Selecting Audio Input And Adjusting Recording Levels; Selecting Audio Input Signals; Using The Built-In Microphone; Using The External Microphone And Audio Device - Panasonic AJ-PX230E Operating Instructions Manual

Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels

The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in all recording formats (HD, SD).
You can switch audio input recorded on the various channels between the built-in microphone, an external microphone, or a connected audio device.

Selecting audio input signals

Select the audio signal to be recorded to audio channel 1/2.
Audio channel 3/4 is automatically determined by the <CH1 SELECT> and <CH2 SELECT> settings.
<CH1 SELECT> switch
<INT(L)>
<INPUT1>
<INPUT2>
<CH2 SELECT> switch
<INT(R)>
<INPUT1>
<INPUT2>
You can set the number of audio bits recorded in accordance with the format.
For details, refer to "System modes and recording functions" (page 79).
Format
[AVC-I100]
[AVC-I50]
[AVC-I200]
[AVC-G50]
[AVC-G25]
[AVC-G12]
[DVCPRO HD]
[DVCPRO50]
[DVCPRO]
[DV]

Using the built-in microphone

1
Set the <CH1 SELECT> switch to the <INT(L)> position.
The L audio signal of the built-in microphone is recorded on audio channel 1.
2
Set the <CH2 SELECT> switch to the <INT(R)> position.
The R audio signal of the built-in microphone is recorded on audio channel 2.
@ NOTE
t You can switch among [STEREO], [MONO], and [OFF] of the built-in microphone in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [INT
MIC].
t To decrease wind noise in the microphone, set [ON] in the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [RECORDING CH SETTING] → [MIC LOWCUT CH1] to
[MIC LOWCUT CH4].

Using the external microphone and audio device

1
Connect the external microphone or audio device to the <AUDIO INPUT 1>/<AUDIO INPUT 2> terminal.
2
Switch the connected audio input with the <INPUT 1>/<INPUT 2> switch.
Setting Description
<LINE> Use this setting when connected
to an audio device.
<MIC> Use this setting when connected
to a dynamic microphone.
<+48V> Use this setting when connected
to a microphone (phantom
microphone) that requires a +48V
power source.
Chapter 4 Shooting — Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels
Subjects recorded on channel 1
L audio of built-in microphone
Microphone and device connected to <AUDIO
INPUT 1>
Microphone and device connected to <AUDIO
INPUT 2>
Subjects recorded on channel 2
R audio of built-in microphone
Microphone and device connected to <AUDIO
INPUT 1>
Microphone and device connected to <AUDIO
INPUT 2>
You can select [24BIT] and [16BIT].
You can select the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [AUDIO SMPL RES].
[24BIT] fixed.
[16BIT] fixed.
You can select [+4dB] and [0dB].
You can select the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [INPUT1 LINE LEVEL]/
[INPUT2 LINE LEVEL].
The factory setting is [0dB].
You can select [−40dB], [−50dB], and [−60dB].
You can select the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [INPUT1 MIC LEVEL]/[INPUT2
MIC LEVEL].
The factory setting is [−50dB].
You can select [−40dB], [−50dB], and [−60dB].
You can select the main menu → [AUDIO SETUP] → [INPUT SETTING] → [INPUT1 MIC LEVEL]/[INPUT2
MIC LEVEL].
The factory setting is [−50dB].
Microphone and device connected to <AUDIO
INPUT 1>
L audio of built-in microphone
L audio of built-in microphone
Microphone and device connected to <AUDIO
INPUT 2>
R audio of built-in microphone
R audio of built-in microphone
Number of audio bits
Input level
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Subjects recorded on channel 3
Subjects recorded on channel 4