Recording Audio78MenusTable of Contents IndexRecording AudioThis camcorder features 2-channel linear PCM audio recording and playback with a sampling frequency of48 kHz. You can record audio using the built-in stereo microphone or an external microphone connected to theMIC terminal.Audio is not recorded during slow & fast motion recording mode.Using Commercially Available MicrophonesTo the MIC terminal you can attach a commercially available condenser microphone with its own power supplyand a ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug.Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal.NOTES• An external microphone may pick up noise while Wi-Fi functionsare in use. Keep a distance between the camcorder andmicrophone.Audio Scenes (Built-in Microphone)You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scenethat matches your surroundings. This will greatly enhance the sense of “being there”.1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch ‘ [Audio Scene].2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].OptionsOperating modes:[‘ Standard]: To record most general situations. The camcorder records with standard settings.[’ Music]: To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors.[ Festival]: Optimized for recording music outdoors more naturally. Ideal for outdoor events with music.[‚ Speech]: Best for recording human voices and dialog.[ Meeting]: To record people talking while keeping each voice separate, allowing viewers to feel as if theywere there.[“ Forest and Birds]: To record birds and scenes in forests. The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads.[” Noise Suppression]: To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound.Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise.[„ Custom Setting]: Allows you to adjust the audio settings to your liking. You can adjust the following settings inthe [¡ Audio Setup] menu: [Built-in Mic Wind Screen], [Built-in Mic Att.], [Built-in Mic Freq.Response], [Built-in Mic Directionality], [Audio Limiter] and [Audio Compressor].MIC terminal
