DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) 81
Chapter 6 - Audio setup

6.2.1 Front microphone

Connect a microphone to the XLR-3 (or XLR-5) connector at the front of the camcorder. The
front microphone connector accepts either a mono microphone or a stereo microphone (using
the optional DMC1180/00 stereo front microphone connector kit).

6.2.2 Rear line or microphone inputs

There are two XLR-3 connectors at the back of the camcorder. To connect a microphone to
these sockets:
1. Set the switch under the socket to +48V (left position) for microphones that need external
(phantom) power, otherwise set it to Mic (middle position).
2. Connect a microphone to one of the XLR-3 connectors at the back of the camcorder.
The two XLR-3 connectors at the back can also be used for line-level audio inputs. To connect a
line-level input:
1. Set the switch under the socket to line (right position).
2. Connect a line signal to one of the XLR-3 connectors at the back of the camcorder.

6.2.3 Digital audio sources

To connect an AES digital audio source:
1. Connect a digital audio source to the Analog Input BNC connector (bottom) at the right-
rear of the camcorder.
2. Go to the SYSTEM/HARDWARE/PORTS menu.
3. Tap the ANALOG IN button and use the arrows in the pop-up box to select digital audio.
To connect an embedded SDI digital audio source:
1. Connect an SDI video source with embedded audio to the Digital video Input BNC
connector (second one from the top) at the right-rear of the camcorder.

6.2.4 Wireless microphone (optional)

When the optional wireless microphone receiver kit is installed, a wireless microphone channel
is available. To set up a wireless microphone refer to the instructions delivered with your unit.

6.2.5 Gain settings

Set the input gain level in the AUDIO/INPUTS menu for:
• the front microphone inputs,
• the rear microphone inputs,
• the rear line-level inputs, and
• the optional wireless audio input.