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Level controls
The VideoMic Pro features three settings
to control the signal output level to your
recording device. These are set via the
right hand side selector switch on the
back of the microphone.
The left setting (-10) will reduce or attenuate the signal by 10dB,
meaning that loud sound sources will be reduced and be less likely
to overload or ‘clip’ the input of the camera.
The right setting (+20) will increase the signal level by 20dB. This
is useful for recording quiet sound sources, or when your camera
requires a higher input level for better signal to noise ratio (as in
many digital SLR cameras).
Please note that when setting the input level you should always be
mindful of your camera’s internal audio level setting. If you have the
+20dB level selected on the VideoMic Pro you may need to reduce
the input level on your camera.
For best results reduce the camera’s input level as much as
possible, selecting the +20dB input level on the VideoMic Pro and
working downward until the appropriate input level is achieved.
