Microphone Attenuator; Audio Equalizer (Built-In Microphone) - Canon VIXIA HF G40 Instruction Manual

Recording Audio
POINTS TO CHECK
• Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 79).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] screen.
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[FUNC.] [MENU]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
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Options
( Default value)
[H Auto (High)]
high level, as necessary.
[L Auto (Low) ]
low level, as necessary.
[ j Off à ]
NOTES
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in
surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend
setting [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] to [j Off à].

Microphone Attenuator

If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording , activate the microphone
attenuator (12 dB).
Operating modes:
POINTS TO CHECK
• Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 79).
1 Open the [Microphone Attenuator] screen.
>
[FUNC.] [MENU]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
Options
( Default value)
2
[ Automatic]
for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
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[ i On ]
the sound dynamics. å will appear on the screen.

Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)

You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low-
frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels.
Operating modes:
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[Built-in Mic Wind Screen]
The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
The built-in microphone wind screen will be deactivated at all times.
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[Microphone Attenuator]
The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary
The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully