Try raising the H1 output then lowering the input level if necessary. If this doesn't resolve the issue, please email info@zoom-na.com for further troubleshooting.

Yeah, I got mine today and noticed that, really helped me out because I didn't have an attenuator cable!

But what is the cable required to connect them ? I have a Sony camera and an H5...

Good question: not clear if it's a TRS or a TRRS cable. Zoom says use an 1/8" TRS cable. See below.

@@fjellfiskeren7354 so expensive!

@@williamallen4607YES! I am not picking up any sound to my camera using a trs to trs. PLEASE HELP!!!! I am going to buy a trrs to trs adapter. Hopefully this works. SO FRUSTRATING

got a brand name or link to one?

Hi Antonio, this exactly what I have been trying to understand as well. Did you figure out what cable you need to record directly to your camera without having to sync in post? Appreciate your time. Best, Martino

You should use a 1/8" TRS cable to link the audio to your camera.

@@ZoomSoundLab in the video, a different cable is used, to also connect headphones right, which one is that?

Sorry, you have to push the button. 😕

Amazon has it

Please email info@zoom-na.com for troubleshooting information

No, it will record in the format selected on the camera. Please refer to your camera's operation manual if you are unsure.

Yes, with this setup the audio will be saved to the camera. You can also record on the Zoom recorder for a back-up.

Is there any way to automatically start audio recording on Zoom when I start recording on DSLR?

This would not be possible.

No. One of the main reasons you purchased the recorder. Your H6 does that, your camera does not.

The H5 and H6 are compatible with iPad as an audio interface. If your phone has an audio input, you can connect the Zoom device's output.

You need a splitter only if you want to monitor audio, but you need the attenuator to send to most cameras, since the line output of the H4n is too high of a level for most camera audio inputs.

This is the Zoom HS-1

I would recommend to find a shock adapter, which is better for sound recording.

Yep. While the method in this video is convenient you’re much better off syncing in post. For one, if you’re using a good microphone with XLR cables then you have balanced cables all the way to the recorder which prevents a lot of interference (eg; RF noise from cellphones and other wireless devices)

Yes, you could connect the H2n headphone output to the Q2n audio input jack.

This would depend on your specific camera model and settings. By default, your camera would most likely sync the audio/video and save as a single file.

Yes, you can record to the H4n Pro at the same time when it is connected a DSLR.

(It is a H4N)

This is bothering me as well.. He talks about adjusting the line output level, but the most popular recorder (the H4N) doesn't have this setting!

H5 and H6 are what was demonstrated here, the h4n doesn't have this option

A 3.5mm TRS audio cable, commonly referred to as an aux cable.

ZoomSoundLab thank you 👍. Both arriving tomorrow 🤓

@@ZoomSoundLab thanks

It might be related to the H4n input/output levels and/or the camera input level. Please email info@zoom-na.com or call (631) 542-5270 and we can assist.

@@ZoomSoundLab Hi, after several tests just found out that the issue is on the Nikon. It´s preamp is super super noisy so when the signal is attenuate it is jusst impossible to work. Using all of the other components but a common TRS/TRS audio cable and minimum gain (it is call sensitivityy on the D3200 the problem is solved.

You would need to consider a third-party hotshoe adapter or mount. We do not have any specific recommendations.

It would be easier to sync the audio & video if your camera has an external microphone input. However, you can also sync the audio to the video manually, using your camera's audio as a reference.

You will need to stereo link inputs 1 and 2 on the H5. Additionally, it sounds like you may be using a TS cable when you will need a TRS cable to connect from the H5 to the camera.

@@ZoomSoundLab Thanks! Changing the cable to TSR and stereo linking the inputs 1 and 2 worked. As you noted in an email, you need to press inputs 1 and 2 simultaneously rather than the way the manual described to stereo link in multifile mode.

@@lipoc The manual explains holding down 1 and pressing 2. This method also works!

Yes you would, i would keep the microphone AWAY from the camera as much as possible.

You can use a standard aux cable (3.5mm male-to-male TRS cable).

Yes!

I would rather do recording on h4n separately and post-sync on PC later.

Too may variables. Tell everyone to be quiet. Also, another reason for the shock mount.

Bad cable or poor connections? The first thing I do is interchange the cables.

Probably the memory card. Try mp3 instead of Wav format and see.

A shock mount should help to reduce the handling noise. If you find that the sounds are mostly low frequency, you could also try enabling the Lo Cut option. This option can be found in the Menu, under the Input & Output section.

