ZOOM H1 Digital Recorder - Help!

[astromech]

Do you have pictures of how it is set up? Thanks!

https://goo.gl/photos/B8TVNSWLn7NM6v18A

[SlayForMoney]

From what I understood, the problem is too much trim on the channels of the mixer. People generally think all record out outputs on mixer are always 0db but it's only IF you keep your channel inputs below the first yellow led. Now, we all know the problem with dj's redlining the DJM mixers because, "hey, they are digital and have so much headroom" and so you get too hot input into your recorder.

[TechnoTemptress]

Great, thanks! Where does the cord from the attenuator go into on the back of the mixer?

[oddworld_audio]

Can you use the booth out instead of the rec out? The booth out volume is generally adjustable.

[SlayForMoney]

Can you use the booth out instead of the rec out? The booth out volume is generally adjustable.

Yes you can but I don't see much recorders with VU meters that can tell you how to adjust your volume (how will you know if it's too low?)

[astromech]

Can you use the booth out instead of the rec out? The booth out volume is generally adjustable.

Yes, but that's a disadvantage. The whole point of the REC out is that it's a stable output, unaffected by changes other than on channels. You're better off zeroing the input on the recorder and making sure your gain staging is done properly.

[astromech]

great, thanks! Where does the cord from the attenuator go into on the back of the mixer?

rec out.

[oddworld_audio]

Yes, but that's a disadvantage. The whole point of the REC out is that it's a stable output, unaffected by changes other than on channels. You're better off zeroing the input on the recorder and making sure your gain staging is done properly.

Agreed, but when in a bind and waiting on a delivery it may help.

[loverocket]

never tried the booth out because it's always being used for monitors