Canon XA50 XA50 XA55 Instruction Manual - Page 80

Recording Audio Recording the Same Audio Input to Two Channels By default, when using the INPUT terminals, each audio input is recorded to a separate audio channel (INPUT 1 to CH1 and INPUT 2 to CH2). If necessary (for example, as an audio backup recording), you can record the 80 audio input into the INPUT 1 terminal to both audio channels, CH1 and CH2. In that case, you can adjust the audio recording levels of each channel independently of each other. 1 Select [CH2 Input]. > [C ! Audio Setup] > [CH2 Input] 2 Select the desired option and then select [X]. Options [ INPUT 2]: Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to CH1, while audio input into INPUT 2 is recorded to CH2. [ INPUT 1]: Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to both channels. Audio input into INPUT 2 will not be recorded. Selecting the Audio Input Recorded to CH3/CH4 When the audio format is LPCM (4-channel audio recording) and CH1/CH2 are set to the INPUT terminals, you can select the audio input that will be recorded to channels CH3/CH4 (A 78). 1 Select [CH3/CH4 Input]. > [C ! Audio Setup] > [CH3/CH4 Input] 2 Select the desired option and then select [X]. • When [ Built-In Mic/MIC Terminal] is selected, the camcorder will record audio from the built-in microphone unless an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal. Recording Audio from the Built-In Microphone or MIC Terminal to CH1/CH2 AUDIO IN switches (audio input selection) for INPUT 1 for INPUT 2 1 If the handle unit is connected to the camcorder, set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to INT.MIC/MIC. 2 To use an external microphone, connect it to the MIC terminal. • You can supply power to an external microphone compatible with plug-in power (A 84). • The camcorder will record audio from the built-in microphone unless an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal.