Adjusting Microphone Gain; Headphone And Camera Output Volume; Low-Cut Filter - Shure LensHopper VP83F User Manual

Adjusting Microphone Gain

In order to capture the highest quality audio signal, the microphone gain must be set at the appropriate level. Press the joystick
up or down to adjust levels in the MIC GAIN screen in the menu, or from the home screen when the mic gain icon is highlight­
ed. Use the following guidelines to achieve the best results:
• Adjust the gain to correspond to the highest anticipated sound level. The loudest sounds should peak between -12 dB and
-6 dB.
• Setting the gain too low will result in more noise in the recording. If set too high, the signal will clip and become distorted.
The audio meter will indicate that the signal is clipping when the level reaches the highest bar.
Tip: For higher resolution metering, adjust the gain in the MIC GAIN screen to see more precisely where the signal is peaking.

Headphone and Camera Output Volume

Headphone Volume: Accessible in the menu by selecting HEADPHONE, or in the playback, recording, and home screens by
selecting the headphone icon and pressing the joystick up or down.
Camera Output Volume: Accessible in the menu by selecting UTILITIES > CAMERA OUT. Level is selectable (LOW,
MEDIUM, or HIGH) to accommodate different camera preamp sensitivities.
Note: Always set the gain to the appropriate level prior to adjusting the headphone or camera output volume.

Low-Cut Filter

Rolls off low frequencies 170 Hz and below (12 dB per octave) in order to reduce low frequency rumble caused by camera
handling and other environmental factors. A custom Rycote Windjammer (A83-FUR) can be used to further reduce wind noise.
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