Canon VIXIA HF G50 Instruction Manual - Page 69

Recording Audio NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted. • If the audio level meter display is normal but the sound is distorted, activate the microphone's attenuator with the following procedure. • We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated. 69 Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone or External Microphone) If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording with the built-in microphone, external microphone (MIC terminal) or optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone (mini advanced shoe), activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for the respective microphone. 1 Select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67). 2 Select [Built-in Mic Att.], [MIC Att.] (MIC terminal) or [º Mic Att.] (mini advanced shoe). > [C ! Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Att.] > [C " Audio Setup] > [MIC Att.] or [º Mic Att.] 3 Select the desired option and then select [X]. Options [2 Automatic]: [i On]: [j Off]: The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted. The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound dynamics. å will appear on the screen. The microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times. screen. will appear on the Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal) You can activate the low cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind, a car's engine and similar ambient sounds. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record lowfrequency sounds, we recommend turning off the low-cut filter. 1 Select [MIC Low Cut]. > [C " Audio Setup] > [MIC Low Cut] 2 Select [i On] and then select [X].