Zoom H5/UG/08 Recording/05 Inputs and Levels

• Selecting inputs and adjusting levels

  • Choose whether to record the L/R inputs, Inputs 1/2, or both.
  • In MULTI FILE mode, the L/R inputs record to the L/R tracks and Inputs 1/2 record to tracks 1 and 2.
  • Track buttons (steps 1 and 2) and input volume knobs (step 3)
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  • 1. Press the track buttons for the tracks you want to record.
    • The indicators of the selected buttons light red. Their input signals can then be monitored through the headphones and line outputs.

    • Note/Info In STEREO FILE mode, L or R selects the L/R inputs, and 1 or 2 selects Inputs 1/2.
      

    • Note/Info In STEREO FILE mode, inputs are selected in pairs. One input of a pair cannot be selected on its own.
      

    • In STEREO FILE mode, skip to step 3.
  • 2. In MULTI FILE mode, to record Inputs 1/2 as one stereo file, press 2 while holding 1.
    • Press 2 while holding 1 again to turn the stereo link off.
    • With a combo-type input capsule on the L/R inputs, press R while holding L to link or unlink those tracks the same way.
  • 3. Turn the input volume knob of each selected input to set its level.
    • Level meters in MULTI FILE mode
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    • Aim for peaks around −12 dB.
    • If the sound distorts even with the input level turned down, move the mics or lower the output level of connected devices.
    • The compressor/limiter can also control the level: Zoom H5/UG/13 Settings/02 Comp Limiter.
    • Wind and other noise can be cut while recording: Zoom H5/UG/13 Settings/01 Low Cut.

  • Files created

    • MULTI FILE mode creates one file per selected input. nnnn is the project number.
      • L/R input — ZOOMnnnn_TrLR.WAV, stereo
      • Input 1 — ZOOMnnnn_Tr1.WAV, mono
      • Input 2 — ZOOMnnnn_Tr2.WAV, mono
      • Inputs 1/2 with stereo link — ZOOMnnnn_Tr12.WAV, stereo
    • All files from one MULTI FILE recording are managed together as one project.
    • STEREO FILE mode creates one stereo file, ZOOMnnnn.WAV or ZOOMnnnn.MP3. Here nnnn is the file number, and each file is managed on its own.