Recording Format
AVCHD:
28 Mbps & 24 Mbps Modes: Linear PCM; 2-Channel; 16-Bit; 48 kHz
All Other Modes: Dolby Digital 2ch
MP4:
MPEG-4 AAC-LC; 2-Channel; 16-bit; 48 kHz
35-17 Mbps: 256 kbps
Less than 4 Mbps: 128 kbps
Built-in Microphone:
Monaural Microphone in Camera Body
Stereo Microphone in Handle Unit
External Audio Inputs: 2 - XLR inputs (Auto and Manual level settings)
External microphone terminal: (3.5 mm diameter)
Recording Channel Selection
This is used to set the allocation of the audio channels:
CH1/CH2: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.
CH1/CH1: The CH1 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH1 signals are allocated to the R output channel.
CH2/CH2: The CH2 signals are allocated to the L output channel, and the CH2 signals are allocated to the R output channel.
ALL CH/ALL CH: Signals obtained by mixing the CH1 and CH2 signals are allocated to the L and R output channels.
XLR Mic Trimming: Available; -12dB, -6 dB, 0dB, +6dB or +12 dB
Limiter: Available
Recording Level Adjustment Range: - Infinity to +18dB, Automatic
Separate controls for internal and externally connected microphones.
Phantom Power: Available; +48V
Headphone Adjustment:16 Settings; Volume is muted at lowest setting
Built-in Speaker: Yes; 16 level settings
1KHz Tone: Available; Off, -12, -18, or -20 dB
