Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels

This camera supports independent four-channel audio recording in any format.

When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at AUTO, the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at MAN.

A setting menu allows you set the recording levels for Audio Channels 3 and 4 either to automatic adjustment or manual mode.

Selecting Audio Input Signals

The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch.

For more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 17).

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c de b

aAUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls

bAUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch

cMONITOR SELECT CH1/3, ST, CH2/4 selector switch

dMONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch

eAUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 switch

NOTE

The audio signals recorded on the four channels are output as is (SDI).

Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make detailed audio settings.

AUDIO SETUP

 

 

 

OFF

FRONT VR CH1

FRONT VR CH2

 

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH1

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH2

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH3

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH4

OFF

LIMITER CH1

OFF

LIMITER CH2

OFF

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Adjusting Recording Levels

To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below.

1

Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4-

 

selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level

 

meter on the display window will provide CH1

 

and CH2 indications. Ensure that the channel

 

indications displayed in the window are 1 and 2.

 

 

2

Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch

 

at MAN.

 

 

3

While checking the audio level meter on the

 

LCD monitor and in the viewfinder, adjust the

 

AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 control.

• Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive. Adjust so that maximum sound levels do not reach the 0 dB bar.

CH 1

CH 2

OVER indication

When operating the camera without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the F. AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level.

In advance, check the level meter on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder screen and use the F. AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel to prevent input of excessive audio signals.

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