I got a H1N, I'am not able to set enough gain on the device without getting distorted signals. When I set the gain down, I get some crack sound in some of the tracks, especially in kick sounds, maybe the missing gain interrupts in some ways idk. Will this setup with the attenuation cable fix this? Because I could set more gain on the zoom H1N? thanks!
Hey RedHotMartinpepper, You're getting distortion or clipping because your audio is going beyond the 'zero level' which is the clipping zone. The Attenuation cable will give you more headroom so you don't wont get the distortion/ clipping. It usually happens with drums and when your your tracks are too loud. So yes the cable will definitely fix that. Let me know your results
This was happening to me when I was digitalising my vinyl collection into the zoom h1n! Songs were distorting at whatever gain I set it to. It’s not something I could’ve easily figured out on my own. I’m going to do as you suggested and get cables like these to hook up to my phono preamp so I can finally digitalise my collection. Thanks for your very helpful video!
Brilliant video. Thank you for putting this information forward. The how it sounds before and after is valuable to observe. Not many other vids feature this. Great
Rob Wainwright Hey Rob, Thanks for watching and your comments. I think actual demonstrations are needed on all audio videos for sure. It helps the watcher more
Your videos are great, straight to the point and clear to understand, this was exactly what I was looking for! One question, do I need the splitter if I have a 2 phono to single 3.5mm jack cable? Thanks in advance
Julian Voigt Wedding Films Hi Julian, Thanks for the comments 😁 As the attenuation cable has a male 3.5mm, you’d need the splitter to have a female 3.5mm. I found the audio will clip without the attenuation cable.
If you use the locut filter in the H1N and lower the intensity of it around 50%, and process the audio in software later to make it sound good. Would that also work? or Do I need to have attenuation cable?
Acupuncture Continuing Education Online Hey, Thank you so much for your kind comments and buying through the links. I’m creating an Audio course at the moment so keep a watch out for that 😁
Hi Ravkan, thanks for this video, totally saved me! I wanted to enquire about once I've done this, how do I then put a line out from the H1 into my android phone so the sound from the mixer can go into my livestream DJ set that's I'm filming through Streamlabs and Twitch on my phone?
Can I plug a digital keyboard directly to the line input on the H1 using an 1/4 inch to 3.5 (aux cable, male on both sides) adapter Or is it best to go through the mixer using the method you described in this video? Thanks Greetings from Houston Texas
Thanks for this (hopefully) very useful video! So, I got the attenuation cable and the adapter. But I only get signal in one channel. Would the fault most likely be in the attenuation cable or in the adapter? Or is there some kind of a setting that I am not aware of? I tried the H1n using auto level and limiter, but got clippings when recording a live dj set, so I would very much like your trick to work!
Christian Herseth Sørensen Hi Christian, It may the Cable or Adapter you’ve got. Maybe return them both and get a new set. There won’t be any setting in the H1. The auto level or limiter in the H1 won’t work as well in this case.
very informative! just want to ask, is there a difference in sound quality using this tutorial (h1) vs the h4n recording to the mixer (your previous tutorial). Tnx in advance.
Dabol Yuh Hi Dabol, Thanks! As long as you record at the highest bit on either device, you shouldn’t notice a sound difference. Just don’t record in mp3 and make sure the H1 / H4n (and all cables) are fully working. What will you be recording?
Hi Ravkan, Have a Zoom Q8 camera to record live video performance of mainly guitar and vocals with backing track sometimes. Is this the same procedure to connect the mixer to Q8. Enjoy your videos thank you. Cheers, Kev
Hey Kevin. I'm not sure about the Q8 camera but it does take XLR and Line Level inputs so you could connect a mixer to it. You'd have to try and see if it works
Just ordered the cables. Lets see if it works. My dj set sounded distorted . Crackling noise. If it doesn't work gonna ret hn1 to guitar center lol. Attenuation cabel was 28 bucks on ebay.
I love this video and it has helped me narrow down my search as to what I can use to record high quality audio at a lower cost. But are there any other links to attenuation cables for the US? I want to support your channel as well, but the attenuation cable linked is not available :/ Thanks so much for this tutorial!
