Recording Audio

Adjusting the Audio Level for the XLR Terminals

You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the XLR terminals to automatic or manual independently for each channel.

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Automatic Audio Level Adjustment

Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.

NOTES

•When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio input (external microphone or external line input), if the audio level is set to automatic, you can use the [¡Audio Setup] >[Audio Input] >[XLR ALC Link] setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels.

Manual Audio Level Adjustment

You can set the audio level for each channel manually from -Gto 18 dB.

1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M.

2Turn the corresponding dial to adjust the audio level.

•For reference, 0 corresponds to -G, 5 corresponds to 0 dB, and 10 corresponds to +18 dB.

•As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go to the right of the 18 dB mark (one mark right of the 20 dB mark) only occasionally.

•Closing the protective cover will prevent the audio controls from being changed inadvertently.

CH1/CH2

audio level switches

CH1/CH2

dials

CH1/CH2 audio level switches

NOTES

•If at least one of the channels is set to manual audio level adjustment, you can also activate the audio peak limiter to prevent audio distortions. When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input signals when they exceed -6 dBFS. Use the [¡Audio Setup] >[Audio Input] >[Limiter] setting.

•We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level.

•If you set an assignable button to [Audio Level] (A89), you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio level indicator on and off.