the name of the target project.

Select EXECUTE and press.

Ref.

☞ PROJECT (RENAME)

P.121

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5-19 Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE
You can combine tracks created in MTR mode and mix them down to one mono or stereo track.
Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE

Select a project and start operation. . . P.119
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Select BOUNCE

Set the bounce file name

Select BOUNCE on the top
screen and press.

Proceed to next step if no change. →

Select NAME and press.

The file will automatically be
given a name in “BOUNCEXX”
format.

BOUNCE icon

Change the name of the file.

Ref.

123

☞ FILE RENAME

P.109

MTR mode only

Select FORMAT and press.

Select the file type and
press.

Execution

Select EXECUTE and press.

HINT:
“Bouncing”
means
to
combine various music data
from different tracks and files
into a stereo or mono file.
5 min
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4

BOUNCE

5 min

Stereo file

Bouncing creates a new file in
the same project.
STEREO

Stereo file

MONO

Mono file

NOTE:
You cannot use this function
during recording or playback.

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Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT BOUNCE

Select output file format: mono or stereo

5-20 Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT

MTR mode only

Using the PROTECT function on a project prevents the dividing of tracks and changing files in the project.
Operations / Editing/Output: PROJECT PROTECT

Select a project and start operation . . . P.119
Press the MENU button for more
than 2 seconds, and start operation
from the top screen.

Press.

Select PROJECT and press.

Select ON and press.

The mark shows the project is protected.

HINT:

Select PROTECT and press.

If you try to change a file
assigned in a track,
“Project Protected” will appear
on the display.

HINT:
PROTECT is useful to prevent completed music from being
accidentally changed.

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6-01 Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT
You can set the time that the display backlight stays lit.
Operations / Utilities: DISPLAY BACK LIGHT

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select SYSTEM and
press.

Select the desired time and press.

OFF

The backlight stays off all the time.

The backlight stays on all the time.

15sec
(default)

The backlight stays on for 15 seconds after
the last key operation.

30sec

The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after
the last key operation.

Select LIGHT and
press.

NOTE:
You cannot change this setting during recording or playback.

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6-02 Utilities: MEMORY REC
Operations / Utilities: MEMORY REC

Even without an SD card, the built-in memory can record up to 35 seconds.
This is useful for voice memos, for example.

Change the recording mode
When no SD card is loaded, press the
MENU button for at least 2 seconds and
start from the top screen.

Press.

Select TOOL and press.

Select REC&PLAY.

Switch to MEMORY REC mode

Recording and playback

P.047
☞ Record
☞ Playback P.094

Select MEMORY REC and
press.

NOTE:
Only one file can be recorded and the maximum time is 35 seconds.
Each time you record will erase the previous contents. Please be aware
of these restrictions.

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STEREO mode only

After loading an SD, press the MENU
button for at least 2 seconds and start
from the top screen.

Operations / Utilities: MEMORY REC

Transferring recordings to SD cards
Open BLT-IN MEMORY REC screen … P.127

Select BACKUP and press.

Select NAME to change the file name, or select
FOLDER to change the destination folder.

Select EXECUTE and press.

NOTE:
If a file with the same name
already exists in the destination folder, a screen where
you can select RENAME or
CANCEL appears.

When the confirmation screen
opens, select YES and press.

HINT:
The destination folder is a stereo mode folder.

This transfers the file to the SD card and
deletes it from the built-in memory.

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6-03 Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST
Follow these steps to adjust the display contrast.
Operations / Utilities: DISPLAY CONTRAST

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select SYSTEM and
press.

Change the number
and press.

This can be set from 1 to 8. The
higher the number, the greater
the contrast (default: 5).

1
|
8

Select CONTRAST and
press.

Low contrast
↑
↓
High contrast

NOTE:
You cannot change this setting during recording and
playback.

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6-04 Utilities: BATTERY TYPE
By setting the battery type, the H4n Pro can accurately display the remaining battery life.
Operations / Utilities: BATTERY TYPE

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select SYSTEM and
press.

Select the battery type
and press.

ALKALINE
Ni-MH

Alkaline batteries (default)
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable
batteries

Select BATTERY and
press.

NOTE:
Batteries that can be used
• Use alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries.
• You cannot change this setting during recording and playback.

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6-05 Utilities: VERSION
After startup, you can check the H4n Pro version.
Operations / Utilities: VERSION

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select SYSTEM and press.

