Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings
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NOTES
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording
level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
•If you set q > [Custom Key/Dial] to [ä Mic. Level] (A 84), you can adjust the microphone's
audio recording level with the CUSTOM dial.
Built-In Microphone Directionality
You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over how sound is
recorded.
POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 68).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Directionality] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Built-in Mic Directionality]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
Options
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Default value)
NOTES
• Except when using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the built-in
microphone. In the following cases, the built-in microphone’s directionality cannot be changed.
- When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with p > [Audio Mix] set to
[j Off].
- When an external microphone is attached to the mini advanced shoe.
Operating modes:
[í Monaural] Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder/
microphone.
[h Normal]
Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [î Wide] and
[
í Monaural] settings in reach.
[î Wide] Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of
presence of movies.
[ï Zoom] Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom position. The larger the subject
appears on the screen, the louder the sound will be.
