Using An External Microphone - Sony HDW F900R - CineAlta Camcorder - 1080p Operation Manual

When an optional HDVF-C30W HD
Electronic Viewfinder is used
The HDVF-C30W is not equipped with a microphone
holder.
Attach an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder to the
camcorder first, then attach the supplied microphone.
For detailed information on how to attach the CAC-12,
follow the procedure of steps 2, 3 and 4 described in
"Using an external microphone attached to the
camcorder" in "7-5-2 Using an External Microphone" on
page 122.
Note
When an HDVF-C30W is connected, NG is displayed for
EEPROM STATUS on the DEV STATUS page (page 164)
of the DIAGNOSIS menu. However, this is not a
malfunction.

7-5-2 Using an External Microphone

You can connect up to two external microphones using the
AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors.
Set the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC switch to MIC.
When using a condenser microphone that requires external
power (phantom power), set the +48 V/OFF switch to
+48 V.
If the microphone being used does not require external
power (dynamic microphone), set the +48 V/OFF switch
to OFF.
Using a detached external microphone
AUDIO IN
CH 1 or CH 2
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches:
Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switch
corresponding to the channel to which the
microphone is connected to REAR.
122
Audio Input System
Note
In order for the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors 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.
Using an external microphone attached to
the camcorder
You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder
using the optional CAC-12 microphone holder.
1
2
LINE / AES/EBU / MIC
switch:
3
Set this switch to MIC.
+48V/OFF switch:
Set this switch to +48V
when using an external
power supply type
microphone.
Set to OFF when using
an internal power supply
type microphone.
External
microphone
4
Remove the fixing screws for the external microphone
holder.
Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
Screws removed
in step 1
CAC-12
Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone
adaptor.
Open the CAC-12.
Loosen the screw.
1) Attach the microphone adaptor when using a small-
diameter external microphone.
Place an electret condenser microphone such as ECM-
678 in the CAC-12.
Microphone
1)
adaptor