You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the XLR Terminals to auto or manual for each channel

Automatic Audio Level Adjustment

Set the switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.

NOTES

• When CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio input (external microphone or external line input), if the audio level is set to automatic, you can use the [¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR ALC Link] setting to link the audio level adjustment of channels.

Manual Audio Level Adjustment

You can set the audio level for each channel manually from -G to 18 dB.

1 Set the switch of the desired channel to M.

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 only occasionally.
• Closing the protective cover for XLR audio controls will prevent the audio controls from being changed inadvertently.

NOTES

• 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 -4 dBFS. Use the [¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [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] (A99), you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio level indicator on and off.

Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity

You can adjust the microphone’s sensitivity if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V.

1 Open the desired XLR terminal’s sensitivity submenu.

[] > [Audio Input] > [XLR1 Mic Trimming] or [XLR2 Mic Trimming]

2 Select the desired level and then press SET.

Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator

You can activate the microphone’s attenuator (20 dB) if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V.

1 Open the desired XLR terminal’s microphone attenuator submenu.

[] > [Audio Input] > [XLR1 Mic Att.] or [XLR2 Mic Att.]

2 Select [On] and then press SET