Recording Audio

POINTS TO CHECK

• Set [—Audio Scene] to [„Custom Setting] (A81).

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

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

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

84Options ( Default value)

[2Automatic] The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.

[iOn] The built-in microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound dynamics.

[jOff] The built-in microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times.

Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)

You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low- frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Set [—Audio Scene] to [„Custom Setting] (A81).

1Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Built-in Mic Freq. Response]

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

Options ( Default value)

[hNormal] Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions. [çBoost LF Range] Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound.

[èLow Cut Filter] Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar ambient sounds.

[éBoost MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog.

[êBoost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of instruments.

Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)

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] (A81).