Posted by Larry J. on 03/23/06 21:20

Waiving the right to remain silent, Rick Merrill
<rickZERODOTmerrill@NOSPAMgmail.com> said:

> Richard Crowley wrote:
>> "Rick Merrill" wrote ...
>>
>>>How can I turn off AGC - it just 'breaths' and grabs too much
>>>background sound.
>>>
>>>Cameras: HDR-HC1, DCR-DVD300, Sony TRV520
>>
>>
>>
>> You probably can't turn it off. Most of those small cameras
>> have only built-in mics with full-time AGC. You must buy more
>> sophisticated equipment for features such as audio input
>> connectors and manual record level controls.
>
> Is there such equipment that would work with cameras that do not
> have manual record level?

If the camera's AGC can't be turned off, or defeated in any other
way, then the only option is to be extremely careful of the levels
you put into it. Take care that it's not too low or too high.

You may need to experiment a bit to see what "too low" and "too
high" means for the particular camera.

Obviously, at least a decent audio mixer is required...

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Larry Jandro
Video Engineering & Equipment Rentals
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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