Recording Audio
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NOTES
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
• If the audio level meter display is normal but the sound is distorted, activate the microphone's
attenuator with the following procedure.
• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording
level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone or External Microphone)
If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording with the built-in
microphone, external microphone (MIC terminal) or optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
(mini advanced shoe), activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for the respective microphone.
1 Select the [
„
Custom Setting] audio scene (
A
2 Select [Built-in Mic Att.], [MIC Att.] (MIC terminal) or [
º
Mic Att.] (mini advanced shoe).
>
[
C
!
Audio Setup]
>
[Built-in Mic Att.]
>
[
C
"
Audio Setup]
>
[MIC Att.] or [
º
Mic Att.]
3 Select the desired option and then select [
X
].
Options
Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
You can activate the low cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar
ambient sounds. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-
frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the low-cut filter.
1 Select [MIC Low Cut].
>
[
C
"
Audio Setup]
>
[MIC Low Cut]
2
Select [
i
On] and then select [
X
].
[
2
Automatic]:
The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary
for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
[
i
On]:
The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more
faithfully the sound dynamics.
å
will appear on the screen.
[
j
Off]:
The microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times.
will appear on the
screen.
