Roche ZOOM H4NSP User manual

ZOOM H4NSP Digital Voice Recorder
The world acclaimed H4n is now available in a new package
Creators have found the H4nSP to be the most trustworthy field recorder
available. Used by videographers, musicians, bloggers, ghost-hunters,
podcasters, educators and journalists everywhere, the ultra-portable H4nSP’s 4
tracks of high quality audio make it an essential audio companion for everyone.
The H4nSP at a Glance:
Onboard X/Y Mics:
High quality with easy to set selectable recording width (90 and 120 degrees)
2 XLR/TRS Inputs:
Connect mics, instruments, and line level devices for added possibilities
24-bit/96kHz Recording:
High resolution audio
Expanded Capabilities:
Built-in effects, audio interface mode, and onboard speaker make it the
recorder of choice

Great on Location
The H4nSP’s onboard X/Y microphone delivers stunning stereo and its dual
input combo connectors allow you to use your choice of external
microphones as well.
WAV files recorder with the H4nSP –up to 24bit, 96kHz –are automatically
time stamped to ensure perfect sync with your video footage, while built in
multi-effects and MS (Mid-Side) decoding gives you plenty of options in
postproduction. With the use of Zooms very own HS-1 Hot Shoe adaptor,
you can even mount the H4nSP directly to your camera.
Instant Studio
The H4nSP transforms any rehearsal room into a recording studio. Connect
mics and line level devices like electronic keyboards (even electric guitar or
bass) and record up to four tracks of digital audio simultaneously, and then
bounce the tracks down to stereo or mono for additional overdubbing with no
loss of quality.
Punch-in features and onboard effects such as compression, limiting, reverb
and guitar and bass amp modelling enable you to quickly and easily turn your
musical ideas into full-fledged productions. You can now even convert your
finished song to an MP3 file for emailing and posting to your favourite social
site.
Live Recording
Capture the sound of concerts, rehearsals, meetings or lectures. The H4nSP’s
built in X/Y microphone allows you to record natural sounding stereo with a
strong centre image, and the angle of its two matched unidirectional mic
elements can easily be changed from 90 degrees for a tightly focused stereo
image to 120 degrees for a wider image.
In addition, dual combo XLR/TRS input jacks (complete with phantom power)
allow you to use a wide variety of external microphones and to connect line
level signals such as a feed from a mixing board.
H4nSP Inputs and Outputs
Inputs
Dual XLR/¼” combo input jacks allow you to connect microphones, line level
signals, or even instruments directly into the H4nSP. Phantom power of +24 or

48+ volts can be applied to both inputs, allowing the use of condenser mics.
There’s also a secondary stereo ⅛" input for the connection of microphones
requiring 2.5 volts of Plug-In Power.
Outputs
A stereo ⅛" Line/Phone Out with dedicated volume control allows private
monitoring over headphones as well as connection to the audio input of your
DSLR. The H4nSP even has a built in speaker for fast monophonic monitoring
without the need to make any connections. In addition, a USB port allows
recorded audio to be sent to your favourite DAW and or/editing software and
enables the H4nSP to act as a 2-in/2-out computer interface.
Pre-Record and Auto-Record
Pre-Record
The H4nSP’s Pre-record function ensures that you’ll never miss the start of a
great take. It automatically keeps the H4nSP silently but continuously recording
in the background, all the time, keeping the previous two seconds* of audio
whenever you hit RECORD.
*One second when recording at 96k in 4CH mode
Auto-Record
When enabled, Auto Record sets the H4nSP to automatically start recording
at a level of sound. An equivalent Stop function can be used to end recording
as soon as incoming signal drops below a certain threshold.
Onboard Effects
Effects can make all the difference. They make your recordings sound
professional and polished, and can be used both to enhance audio and to
compensate for acoustic problems in the recording environment.
The H4nSP offers a variety of effects, ranging from compression and limiting to
reverb, delay, echo, and a low-cut filter for the elimination of wind noise, pops
and other kinds of unwanted low frequency noise. There’s also an onboard
metronome and tuner, along with dozens of effects crafted especially for guitar
and bass, such as amp models. In addition, playback can be looped and the

playback speed varied without pitch change (or vice versa), making the H4nSP
perfect for phrase training.
File Types
Audio recorded with the H4nSP is stored in your choice of WAV or MP3
format. WAV files are uncompressed and full fidelity, and thus provide
optimum quality. The H4nSP provides support for 16 and 24bit WAV audio at
sampling rates of 44.1, 48 or 96khz. In addition, H4nSP WAV files are
automatically time stamped, making them Broadcast Wave Format (BWF)
compliant, and allowing precise synchronisation in post-production.
MP3 recordings are compressed, removing unnecessary data so that they
require less storage space and are easier to upload and download.
Battery Life
The H4nSP requires just 2 AA batteries –either alkaline or rechargeable
NiMH. Battery life when using alkaline batteries is up to 6 hours in normal
operation, or up to 11 hours when operating in STAMINA mode.
Alternatively, an optional AD-14 AC adaptor allows the H4nSP to be powered
from any standard wall outlet.
Recording Times
The H4nSP records directly to SD and SDHC cards, up to 32GB. The charts
below show maximum recording times for different file types and card sizes.
Stereo Mode