Select VERSION and press.
System version

Boot program
version

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NOTE:
You cannot use this during
recording and playback.

6-06 Utilities: FACTORY RESET
This function restores all settings to their original defaults.
Operations / Utilities: FACTORY RESET

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select SYSTEM and
press.

Select FAC RESET
and press.

Select YES and press.

NOTE:
• You cannot use this function during recording and playback.
• Warning: if you use the FACTORY RESET function, all the
settings stored in this unit will be deleted. The settings will
be restored to their original defaults.

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6-07 Utilities: REMAIN
Do this to confirm the remaining capacity of the SD CARD.
Operations / Utilities: REMAIN

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select SD CARD and press.

Select REMAIN and press.
Remaining capacity
meter

Remaining space (MB)
Remaining recording
time with the current
recording format.

NOTE:
You cannot use this during recording
and playback.

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6-08 Utilities: FORMAT
Use this function to format SD cards for the H4n Pro.
Operations / Utilities: FORMAT

Press the MENU button for
more than 2 seconds, and start
operation from the top screen.

Press.

Select SD CARD and press.

Select YES and press.

HINT:

Select FORMAT and press.

“Format Card?”
“Format Card?” appears during
startup if the loaded SD card is not
formatted for the H4n Pro.

NOTE:
• You cannot use this function during recording and playback.
• Warning: All data will be deleted when you format the SD card.
• SD cards used in a computer or a digital camera should be
formatted by the H4n Pro before use with it.
Ref.

☞ Using H2 and H4 SD cards

P.136

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6-09 Utilities: VERSION UP
Operations / Utilities: VERSION UP

If the H4n Pro (with an SD card) is connected to a computer (PC) that has access to the internet,
you can download H4n Pro software upgrades.

You can check the H4n Pro
version on the SYSTEM
(SOFTWARE)
VERSION
screen.

Main system
version

Open the ZOOM website on a computer and download the most
recent system software. (http://www.zoom.co.jp)

H4n Pro

Use a USB cable to connect the H4n Pro and a computer.

Connect the H4n Pro and
computer with a USB
cable.

You can work with
data on the SD card
in the H4n Pro from
the computer.

USB

Select STORAGE
and press.

Connect the H4n Pro to a
computer with a USB cable.

Copy the downloaded system software to the
root directory of the SD card in the H4n Pro.

HINT:
Connect to a computer and select
STORAGE. The H4n Pro will be
recognized as an SD card reader
and can be used as one.

H4n Pro

Disconnect the PC and H4n Pro.

NOTE:

Turn on while holding down
the PLAY/PAUSE button.
135

Select
OK and
press.

Follow the computer procedures to
disconnect from it.
Ref.

☞

SYSTEM (VERSION)

P.131

6-10 Utilities: Using H2 and H4 SD cards
If you load SD cards from H2 and H4 recorders in the H4n Pro, you can move their files and projects to the H4n Pro.

Insert an H2/H4 SD card into the H4n Pro
and turn it on.

Select YES to move the files.

NOTE:

“H4” if from an H4.

• H2/H4 stereo files and H4 projects will be moved to H4n Pro
stereo folders and MTR projects.
• After moving files to the H4n Pro folder, those SD cards will
not be recognized in the H2/H4 again.
• The projects are move in order from the lowest numbered to
the highest numbered.
• If the H4n Pro has more than 1000 projects in the unit after
transfer, “Project Full!” appears
and transfer stops.
• You must reduce the number
of projects on the H4n Pro to
continue transfer.

HINT:
“File Name Exists!”
If a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder,
select RENAME and change the name.

Startup continues

Ref.

☞ FILE RENAME

P.109

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Operations / Utilities: Using H2 and H4 SD cards

Reference

138

Main specifications by mode
■ Main specifications by mode

Reference / Main specifications by mode

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

Stereo WAV:
44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit
Recording formats

Stereo MP3:
48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160,
192, 224, 256 and 320 kbps,

Stereo WAV × 2:
44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit

44.1kHz/16-bit stereo and mono
WAV (4 tracks total)

44.1kHz/16-bit WAV (fixed)

4 (two stereo tracks)

2 (one stereo or two mono tracks)

2 (one stereo track)

VBR 44.1kHz
Maximum simultaneous
recording tracks

2 (one stereo track)

