Canon EOS 7D - Manual (Page 162)

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x Menu Function Settings
The built-in microphone records monaural
sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by
connecting an external stereo microphone
(commercially-available) equipped with a
miniature stereo plug (3.5 mm) to the
camera’s external microphone IN terminal
(p.16). When an external microphone is
connected, sound recording will switch
automatically to the external microphone.
[Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically. Auto
level control will operate automatically in response to the
sound level.
[Manual] : For advanced users. You can adjust the sound recording
level to one of 64 levels. Select [Rec. level] and look at the
level meter while turning the <5> dial to adjust the sound-
recording level. While looking at the peak hold indicator
(approx. 3 sec.), adjust so that the level meter sometimes
lights up the “12” (-12 dB) mark on the right for the loudest
sounds. If it exceeds “0”, the sound will be distorted.
[Disable] : Sound will not be recorded.
This function applies when shooting still photos (p.141).
You can change how long the AE lock is to be maintained with the button.
Sound recording
Silent shootingN
Metering timerN
When the shooting mode is set to <1> or , the [Sound
recording] options will be [On/Off]. If [On] is set, the sound recording
level will be adjusted automatically (same as with [Auto]).
The sound volume balance between L (left) and R (right) cannot be adjusted.
Both L and R record audio at a 48 kHz/16-bit sampling rate.
Level meter