Audio Recording - Canon XM2 Instruction Manual

Audio Recording

Selecting the Audio Mode
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The XM2 can record sound in two audio modes:
• 16-bit (48 kHz, 2 channel) for the highest sound quality
• 12-bit (32 kHz, 2 from 4 channels) for recording on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels
(stereo 2) free for you to add new sound at a later date.
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TAPE CAMERA
* Only available when AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN.
VCR SET UP
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1. To switch the mode, open the VCR SET UP submenu and select AUDIO MODE.
2. Select a mode and close the menu.
• The name of the selected mode is displayed for 4 seconds.
Note:
• For audio output details and how to play back a tape with added sound on stereo 2, see p. 109.
Selecting the Built-in Microphone Sound
You can select the microphone sound to match the recording situation.
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TAPE CAMERA
* Only available when audio AUDIO DUB. has been set to MIC. IN.
VCR SET UP
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1. Open the VCR SET UP submenu and select MIC.
2. Select the setting and close the menu.
NORMAL:
VOICE:
W. SCREEN:
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TAPE
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TAPE
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General recording.
When recording a person's voice.
In windy places such as the beach or near buildings. Note that low sound may be
reduced together with the wind noise.
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PLAY
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AUDIO MODE•• 16b i t
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PLAY
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MIC••••••••••NORMAL