2 GB (If a recording exceeds 2 GB, a new file will be created when recording in STEREO and 4CH modes.)

File capacity limit
File creation during
recording

Always save new files (overwrite
recording not possible)

Select either to overwrite recordings
or save new files

Always save new files (overwrite
recording not possible)

File saving locations

Save in 10 dedicated folders for
STEREO mode

Save in 10 dedicated folders for
4CH mode

Manage multiple files together as
projects

Save in 10 dedicated folders for
STEREO mode

Changing file names

Possible

Not possible

Possible

Not possible

Possible (WAV files only)

Not possible

Possible (WAV files only)

Changing folder names
Mark functions

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Settings available in each mode
■ Menu items

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

○

∆

SD CARD
FORMAT
REMAIN

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

USB

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

—

∆

—

MODE
MODE

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

—

FOLDER SELECT
FOLDER SELECT

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

—

∆

FILE
FILE INFORMATION
FILE RENAME
FILE MP3 ENCODE
NORMALIZE
DIVIDE
MOVE
MARK LIST
FILE DELETE
FILE DELETE ALL
FILE STEREO ENCODE
FILE COPY

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

—

∆

—

AUDIO IF
STORAGE

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

INPUT SETTING
LO CUT
COMP/LIMIT
MONITOR
REC LEVEL AUTO
MONO MIX
MS STEREO MATRIX
PHANTOM
PLUG-IN POWER

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

○

—

○

—

○

∆

—

∆

—

∆

○

—

○

REC SETTING
REC FORMAT
AUTO REC
PRE REC
FILE NAME

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

TOOL
TUNER
METRONOME*
A-B REPEAT
SPEED

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

—

○

—

∆

—

∆

—

PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

∆

—

∆

REC MODE
REC MODE

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

—

∆

—

EFFECT
EDIT
IMPORT

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

—

○

—

∆

—

PROJECT
NEW PROJECT
SELECT
RENAME
COPY
DELETE

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

∆

—

PUNCH IN/OUT
PUNCH IN/OUT

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

—

○*

—

BOUNCE
BOUNCE

STEREO

4CH

MTR

STAMINA

—

∆

—

○ ...This can be set during recording and playback (* indicates some exceptions).
∆ ...This cannot be set during recording and playback.

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Reference / Settings available in each mode

SYSTEM
DATE/TIME
LIGHT
LCD CONTRAST
BATTERY TYPE
FACTORY RESET

MTR mode effect types and parameters
■ PREAMP module
● Guitar preamp effects

Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters

FD TWNR

Models the sound of the Fender '65 Twin Reverb.

UK 30A

Models the sound of an early class A British combo amp.

HW 100

Models the sound of the HIWATT CUSTOM 100.

Makes electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar

(1) TOP

0–10

Adjusts the string sound characteristic of acoustic guitars.

(2) BODY

0–10

Adjusts the body sound characteristic of acoustic
guitars.

FD TWEED

Models the sound of the Fender '59 Bassman.

BGcrunch

Models the sound of the Mesa Boogie Mark III combo
amp.

(3) BASS

−12–+12

Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut.

MScrunch

Models the crunch sound of the Marshall JCM800 2203.

(4) MIDDLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut.

MS DRIVE

Models the drive sound of the Marshall JCM800 2203.

(5) TREBLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut.

XTASY BL

Models the sound of the Bogner Ecstasy Blue channel.

(6) LEVEL

1–100

SD+XTASY

Combination of Bogner Ecstasy and SweetDrive.

Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP
module.

TS+FDcmb

Combination of Fender Combo amp and Ibanez TS-808.
Combination of Marshall JCM800 and GoldDrive.

(7) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)

OFF, 1–16

GD+MSstk

Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR
noise reduction effect.

FZ+MSstk

Combination of Marshall JCM800 and Fuzz.

The 12 effects above have the same parameters.
(1) CABINET

0–2

(2) GAIN

0–100

(3) BASS

−12–+12

Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut.

(4) MIDDLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut.

(5) TREBLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut.

(6) LEVEL

1–100

Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP
module.

(7) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)

OFF, 1–16

Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR
noise reduction effect.

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ACO SIM

Adjusts the depth of the speaker cabinet sound.
Adjusts the preamp gain (distortion depth).

• Manufacturer and product names shown in these tables are the trademarks and registered
trademarks of various companies. The names are used only to explain sonic characteristics
and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation.