Hey Kalai, Happy that the video helped. The MOVO cable is quite popular and usually sells out. Just search Amazon for '3.5mm Male Line-in to Male Microphone Attenuator Cable' . Click on the Sescom cable, that will do the same as the MOVO cable. Hope that helps
Hello, Thank y ou for sharing your experience RavKan.. do you know if using the H1n with the LINE IN instead of the MIC in, and also using the auto limiter will do the trick?, any thoughts on that?.. or anyone that tried this?.. im trying to get away to shoot a wedding using 2 or 3 H1n since these are small.. also another question.. (im new with audio stuff).. u think using H1 (or H1n) with the on-built microphones and placing it near the Speakers (with autolimiter on) would give a nice result to have as Back Up in case the Line-in from the DJ mixer fails?.. what are your thoughts about that?. thanks buddy. best
Nicolas Merono I’ve tried the Line in method many times years ago on weddings but it was resulted in clipped audio. I’ve never had much luck with the Auto Limter either. I like to be in control of my audio and not rely on Auto features. Yeh place a few H1’s around the room will work but i wouldn’t place them too close to the speakers. I usually get to a venue early and speak to the DJ or Band and see what audio setup they have.
@@RavKan that was fast, thank you, i will use the attenuation cable for the line in... as for the H1n and the distance to the speaker.. i was thinking to set it in a very low level maybe in top of the speaker or something so i can cut the ambient sound as much as possible.. i dont rely on DJ's and i usually shoot alone with 2 cameras simultaniusly so i can't check the audio levels.. but of course i will try to do a sound check before the reception starts.. one more question... how lower you can go with levels without loosing quality if you have to increase the DB on post?.. meaning, if i just leave it lets say, half the graphics level (so i can leave room in case they increase the volume).. will that audio work later in post?, thanks buddy, great channel
Nicolas Merono I cant answer that. You have to test it out but I wouldn’t keep the audio too low. Also speak to the DJs. They’re just people doing a job 👍🏽
@@RavKan until now I've just used 2of the input Jacks ( because the zoom is stereo) of the mixer. I can hear the mic but no recording. You use the tape in and out (rca) on yours correct? Thanks
Alfa Medtech Alfa Medtech Hey Alfa, Yeh it will. Any source going into the Mixer, the H1 will record it. I wouldn’t personally use the H1 to record important events like wedding speeches on a H1. I’d use the H4n instead.
Would I set the h1n to line level record? As I will use this for weddings can I set and forget or can it get to low that I can’t bring the audio up enough later? Also if I am using an aux out will I still have this issue. Thanks
Hey MJS, When you connect a mic level output to a level input, incoming audio will be very low. If you connect a line level output from mic level input, the audio will be too loud and will clip and distort your audio.
hi bro, what if i remove the miniplug-miniplug cable out? and i connect it with a male cable directly in the H1N??? can it works? or is it neccesary??? :)
Will using line in instead of mic in work ok if I’m getting a source from the back of a speaker at a wedding via an xlr to 3.5 mm adaptor? Or will I still need this cable?
Hey Benjamin, Unfortunately I haven't tested any other attenuation cable so can't really advise. Can you not buy it from the Amazon links in the video description?
Grant Johl Hey Grant, I’ve only used the -35dB cable as it works perfectly for my setup. If you push the levels quite high on your mixer and want to be ‘clip free’ then a higher -dB cable would work the best.
Hi RavKan, Thanks for the video. If I used 3.5mm stereo jack socket to 2 phone plugs audio cable. instead of 3.5mm jack socket to 2RCA adapter + male to male 2RCA?
How long can we record audio from mixer using h1n ? Can this h1n recorder be used for recording audio from weeding reception that sometime last for 4 hrs
JJWalker Hey JJWalker, The attenuation cable will reduce a hot signal no matter what device you need to connect to the mixer. If you can guarantee the audio will have a constant volume with no clipping then no you wouldn’t need it
I ran into the opposite problem when connecting the headphone/line out from the h1n into the line in from my audio interface. The signal was very low. Do i have to use a di box? Could i connect the h1n to things like guitar effect pedals?
I just ordered the H1N to replace my Tascam DR-07 however feel already now some regret. This is not the same as line level input (like at my Tascam DR-07) when you need to weaken the signal to meet the input level of a microphone. I think there are two resistors inside this annuation cable, nothing special. The problem is when you need an extra sensitive amplification step, it will introduce NOISE. Higher noise floor. Weaken the signal and after this amplify it. Maybe it also a little biased, to correct some characteristcs of a microphone, no 1~1. The input is not a microphone. It would be better to bypass the microphone amplification circuitry however this device is unable to so. Useless in my opinion, this 'feature' is not a feature, recorder is not designed to do this. This is a huge downside not to buy this recorder when you want to record from line outputs.
Hey there, The Tascam DR-07 has a Stereo mic/line input similar to the H1. They both take a line-level source through the mini-jack stereo input. So both recorders have very similar connections. I've never had any issue with noise floors getting raised when using my digital recorders. What are you hoping to record?
@@RavKaninteresting I haven't noticed that yet. I've used it a bunch too this way. It would clip when dj cranks up the music but then would auto adjust down to an appropriate level
Declan McGinley Hey Declan, 1. Plug the “save your life cable” (Attenuation cable) into the Zoom H1 2. Plug that into the other end of the RCA Adapter Cable 3. Plug that RCA Adapter cable to RCA cables already connected to the DJ’s mixer.
Please make video on how to do those steps , I dont really understand on the part "Plug that RCA Adapter cable to RCA cables already connected to the DJ’s mixer." , I mean how do you connect them to DJ's mixer, I dont have a mixer but I know a mixer has so many jack output, but which one???
Bert Coertjens Hi Bert, That’s fine until the DJ / Band lowers or increases their volume throughout the whole set. You’d have audio that clips in places and may be too quiet in other places. The attenuation cable will keep these levels consistent based on the settings you select on the H1
Won't help. I tried recording some cassettes from the line out of my cassette deck and even though the level was below 0db and the red light was not blinking the audio was still messed up. The signal that goes in is just way too hot and even lowering the rec level won't fix that problem.
@@RavKan I was talking to "Compositor Carlos Moto". To Me it sounded like he thought that he didn't need this cable cause of the rec level control of the zoom h1. But that isn't true. If the signal is too hot you still need that cable cause the rec level control ALONE won't help.
freund333 You will definitely need an attenuator to lower the signal because your audio will clip without it. You can hire a sound guy who’d take care of the audio but the cable is cheaper, ha
I got a H1N, I'am not able to set enough gain on the device without getting distorted signals. When I set the gain down, I get some crack sound in some of the tracks, especially in kick sounds, maybe the missing gain interrupts in some ways idk. Will this setup with the attenuation cable fix this? Because I could set more gain on the zoom H1N?
thanks!
Hey RedHotMartinpepper, You're getting distortion or clipping because your audio is going beyond the 'zero level' which is the clipping zone. The Attenuation cable will give you more headroom so you don't wont get the distortion/ clipping. It usually happens with drums and when your your tracks are too loud. So yes the cable will definitely fix that. Let me know your results
@@RavKan Thanks! The stuff is ordered, will let you know if it worked out!
@@RedHotMartinpepper Brilliant. It will definitely work
@@RavKan Thanks for your support man! It works, the sound is clean and nice, so I can finally record my mixes easily!
RedHotMartinpepper Hey there, I’m so happy it worked for you 👍🏽👍🏽
This was happening to me when I was digitalising my vinyl collection into the zoom h1n! Songs were distorting at whatever gain I set it to. It’s not something I could’ve easily figured out on my own. I’m going to do as you suggested and get cables like these to hook up to my phono preamp so I can finally digitalise my collection.
Thanks for your very helpful video!
