ICD-PX470 | Help Guide | Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-In Mic Sensitivity)

Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-In Mic Sensitivity)

You can select the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones. Set this menu item before you start recording.

Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Built-In Mic Sensitivity” from the HOME menu, and then press .
Pressorto select “For Voice” or “For Music,” and then press .
Pressorto select the desired level of the microphone sensitivity, and then press.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.

To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press STOP.

You can select one of the following items:

For Voice:

You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording voices.

Auto: An appropriate sensitivity level is automatically selected according to the input human voices (default setting).
High: Suitable for recording distant or soft human voices in large spaces, including conference rooms.
Medium: Suitable for recording small meetings or interviews.
Low: Suitable for speaking into the built-in microphones to record voice notes or recording nearby or loud human voices.

For Music:

You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording music.

High(Music): Suitable for recording small-group chorus performances and distant musical instrument sounds.
Medium(Music): Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 1 to 2 meters (40 to 80 inches), such as chorus or musical instrument lessons.
Low(Music): Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances.

While recording audio from an external device is in progress, the Built-In Mic Sensitivity function is turned off.