Audio Settings - Blackmagicdesign Blackmagic URSA Installation And Operation Manual

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Record channel 1 audio on channels 1 and 2 by selecting 'yes'
on the 'ch 2 uses ch 1 input' setting.

Audio Settings

To adjust audio input and monitoring settings on your Blackmagic URSA, select the 'audio' touchscreen
menu, then tap or slide the relevant arrows and slider icons with your finger. Scroll the menu to reveal
more audio settings.
Audio Input
To change the audio input between camera mic and external XLR inputs, select 'camera' or 'inputs'.
Microphone Level
Microphone level adjusts the recording levels for Blackmagic URSA's built in microphone. Move the
audio slider left or right to adjust levels. The built in microphone records to audio channels 1 and 2.
Internal Mic -15dB Pad
The -15dB pad option gives you added control to further reduce the microphone input gain levels
when shooting in a loud environment even after your input levels are already turned down.
Internal Mic Low Cut Filter
On URSA Mini, set to 'on' to enable the low cut filter which helps to reduce potential wind noise that
may occur in exterior shooting conditions.
Scroll the menu to reveal
more audio settings.
Input Levels
Set the external audio input levels by tapping the relevant left and right arrow icons. External audio
connectors support line, or microphone levels with 48V phantom power. It's important to select the
appropriate level for your audio signal. Level settings include 'line', 'mic low', and 'mic high'.
Channel 1 Input
Touch and drag the ch 1 Input slider icon left or right to adjust the channel 1 audio level.
Channel 2 uses Channel 1 Input
Select 'yes' if you want to record channel 1 external audio to channels 1 and 2. Select 'no' if you want
channel 1 audio to remain on one channel only.
Channel 2 Input
Touch and drag the ch 2 Input slider icon left or right to adjust the channel 2 audio level.
Phantom Power
Select 'on' to enable phantom power, or 'off' to disable. The phantom power setting is active only
when 'audio input' is set to 'inputs' with 'mic low' or 'mic high' input levels selected.