Preparing The Audio Input System; Connecting A Microphone To The Mic In Connector; Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors - Sony HDW-650 Operation Manual

Preparing the Audio
Input System
Connecting a microphone to the
MIC IN connector
The MIC IN connector of this unit has an XLR 5-
pin connector (female) for attaching a stereo
microphone.
1
Loosen the screw and open the
microphone holder clamp.
Microphone holder clamp
2
Place the microphone in the
microphone holder.
1 Place the microphone in the holder so
that "UP" is at the top.
2 Close the microphone holder.
3 Tighten the screw.
3
On how to perform this operation, refer to the
operation manual for the microphone.
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Preparing the Audio Input System

1
2
1
2
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 (for CH-1/
CH-2) or F (for CH-3/CH-4).
Recording stereo sound
To record the L and R audio signals of stereo
sound in channels 1 and 2, set both AUDIO
IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT.
To record the L and R audio signals of stereo
sound in channels 3 and 4, set both AUDIO
IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F.
Confirm that FRONT MIC SELECT on the
SOURCE SEL page of the OPERATION
menu is set to STREO (stereo).
Recording monaural sound
Set the appropriate AUDIO IN CH-1, CH-2,
CH-3 and/or CH-4 switch(es) corresponding
to the channel(s) to which you want to record
to FRONT or F.
Set FRONT MIC SELECT to MONO.
4
Secure the microphone cable with the
cable clamps.
Connecting microphones to the
AUDIO IN connectors
You can connect up to two monaural
microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
connectors, using a CAC-12 Microphone Holder
(not supplied).
The following is the procedure for attaching an
electret condenser microphone such as the ECM-
674/678.
On how to attach the CAC-12, refer to the operation
manual for the CAC-12.