● Bass preamp effects
BASSMAN
SMR

● Mic preamp effects

Models the sound of the Ampeg SVT.

VO MPRE

Preamp with characteristics good for vocal recording

Models the sound of the Fender Bassman 100.

AG MPRE

Preamp with characteristics good for acoustic guitar recording

Models the sound of the SWR SM-900.

FlatMPRE

Preamp with flat characteristics

SUP-BASS

Models the sound of the Marshall Super Bass.

SANSAMP

Models the sound of the SansAmp Bass Driver DI.

TUBE PRE

ZOOM original tube preamp sound

The 3 effects above have the same parameters.
(1) COMP

OFF,
1–10

Adjusts the compression of the total signal level
by lowering high-level signals and raising lowlevel signals.

(2) DE-ESSER

OFF,
1–10

Adjusts the amount that sibilant sounds are cut.

(3) LOW CUT

OFF,
1–10

Adjusts the frequency of the filter that cuts
low-frequency noise, which is easily picked up
by mics.

The 6 effects above have the same parameters.
(1) CABINET

0–2

(2) GAIN

0–100

(3) BASS

−12–+12

Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut.

(4) MIDDLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut.

(5) TREBLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut.

(6) BALANCE

0–100

Adjusts the depth of the speaker cabinet sound.
Adjusts the preamp gain (distortion depth).

Adjusts the balance between the signals before
and after they pass through the module The
higher the value, the greater the post-module
signal amount.

(7) LEVEL

1–100

Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP
module.

(8) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)

OFF, 1–16

Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR
noise reduction effect.

(4) BASS

−12–+12

Adjusts the low-frequency boost/cut.

(5) MIDDLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the middle-frequency boost/cut.

(6) TREBLE

−12–+12

Adjusts the high-frequency boost/cut.

(7) LEVEL

1–100

Sets the level of the signal after the PREAMP
module.

(8) ZNR
(ZOOM Noise Reduction)

OFF,
1–16

Adjusts the sensitivity of ZOOM's original ZNR
noise reduction effect.

· Manufacturer and product names shown in these tables are the trademarks and registered
trademarks of various companies. The names are used only to explain sonic characteristics
and do not indicate any affiliation with Zoom Corporation.

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Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters

SVT

MTR mode effect types and parameters
■ EFX modules
● Modulation effects

● Compressor/limiter effects

Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters

RackComp

Compressors reduce high-level signals and raise the
minimum level.

(1) THRSHOLD

0–50

Sets the base level from which the compressor
operates.

(2) RATIO

1–10

Sets the compression ratio.

(3) ATTACK

1–10

Sets how quickly compression starts.

(4) LEVEL

2–100

LIMITER

Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.

Limiters compress when input signals exceed the fixed
level.

(1) THRSHOLD

0–50

This sets the base level from which the limiter
operates.

(2) RATIO

1–10

Sets the compression ratio.

(3) RELEASE

1–10

Sets how quickly the limiter stops functioning
after the signal goes below the base level.

(4) LEVEL

2–100

AUTO WAH

This wah effect responds to changes in input signal
strength.

(1) POSITION

Before,
After

Sets the insertion point of the EFX module.
Select before or after the PREAMP.

(2) SENSE

−10–−1,
1–10

Sets the effect sensitivity.

(3) RESONANC

0–10

(4) LEVEL

2–100

PHASER
(1) POSITION
(2) RATE

Before,
After

Sets the insertion point of the EFX module.
Select before or after the PREAMP.

0–50, ♪

Adjusts the speed of modulation.

(See P.146)

(3) COLOR
(4) LEVEL

2–100

TREMOLO
(1) DEPTH
(2) RATE

Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.

This effect varies the sound with phasing.

4STAGE,
8STAGE,
INVERT4,
INVERT8

Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.

Sets the amount of resonance.

Select the effect sound type.

Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.

This effect raises and lowers the volume cyclically.
0–50
0–50, ♪
(See P.146)

Adjusts the modulation depth.
Adjusts the speed of modulation.
Select the modulation waveform from UP (rising

(3) WAVE

UP 0–9
sawtooth), DOWN (falling sawtooth) and TRI
DOWN 0–9 (triangle) types.
The higher the number, the more the wave peaks
TRI 0–9
are clipped, emphasizing the effect.

(4) LEVEL

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2–100

Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.

