Audio Recording - Canon MVX100 Instruction Manual

Audio Recording

Changing the Audio Mode
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You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new
sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.
CAMERA
AUDIO SET UP
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Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to
[16bit] and close the menu.
"16bit" appears for approximately 4 seconds.
For adding new sound, see Audio Dubbing (
Recording with an External Microphone
You can use an external microphone for
recording. Almost all stereo microphones with
a plug diameter of 3.5 mm can be connected
to the MIC terminal. Use a microphone with a
built-in power supply (condenser
microphone).
❍ The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.
❍ Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.
❍ See also Using the DM-50 Microphone (
❍ Do not use a microphone cable longer than 3 m to avoid electromagnetic
interference.
Wind Screen
You can reduce the wind noise when recording in windy places.
CAMERA
AUDIO SET UP
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Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it
to [ON] and close the menu.
"WS ON" appears when you turn the wind screen on.
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PLAY (VCR)
AUDIO MODE•••12bit
PLAY (VCR)
WIND SCREEN••OFF
CARD CAMERA
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CARD CAMERA
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD PLAY (VCR)