When recording on the tape in either HDV or DV standard, audio is recorded on two channels.

Select the audio input from the built-in microphone or external microphone (MIC terminal), XLR MIC (XLR terminals) or XLR LINE (XLR terminals). You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2.

1. Press the < MENU > button to open the menu.
   
   
   
   
2. Select [AUDIO SETUP] > Select [CH1 INPUT] or [CH2 INPUT] > Select a setting option
   -Turn the < SELECT/SET > dial to select a menu item and press the dial.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Press the < MENU > button to close the menu.
   
   

Microphone in Use and Input Selection

Microphone in use	Microphone terminals	AUDIO SETUP			Recorded channel on CH1 , CH2
		CH1 INPUT	CH2 INPUT	XLR REC CH	CH1	CH2
INT/EXT MIC XLR MIC	MIC XLR CH1	XLR MIC	INT/EXT MIC	CH1	XLR MIC 1	INT/EXT MIC
				CH1/CH2		XLR MIC 1
	MIC XLR CH2	INT/EXT MIC	INT/EXT MIC	-	INT/EXT MIC	INT/EXT MIC
			XLR MIC	-	INT/EXT MIC	XLR MIC 2
XLR MIC 1 XLR MIC 2	XLR CH1 XLR CH2	XLR MIC	XLR MIC	CH1	XLR MIC 1	XLR MIC 2
				CH1/CH2		XLR MIC 1
XLR MIC 1 XLR LINE 2	XLR CH1 XLR CH2	XLR MIC	XLR LINE	CH1	XLR MIC 1	XLR LINE 2
				CH1/CH2		XLR MIC 1

Using the built-in Microphone

If necessary, turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) by setting the corresponding < MIC ATT.(20dB)> switch to ATT.

• You can select the most appropriate setting, given your recording conditions, for recording audio with the built-in microphone.

[OFF] To record audio under usual conditions.
[LC1] To record mainly people's voices.
[LC2] To reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings (for example, on a beach or close to buildings). Note that when you use this setting some low-frequency sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind.

1. Press the < MENU > button to open the menu.
   
2. Select [AUDIO SETUP] > Select [LOW CUT] > Select a setting option
   - Turn the < SELECT/SET > dial to select a menu item and press the dial.
   
3. Press the < MENU > button to close the menu.
   - You can change the sensitivity of the built-in microphone to [NORMAL] or [HIGH] (+6 dB) to match the recording conditions.
   [NORMAL] To record audio under usual conditions.
   [HIGH] To record audio at a higher volume.
   Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC SENSIT.], select a setting option and close the menu.

Using an External Microphone

If necessary, you can use the microphone holder.

reference:

When you connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal, the built-in microphone will automatically be turned off.

External Microphones that can be Connected

Microphone Type: Condenser microphones with independent power supply.

Type of Plug: 3.5 mm Ø
Input Impedance: 600 ohms
Sensitivity: -66 dBV (manual volume center)
Maximum microphone diameter: 25 mm

Use commercially available microphones.

If necessary, turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) by setting the corresponding < MIC ATT.(20dB)> switch to ATT.

Using the XLR terminals

Connect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals.

1. To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the corresponding < +48V > switch to ON. Make sure to connect the microphone first, before turning the phantom power on. Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power.
   
   
   
   
2. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP].
   - Select [CH1 INPUT] or [CH2 INPUT], and select a setting option.
   - Select [XLR MIC] or [XLR LINE] for channel 1 or channel 2.
   - When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel, use the CH1 input terminal and set [CH1 INPUT] to [XLR MIC] or [XLR LINE].
   
3. From the [AUDIO SETUP] menu, select [XLR REC CH], select a setting option and close the menu.
   - Select [CH1] to record on channel 1 the audio from the CH1 input terminal or [CH1/CH2] to record the audio on channels.
   
   
   
   
4. If necessary, turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) by setting the corresponding < XLR MIC ATT. > switch to ATT.
   - The microphone attenuator will only be effective when the input is set to [XLR MIC].
   
   
   
   
5. If necessary, adjust the gain of the input signal. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [XLR 1 TRIM] or [XLR 2 TRIM], depending on the audio input you want to adjust. Select a setting option and close the menu.
   - The gain adjustment will only be effective when the input is set to [XLR MIC].
   
   
   

important:

When connecting a microphone that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the corresponding < +48V > switch to OFF. Otherwise the microphone may be damaged.

When [XLR REC CH] is set to [CH1/CH2], audio from the CH2 input terminal will not be recorded.