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Adjusting the positioning and the input sensitivity of the built-in microphones
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Help Guide Linear PCM Recorder PCM-D10 Adjusting the positioning and the input sensitivity of the built-in microphones About the directivity of the built-in microphones The built-in microphones are unidirectional. You can change the directions of the microphones according to your recording scene. When rotating both capsules of the microphones to face inside (X-Y position) The microphone on the right picks up sound from the left; the microphone on the left picks up sound from the right. You can obtain natural and profound stereo sound recording. This position is recommended for recording close-by sound sources such as a solo performance or a session of two or three people. However, if you place the microphones too close to the sound source, please note that the microphones may pick up the sounds reversely. A: Picks up sound from the right. B: Picks up sound from the left. When rotating both capsules of the microphones to face outside (Wide stereo position) The microphone on the right picks up sound from the right; the microphone on the left picks up sound from the left. You can obtain dynamic stereo sound recording. This position is recommended for recording a remote sound source such as a chorus, an orchestra, or other performance of a large number of people. A: Picks up sound from the left. B: Picks up sound from the right. To switch the microphone input sensitivity Use the MIC ATT switch. Usually slide it to [0]. When recording loud sounds, slide it to [20]. For details, see Turning down the microphone volume at once (Microphone attenuation). Related Topic Positioning the linear PCM recorder Recording with the built-in microphones 4-744-529-11(2) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 42
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