Hello sir, Can I use Mixer to this recorder to DSLR? AC power adaptor use it? Please advise me
I've been trying to figure this out for quite some time. Thank you for the easy to follow guide. straight to the point
Hey Jello, Glad it worked out! It’s always painful when audio comes out distorted
You should plug into a pre-fader output like the fx send or aux out
You saved my Dj life
Tell you tomorrow how it goes
Brilliant video. Thank you for putting this information forward. The how it sounds before and after is valuable to observe. Not many other vids feature this. Great
Rob Wainwright Hey Rob, Thanks for watching and your comments. I think actual demonstrations are needed on all audio videos for sure. It helps the watcher more
Thank you for your input, it has helped me a lot. Best regards.
I’m glad Agu 👍🏽
Can you just use an rca to female 3.5mm cable that connects to attenuation cable, then to recorder?
Yes, you can as the video shows
Short, sharp and to the point !
Christophe Côté Ha, the ways all tutorials should be!
you are great brother you just saved my day. love you.
Thank you Malang. Happy it helped you
Your videos are great, straight to the point and clear to understand, this was exactly what I was looking for! One question, do I need the splitter if I have a 2 phono to single 3.5mm jack cable? Thanks in advance
Julian Voigt Wedding Films Hi Julian, Thanks for the comments 😁
As the attenuation cable has a male 3.5mm, you’d need the splitter to have a female 3.5mm. I found the audio will clip without the attenuation cable.
+RavKan ofcourse, brain wasn’t working!
Have ordered the cables from Amazon
and going to use them on my next wedding 👍
Julian Voigt Wedding Films Ha no worries! Happens to all of us!
Thanks for the video! I need to record from a mixer to my Zoom H1n next month. This attenuation cable should do the trick!
Michael Scrip Thanks for the comment Michael.
Yes, just follow the steps in the video and you’ll have no issues
Hi where do I buy an attenuation cable from and are they expensive @@RavKan
good video thank u but they out of stock on amazon any alternative ? kenable Pure Gold 3.5mm Stereo Jack Socket to 2 Phono RCA Socket Adapter Cable
cool! finally, someone addresses this issue. can this attenuation cable bring down level low enough for Sony ICD-UX570 without clipping? thanks :)
Hey Kenny, Glad you found the video. I can't comment on your setup but the cable does lower the incoming audio signal for sure
@@RavKan thanks! do 3.5mm Female to 2 RCA male works? so I can avoid 3 cables :)
Kenny Sim The attenuation cable is the most important cable of the lot. So as long as you got that connected in the chain, it will work
@@RavKan great! using your link to get 2 cables!
Kenny Sim Fantastic! Let me know how you get on
If you use the locut filter in the H1N and lower the intensity of it around 50%, and process the audio in software later to make it sound good. Would that also work? or Do I need to have attenuation cable?
You have a great style, and your information is so valuable. I'm happy to contribute a little bit by using your affiliate links.
Acupuncture Continuing Education Online Hey, Thank you so much for your kind comments and buying through the links. I’m creating an Audio course at the moment so keep a watch out for that 😁
Thanks man! Would I need an attenuator coming out of a mixer into a Zoom H4n Pro with xlrs?
Hi Ravkan, thanks for this video, totally saved me! I wanted to enquire about once I've done this, how do I then put a line out from the H1 into my android phone so the sound from the mixer can go into my livestream DJ set that's I'm filming through Streamlabs and Twitch on my phone?
Hey DJ She-Ra,
To be honest I can’t advise you on this because I’ve never tried your specific setup
@@RavKan hahaha you and no one else in the world! Thanks anyways.
@@djsheraofficial Ha! Your setup is too specific. Hopefully someone here can help
Can I plug a digital keyboard directly to the line input on the H1 using an 1/4 inch to 3.5 (aux cable, male on both sides) adapter
Or is it best to go through the mixer using the method you described in this video?
Thanks Greetings from Houston Texas
Short and informative! Nice work!
Jared Plata Thanks for watching Jared!
Thanks for this (hopefully) very useful video! So, I got the attenuation cable and the adapter. But I only get signal in one channel. Would the fault most likely be in the attenuation cable or in the adapter? Or is there some kind of a setting that I am not aware of? I tried the H1n using auto level and limiter, but got clippings when recording a live dj set, so I would very much like your trick to work!
