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NOTE:
If media is inappropriately removed, the “Please Reboot” warning prompt may appear. The
camera will need to be restarted if this prompt appears. To avoid this, always be sure to
properly unmount media before removing it.
NOTE:
In the event of sudden power loss, recordings that are in progress may not be written properly
to the media. Note that there is a “Low Battery” warning prompt that users should take note
of and stop recordings in progress if at all possible before battery failure. CION can sometimes
manage to close the file before the battery stops providing sufficient power, but this is not
always possible due to the nature of some batteries and the duration of some recordings. It is
best to be mindful of remaining battery life. The use of batteries with metering or remaining
power indications is highly recommended.
Connecting Audio Devices to CION
Tools needed: None
Parts needed: Third-party XLR audio cables and Mini TRS headphones.
CION features two balanced analog audio XLR inputs with dedicated line, mic and
phantom power selections for each input. Audio Control Knobs for each input are also
provided so that signal level may be controlled. Additionally, an Analog Audio CONFIG
menu parameter allows you to determine the appropriate input audio signal level type
(+24dBu, +18dBu, +15dBu or +12dBu) based on the type of audio equipment you are
using with CION. Audio is recorded as 24-bit 48kHz.
NOTE:
Use the +48 dip switch setting for microphones which require phantom power (condenser
mic.) and use Mic for microphones that do not require phantom power (dynamic
microphones).
7-segment LEDs show audio input levels for the two analog audio inputs. Knobs
underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the input levels independently to prevent
clipping and ensure proper signal amplitude.
Green LED segments of the VU meters indicate the “safe” area (no clipping) of an audio
signal. Vertically, the green LEDs also show the signal strength, so you can see if the
signal level is low. Generally, it’s preferred to have the signal near the top of the green or
even occasionally peaking into the yellow LED segments.
Yellow LED segments of the VU meters indicate audio levels that are at the peak edge of
the safe area before clipping will occur.
Red LED segments of the VU meters indicate that the amplitude is too hot and the signal
is clipping at the signal peaks. You should reduce the input gain at the source (mixer or
source equipment supplying the signal) or by using the Audio Control Knobs on CION.
To adjust the audio level, press the Audio Control Knob inward and the knob will then
pop out for easy adjustment. This feature allows the knobs to be recessed, preventing
accidental changes in a production environment.
A headphone jack is provided for audio monitoring. A Headphone Volume Control Knob
is also provided to make volume adjustments. To adjust the headphone listening level,
press the knob inward and the knob will then pop out for easy adjustment—just like the
audio input level knobs.
Embedded audio is also provided via the SDI 1 output of the SDI 1-4 Main Outputs, the
SDI Monitor Outputs and the HDMI outputs.
NOTE:
Audio is only present on the SDI 1 output of the SDI 1-4 Main Outputs, not SDI 2, 3 or 4.
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