Canon HG20 VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual - Page 56
Using an External Microphone, Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone, Using other microphones - power supply
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Video NOTES Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe. Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 55). appears. For details about using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the DM-100. Using other microphones You can also use commercially available microphones. Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary. Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [ Off ]. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 95) or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 53). 56