Recording with an external microphone
Connect the external microphone to the unit’s MIC/EXT. IN jack.
Point the microphone toward the sound source and put it in a stable place where there is little vibration.
On the EXT.INPUT setting screen, set EXT. INPUT to EXT.MIC. (See “Setting external input” on page 41.)
Recording with an external device (MIC/ EXT. IN)
Connect the output of an external audio device to the unit’s MIC/EXT. IN jack using a stereo mini- plug cable.
On the EXT.INPUT setting screen, set EXT. INPUT to LINE. (See “Setting external input” on page 41.)
4 – Recording
Adjusting the input level
Using the auto gain control function
Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right side panel to LOW or HIGH.
Set this way, the unit automatically adjusts the input gain according to the input level. This function is useful for recording meetings and other situations where people are talking.
When the volume of the sound you are recording is loud, set the switch to LOW.
When the recording sounds distant or quiet
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