Recording Audio
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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.
Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)
The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You
can select from two levels or turn off the auto wind screen.
POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 79).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Built-in Mic Wind Screen]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
Options
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Default value)
NOTES
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in
surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend
setting [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] to [j Off à].
Microphone Attenuator
If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording , activate the microphone
attenuator (12 dB).
POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 79).
1 Open the [Microphone Attenuator] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Microphone Attenuator]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
Operating modes:
[H Auto (High)]
The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
high level, as necessary.
[L Auto (Low) ] The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
low level, as necessary.
[j Off à] The built-in microphone wind screen will be deactivated at all times.
Operating modes:
