Preparing The Audio Input System; Connecting A Microphone To The Mic In Connector - Sony XDCAM PMW-500 Operation Manual

Preparing the Audio
Input System
Connecting a Microphone to the
MIC IN Connector
You can attach the optional ECM-680S stereo
microphone to the microphone holder of the
viewfinder (optional).
The following procedure is an example for
attaching a microphone holder to the HDVF-20A.
For procedures for attaching a microphone holder
to other viewfinders, refer to a manual supplied with
each viewfinder.
1
Loosen the screw and open the
microphone holder clamp.
2
Place the microphone in the
microphone holder.
1 Wind the microphone spacer around
the microphone, while peeling off the
protective sheets on both sides of the
microphone spacer.
2 Place the microphone in the holder so
that "UP" is at the top.
3 Close the microphone holder.
4 Tighten the screw.
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Preparing the Audio Input System

Microphone holder clamp
On how to perform this operation, refer to the
operation manual for the microphone.
3
Plug the microphone cable into the MIC
IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN
switch for the channel on which you
want to record the audio from this
microphone to FRONT.
4
Secure the microphone cable with the
cable clamp.