Audio RecordingSelecting the Audio Mode

The comcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes — 16-bit and 12-bit. The 16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12-bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound later.

PLAY

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + (VCR)

VCR SET UP

AUDIO MODE••12bit

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To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu.

• “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.

Notes:

•For details on adding new sound, see p. 100.

•For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 103.

•When you record to the MVX2i from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.

•In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the audio mode takes effect when doing analog line-in recording or AV insert. When you do DV in recording, the setting automatically changes to that of the digital device connected to the camcorder.

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External Microphone

For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external

 

microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC

 

terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser

 

microphone). It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a

 

plug diameter of 3.5 mm (1/8 in), however, their audio levels will be different

 

from that of the built-in microphone.

 

Attach the microphone to the optional SA-1 Adapter Bracket.

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