I have a Zoom H2N and the input is too sensitive which causes mixes to distort if the levels are not kept under tight control (never mind recording someone else mixing, never once have I managed to get a distortion free recording, they always peak at one point of another).
Multiple solutions:
-KEEP THE LEVEL DOWN! But this is asking too much especially in a live context where you are going to hit the red at one point or another regardless of how careful you are.
-use an extra mixer between the dj mixer and the recorder so you can adjust the level if necessary, this is far from ideal(more gear ... ).
-inline pad attenuator (DIY
http://www.martin-doppelbauer.de/aud...drecorder/pad/ / 26 bucks
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=266-244
-volume knob control (some people even build them DIY style
http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewto...&t=5080#p23048 but they can also be purchased
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTI0WDUyNA...eCg~~60_35.JPG )
I've just gotten myself an rca volume knob controller which I find to be the best solution versus a pad.
The overly sensitive input on the Zoom H2N has been a major deterrent in getting me to record more live sets because every single recording has turned out distorted. At home I manage to control the levels better especially because no one else is mixing but me.
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