3. 12‐bit Stereo (32 kHz, 4 channels)
‐Simultaneous recording on 4 channels (1 and 2)
‐Can use camera sound and 2 remote mics – all on separate channels
‐Post‐production selections can be made
XL1 MICS
‐MA‐100 attachment allows the use of 2 professional XLR mics or 2 wireless mics
‐XL1 records sound in ‘unlocked audio’
Æcompletely in sync with video, but sample rate isn’t fixed
Æunlocked allows for slight variation sin the number of samples per frame
‐Audio Monitor
Æonly when using 12 bit (Stereo 1 and 2)
ÆFor sound checks
PROCEDURE
‐Audio input – 2 channel recording (Stereo 2) – using mini‐jacks Mic = supplied sound source/ ext mic plugged into mini‐jacks
Tip: ATT – AttentuatorÆ useful for loud environments, reduces noise for more natural sound
‐Audio 1 Input for 2 channel recording (Stereo 1) – using RCA jacks.
Sound source = VCR, CD.
‐Audio Input for 4 channel recording (Stereo 1 and 2, simultaneous) Using RCA jacks, sound source = mic, external mic, VCR/ CD, line‐in devices
Tip:
In difficult sound situations, such as obtaining bathroom sound, it is useful to cut the baselines. These are on the knobs on the shure mixer and you just adjust the dial. This gets rid of the hollow sound and gives a more natural sound.
