Canon VIXIA HF G60 Instruction Manual - Page 74

Recording Audio Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone) When no external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal, you can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over how sound is recorded. 74 Operating modes: 1 Select the [ Custom Setting] audio scene in advance (A 70). 2 Select [Built-in Mic Directionality]. > [C ! Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Directionality] 3 Select the desired option and then select [X]. Options [í Monaural]: Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder/microphone. [h Normal]: Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [î Wide] and [í Monaural] settings in reach. [î Wide]: Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of presence of movies. Audio Limiter The audio limiter will limit the amplitude of audio signals to prevent audio distortions when sudden, loud sounds are picked up by the camcorder. Operating modes: * * In mode only for external microphones. 1 When using the built-in microphone, select the [ Custom Setting] audio scene in advance (A 70). • This step is not necessary when using an external microphone. 2 Make sure that [FUNC] > [C Audio] is set to [ö Manual] (A 72). 3 Select [Audio Limiter]. > [C ! Audio Setup] > [Audio Limiter] 4 Select [i On] and then select [X]. • When [j Off] is selected, appears on the right of the screen. Audio Compressor The audio compressor reduces the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest audio levels while maintaining a clear distinction. This can make listening to the audio easier. You can select one of two levels according to the audio recording conditions. The audio compressor can be used only when the audio limiter is activated. Operating modes: * * In mode only for external microphones. 1 When using the built-in microphone, select the [ Custom Setting] audio scene in advance (A 70). • This step is not necessary when using an external microphone. 2 Select [Audio Compressor]. > [C ! Audio Setup] > [Audio Compressor] 3 Select the desired option and then select [X].