Audio Equalizer (Built-In Microphone); Microphone Directionality (Built-In Microphone) - Canon XA30 Instruction Manual

POINTS TO CHECK
• Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 84).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Att.] screen.
> >
[FUNC.] [MENU]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
Options
( Default value)
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[ Automatic]
The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone attenuator as
necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
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[ On] The built-in microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully
the sound dynamics. å will appear on the screen.
[ j Off]
The built-in microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times.
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:
POINTS TO CHECK
• Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 84).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] screen.
> >
[FUNC.] [MENU]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
Options
( Default value)
[h Normal]
Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions.
[ç Boost LF Range]
[è Low Cut Filter]
engine and similar ambient sounds.
[é Boost MF Range]
[ê Boost HF+LF Range]
sound characteristics of a variety of instruments.

Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)

You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over how sound is
recorded.
Operating modes:
p >
[Built-in Mic Att.]
p >
[Built-in Mic Freq. Response]
Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound.
Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car's
Best for recording human voices and dialog.
Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special
Recording Audio
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