Camcorder Discussion

[ashleyberner]

I own an 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone SM-V1. I am using it with a Canon VIXIA HF G40. I am unable to find an in-depth description of the different directional settings... zoom and shotgun. Can you please explain exactly what these two settings are, and what situations they should be used for? Thank you.

[Richard · Accepted solution]

Hi Ashleyberner,

Thank you for posting.

When using the "Zoom" setting, the focus of the microphone is linked to the zoom position of the lens.

The "Shotgun" setting is is a highly directional setting. When using this setting, your camcorder's microphone is most sensitive to sound coming from the front of the camcorder.