Using External Inputs; Using An External Microphone; Adjusting The Audio Recording Levels - Sony PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions Manual

Using External Inputs

1
Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and
CH-2 to EXT.
2
Connect external audio sources to the
AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2.
3
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V switches CH-1
and CH-2 to LINE (line level: +4 dBu).

Using an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone for
recording, such as the ECM-673 Electret
Condenser Microphone.
1
Loosen the screw of the microphone
holder and open the cover.
2
Attach a microphone, close the
microphone holder cover for the
original condition to secure, then
connect the microphone cable to either
of the AUDIO IN connectors (CH-1 or
CH-2).
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Recording Audio Signals
3
4
P F O
T T IN
Y /B A
P L A
D IS
G E
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R O R
O N
M IR
O F F
Adjusting the Audio Recording
Levels
You can select automatic or manual adjustment
mode independently for each channel.
To adjust the levels automatically (AGC)
When the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and
CH-2 are set to AUTO, the audio recording levels
are automatically adjusted.
To adjust the levels manually
Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH-
2 to MANUAL, and adjust the audio recording
levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL controls.
The value is set to 0 dB when the control is set to
5. Setting to 10 maximizes the level (+12 dB) and
setting to 0 minimizes it (–
The input levels are displayed on the screen when
you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.
1
4
to AUDIO IN
Cable clamp
3
Set the corresponding AUDIO IN
switch (CH-1 or CH-2) to EXT.
Set the corresponding LINE/MIC/+48V
switch (CH-1 or CH-2) according to the
connected microphone.
MIC: For a microphone that requires no
power supply
+48V: For a microphone that requires +48V
power supply (such as the ECM-673)
∞
).
P F O
T IN
Y /B AT
P LA
D IS
G E
IM A
R O R
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2
O F F
External
microphone