Christian Herseth Sørensen Hi Christian, It may the Cable or Adapter you’ve got. Maybe return them both and get a new set. There won’t be any setting in the H1. The auto level or limiter in the H1 won’t work as well in this case.
very informative! just want to ask, is there a difference in sound quality using this tutorial (h1) vs the h4n recording to the mixer (your previous tutorial). Tnx in advance.
Dabol Yuh Hi Dabol, Thanks!
As long as you record at the highest bit on either device, you shouldn’t notice a sound difference.
Just don’t record in mp3 and make sure the H1 / H4n (and all cables) are fully working.
What will you be recording?
@@RavKan hey Ravkan, if thinking about a pioneer mixer, where do i put the cables from the hn4?
Hi please I have zoom h8 and I want you to assist me get the right cables and how to connect it to a mixer for audio for my video production.
Would you necessarily need that cable if you were just recording vocals?
Hey, the cable is to connect the H1 to the mixer. The audio will just be from the H1 with no distracting background audio
Hi Ravkan, Have a Zoom Q8 camera to record live video performance of mainly guitar and vocals with backing track sometimes. Is this the same procedure to connect the mixer to Q8. Enjoy your videos thank you. Cheers, Kev
Hey Kevin. I'm not sure about the Q8 camera but it does take XLR and Line Level inputs so you could connect a mixer to it. You'd have to try and see if it works
@@RavKan much appreciated thank you again 👍
Just ordered the cables. Lets see if it works. My dj set sounded distorted . Crackling noise. If it doesn't work gonna ret hn1 to guitar center lol. Attenuation cabel was 28 bucks on ebay.
Hey Steve, Audio Clipping and Distortion is always frustrating. The cables will definitely work if you follow the instructions
Let me know how it goes
Thank you so much. Audio quality is 100 percent. Your awesome.
do you have any new links for the cables?As i see they are unavailable. thanks!
I love this video and it has helped me narrow down my search as to what I can use to record high quality audio at a lower cost. But are there any other links to attenuation cables for the US? I want to support your channel as well, but the attenuation cable linked is not available :/ Thanks so much for this tutorial!
Hey Kalai, Happy that the video helped. The MOVO cable is quite popular and usually sells out. Just search Amazon for '3.5mm Male Line-in to Male Microphone Attenuator Cable' . Click on the Sescom cable, that will do the same as the MOVO cable. Hope that helps
Hello, Thank y ou for sharing your experience RavKan.. do you know if using the H1n with the LINE IN instead of the MIC in, and also using the auto limiter will do the trick?, any thoughts on that?.. or anyone that tried this?.. im trying to get away to shoot a wedding using 2 or 3 H1n since these are small.. also another question.. (im new with audio stuff).. u think using H1 (or H1n) with the on-built microphones and placing it near the Speakers (with autolimiter on) would give a nice result to have as Back Up in case the Line-in from the DJ mixer fails?.. what are your thoughts about that?. thanks buddy. best
Nicolas Merono I’ve tried the Line in method many times years ago on weddings but it was resulted in clipped audio. I’ve never had much luck with the Auto Limter either. I like to be in control of my audio and not rely on Auto features.
Yeh place a few H1’s around the room will work but i wouldn’t place them too close to the speakers. I usually get to a venue early and speak to the DJ or Band and see what audio setup they have.
@@RavKan that was fast, thank you, i will use the attenuation cable for the line in... as for the H1n and the distance to the speaker.. i was thinking to set it in a very low level maybe in top of the speaker or something so i can cut the ambient sound as much as possible.. i dont rely on DJ's and i usually shoot alone with 2 cameras simultaniusly so i can't check the audio levels.. but of course i will try to do a sound check before the reception starts.. one more question... how lower you can go with levels without loosing quality if you have to increase the DB on post?.. meaning, if i just leave it lets say, half the graphics level (so i can leave room in case they increase the volume).. will that audio work later in post?, thanks buddy, great channel
Nicolas Merono I cant answer that. You have to test it out but I wouldn’t keep the audio too low. Also speak to the DJs. They’re just people doing a job 👍🏽
@@RavKan Thank you buddy!!!
is it mandatory to use such a cable, can't it just be reduced by the recorder, or is it reduced to the maximum?
