SanDisk Marantz PMD620 16/24-bit Professional Handheld Rec User Guide - Page 44

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Advanced Features Microphone(s) - Attenuator The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity. • 0dB : No microphone attenuation. • -12dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 12dB. • -24dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 24dB. Setup the "Mic Attenuator" of the preset menu. (☞ P.51) - Mic Power Switch "Mic Power" setting to On to provide +5V of power for a condenser microphone(s). On : +5V is supplied to power condenser microphone(s). Off : No microphone power is supplied. Setup the "Mic Power" of the preset menu. (☞ P.52) Microphone recommendations Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD620's phantom power or from another source) are recommended because they provide greater sensitivity and higher quality audio recording. Dynamic microphone(s) can be used, but they do not yield optimum audio quality recordings in some applications. Consult with your local dealer to select the appropriate microphone(s) for your specific application. In many cases, they can demonstrate the various performances and characteristics of microphones for your use. 32

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Advanced Features
Microphone(s)
– Attenuator
The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of
microphones that differ in sensitivity.
• 0dB
: No microphone attenuation.
• –12dB :
Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC
jack is cut by 12dB.
• –24dB :
Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC
jack is cut by 24dB.
Setup the “Mic Attenuator” of the preset menu.
(
P.51)
– Mic Power
Switch “Mic Power” setting to On to provide +5V of power for a
condenser microphone(s).
On : +5V is supplied to power condenser microphone(s).
Off : No microphone power is supplied.
Setup the “Mic Power” of the preset menu. (
P.52)
Microphone recommendations
Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional
power from either the PMD620’s phantom power or from another
source) are recommended because they provide greater
sensitivity and higher quality audio recording.
Dynamic microphone(s) can be used, but they do not yield
optimum audio quality recordings in some applications.
Consult with your local dealer to select the appropriate
microphone(s) for your specific application. In many cases, they
can demonstrate the various performances and characteristics
of microphones for your use.