Building an audio system

[Bill Doyle]

Tony,

I use one or two lavs plugged into the XLR inputs (they also accept 1/4′ and can accommodate condensers) and use the built-ins for backup and ambient room/environment sound. The XLR/1/4″ inputs have an independent signal adjustment from the built-ins.

Bill

[Tony Connoly]

I’ve read about the slow start up time for the H4N. Does that mean that everytime you press the record button you have to wait, or is it only once per session? How long is the wait?

[Bill Doyle]

Tony,

The wait is only for the initial power-up (approx. 15 seconds). Once it is on, you can hit record immediately. You can also set up a 2-second pre-record so you won’t miss anything.

Bill

[Tony Connoly]

I went ahead and ordered an H1. I need to learn the basics.