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Audio Recording
When recording on the tape in either HDV or DV standard, audio is recorded on two channels.
The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz.
You can record audio in 16-bit mode (sampling frequency 48 kHz), or 12-bit mode (sampling
frequency 32 kHz).
• Audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2, leaving the other channels unused.
• Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder.
• Audio recorded with this camcorder is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, or
from a digital input if you select the Unlock mode.
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While recording, the sampling frequency of the output signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be
48 kHz regardless of the audio input.
Selecting the DV Audio Mode
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [DV AUDIO], select a setting option
and close the menu.
Using the Wind Screen
With the supplied microphone (only), you can reduce the sound of wind recorded from the front
microphone.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [ON
]
and close the menu.
Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone
You can change the sensitivity of the front microphone to [NORMAL] or [HIGH] (+6 dB) to match the
recording conditions.
[NORMAL]:
To record audio under usual conditions.
[HIGH]:
To record audio at a higher volume.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC SENSIT.], select a setting option
and close the menu.
MENU
AUDIO SETUP
DV AUDIO•••16bit
MENU
AUDIO SETUP
WIND SCREEN•••OFF
MENU
AUDIO SETUP
MIC SENSIT.•••NORMAL
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