(1) POSITION

This effect creates a metallic sound. The FREQ setting can
drastically change the tone.
Before,
After

Sets the insertion point of the EFX module.
Select before or after the PREAMP.

(2) FREQ

1–50

(3) BALANCE

0–100

Adjusts the balance of the original and effect
sounds.

(4) LEVEL

2–100

Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.

SLOW ATK
(1) POSITION

Sets the frequency of modulation.

This effect makes the attack of each note gradual, creating
a violin-like sound.
Before,
After

FLANGER
(1) DEPTH
(2) RATE
(3) RESONANC
(4) MANUAL
STEP
(1) DEPTH

Sets the insertion point of the EFX module.
Select before or after the PREAMP.

(2) RATE

This effect adds modulation and strong undulations to the
sound.
0–100

Adjusts the modulation depth.

0–50, ♪

Adjusts the speed of modulation.

-10–+10

Sets the amount of modulation resonance.

(See P.146)

0–100

Adjusts the frequency band affected.

This special effect changes the tone in steps.
0–100
0–50, ♪

(See P.146)

Adjusts the modulation depth.
Adjusts the speed of modulation.

(2) TIME

1–50

Adjusts the attack time.

(3) RESONANC

0–10

Sets the amount of modulation resonance.

(3) CURVE

0–10

Sets the volume change curve of the attack.

(4) SHAPE

0–10

Sets the effect sound envelope.

(4) LEVEL

2–100

Sets the level of the signal after the EFX module.

VIBE

CHORUS

This mixes an effect sound that varies from the original
pitch, creating a varying thick sound.

ENSEMBLE

This chorus ensemble effect features three-dimensional
movement.

The 2 effects above have the same parameters.
(1) DEPTH

0–100

(2) RATE

0–50

Adjusts the speed of modulation.

(3) TONE

0–10

Adjusts the tone.

(4) MIX

0–100

Adjusts the modulation depth.

(1) DEPTH
(2) RATE

Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters

RING MOD

This effect automatically adds vibrato.
0–100
0–50, ♪
(See P.146)

(3) TONE

0–10

(4) BALANCE

0–100

Adjusts the modulation depth.
Adjusts the speed of modulation.
Adjusts the tone.
Adjusts the balance of the original and effect
sounds.

Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with
the original sound.

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MTR mode effect types and parameters

● Delay/reverb effects

Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters

CRY

This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator.

(1) RANGE

1–10

Adjusts the frequency band affected.

(2) RESONANC

0–10

Sets the amount of resonance.

(3) SENSE
(4) BALANCE
PITCH
(1) SHIFT
(2) TONE
(3) FINE
(4) BALANCE

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−10–−1,
1–10
0–100

0–10
−25–+25
0–100

This effect reproduces the reverberant atmosphere of a
room and provides spatial depth.

(1) SIZE

1–100

Sets the size of the space.

(2) REFLEX

0–10

Sets the amount of wall reflections.

Sets the effect sensitivity.

(3) TONE

0–10

Adjusts the tone.

Adjusts the balance of the original and effect
sounds.

(4) MIX

0–100

Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with
the original sound.

This effect shifts the pitch up or down
−12–+12,
24

AIR

Sets the pitch shift in semitones.
Adjusts the tone.

DELAY

This delay supports long delay times of up to 5000 ms.

ECHO

This tape echo simulation supports long delay times of up
to 5000 ms.

ANALOG

Adjusts the pitch shift in cents (1/100 semitone).
Adjusts the balance of the original and effect
sounds.

This warm analog delay simulation supports long delay
times of up to 5000 ms.

The 3 effects above have the same parameters.
(1) TIME

1–5000 ms, ♪
(See P.146)

Sets the delay time.

(2) FEEDBACK

0–100

Adjusts the amount of feedback.

(3) HIDAMP

0–10

Adjusts the damping of high frequencies in the
delay sound.

(4) MIX

0–100

Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with
the original sound.

(1) TIME

This delay supports long delay times of up to 2500 ms.
10–2500 ms,* ♪ Sets the delay time.
(See P.146)

(2) FEEDBACK

0–100

(3) HIDAMP

0–10

Adjusts the damping of high frequencies in the
delay sound.

(4) MIX

0–100

Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with
the original sound.

Adjusts the amount of feedback.

Note durations
Parameters with ♪ values allow you to make settings in note units
based on the metronome tempo. The lengths of the notes are as
follows.
Thirty-second
note

*milliseconds

HALL

This reverb simulates the acoustics of a concert hall.