@@ZoomSoundLab thank you for the fast reply :) ... Waiting for my Rycote shock absorber to test it out... I'm a bit scared to setup filters on the base audio recordings though, but this is mainly because I am a noob and need some time and tests to figure out the risks of doing so. Thanks again.

You will only need a splitter if you need to connect headphones to the H1 to monitor your audio.

thanks!!!!

yes, you can.

Please email info@zoom-na.com to troubleshoot the issue.

Using headphones? Check your camera settings, you should get a waveform.

Please contact our customer support team for assistance. info@zoom-na.com

The camera would need a microphone input for this set up. You can still record using your Zoom Handheld Recorder and sync the audio in post production.

ZoomSoundLab thank you! I have the zoom h5 and I really love the recordings on there. Was just wondering on which DSLR camera I should upgrade to... Basically I should make sure it has external microphone input. Thanks!

Glad to hear you are enjoying your H5! When upgrading your DSLR just make sure you have that mic input available, and you will be good to go.

Yes, both signals will be sent through the line output. During playback, you can use the Mixer function to adjust the levels of each channel.

Thank you!

Yes, You would be able to record to the SD card in the H6 while transmitting audio through the line output to a camera.

Yes!

@@ZoomSoundLab My concern is that the output of the H2 is line level while the input of my NEX-7 is mic level. There is no gain control on the Sony's mic input in the settings. Should I use an attenuator cable?

@@codezionjr The H2 headphone output has a volume control so there is no attenuator cable required.

@@ZoomSoundLab Thanks! Will experiment on the appropriate volume level for my NEX-7's mic input.

Can you explain this, please?

If you want to monitor with headphones at the same time you do.

@@CCWSig No you don't.. the H5 has a separate headphone output

@@danielmenendez7225 The fat pipe that brings water to your neighborhood vs the small pipe that brings the water to your faucet. If you got the street pressure in your kitchen your faucet would explode. You can reduce the signal "pressure" through the (expensive) attenuation cable or electronically using a cheap cable if you have the H5/H6.

It's a 3.5mm male-to-male TRS cable. It's commonly referred to as an "aux cable".

ZoomSoundLab the problem is I have used an aux cable, but it is not working. I have an canon SL2 and I don't know how to use my Zoom H1 as a connected audio to the camera. Do you know how to do this?

@@MilesSpearman Line out from the H1 to mic input on your SL2. There are youtube tutorial on exactly how this is done.

There is no splitter cable necessary to connect an H4n Pro or H5 to your DSLR. You can connect any standard 3.5mm stereo audio cable from the Zoom device's output to your DSLR audio input. If the output from the recorder is too high, you may need to lower the output level or use an attenuator cable to reduce the signal. If you need to connect headphones in addition to outputting the audio to your DSLR, then you will need a splitter cable.

Thanks for the answer! At the same time if we use the an ordinary stereo audio cable will be written directly into the camera?

Yes! If connected to your camera's audio input, then it will pair the audio with your camera's video.

Thank you very much for your help! Good luck.

An attenuator cable would not likely be necessary. You can use the volume control to attenuate the signal.

Every thing is Possible it just a mater of cost. Too bad DSLR and even Video Cameras refuse to make it good audio Possible When in the field and not a studio

And what compact field type recorder does Zoom have that is possible to be linked to consumer or Prosumer equipment. God I miss my Canon XL-1

@@HoundDogMech We do not currently have any products with this functionality.

+ZoomSoundLab okey! thanks!

WHERE'S THE REPLY!?

The H6 line output can be attenuated in the menu.

ZoomSoundLab what i guessed. so cool. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

ZoomSoundLab Thx. and When attached to gopro hero 8 , do i also need to make the signal -20 DB on the zoom or not?

Yes, the H2n can connect to a DSLR with the Zoom HS-1 hot shoe adapter.

Thanks for the update :)

The H6 does not have any reverb effects. You will need to apply this effect in post-production using an audio software.

ZoomSoundLab thank you Jon

Try to adjust output level in settings. Bad cable can be also thing to blame.

A 3.5mm male-to-male TRS cable, commonly referred to as an "aux cable".

You could use the U-44 in this manner.

@@ZoomSoundLab how exactly would you just connect the line out on the and the USB back to the camera to save on to its SD card. I really appreciate you help

@@sid102290 Please email info@zoom-na.com or call (631) 542-5270

If you are recording on both the H5 and your DSLR, you will need to sync the audio/video. You do not necessarily need to press record on both devices at the same time. You can also choose to record only using the DSLR and the audio/video would be in sync automatically.

