External Microphones (Optional)

Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional)

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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.

Set the [Mic Socket] that suits the device to be connected.

button_menu-set [ icon_movie ] [ icon_video-audio ] [Mic Socket]

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icon_mic-plugin-power ([Mic Input (Plug-in Power)])

When connecting an external microphone that requires a power supply from the camera [MIC] socket.

icon_mic ([Mic Input])

When connecting an external microphone that does not require a power supply from the camera [MIC] socket.

icon_line ([Line Input])

When connecting an external audio device for line output.

The setting will be fixed to [ icon_mic-plugin-power ] when a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is connected.

When using [ icon_mic-plugin-power ], if you connect an external microphone that does not require power supply, the connected external microphone may malfunction.

Check the device before connecting.

Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].

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. ( character_reference 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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Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

While the external microphone is connected, [ icon_mic-ext ] 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.

For details, refer to the operating instructions for the external microphone.

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.

button_menu-set [ icon_movie ] [ icon_video-audio ] 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.

button_menu-set [ icon_movie ] [ icon_video-audio ] Select [Wind Cut]

Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]

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Setting [Wind Cut] may alter the usual sound quality.