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Recording Audio
Adjusting the Audio Level from the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals
You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the INPUT terminals to automatic or manual level,
independently for each channel.
Automatic Audio Level Adjustment
Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the
camera automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.
NOTESNOTES
• When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio source (external
microphone or external line input), if the audio level is set to automatic,
you can use the [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [INPUT 1&2
ALC Link] setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels.
Manual Audio Level Adjustment
You can set the audio level for each channel manually from - G to +18 dB.
1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M (manual).
2 Turn the corresponding – dial to adjust the audio level.
• For reference, the 0 corresponds to -G, 5 corresponds to 0 dB,
and 10 corresponds to +18 dB.
• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level
meter on the screen or rear panel will go to the right of the –18 dB
mark (one mark right of the –20 dB mark) only occasionally.
• Closing the protective cover will prevent the audio controls from being
changed inadvertently.
NOTESNOTES
• If at least one of the channels is set to manual audio level adjustment, you can also activate the audio peak
limiter to prevent audio distortions. When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input
signals when they exceed approximately –6 dBFS. Use the [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [INPUT 1&2
Limiter] setting.
• We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may
become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level.
• If you set an assignable button to [Audio Level] (A 135), you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio
level indicator on and off.
Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity
When the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can
select the external microphone’s sensitivity.
1 Open the desired INPUT terminal’s sensitivity submenu.
[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [INPUT 1 Mic Trimming] or
[INPUT 2 Mic Trimming]
2 Select the desired level and then press SET.
• You can select one of 5 sensitivity levels from –12 dB to +12 dB.
CH1/CH2
audio level
switches
CH1/CH2
audio level
switches
CH1/CH2
–
dials
[¡ Audio Setup]
[Audio Input]
[INPUT 1 Mic Trimming]
[INPUT 2 Mic Trimming]
[0 dB]