Recording from Xone 92 with ZOOM H4N

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Recording from Xone 92 with ZOOM H4N

I tried to record my sets from Allen & Heath Xone 92 with my new ZOOM H4N recorder. But when i connected line inputs (TRS) of H4N to Rec Out of mixer, input signal was too hot. Even with Rec Level = 1 on H4N i’ve got a lot of clippings. Master out on Xone 92 pretty normal, not in red zone for sure. I saw what many djs using this recorder for recordings from mixer. Is my H4N defected or where is some secrets to properly record mixes with this device?

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I have heard that the Zoom recorder (and others) attenuation for line level inputs is not good enough to record the hot signal coming out of the mixer. You’ll need a pair of something like this something like this or this in order to attenuate the signal to a lower volume so you can get a clean recording. I’ve used the latter option (since it was cheap and fast) several times, and it works like a charm with my buddy’s Tascam recorder which had the same problem your Zoom is currently experiencing.

Good luck!

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Anybody tried new ZOOM H4N PRO? Is this problem fixed on new device?

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Just to let you know, the Xone:92 has different dBu’s depending on which output you use. Have you tried the other outputs? I would suggest using the record out and adjusting the volume from there.

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Record out output on most club mixers depends on the channel level, keep it down and you won’t have problems.

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Channel levels on mixer also in green zone
I make record level on H4N’s line channels around 1-2 and have overloads anyway

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You need an attenuator. Search the forums, we’ve spoken about this several times in the last six months.

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any advises what another recorder could be used for recordings from Xone 92 without attenuators? need same config as H4n - 2 line inputs + 2 mics

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Just get a £10 attenuator off ebay. You’ll need an extra RCA cable, is all.

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Hi it is in the pdf O65 ..(sorry in french) https://www.zoom.co.jp/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/F_H4nSP.pdf

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Tascam DR-40 should do the job (max line input level +20dBu).

I have a Sony PCM10 which I know can cope with high mixer output levels - discontinued now though, so the DR-40 is the way to go if you want to buy new.