3 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor.

When attaching an ECM-673/674/678, use the microphone adaptor supplied with the ECM-673/674/ 678.

 

Open the CAC-12.

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4 Place an external microphone (electret condenser

Preparations

 

Loosen the screw.

Microphone adaptor

 

 

microphone such as the ECM-673/674/678) in the CAC-12.

Close the CAC-12.

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Tighten the screw.

ECM-673/674/678 or

 

similar microphone

Monaural microphone

AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2)

switchesto AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector

7 Switch the input level to match the sensitivity of the microphone used.

Switch the input level by changing the REAR MIC REF setting on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu (factory default setting is –60 dB).

For more details, see page 117.

Notes

•If the input level on this unit is not at an appropriate setting for the microphone sensitivity, loud sounds may be distorted, and the signal-to-noise ratio may be affected.

•In order for the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.

•When you detach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder once you have attached to the camcorder, be careful not to lose the two screws fixing the CAC-12 (in step 1). After detaching the CAC-12, be sure to put the two screws back into their original places.

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Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH- 1 or CH-2 connector.

Set the switches as follows.

•Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch as indicated below, depending on the type of microphone used.

-When using a microphone with an internal power supply, set it to MIC (center).

-When using a microphone with an external power supply, set it to MIC +48V ON (right).

•Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) switch for the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR (for CH-1/CH-2) or R (for CH- 3/CH-4).

Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner

You can record sound by using a wireless microphone system consisting of the following.

•WRT-804/807S UHF Wireless Microphone

•WRT-822/824 UHF Synthesized Transmitter

•WRR-855/861/862 UHF Synthesized Tuner

Note

For the power source of this wireless microphone system, use Sony lithium-ion battery packs.

For details on using the wireless microphone system, see the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner.

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