81Recording AudioMenusTable of Contents IndexMicrophone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)You can activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for the built-inmicrophone to prevent audio from being distorted if the audio level is toohigh.1 Make sure ‘ [Audio Scene] is set to [„ Custom Setting](A 78).2 Press the MENU button.3 Open the [Built-in Mic Att.] submenu.[¡ Audio Setup] > [1] > [Built-in Mic Att.]4 Select the desired option and then touch [X].OptionsAudio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specificallytargeting one of the available frequency ranges.1 Make sure ‘ [Audio Scene] is set to [„ Custom Setting](A 78).2 Press the MENU button.3 Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] submenu.[¡ Audio Setup] > [1] > [Built-in Mic Freq. Response]4 Select the desired option and then touch [X].Options[2 Automatic]: The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone attenuator as necessary for optimalaudio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.[i On]: The built-in microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sounddynamics. When you select this option, å will appear on the screen.[j Off]: The built-in microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times. When you select this option,will appear on the screen.[h Normal]: Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions.[ç Boost LF Range]: Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound.[è Low Cut Filter]: Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car’s engine andsimilar ambient sounds.[é Boost MF Range]: Best for recording human voices and dialog.[ê Boost HF+LF Range]: Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special soundcharacteristics of a variety of instruments.[¡ Audio Setup][1][Built-in Mic Att.][2 Automatic][¡ Audio Setup][1][Built-in Mic Freq. Response][h Normal]