The cable made specifically to reduce the audio signal. Do not use just the H1 to reduce the audio. You’d clip and distort your audio if you do
instead of zoom h1 I can use the same cable with my phone and with irig 2
@RavKan I am thinking of buying the zoom h1 essential, is this method be necessary?
If it has the same INS and OUTS as the h1 I’ve used then it will work
Thanx! Does this also count for multitrack tape recorders like fostex?
I’m unsure about the Fostex to be honest. As long as the Fostex has line outs then you should be okay
@@RavKan until now I've just used 2of the input Jacks ( because the zoom is stereo) of the mixer. I can hear the mic but no recording. You use the tape in and out (rca) on yours correct? Thanks
I have a H1n recorder will this work when recording wedding speeches ?
Alfa Medtech Alfa Medtech Hey Alfa, Yeh it will. Any source going into the Mixer, the H1 will record it. I wouldn’t personally use the H1 to record important events like wedding speeches on a H1. I’d use the H4n instead.
RavKan why would that be ? If you don’t mine me asking ?
HI @RavKan thanks for the video. Is attenuator cable the same with 3.5mm TRS male to TRS male cable? are they the same stuff?
It’s a cable made specifically to reduce the audio signal. Do not use a standard TRS cable. You’d clip and distort your audio if you do
Does the 'Limiter' feature of the newer H1n act as an attenuation cable, or is it still needed in a mixer connection scenario?
littlebr4d Limiters won’t really help in this scenario I’ve found. The signal is reduced too much using it
Would I set the h1n to line level record? As I will use this for weddings can I set and forget or can it get to low that I can’t bring the audio up enough later? Also if I am using an aux out will I still have this issue. Thanks
Hey MJS,
When you connect a mic level output to a level input, incoming audio will be very low. If you connect a line level output from mic level input, the audio will be too loud and will clip and distort your audio.
hi bro, what if i remove the miniplug-miniplug cable out? and i connect it with a male cable directly in the H1N??? can it works? or is it neccesary??? :)
I have an H1n, it looks like the cable your using is -35 db, I have several in line style pads that I could use, what are your thoughts? Thanks
Hello Steve, Try the pads to see if they stop the clipping and distortion
thank's for the info
Nina Swan ASMR Hey Nina, no worries. I just checked your videos and love the audio in them! Well done 👍🏽
I record sermon at church wedding ? Csn i use the Zoom H1n directly from the mixer ?? Please help
Hey there, You can record every event. Just follow everything in the video with all the equipment
@@RavKan one more thing please help. the cable from where do i jack from the Mixer ??? Which slot. Any Mixer will do or ??
Can you record using input sound and the built in mics simultaneously to separate tracks?
You can but with cables
Can i use this for drum cover? With eight drum mics connected to mixer, so the output will be recorded to the H1N right?
Mainux Abi Hey Mainux, As long as the mics are going into the mixer and the H1 connects to the out of the mixer, I don’t see a problem.
@@RavKan thank you very much, i'll try 😁
Where can i buy the annuatoion cable?
Jamilah Abu Bakar Hi Jamilah, you are based in Malaysia?
Can you not order it using the link in the video description?
cable out of stock any alternative i recommended. Stereo Jack to 2 Phono RCA Adapter Cable
It’s available on Amazon. Search for Attenuator cable 3.5mm
Can you please tell me connect to connect ZoomH1n and Boya BY M1 lav mic to my smartphone so that I can record Audio and Video in together
Hey Sudhir, I can't advise you `i'm afraid as I have never tried that setup
is the splitter cable an attenuation cable as well?
The cable I hold at the beginning of the video is an attenuation cable
Will using line in instead of mic in work ok if I’m getting a source from the back of a speaker at a wedding via an xlr to 3.5 mm adaptor? Or will I still need this cable?
Hi there, using a Line level signal with no attenuation will definitely clip and distort any audio setup
Es posible conectar de la misma forma la H4N?
