Using an external microphone and audio devices

AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3-pin)

AUDIO INPUT2 terminal (XLR 3-pin)

INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER +48V)

INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER +48V)

INPUT2 LINE/MIC switch

INPUT1 LINE/MIC switch

1Connect an external microphone or audio device to the AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals (XLR 3-pin). (Page 63)

2Switch the connected audio input signal with the INPUT1 LINE/MIC switch or INPUT2 LINE/MIC switch.

<LINE>: (When connecting audio device) The input level is 0 dBu.

<MIC>: (When connecting an external microphone)

The factory setting for input level is -50 dBu. The input level can be changed to [-40dB] or [-60dB] with the [MIC GAIN1] item and [MIC GAIN2] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. (Page 86) However, sensitivity will be higher when set to [-60dB], and more noise may be recorded.

3When using the phantom microphone (which requires +48V power supply)

Set the INPUT1 switch (MIC POWER+48V) and INPUT2 switch (MIC POWER+48V) to <ON>.

<ON>: (When connecting the phantom microphone)

+48V power is supplied to AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals.

<OFF>: (When not connecting the phantom microphone)

+48V power is not supplied to AUDIO INPUT1/2 terminals.

••When you use a phantom microphone, the battery duration will become shorter.

••When devices that do not support +48V power supply are connected, set the phantom microphone to <OFF>. If set to <ON>, the connected devices might be damaged.

••When using the AG-MC200G (optional), set the [MIC GAIN1] or [MIC GAIN2] item of the [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [-50dB].

4Use the AUDIO CH1 SELECT switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1.

<INT (L)>:

Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is recorded.

<INPUT1>:

Audio from the device connected to AUDIO INPUT1 terminal is recorded.

<INPUT2>:

Audio from the device connected to AUDIO INPUT2 terminal is recorded.

5Use the AUDIO CH2 SELECT switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 2.

<INT (R)>:

Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is recorded.

<INPUT2>:

Audio from the device connected to AUDIO INPUT2 terminal is recorded.

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