Setting the Microphone

Introduction

The camcorder features 4-channel linear PCM (LPCM) or 2-channel AAC audio recording and playback for MP4 clips, and 4-channel LPCM audio recording and playback for XF-AVC clips. The sampling frequency is 48 kHz.

You can record audio using the INPUT terminals* (commercially available microphones or analog line-in audio sources), the MIC terminal (commercially available microphones) or the built-in microphone.

The audio signal will be output along with the video signal from the SDI OUT terminal ( only) and HDMI OUT terminal. You can record this audio signal on an external recorder.

* Requires that the handle unit be correctly attached to the camcorder.

: INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 switches

: CH1/CH2 audio level switches

: CH1/CH2 audio level dials

: AUDIO IN switches (audio input selection)

: Built-in stereo microphone

: INPUT terminals

: MIC terminal

Selecting the Audio Format of MP4 Clips

When recording MP4 clips, you can set the audio format to AAC (2 channels, 16 bit) or LPCM (linear PCM, 4 channels, 16 bit). When the resolution is set to 1280x720, the audio format is set to AAC and cannot be changed.

1. Set the power switch to CAMERA.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. [ Recording Setup] -⋗ [ Audio Format].

4. Select the desired option.

5. Select [ ].

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Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels

Which audio inputs are recorded to which audio channels is determined by a combination of menu settings, whether the handle unit is attached, and other audio-related controls on the camcorder. The following table gives an overview of the possible combinations.

Microphone connected to the MIC terminal	AUDIO IN switch		Menu settings		Recorded audio channels/audio sources
			[ Audio Setup] ->
	for INPUT 1	for INPUT 2	[CH2 Input]	[CH3/CH4 Input]*	CH1	CH2	CH3*	CH4*
–	INPUT 1	INPUT 2	[ INPUT 2 ]	[ INPUT terminal ]	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 2 terminal	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 2 terminal
	INPUT 1	INPUT 2	[ INPUT 1 ]	[ INPUT terminal ]	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 2 terminal
Yes	INPUT 1	INPUT 2	[ INPUT 2 ]	[ Built-in Mic/ MIC Terminal ]	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 2 terminal	MIC terminal (L)	MIC terminal (R)
	INPUT 1	INPUT 2	[ INPUT 1 ]	[ Built-in Mic/ MIC Terminal ]	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 1 terminal	MIC terminal (L)	MIC terminal (R)
	INPUT 1	INT.MIC/MIC	-	-	INPUT 1 terminal	MIC terminal (mono)	MIC terminal (L)	MIC terminal (R)
	INT.MIC/MIC	INPUT 2	-	-	MIC terminal (mono)	INPUT 2 terminal	MIC terminal (L)	MIC terminal (R)
No	INPUT 1	INPUT 2	[ INPUT 2 ]	[ Built-in Mic/ MIC Terminal ]	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 2 terminal	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)
	INPUT 1	INPUT 2	[ INPUT 1 ]	[ Built-in Mic/ MIC Terminal ]	INPUT 1 terminal	INPUT 1 terminal	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)
	INPUT 1	INT.MIC/MIC	-	-	INPUT 1 terminal	Built-in microphone (mono)	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)
	INT.MIC/MIC	INPUT 2	-	-	Built-in microphone (mono)	INPUT 2 terminal	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)
Yes	INT.MIC/MIC	INT.MIC/MIC	-	-	MIC terminal (L)	MIC terminal (R)	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)
No	INT.MIC/MIC	INT.MIC/MIC	-	-	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)
Yes	Handle unit not attached		-	-	MIC terminal (L)	MIC terminal (R)	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)
No			-	-	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)	Built-in microphone (L)	Built-in microphone (R)

* For MP4 clips, only when MENU -⋗ [ Recording Setup] -⋗ [ Audio Format] is set to [ LPCM 16bit 4CH].

Recording Audio from the INPUT Terminals to CH1/CH2

1. Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.

2. To select the audio source, set the corresponding INPUT switch to MIC (microphone) or LINE (audio device).

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By default, when using the INPUT terminals, each audio input is recorded to a separate audio channel (INPUT 1 to CH1 and INPUT 2 to CH2). If necessary (for example, as an audio backup recording), you can record the audio input into the INPUT 1 terminal to both audio channels, CH1 and CH2. In that case, you can adjust the audio recording levels of each channel independently of each other.

1. Select [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [CH2 Input].

2. Select the desired option.

[ INPUT 2 ]: Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to CH1, while audio input into INPUT 2 is recorded to CH2.

[ INPUT 1 ]: Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to both channels. Audio input into INPUT 2 will not be recorded.

3. Select [ ].

When the audio format is LPCM (4-channel audio recording) and CH1/CH2 are set to the INPUT terminals, you can select the audio input that will be recorded to channels CH3/CH4.

1. Select [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [CH3/CH4 Input].

2. Select the desired option.

When [ Built-In Mic/MIC Terminal] is selected, the camcorder will record audio from the built-in microphone unless an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal.

3. Select [ ].

Recording Audio from the Built-In Microphone or MIC Terminal to CH1/CH2

1. If the handle unit is connected to the camcorder, set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to INT.MIC/MIC.

2. To use an external microphone, connect it to the MIC terminal.

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Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

You can adjust the audio recording level of the various audio channels using the audio controls on the handle unit or the audio screen in the FUNC menu. The audio screen shows an overview of the audio channels used and, for each audio channel: the audio input currently selected, whether the audio recording level is adjusted automatically or manually and the audio level indicator.

When the handle unit is attached to the camcorder, set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level. If the handle unit is not attached, adjust the audio levels using the FUNC menu.

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When the handle unit is attached to the camcorder, adjust the audio level using the controls on the handle unit. If the handle unit is not attached, adjust the audio levels using the FUNC menu.

1. Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M (manual).

2. Turn the corresponding audio level dial.

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3. Close the protective cover to prevent the audio controls from being changed inadvertently.

When the audio format is LPCM (4-channel audio recording), use the audio screen in the FUNC menu to adjust the audio recording levels for CH3 and CH4. If the handle unit is not attached to the camcorder, you must use the audio screen to adjust the audio recording levels for CH1 and CH2 as well.

1. Select -⋗ [ Audio ].

2. Select the channel or pair of channels to adjust.

3. Select [ Automatic] or [ Manual].

4. Touch and hold [ ] or [ ] to adjust the recording level as necessary.

5. Select [ ].

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Microphone Sensitivity (INPUT Terminals)

When one of the audio channels is set to the INPUT terminals and the corresponding INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can select the external microphone’s sensitivity.

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [INPUT 1 Mic Trimming] or [INPUT 2 Mic Trimming].

2. Select the desired option.

3. Select [ ].

Microphone Attenuator (INPUT Terminals)

When one of the audio channels is set to the INPUT terminals and the corresponding INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can activate the external microphone’s attenuator (20 dB).

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [INPUT 1 Mic Att.] or [INPUT 2 Mic Att.].

2. Select [ On].

3. Select [ ].

appears on the right of the screen.

Microphone Sensitivity (Built-in Microphone)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal and no external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal, you can increase the built-in microphone's sensitivity.

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [Built-in Mic Sensitivity].

2. Select the desired option.

[ Normal]: For recording audio under usual conditions.

[ High]: For recording audio at a higher level (+6 db).

3. Select [ ].

Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal and no external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal, you can activate the built-in microphone's attenuator (20 dB) to prevent audio distortions when the audio level is too high.

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [Built-in Mic Att.].

2. Select [ On].

3. Select [ ].

appears on the right of the screen.

Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal and no external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal, you can activate the low cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind and other ambient sounds when recording outdoors. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the low-cut filter.

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [Built-in Mic Low Cut].

2. Select [ On].

3. Select [ ].

Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal, you can activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal to prevent audio distortions when the audio level is too high.

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [MIC Att.].

2. Select [ On].

3. Select [ ].

appears on the right of the screen.

Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal, you can activate the low-cut filter for an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal. The low-cut filter reduces the sound of blowing wind and other ambient sounds when recording outdoors. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the low-cut filter.

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [MIC Low Cut].

2. Select [ On].

3. Select [ ].

Plug-in Power (MIC Terminal)

You can supply plug-in power to an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal.

1. [ Audio Setup] -⋗ [MIC Power].

2. Select [ On].

3. Select [ ].

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