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Using an external microphone – Canon HG20 User Manual

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NOTES

Accessories designed for
the Advanced Accessory
Shoe cannot be used with
this camcorder. Look for
video accessories bearing
this logo to ensure compatibility with the
mini advanced shoe.

Using an External Microphone

When recording in very quiet
surroundings, the built-in microphone
may pick up the sound of the
camcorder's internal machinery. In such
case, we recommend using an external
microphone.

Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo
Microphone

Attach the optional DM-100
Directional Stereo Microphone to the
mini advanced shoe.

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
(

53).

appears. For details about using

the microphone, refer to the instruction
manual of the DM-100.

Using other microphones

You can also use commercially
available microphones. Connect the
external microphone to the MIC
terminal. Use commercially available
condenser microphones with their own
power supply and a cable no longer
than 3 m. You can connect almost any
stereo microphone with a

∅ 3.5 mm

plug but audio recording levels may
vary.

NOTES

• When an external microphone is

connected to the camcorder,

[Wind Screen] will automatically be set
to [

Off

].

• If the audio level is too high and the

sound gets distorted, activate the
microphone attenuator (

92) or adjust

the audio recording level manually
(

51).

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