Using An External Microphone - Canon XH A1 Instruction Manual

Using an External Microphone

XLR MIC ATT. switches
ut
CH1 inp terminal
CH2 input terminal
Connecting to the MIC terminal
When you connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal, the built-in microphone will automatically
be turned off. If necessary, you can use the microphone holder.
External Microphones that can be Connected
Microphone Type: Condenser microphones with independent power supply.
Type of Plug:
Input Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Microphone Holder Diameter:
Connecting to the XLR terminal
MENU
AUDIO SETUP
( 25)
1. Activate the XLR input: Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [XLR
INPUT], set it to [ON
2. Connect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals.
• To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the corresponding
• Make sure to connect the microphone first, before turning on the phantom power. Keep the microphone
connected when turning off the phantom power.
• Use commercially available microphones with a cable no longer than 3 m.
3. Set the input channel selection switch to CH1 or CH1·CH2.
XLR input terminal
CH1
CH2
4. Set the LINE/MIC switch to the appropriate position depending on the input signal.
The setting of the LINE/MIC switch applies simultaneously to channels 1 and 2.
5. If necessary, turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) by setting the
to ATT.
Only effective when the LINE/MIC switch is set to MIC.
48
Input channel selection switch
LINE/MIC switch
3.5 mm
600 ohms
-64 dBV (automatic audio level setting)
25 mm or less
XLR INPUT•••OFF
XLR] and close the menu.
Position of the input channel selection switch
CH1
CH1·CH2
CH1
CH1·CH2
switches
switch to ON.
Recorded channel
Channel 1
Channel 1+ Channel 2
Channel 2
– – –
MIC (external microphone)
terminal
switch