[RodB]

I use a zoom H5 myself, and have settled on using the Multi-file mode so that the XY mics are in stereo and each mic records to separate tracks. When doing any serious recording I normally just use the mic inputs (1and 2) and pan these [after inport in the DAW] - sometimes hard L and R sometimes a bit more centred, depending on music / guitar / how I feel!

What I also like about this is that I leave the Zoom handy and can quickly grab a recording with the XY mics without thinking about settings.

I have settled on 44.1 kHz / 24 bit in wav format or 48 kHz / 24 bit. I also do not use any of the built in effects, I inport the files to my PC and use a DAW for any changes I require.

I have a fairly large room to record in with what I believe to be reasonable acoustics, so have settled on having the mics at about arms length from the guitar.