External Microphones (Optional)
Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional)
With a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record higher-quality high resolution audio compared to the built-in microphone.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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Set the [Mic Socket] that suits the device to be connected.
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[Mic Socket]
([Mic Input (Plug-in Power)])
When connecting an external microphone that requires a power supply from the camera [MIC] socket.
([Mic Input])
When connecting an external microphone that does not require a power supply from the camera [MIC] socket.
([Line Input])
When connecting an external audio device for line output.
The setting will be fixed to [
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When using [
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Check the device before connecting.
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Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
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Connect the external microphone to the camera and then turn on the camera.
If mounting the external microphone on the camera hot shoe (A), remove the hot shoe cover. (
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover)
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Make settings for the sound quality of the audio to be recorded in [Sound Rec Quality] (
[Sound Rec Quality]).
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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.
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Select [Special Mic.]
[STEREO]
Picks up sound over a wide area.
[SHOTGUN]
Helps prevent picking up background noise, and records sound from a specific direction.
Reduction of Wind Noise
This reduces wind noise when an external microphone is connected.
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Select [Wind Cut]
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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