Canon XA45 - Audio settings - Is it possible to use the built-in mic as INPUT-2?

AndreaLattanzi — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:26:46 GMT

Hello everybody,

I recently bought a Canon XA45, after 7 years using a "glourious" XA20.

Everything seems to be ok with my new camera, but I have a question.

As far as I understand, if I use as INPUT-1 an external microphone connected to the XRL input I'll not be able to use as INPUT-2 the built-in microphone of the camera or an external microphone connected to the minijack socket. Is there anybody who can confirm that?

I was able to do that with canon XA20 and it suited my way of working pretty well.

If my hypothesis will be confirmed, I think that the only option that I have is to buy a shut gun microphone with an XLR connection.

It would be great to re-introduce this option with a new firmware, but I am not such a technician to understand if it is possible.

Thanks

Re: Canon XA45 - Audio settings - Is it possible to use the built-in mic as INPUT-2?

AndreaLattanzi — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:18:46 GMT

The solution, really simple, is to modify the audio format. From 2CH (AAC 16bit 2CH) to 4CH (LPCM 16bit 4CH).

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