Recording Audio
Using Audio Input from the XLR Terminals
Using the XLR terminals CH1 and CH2, you can record audio independently to the two audio channels from a microphone or analog audio input source.
Switching Between Microphone and Line Input 1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to EXT.
2Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC.
•To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the switch to MIC+48V instead. Make sure to connect the microphone first, before turning the phantom power on. Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power.
•When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel, use the CH1 terminal.
Selecting the Recording Channel
You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio.
1Open the [XLR Rec Channel] submenu.
[¡Audio Setup] >[Audio Input] >[XLR Rec Channel]
2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick.
Options
[CH1]: Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input into CH1 is recorded to channel 1, while audio input into CH2 is recorded to channel 2.
[CH1/CH2]: Audio input into CH1 is recorded to both channels. Audio input into CH2 will not be recorded.
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CH1/CH2
dials
CH1/CH2 audio level switches
XLR terminal switches
CH1/CH2
AUDIO IN switches
[¡Audio Setup]
[Audio Input]
[XLR Rec Channel]
[CH1]
IMPORTANT
•When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the XLR terminal switch to MIC or LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may be damaged.