Can't seem to find this attenuation cable in Finland. Can you suggest Any other similar cable which will do the trick
Hey Benjamin,
Unfortunately I haven't tested any other attenuation cable so can't really advise. Can you not buy it from the Amazon links in the video description?
which attenuator do you recommend? - 25db or - 35db?
Grant Johl Hey Grant,
I’ve only used the -35dB cable as it works perfectly for my setup. If you push the levels quite high on your mixer and want to be ‘clip free’ then a higher -dB cable would work the best.
Hi RavKan, Thanks for the video. If I used 3.5mm stereo jack socket to 2 phone plugs audio cable. instead of 3.5mm jack socket to 2RCA adapter + male to male 2RCA?
Hey K, You need to connect the male 3.5mm Attenuation cable to the female RCA adapter. That works
How long can we record audio from mixer using h1n ? Can this h1n recorder be used for recording audio from weeding reception that sometime last for 4 hrs
Use the power adapter i guess is the solution
So for record from the mixer in a wedding i do not must use a zoom H5 or h4? Will be a diference of quality?
spanish. ink I don’t understand your question. If you use just your camera preamps, the audio won’t sound as good
Hi, will audio volume control small box that is connect to a mixer will also work?
pinoySC2 I don’t understand your question. What do you mean?
Donde puedo conseguir este cable en buenos aires argentina? Alguna info? Gracias!
Hey Faby, Thank you I guess. Apologies but I don’t understand the language
@@RavKan Where can I buy the attenuator cable in Buenos Aires Argentina? any info I will be extremely grateful!
can i use this into my Zoom h1n?
Hi, it certainly will. If you see the comment below by _magoe he is using the h1n too
@@RavKan thank you very much for your response
great, thanks a lot
Is this cable needed if no DJ is involved IE. an album or guitar played thru the mixer at a somewhat constant volume?
JJWalker Hey JJWalker, The attenuation cable will reduce a hot signal no matter what device you need to connect to the mixer. If you can guarantee the audio will have a constant volume with no clipping then no you wouldn’t need it
Will it work the same for Iphone or sony tx650 ?
Damian_Videography Hey Damian, I’ve never tried using a phone with this setup tbh
I have a question. How can a set it up so it wouldn’t create a delay to sync with video when a shot video at 24 fps?
Benny Rodriguez Hi Benny,
Have you checked the settings on your footage when syncing the audio?
Doing this, what should be setting of h1???
Hey there. the settings are made for different scenarios, so there isn't a setting that suits all
But sir what bit rate is best for recording from mixer?
Fookisoff I use 24 Bits for all audio recordings. It takes more disk space but the high bit depth gives you more options when editing audio in post
Thanks 😊
What are the settings on your H1?
Benny Rodriguez Hey Benny. I just replied to your comment on my Instagram. Take a look and reply either there or here
RavKan thank you I already subscribe and buy the cables using your links. Thank you!
Hi, do you have another cable which similar with Movo attenuation cable?
NODOCS The Movo is the one I use. The cable just made a comeback on Amazon UK.
I ran into the opposite problem when connecting the headphone/line out from the h1n into the line in from my audio interface. The signal was very low. Do i have to use a di box? Could i connect the h1n to things like guitar effect pedals?
Hi. I wouldn't know the answer for recording guitars I'm afraid
So Cool, Thank u.
Dicky Hadi Pratama No problems. I hope it helped 👍🏽
I just ordered the H1N to replace my Tascam DR-07 however feel already now some regret. This is not the same as line level input (like at my Tascam DR-07) when you need to weaken the signal to meet the input level of a microphone. I think there are two resistors inside this annuation cable, nothing special. The problem is when you need an extra sensitive amplification step, it will introduce NOISE. Higher noise floor. Weaken the signal and after this amplify it. Maybe it also a little biased, to correct some characteristcs of a microphone, no 1~1. The input is not a microphone. It would be better to bypass the microphone amplification circuitry however this device is unable to so. Useless in my opinion, this 'feature' is not a feature, recorder is not designed to do this. This is a huge downside not to buy this recorder when you want to record from line outputs.
