Mic Gain - L, H or Auto - Which Should I Use?

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Mic Gain - L, H or Auto - Which Should I Use?

Post by Gordon7799 » Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:20 am

Hi folks.

I am a total novice/rookie when it comes to camcorders, but I received a Zoom Q3HD camcorder for Christmas.

These units are suppose to offer superior stereo sound quality but I am having difficulty. When I record, the sound is quite low, very high and even at times "deep/hummy" all on the same short record of just a person talking. An interview. I haven't touched the settings at all during the record session as the camcorder is on a tripod.

I have been setting the "mic gain" on auto. Should I take it off "auto" and use Low or High instead?

Appreciate any and all feedback.

Thank you!!!

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Re: Mic Gain - L, H or Auto - Which Should I Use?

Post by steve » Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:28 pm

For recording an interview, try it on "High".
Also, try turning on the low-cut filter (page 7 of the manual).
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