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Recording Audio
Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)
You can activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for the built-in
microphone to prevent audio from being distorted if the audio level is too
high.
1 Make sure
‘
[Audio Scene] is set to [
„
Custom Setting]
(
A
78).
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Open the [Built-in Mic Att.] submenu.
[
¡
Audio Setup]
>
[1]
>
[Built-in Mic Att.]
4 Select the desired option and then touch [
X
].
Options
Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)
You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically
targeting one of the available frequency ranges.
1 Make sure
‘
[Audio Scene] is set to [
„
Custom Setting]
(
A
78).
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] submenu.
[
¡
Audio Setup]
>
[1]
>
[Built-in Mic Freq. Response]
4 Select the desired option and then touch [
X
].
Options
[
2
Automatic]: The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal
audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
[
i
On]:
The built-in microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound
dynamics. When you select this option,
å
will appear on the screen.
[
j
Off]:
The built-in microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times. When you select this option,
will appear on the screen.
[
h
Normal]:
Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions.
[
ç
Boost LF Range]:
Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound.
[
è
Low Cut Filter]:
Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car’s engine and
similar ambient sounds.
[
é
Boost MF Range]:
Best for recording human voices and dialog.
[
ê
Boost HF+LF Range]: Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound
characteristics of a variety of instruments.
[
¡
Audio Setup]
[1]
[Built-in Mic Att.]
[
2
Automatic]
[
¡
Audio Setup]
[1]
[Built-in Mic Freq. Response]
[
h
Normal]