47RecordingAudio RecordingWhen recording on the tape in either HDV or DV standard, audio is recorded on two channels.The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz.You can record audio in 16-bit mode (sampling frequency 48 kHz), or 12-bit mode (samplingfrequency 32 kHz).• Audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2, leaving the other channels unused.• Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder.• Audio recorded with this camcorder is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, orfrom a digital input if you select the Unlock mode.• While recording, the sampling frequency of the output signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be48 kHz regardless of the audio input.Selecting the DV Audio ModeOpen the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [DV AUDIO], select a setting optionand close the menu.Selecting the Microphone’s Audio Recording ModeYou can select the most appropriate setting, given your recording conditions, for recording audio withthe built-in microphone.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [LOW CUT], select a setting optionand close the menu.[OFF]: To record audio under usual conditions.[LC1]: To record mainly people’s voices.[LC2]: To reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings (forexample, on a beach or close to buildings). Note that when you use this setting some low-frequencysounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind.Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-in MicrophoneYou can change the sensitivity of the built-in microphone to [NORMAL] or [HIGH] (+6 dB) to match therecording conditions.[NORMAL]: To record audio under usual conditions.[HIGH]: To record audio at a higher volume.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC SENSIT.], select a setting optionand close the menu.MENU( 25) AUDIO SETUP DV AUDIO•••16bitMENU( 25) AUDIO SETUP LOW CUT•••OFFMENU( 25) AUDIO SETUP MIC SENSIT.•••NORMALHDVDVSD