Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors - Sony PXW-X320 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting Microphones to the
AUDIO IN Connectors
You can connect up to two monaural
microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors, using an optional CAC-12
Microphone Holder.
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.
1
Attach the electret condenser
microphone.
1 Loosen the ball joint lock lever.
2 Place the microphone in the holder so
that "UP" is at the top.
3 Close the microphone holder.
4 Tighten the screw.
5 Position so that the microphone does
not interfere with the viewfinder and
tighten the ball joint lock lever.
2
3
4
Microphone
Notes
• If the input level on the camcorder is not at an
• In order for the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors
• When you detach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder, be
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Connect the microphone cable to the
AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.
Set the switches as follows.
• Set the AUDIO IN selectors indicated
below, depending on the power supply type
of the microphone.
Internal power supply: MIC
External power supply: +48V
• Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch for the
channel to which the microphone is
connected to REAR.
1 AUDIO IN selector switches
2 Monaural microphone
3 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches
4 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector
Switch the input level to match the
sensitivity of the microphone used.
Switch the input level by changing the setting of
"MAINTENANCE" > "Audio" > "Rear MIC
CH1/CH2 Ref" in the setup menu (factory
default setting is "–60 dB"). For details, see
page 146.
appropriate setting for the microphone sensitivity, loud
sounds may be distorted, and the signal-to-noise ratio
may be affected.
on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V
power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are
fitted. If the microphone cable has a female connector,
use an adaptor.
sure to put the two screws back into their original
places.