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Not finding where to increase volume when recording

by BuddahBoy Oct 26, 2007 9:02AM PDT

Got a Sony DCR-SR200 [thanks to much assistance in another thread!] and love it - - it's so dummy proof that even I can use it LOL!!

I did a quick test and the included mic works good and tested a gun mic as well that also worked just fine but the level of recording is very low and I can't figure out how to set it to record at a higher level - I found the playback volume control but I need a higher volume on recording people talking.

Close to the subject - 10 feet or so, sitting so no moving around - can I get some assistance with this please? Much appreciate all the help people give in the forums.

Ron

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Um... Depending on the subject...
by boya84 Oct 26, 2007 12:03PM PDT

10 feet is not close if you want to get someone speaking ni a "normal" voice level. Five feet or closer is "close".

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=DCRSR200

Page 66 of the "Handycam Handbook" says Recording items in the OPTION MENU there is a selection in there, MICREF LEVEL that refers to page 71. On page 71, it says you have Normal and Low. And Low is for recording LOUD audio...

Page 100 has a bit about low volume (if the Low setting is used - change to the Normal setting... OR

If you are going to stay so far away from the subjects, you need to get the mic closer to them - This does not mean the camera needs to be close...

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11035658&tab=Features

or getting one of these to use non Sony mics with long cables and not be stuck with a mic mounted to the camera...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/479976-REG/Sony_VMCK100_VMC_K100_Microphone_Adapter_Cable.html

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Oh... and congratulations on your
by boya84 Oct 26, 2007 12:04PM PDT

new acquisition. Have fun!

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Thanks for the feedback, it's
by BuddahBoy Oct 27, 2007 12:52AM PDT

pretty clear that I'm a newbie and appreciate the tip - that being said, was considering ordering the wireless mic and actually did this morning - this camera will mainly be used for interviews so I think it will be a good investment - could get that extension for the foot and put in other mics but would prefer the wireless if it works as I've read that it does.

Thanks for the links to the manual - I downloaded it and will search subjects before writing here LOL

Thanks again and all the best
Ron

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