4 Channel Mode
MTR MODE (monaural tracks)
Recording times are approximations. Actual times may differ according to recording
conditions.
The Maximum file size is limited to 2GB.
Features at a Glance
Includes H4nSP Handy Recorder, protective case, two AA batteries,
owner’s manual, and download license for Steinberg Cubase LE and
WaveLab LE software
Four-track simultaneous recording
Built in X/Y stereo mic, adjustable between 90˚ and 120˚
Onboard MS decoding
Dual mic/line/instrument level inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors
Stereo ⅛" Mic/Line In mini phone jack
+24 or +48V phantom power for main inputs and Plug-in power (2.5V)
via Mic/Line In mini phone jack
Output/headphone jack with dedicated volume control
Built in reference speaker for fast monitoring
Large 1.9 inch backlit LCD display
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB
Supports up to 24bit/96kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety
of MP3 formats
Auto-record and Pre-record features
Internal mixdown: four-track to stereo and stereo to dual mono

Up to 99 marks per recording
Flexible overdubbing and punch-in/out
Built in effects, including compression/limiting, low-cut filtering,
modulation, reverb/delay and amp models
Normalise (maximum gain) and Divide (file splitting) functions
Chromatic tuner and metronome
Loop playback with user defined start and stop points
Variable playback speed, from 50% to 150% without affecting pitch
Variable pitch without affecting playback speed
USB port for data exchange to and from computer
2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac computers
SD card reader function
Mounts to mic stand or tripod, or directly to DSLR with optional Hot
Shoe adaptor
Runs on only 2 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
Up to 6 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries (up to 11 hours
in Stamina mode)
Accessories
What’s included with the H4nSP?
H4nSP Handy Recorder
Protective case
2 AA batteries
Operation manual
Download license for Steinberg Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software
Optional H4nSP Accessories
AD-14 AC adaptor
Hairy windscreen
MA2 mic clip adaptor
RC4 wired remote control
HS-1 Hot Shoe Mount Adaptor
APH-4nSP Accessory Package Includes
Hairy windscreen

Splitter cable
Attenuator cable
USB cable
AD-14 AC adaptor
SPECS
GENERAL
Number of
simultaneous
recording tracks::
2 (STEREO mode), 4 (4CH mode), 2 (MTR mode)
Number of
simultaneous
playback tracks:
2 (STEREO mode), 4 (4CH mode), 4 (MTR mode)
Recording time
4GB (SDHC):
Approx. 380 minutes (WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit
stereo track)
Approx. 68 hours (MP3 44.1 kHz/128kbps
stereo track)
* Recording times are approximations. Actual times may
differ according to recording conditions.
Maximum number
of simultaneous
recording files size:
2GB
Projects:
1000/card
Locate function:
Hours/Minutes/Seconds/Milliseconds
Other functions:
Punch-in/out, Bounce, A-B repeat

GENERAL
Effects modules:
2
STEREO / 4CH Mode: LO CUT, COMP/LIMITER
MTR Mode PRE AMP module, EFX module
Types:
50
Patches:
60
Tuners:
Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, DADGAD
Metronome sound
sources:
5
Variable beat:
1/4 - 8/4, 6/8, unaccentuated
Tempo:
40.0 - 250.0 BPM
A/D conversion:
24 bit × 128 oversampling
D/A conversion:
24 bit × 128 oversampling
Recording media:
SD card (16MB - 2GB), SDHC card (4GB - 32GB)
Display:
128 x 64 dots Full-dot backlit LCD
DATA TYPE - WAV FORMAT (RECORD/PLAY)
Quantization:
16/24 bit
Sampling
frequency:
44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz

DATA TYPE - MP3 FORMAT (RECORDING)
Bit rate:
48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320
kbps, VBR
Sampling
frequency:
44.1 kHz
DATA TYPE - MP3 FORMAT (PLAYBACK)
Bit rate:
48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320
kbps, VBR
Sampling
frequency:
44.1 / 48 kHz
INPUTS
Input [1] [2]:
XLR (balanced input) / standard phone (unbalanced
input) combo jack
Input impedance:
(Using balanced input) 1 kΩbalanced, pin 2 hot
(Using unbalanced input) 480 kΩunbalanced
Input level:
(Using balanced input) −10 dBm to -42 dBm
(Using unbalanced input) +2 dBm to -32 dBm
Built-in stereo mic:
Unidirectional condenser microphone
Gain: +7 dB to +47 dB
External mic:
Mini stereo phone jack
Input impedance: 2 kΩ
Input level: -7 dBm to -47 dBm
OUTPUTS

GENERAL
Line/phone:
LINE Output load impedance: 10 kΩor more
Rated output level: -10 dBm
PHONE: 20 mW+20 mW (into 32-Ωload)
Monaural speaker:
400 mW 8 Ω
Phantom power:
48 V, 24 V, OFF
USB:
USB 2.0 High Speed Mass Storage Class operation,
Audio interface operation
(USB functions can be operated by USB bus power)
Power
requirements:
DC 5 V 1A AC from AC adapter ( ZOOM AD-14)
Batteries:
IEC R6 ( size AA ) x 2
Continuous
recording time:
6 hours (STEREO/4CH/MTR mode)
11 hours (STAMINA mode)
Dimensions:
73 (W) × 156.3 (D) × 35 (H) mm
Weight:
280 g
* 0 dBm = 0.755 Vrms