Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings

NOTES

•When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.

•We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.

•If you set q>[Custom Key/Dial] to [äMic. Level] (A84), you can adjust the microphone's audio recording level with the CUSTOM dial.

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Built-In Microphone Directionality

You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over how sound is recorded.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Set [—Audio Scene] to [„Custom Setting] (A68).

1Open the [Built-in Mic Directionality] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Built-in Mic Directionality]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options ( Default value)

[íMonaural] Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder/ microphone.

[hNormal] Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [îWide] and [íMonaural] settings in reach.

[îWide] Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of presence of movies.

[ïZoom] Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom position. The larger the subject appears on the screen, the louder the sound will be.

NOTES

•Except when using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the built-in microphone. In the following cases, the built-in microphone’s directionality cannot be changed.

-When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with p>[Audio Mix] set to [jOff].

-When an external microphone is attached to the mini advanced shoe.