ROOM

This reverb simulates the acoustics of a room.

SPRING

This is a spring reverb simulation.

ARENA

This simulates the acoustics of an arena-sized venue.

T ROOM
M SPRING

Half note
triplet

Sixteenth note

Dotted eighth
note

Quarter note
triplet

Quarter note

Dotted sixteenth note

Dotted
quarter note

Eighth note

Quarter note
x2

Quarter note
x3

x 20

Quarter note
x 20

This simulates the acoustics of a tiled room.

NOTE

This is a spring reverb simulation with a bright and clear
tone.

· The note values that can be selected depend on the parameter.
· Certain combinations of tempo and note values could exceed
parameter ranges. If this occurs, the value will be halved or even
quartered to achieve the allowed range.

The 6 effects above have the same parameters.
(1) DECAY

1–30

(2) PRE DLY

1–100

(3) TONE

0–10

(4) MIX

0–100

Sets the reverb duration.

Reference / MTR mode effect types and parameters

RvsDelay

Sets the time between when the original sound is
input and reverb starts.
Adjusts the tone.
Adjusts the amount of effect sound mixed with
the original sound.

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H4n Pro patch list
The patches in this list can be used in 4CH mode and when the H4n Pro is functioning as an audio interface (at 44.1kHz sampling rate).

Reference / H4n Pro patch list

147

This FD TWEED clean sound goes great with Stratocasters.

PREAMP
module
FD TWEED

EFX
module
SPRING

A 60s revival sound is created by gently driving a Class A British combo amp.

UK 30A

AIR

This clean sound is good for muted rhythmic and arpeggio playing.

FD TWNR

CHORUS

Clean Delay

Using a long delay, this clean sound is good for sustained chords and arpeggios.

FD TWNR

ECHO

Clean Trem

This clean sound varies the volume and can be said to be the original effect.

HW 100

TREMOLO

Aco.Simulate

This acoustic guitar simulation is ideal for stroking.

Aco Sim

AIR

Spy's Shadow

Wrapped in spring reverb, this twangy guitar sound is perfect for electric instruments.

FD TWNR

M SPRING

Wah Cutting

This funky rhythmic tone uses FD TWNR and AUTO WAH.

FD TWNR

AUTO WAH

Glossy Blues

This bewitching Fender '59 BASSMAN crunch sound follows the dynamics of the player.

FD TWEED

ROOM

UK Crunch

A sense of AIR is added to the natural crunch of a Class A British combo amp.

UK 30A

AIR

Box Of Edge

U2's The Edge popularized this distinctive dotted-eighth-note delay effect (at 130 BPM).

UK 30A

ECHO

HW Crunch

Crunch sound of a HIWATT CUSTOM 100.

HW 100

ROOM

Melody

Analog delay adds a natural sense of space to TS+FDcmb for a sound that suits simple melodies.

TS+FDcmb

ANALOG

ZEP Drive

A classic Marshall crunch re-creates the sound of Led Zeppelin.

MScrunch

RackComp

Mellow Vibe

MScrunch and Vibe combine to create a laid-back sound.

MScrunch

VIBE

70's Drive

The sound of 70s rock.

MS DRIVE

ECHO

Boogie Drive

The Mesa Boogie Mark III sound creates a mid-range thickness in this drive that is good for soloing. BGcrunch

ROOM

MS Drive

For the early sound of Van Halen, the Marshall is turned all the way up.

GD+MSstk

ARENA

XTASY Riff

SD+XTASY makes this great for metal riffs.

SD+XTASY

OFF

Jet MS Drive

Heavy Marshall distortion is combined with a flanger for this epic sound.

GD+MSstk

FLANGER

Talking Guy

This talking sound follows the guitar pickup position and picking dynamics.

GD+MSstk

CRY

Oct Lead

Octave doubling below the original pitch creates a heavy impactful drive sound.

GD+MSstk

PITCH

Dirty Drive

Fuzz gives this classic 70s progressive rock sound its powerful sustain.

FZ+MSstk

ANALOG

Fuzz Lead

Vintage Marshall and fuzz effects combine to re-create the sweet and beautiful fuzz tone used by
Eric Johnson.

FZ+MSstk

ARENA

XTASY Lead

This metal lead sound uses XTASY BL and ECHO effects.

XTASY BL

ECHO

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