Cannon XL2 Recording on Channels 3, When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory Shoe

When connecting a microphone not supporting phantom power, make sure to set the +48V switch to OFF. Otherwise the microphone may be damaged.

Recording on Channels 3 and 4

Select the audio input from SHOE (optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter), AUDIO2 (RCA terminals) or REAR (XLR terminals). Refer also to the audio block diagram ( 120).

Make sure to set [AUDIO MODE] to [12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 ].

When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory Shoe

1.Attach the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter to the advanced accessory shoe.

•With the MA-300, you can use balanced microphones on all 4 channels.

•Refer also to the MA-300 instruction manual.

2.Set the INPUT SELECT switch to SHOE.

❍Phantom power cannot be used with the MA-300.

❍ MA-100 and MA-200 cannot be used.

When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2

1.Connect the device to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2.

2.Set the INPUT SELECT switch to AUDIO2.

When Connecting to the XLR terminals

1.Connect a microphone to the XLR terminals.

To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the +48V switch to ON. Make sure to connect the microphone first, before turning on the phantom power. Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power.

2.Set the INPUT SELECT switch to REAR.

3.Turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) as necessary by setting the MIC ATT. switch to ATT.

4.For 12 dB gain-up: Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [R-XLR GAINUP], set it to [12dB] and close the menu.

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