audio question for zoom h1 at DVinfo.net

Jeff Dinges · September 6th, 2011, 05:38 PM

So when I hook up the zoom h1 to the DJ's sound board using a RCA to 8mm connector. Typically I have to turn the dedicated feed all the way down and the levels on my zoom H1 are turned all the way down to about 12/100, and levels will max out at -6db.

Sometimes I get a really clean good audio, 99% of speeches turn out great, but I'm getting some base distortion with music.. Even when the zoom is maxing out at -5 db.

Is there anything else I can do?

Do any of you working with the zoom ever have to turn your levels all the way down to 5/100?

Peter Riding · September 9th, 2011, 03:39 AM

Add an attenuator cable in between the board and the Zoom to decrease the signal reaching the Zoom. Search B&H for attenuator cable and you'll find two lengths e.g.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746645-REG/Sescom_LN2MIC_ZOOMH4N_LN2MIC_ZOOMH4N_Line_to.html
You'll need the appropriate joiner as well as both ends are male.

Pete

Rob Neidig · September 9th, 2011, 09:15 AM

Jeff,

I don't know the particulars of setting it on the Zoom H1, but it sounds like you are feeding it line level signal and the recorder is set to accept mic level. Look for those settings in your manual.

Have fun!

Rob

Rick Reineke · September 9th, 2011, 09:39 AM

You are most likely over-driving the input stage of the recorder. Changing the record level would be futile in this case. 'If' the H1 has a 'Line in' (like the H2) , use that, otherwise you will need to attenuate the signal as was previously stated.

September 6th, 2011, 05:38 PM	#1
Jeff Dinges Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 50	audio question for zoom h1 So when I hook up the zoom h1 to the DJ's sound board using a RCA to 8mm connector. Typically I have to turn the dedicated feed all the way down and the levels on my zoom H1 are turned all the way down to about 12/100, and levels will max out at -6db. Sometimes I get a really clean good audio, 99% of speeches turn out great, but I'm getting some base distortion with music.. Even when the zoom is maxing out at -5 db. Is there anything else I can do? Do any of you working with the zoom ever have to turn your levels all the way down to 5/100?

September 9th, 2011, 03:39 AM	#2
Peter Riding Major Player Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Reading Berkshire UK Posts: 872	Re: audio question for zoom h1 Add an attenuator cable in between the board and the Zoom to decrease the signal reaching the Zoom. Search B&H for attenuator cable and you'll find two lengths e.g. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746645-REG/Sescom_LN2MIC_ZOOMH4N_LN2MIC_ZOOMH4N_Line_to.html You'll need the appropriate joiner as well as both ends are male. Pete

September 9th, 2011, 09:15 AM	#3
Rob Neidig Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 222	Re: audio question for zoom h1 Jeff, I don't know the particulars of setting it on the Zoom H1, but it sounds like you are feeding it line level signal and the recorder is set to accept mic level. Look for those settings in your manual. Have fun! Rob

September 9th, 2011, 09:39 AM	#4
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	Re: audio question for zoom h1 You are most likely over-driving the input stage of the recorder. Changing the record level would be futile in this case. 'If' the H1 has a 'Line in' (like the H2) , use that, otherwise you will need to attenuate the signal as was previously stated.