ZoomSoundLab. ok thanks another question though... if you use the bottom input of the H5 which u can put the two cable of your guitar from the last chain of your pedalboard (Stereo) it will will record the sound if you just press the record on dslr like what u said thanks Zoom

"You do not necessarily need to press record on both devices at the same time."? What do you mean? If you don't press rec on zoom manually it will NOT start recording on the same Zoom. It will only record on DSLR through zoom mic. Is there any way to start both recordings (on dslr through zoom mic AND on Zoom memory) with only one press of rec button on dslr?

@@photoindra He said manual start only. Always start your audio recorder first, then start the camera.

Yes, you can. I have that set up.

The H8 would be able to be used with a DSLR camera as shown in this video.

Please email info@zoom-na.com for troubleshooting information

ZoomSoundLab the sound is fine in the zoom just not when plugged into the camera???

It is possible that the audio input on the camera has a noticeable noise, and is causing the effect you are describing. For more specific information, or further troubleshooting, we would recommend contacting info@zoom-na.com

ZoomSoundLab ZoomSoundLab well, I just uploaded a video to my computer with just using the camera and the sound is fine so perhaps it’s the zoom? Though when listening to the device with headphones I can’t really hear the noise, but once uploaded to my computer then I can hear some fuzzy noise.. So if it’s the zoom what can I do to fix that? Plus, I don’t know how to transfer the zoom H4n audio straight to my computer, I’ve got a USB cable, but apparently you need to go on USB mode on the menu for your computer to recognise the device, but there is no USB function on the zoom menu the last thing on the menu is an SD card and that’s it?

The file saved to the H5 SD card will likely be better quality than the camera audio.

this dosen't answer his question. It'll be a yes (& why ...) or no (& why ...) - answer. I have the exact same question. Thank you.

The sound on the SD card should be higher quality because the H5 has preamps and internal circuitry of higher quality than the camera, which was built to capture good images, not good sound. With inferior audio electronics, the camera audio won't be as good as a dedicated recorder/preamp as the H5. A high end video editing program such as Adobe Premiere Pro can sync up the higher quality H5 SD card audio with the lower quality camera audio. Once the better audio is synced with the video, the lower quality camera audio is discarded. That's was the camera audio is often called a reference or scratch audio. But the camera audio should be better than it would be if it wasn't getting its audio from the H5.

Sorry to ask back again (I have the same question), but either the answering people don't understand the question, or the asking people don't understand the answers... The question is as follows: Case 1: I attach the Zoom to my DSLR and record a video by connecting the zoom via line out to the camera. I then review the sound quality of the video recorded on the memory card of the camera. Case 2: I don't connect the Zoom to my DSLR but still record the sound via the Zoom (to later sync it to the video file via Premiere or any video program). Then I review the audio quality on the memory card of the Zoom device. Question is: Is there any difference between the sound quality of the file on memory card of the Zoom device when recorded seperately to the one also recorded with the Zoom but connected to the camera? This should have nothing to do with preamps and interior audi electronics of the camera, because the files to be compared were both recorded with the Zoom and not with the camera audio recording electronics. Thanks!

The audio going from the recorder to the camera DOES go through the camera's audio circuitry and preamps. Both files ARE NOT recorded by the recorder, only the file on the recorder. These recorders do output high quality sound, so it depends on the preamps of your camera. If they are good and it has high quality encoding options, it should be very similar to the quality of the recorder. If however you are asking will the recorder record the same quality whether it is outputting to the camera or not, the answer is YES.

No, the A6000 doesn't have a microphone port. You'd be better served just using the H6 to record your audio separately and sync the two in post.

Take a look at 0:40 of this video. This same setup applies to the H2.

3.5mm male-to-male TRS cable, commonly referred to as an "aux cable"

Yes!

@@ZoomSoundLab hey, so im sure you have to keep the zoom in arm mode correct?

@@YoungBlaze Yes, you would need to arm each input being used on the device.

@@ZoomSoundLab ok im in a WIERD situation my camera does have a headphone port, and my zoom h4n pro line out is the headphone port? Any recommendations on a cord here? Thx

These steps will work with any camera with a hot shoe mount and a 3.5mm audio input.

Thank You

TRS

Hello, The H6 can output audio via a 3.5mm stereo jack into the Nikon D800. You can also use the Zoom HS-1 hot shoe adapter to place the H6 on your camera.

ZoomSoundLab can you explain once this is done how you go about recording on both devices. What's the procedure..

Please contact our support for further assistance. (info@zoom-na.com)