Hey there, The Tascam DR-07 has a Stereo mic/line input similar to the H1. They both take a line-level source through the mini-jack stereo input. So both recorders have very similar connections. I've never had any issue with noise floors getting raised when using my digital recorders. What are you hoping to record?
What if you just hook up the h1 and use auto level?
Without the cable your level will clip and distort
@@RavKaninteresting I haven't noticed that yet. I've used it a bunch too this way. It would clip when dj cranks up the music but then would auto adjust down to an appropriate level
how do I turn the internal mic off? because I dont want to record the crowd noise. I'm using a H4n Pro, please help
Belu Mahony Hey Belu,
The Mics should disable / bypass once you plug something into the Line In of the H1
Does this same method work for Tascam DR-22wl?
Luis Martinez Hey Luis, I cant comment as I don’t have the Tascam recorder. If it has the same connections as the Zoom H1 then it should work
Finally! Thanks a lot
No worries. Did it work ok for you?
All good
Can i get link to this cable RCA Y-splitter cable please
Jihad Salah Hi Jihad, all product links are in the video description below the video
Is it the same as aux cable?
HighHeadTV no they do different things
Just get out from the headphones output to input on zoom
With zoom h1n on board limiter, will I still get clipping without using the attenuator cable?
Hi HighHead TV,
Give it a try. You will get clipping but at least you’d know
So after connected the “save your life cable” to the grey one then to the RCA cable I just plug the other end of the RCA into the DJ’s mixer?
Declan McGinley Hey Declan,
1. Plug the “save your life cable” (Attenuation cable) into the Zoom H1
2. Plug that into the other end of the RCA Adapter Cable
3. Plug that RCA Adapter cable to RCA cables already connected to the DJ’s mixer.
Please make video on how to do those steps , I dont really understand on the part "Plug that RCA Adapter cable to RCA cables already connected to the DJ’s mixer." , I mean how do you connect them to DJ's mixer, I dont have a mixer but I know a mixer has so many jack output, but which one???
Roll Media 2 You need a mixer for this to work I’m afraid
Ah thank u so much
Declan McGinley no worries!
Why you didnt try the simply way. Just change mode in the setting from mic mode to line in mode. Easy ...you can use any cable..
Morten Tarigan Hey Morten. Unfortunately that doesn’t work.
or you connect the h1 through the booth out on the mixer, and adjust the volume there....
Bert Coertjens Hi Bert,
That’s fine until the DJ / Band lowers or increases their volume throughout the whole set. You’d have audio that clips in places and may be too quiet in other places.
The attenuation cable will keep these levels consistent based on the settings you select on the H1
Can I do it on tascam dr-05?
Odillover Covers Hey, I haven’t used a tascam dr-05 so won’t be able to answer.
@@RavKan thanks for the reply! ☺
How can we connect boom mic to it
Hi, it depends what mic you have.
RavKan I use audio technica boom directional mic
The Marathi Hub Just plug that into your mixer. If your mixer has XLRs that will work
RavKan thank you will give a try
You’ve not shown where the f you connect the cable on the zoom
On the side of the h1 that has the mic/inst in
I ordered all these cables, and then realized my H1 version has REC level control :0
Won't help. I tried recording some cassettes from the line out of my cassette deck and even though the level was below 0db and the red light was not blinking the audio was still messed up. The signal that goes in is just way too hot and even lowering the rec level won't fix that problem.
Compositor Carlos Mota Hey there. I don’t understand what you mean. Please explain further
freund333 You may have a faulty cable. I have used this setup in various scenarios without a problem.
@@RavKan I was talking to "Compositor Carlos Moto". To Me it sounded like he thought that he didn't need this cable cause of the rec level control of the zoom h1. But that isn't true. If the signal is too hot you still need that cable cause the rec level control ALONE won't help.
freund333 You will definitely need an attenuator to lower the signal because your audio will clip without it. You can hire a sound guy who’d take care of the audio but the cable is cheaper, ha
Or just buy a Tascam DR-40X (saves on a lot of time/hassle)
Zoom h1n have limiter
Jeff Fleuridor That’s cool. Have you tried it?
How to Connect a Mixer to a Zoom H1
Honest just get a h4n wayyyyy easier