Sony XLR-A3M Startup Manual page 19

Xl r adaptor kit

For details, see

"Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the

When the device is connected to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the standard input level of the

microphone.

When the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to either "MIC" or

"MIC+48V," you can set the standard input level with the ATT (INPUT1) or ATT (INPUT2) switch. Select the level

suitable for the sensitivity of the connected microphone or for the volume level of the input audio.

0dB: Standard input level at -60 dBu

Suitable for recording with a low-sensitivity microphone while amplifying sounds.

10dB: Standard input level at -50 dBu

Recommended input level for the supplied microphone.

20dB: Standard input level at -40 dBu

Suitable for recording with a high-sensitivity microphone while keeping the sound volume low.

Adjust the recording volume level.

For detailed instructions on adjustment, see

Note

When the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to "LINE," the standard input level is fixed

at +4 dBu. The standard input level does not change depending on the ATT switch setting.

Hint

If the noise from the jacks with no device connected is disturbing, set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2

(LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to "LINE."

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