Zoom H4n record direct onto Soundtrack Pro

I'm trying to use a new Zoom H4n recording device as the mic to record onto soundtrack pro - simlple, stereo recording of my voice.
I can't seem to get Soundtrack Pro to recognize my H4n. I tried it with usb audio i/f, and I've tried it with the 1/8" mic jacks.
Can anyone give me a hand?
thanks

See the answer on your other thread.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=12426348#12426348
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