Hi Oriyoki,
Would you consider the H4N's PIP 3.5mm inputs similar to the Sony D50 ?
When using the plug in power is the response flat or is a rise present below 1
Khz due to the bias supply? The Edirol R09HR suffers from this which requires
compensating in post.
Are the line inputs quiet? - Id consider the H4N with a QuadMic.
Im thinking of using the H4N in 4 channel mode, 2 hydrophones on the XLR inputs
and a set of binaural mics via the 3.5mm inputs.
BR,
Mike.
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> A little more testing of my H4N revealed some quirks.
>
> First, if you try to record using a single mic connected to XLR with phantom
> power on, the other channel records a relatively high level of noise. This
> seems to be caused by the unterminated XLR input. Plugging in a second mic,
> but leaving it turned off, reduces this noise.
>
> Second, with phantom power on, the noise level is higher than with it off and
> the mics receiving power from an external power source (ART Phantom II in
> this case).
>
> Third, the 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) minijack on the rear of the recorder has less
> self-noise than either XLR input. Recordings made with a Rode NT1A mic
> powered by an ART Phantom II power supply and connected via the minijack had
> very low levels of self-noise.
>
> Fourth, the right XLR of my H4N has a higher self noise level than the left
> XLR input. The difference is quite noticeable.
>
> These listening tests were performed in a very quiet setting, and with the
> goal of finding the recorder's self-noise level. If you record in a setting
> with a higher level of ambient sound, the H4N recorder's input noise is
> likely to be masked.
>
> --oryoki
>
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