Recording Audio

Recording Audio

The camcorder features many audio-related functions you can use when recording. You can record

 

audio using the built-in stereo microphone, an optional external microphone (mini advanced shoe or

 

MIC terminal) or a commercially available microphone (MIC terminal). Using an external microphone is

 

useful when recording in very quiet surroundings, where the built-in microphone may pick up the

 

sound of the camcorder's internal machinery, or when recording outside, where the built-in

 

microphone may pick up excessive noise from wind.

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Using an External Microphone

Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone

Using the SM-V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to your recordings with 5.1ch surround sound. Using the DM-100 you can accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you are recording. In either case, to reduce the amount of noise due to wind, we recommend that you use the wind screen supplied with the microphone.

When you use the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone with this camcorder for the first time, you will need to update the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM-V1. Please note an important change to the firmware update procedure in the instruction manual of the SM-V1. It states that you must set the camcorder to photo playback mode and open the [Firmware] setting in

the setup menus. In this camcorder, however, you must set the camcorder to mode and open q>[Firmware].

Operating modes:

Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A75).

ºwill appear on the screen. For details about using the optional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used.