69Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesEAudio RecordingChanging the Audio ModeYou can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode recordssound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding newsound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to[16bit] and close the menu.“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.For adding new sound, see Audio Dubbing ( 97).Recording with an External MicrophoneYou can use an external microphone forrecording. Almost all stereo microphones witha plug diameter of 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) can beconnected to the MIC terminal. Use amicrophone with a built-in power supply(condenser microphone).❍ The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.❍ Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.❍ See also Using the DM-50 Microphone ( 75).Wind ScreenYou can reduce the wind noise when recording in windy places.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set itto [ON] and close the menu.“WS ON” appears when you turn the wind screen on.CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAAUDIO MODE•••12bitAUDIO SET UPWIND SCREEN••OFFAUDIO SET UP( 43)( 43)
