User Manual
1
Press.
2
Select  
INPUT and 
press.
3
Select 
PLUG-IN 
and press.
4
Select ON 
and press.
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Setup / Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power
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Setup: Built-in microphones/external mic with plug-in power
The input jack for the external microphone is suitable for microphones that require plug-in power. 
Put  the  H4n  Pro  30-50  cm  from  the  sound 
source.
Built-in 
microphones
Built-in 
microphones
* You cannot use 
both  the  built-
in  mics  and  an 
external  mic 
together.
Connect the 
mic to the 
INPUT MIC 
jack. 
INPUT MIC 
Sound source
30-50 cm
External stereo 
microphone input 
jack with 
plug-in power
Make sure the recording sound sources 
are all located in zone covered by the 
built-in microphones.
When  you  use  an  external  microphone,  be 
sure to select the correct setting. 
Setting PLUG-IN power
Press  the  MENU  button  for 
more than 2 seconds, and start 
operation from the top screen.
Close microphone recording
O microphone recording
Close microphone recording
NOTE:
Plug-in  and  phantom 
power  cannot  be  set 
during  recording  and 
playback.










