Sony PXW-Z150 XDCAM Operating Manual page 106

Menu items (Continued)
AUDIO SET
Menu item Sub-items/Settings
INPUT1 TRIM
–18dB to +12dB (0dB)
INPUT2 TRIM
–18dB to +12dB (0dB)
INPUT1 WIND
OFF, ON
INPUT2 WIND
OFF, ON
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Description
Adjusts the input signal level when recording
the signal from the INPUT1 jack or INPUT2
jack.
• If the recording level is set to "AUTO" and
INPUT TRIM is set to [0dB], a –48 dBu input
will be recorded at the reference recording
level (–48 dBu corresponds to 0 dB level).
For example, if a microphone with –30 dB
sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz) is
connected and a 1 kHz 74 dB SPL sound
pressure level is input (microphone output is –
48 dBu), set INPUT TRIM to [0dB].
If using a microphone with –36 dB sensitivity,
setting INPUT TRIM to [+6dB] will
compensate for the difference in sensitivity
from a microphone with –30 dB sensitivity.
• The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input
level of external microphones. For
microphones with high sensitivity or to record
high-level audio, adjust in the negative
direction. For microphones with low
sensitivity or to record low-level audio, adjust
in the positive direction.
• Distortion of high-volume audio may occur in
the input stage or the recording stage. To
counter distortion of the input stage, adjust the
level using the INPUT TRIM function. To
counter distortion in the recording stage,
reduce the overall level manually.
• If the INPUT TRIM is adjusted in the negative
direction too far, the audio level from the
microphone may become too small, adversely
affecting the S/N ratio.
• This setting is disabled when the INPUT1
switch or INPUT2 switch is set to "LINE."
Turns wind reduction of the INPUT1 jack or
INPUT2 jack on/off.
When on, appears on the status check
screen.
• This setting is disabled when the INPUT1
switch or INPUT2 switch is set to "LINE."