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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(97).

Recording with an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone for
recording. Almost all stereo microphones with
a plug diameter of 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) can be
connected to the MIC terminal. Use a
microphone with a built-in power supply
(condenser microphone).
❍The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.
❍Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.
❍See also Using the DM-50 Microphone(75).

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.
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