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Audio Recording
Changing the Audio Mode
You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new
sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to
[16bit] and close the menu.
“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.
For adding new sound, see
Audio Dubbing
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Recording with an External Microphone
You can use an external microphone for
recording. Almost all stereo microphones with
a plug diameter of 3.5 mm can be connected
to the MIC terminal. Use a microphone with a
built-in power supply (condenser
microphone).
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The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.
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Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.
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See also
Using the DM-50 Microphone
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Do not use a microphone cable longer than 3 m to avoid electromagnetic
interference.
Wind Screen
You can reduce the wind noise when recording in windy places.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it
to [ON] and close the menu.
“WS ON” appears when you turn the wind screen on.
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
AUDIO MODE•••12bit
AUDIO SET UP
WIND SCREEN••OFF
AUDIO SET UP
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