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Using Multiple Microphones
To input the stereo sound from two microphones, set “Input Mode” to “Stereo”
(page 74). Set it to “Monaural” to input monaural sound from two
microphones.
Notes on installation of the microphones
• Install microphone about 50 cm (1.6 ft) away from the participants.
• Place the microphone in a quiet, echo-free location.
• Install the speakers so that the participants do not come between it and the
microphones.
• Install microphones away from equipment that may cause noise.
• Avoid covering the microphones, with paper for example, or carrying the
microphones and moving them. If you do either, extreme noise and echo may
be heard temporarily by the remote party. In this case, wait until the echo
disappears.
• When stereo sound is input, locate the microphone connected to the MIC
(A1) 1 (R) jack on the right of the camera and the microphone connected to
the MIC (A1) 4 (L) jack on the left.
• Install the microphones a specified distance away from the monitor
(speakers). The specified distances are based on the “Adaptive Voice Pickup
and Sound” setting as follows.
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Close and Natural:
1.5 m or more
–
Balance:
2.5 m or more
–
Wide and Clear:
4.0 m or more
Microphone layout examples
PCS-A1
PCS-XG100/XG77/
XG100S/XG77S
PCS-A1 microphones
