With a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or Stereo
Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record higher-quality
audio compared to the built-in microphone.
- Set the Mic Socket that suits the device to be connected.
- [Menu/Set] → [Motion Picture]
→ [Microphone] →
[Mic Socket]
- Mic socket input
External Mic Connections
[Mic Input (Plugin Power)]
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When connecting an external microphone that
requires a power supply from the camera [MIC]
terminal.
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[Mic Input]
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When connecting an external microphone that does
not require a power supply from the camera [MIC]
terminal.
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[Line Input]
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When connecting an external audio device for line
output.
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- The setting will be fixed to Mic Input (Plug-in Power)
when a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is
connected.
- When using Mic Input (Plug-in Power), if you connect an
external microphone that does not require power supply, the
connected external microphone may malfunction. Check the
device before connecting.
- Turn off the camera.
- Connect the camera and external microphone.
- If mounting the external microphone on the camera hot
shoe, remove the hot shoe cover.
Note: Do not use the stereo microphone cables
with the length of 3m (9.8 feet) or more.
Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional)
When using the Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional),
you can set the microphone sound pickup range.
- Select Special Mic.
- Press [Menu/Set] → [Motion Picture]
→ [Microphone] →
[Special Mic.]
- Sound ranges
Sound Range Settings
[Stereo]
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Picks up sound over a wide area.
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[Lens Auto]
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Picks up sound from a range automatically set by
the lens angle of view.
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[Shotgun]
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Helps prevent picking up background noise, and
records sound from a specific direction.
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[S. Shotgun]
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Narrows the sound pickup range more than with
[SHOTGUN].
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[Manual]
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Sets the range manually for sound pickup.
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- When manual is selected, press [◄] /
[►] to adjust the sound pickup range and then
press [Menu/Set] or [Joystick].
Note:
- You can register a function with the Fn button
- [Settings] →
[Dial rotating counter
clockwise] → [Fn Button Set] →
[Setting in REC mode] → [Mic.
Directivity Adjust]
Reduction of Wind Noise
This reduces wind noise when an external microphone is
connected.
Press [Menu/Set] → [Motion Picture] →
[Microphone] →
[Wind Cut] → Settings: [High]
/ [Standard] / [Low] /
[Off]
Note:
- While the external microphone is connected,
[External microphone]
is displayed on the screen.
- When an external microphone is connected, Sound Rec Level
Disp. automatically turns on, and the recording level is
displayed on the screen.
- When the external microphone is attached, do not carry the
camera by holding the external microphone. It may become
detached.
- If noises are recorded when using the AC adaptor, use the
battery.
- When Special Mic. is set to Lens Auto, S. Shotgun or
manual, sound output is fixed to record sound.
- When a Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional) is used,
special mic. is fixed to stereo.
- Setting wind cut may alter the usual sound quality.
- For details, refer to the operating instructions for the
external microphone.