Audio Recording

Selecting the audio mode

ELURA10/ELURA20 MC can record sound on a tape in two audio modes — 16 bit and 12 bit. The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later date.

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To switch to the 16 bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to 16 bit and close the menu.

“16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.

For details on adding new sound, see p. 88.

For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 91.

When you record to the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode display becomes set to “– – –.”

When the recording mode is set to SP or LP mode, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit (1 channel only).

External microphone and headphones

MIC

For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external microphone to the camera via the DU-300 Docking Unit’s MIC terminal. When using the MIC terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 1/8 inch (3.5 mm), however, their audio levels will be different from that of the built-in microphone.

Attach the microphone to the optional SA-1 Adapter Bracket.

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Canon elura20, 10 instruction manual Audio Recording, Selecting the audio mode, External microphone and headphones

10, elura20 specifications

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