Recording Audio82MenusTable of Contents IndexMicrophone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have morecontrol over how sound is recorded.1 Make sure ‘ [Audio Scene] is set to [„ Custom Setting](A 78).2 Press the MENU button.3 Open the [Built-in Mic Directionality] submenu.[¡ Audio Setup] > [1] > [Built-in Mic Directionality]4 Select the desired option and then touch [X].OptionsMicrophone Attenuator (External Microphone)You can activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for a microphoneconnected to the MIC terminal to prevent audio from being distorted if theaudio level is too high.1 Make sure the input of the MIC terminal is set to[ß Microphone] (A 83).2 Press the MENU button.3 Open the [MIC Att.] submenu.[¡ Audio Setup] > [2] > [MIC Att.]4 Select the desired option and then touch [X].Options[í Monaural]: Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder/microphone.[h Normal]: Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [î Wide] and [í Monaural] settings inreach.[î Wide]: Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of presenceof clips.[2 Automatic]: The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audiorecording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.[i On]: The 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 microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times. When you select this option, willappear on the screen.[¡ Audio Setup][1][Built-in Mic Directionality][h Normal][¡ Audio Setup][2][MIC Att.][2 Automatic]
