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❍ The microphone level resets to [AUTO] when you turn the mode dial to [.
❍ We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level.
❍ When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),
sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.
❍ If sound is distorted, turn on the microphone attenuator.
Audio Level Indicator
❍ In auto mode, you can display or hide the audio level indicator by pressing the AUDIO
LEVEL button.
❍ When [MIC LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL], the symbol “M” and a green bar is shown.
❍ The green bar shows the level of the microphone (it increases to the right and
decreases to the left).
Microphone Attenuator
Use the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio
distortion during recording or audio dubbing. Check the audio levels with
headphones.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [MIC ATT], set it to [ON]
and close the menu.
Recording with an External Microphone
You can use an external microphone for
recording. Almost all stereo microphones with
a plug diameter of 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) can be
connected to the MIC terminal. Use a
microphone with a built-in power supply
(condenser microphone).
❍ The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.
❍ Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.
❍ See also Using the DM-50 Microphone ( 81).
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Level indicator
Guide (green bar)
[MIC LEVEL] is set
to [MANUAL].
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