Windscreen, Position of the microphone, Windscreen position of the microphone – Canon 312 XL-S User Manual
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Windscreen
When making movies outdoors on a windy day, the
sound of the wind on the microphone is recorded,
too. Attaching the microphone's windscreen will
reduce wind noise. This windscreen may be kept on
all the time.
Position of the Microphone
The sound should be monitored with the earphone
to decide the position of the microphone. Since the
standard microphone is omnidirectional, it picks up
the sound of the film drive if it is placed close to the
camera. It should be placed at least 1 m in front of
the camera and should be close to the sound source
for faithful reproduction. When filming with simul
taneous sound recording, it is best to have someone
hold the microphone in order to obtain good sound
quality. If you film by yourself, attach the micro
phone to the camera bag or to a tree or pole,
depending on the situation. Use the microphone
clip. When you place the microphone on something,
please make sure to use the microphone stand. Be
careful not to hit the microphone or pull the cord
while filming, or the noise will be recorded.