Switching Audio Input; Using The Built-In Microphone; Using An External Microphone And Audio Equipment - Panasonic AVCCAM AG-HMC151E Operating Instructions Manual

Switching Audio Input

During shooting, you can record up to two
channels of sound. You can also switch the input
sound to be recorded on each of the channels to
the built-in microphones, external microphones or
audio equipment connected to camera.
CH2 SELECT switch
BARS SHUTTER SPEED SELECT
CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT INPUT 1
INT(L) INT(R) ON
INPUT1 INPUT2 OFF OFF
INPUT2
MIC POWER +48V
AUDIO
COUNTER RESET/TC SET ZEBRA
LCD EVF DTL
CH1 SELECT switch
INPUT 1 terminal
INPUT 2 terminal
48
INPUT 1/2
(MIC POWER +48V)
INPUT 2
ON
switches
OIS
WFM
INPUT 2 switch
INPUT 1 switch

Using the built-in microphone

1
Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L).
• Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is
recorded to audio channel 1.
2
Switch the CH2 SELECT switch to INT (R).
• Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is
recorded to audio channel 2.
Using an external microphone and
audio equipment
1
Connect an external microphone or audio
equipment to the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin)
terminals. (Page 71)
2
Use the INPUT 1/2 switches to switch the
audio input.
LINE: (audio equipment is connected)
Input level is 0 dBu.
MIC: (an external microphone is connected)
Input level is –50 dBu.
You can change the input level to –60 dBu
in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP
screen MIC GAIN1 and MIC GAIN2. (Page 91)
Be aware that sensitivity will be higher if you
choose –60 dBu so you will record more
noise.
3
When using the phantom microphone
(which requires + 48V power supply),
set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V)
switches to ON.
ON: (When using the phantom microphone)
+48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminals.
OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not
connected)
No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminals.
• The battery will discharge faster if you use a
phantom microphone.
• Set to OFF if you connect equipment not
compatible with +48V. You can damage such
equipment if you leave the setting at ON.
• When using the AG-MC200G (optional), set
the MIC GAIN item to –50 dBu.