Using an External Microphone73Using an External MicrophoneWhen recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of thecamcorder’s internal machinery. When recording outside, the built-in microphone may pick upexcessive noise from wind. In such cases, we recommend using an external microphone with a windscreen.Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional StereoMicrophoneUsing the SM-V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to your recordings with 5.1ch surroundsound. Using the DM-100 you can accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you arerecording. In either case, to reduce the amount of noise due to wind, we recommend that you use thewind screen supplied with the microphone.Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphoneto the mini advanced shoe.Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 72).will appear on the screen. For details about using theoptional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual ofthe accessory used.Using the WM-V1 Wireless MicrophoneUsing the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distanceexceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. You can also mix and record audio from theWM-V1 with audio from the built-in microphone.1 Attach the receiver to the camcorder’s grip belt.Operating modes:
