04-14-2019 06:55 PM
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.
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04-18-2019 04:18 PM
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.
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