ZV-1M2: Microphone tips

The built-in microphone of the ZV-1M2 records quite clearly, but when sound is especially critical, you can attach an external microphone manufactured by Sony.
Note that in either case, sound is not recorded in slow/quick-motion (S&Q) shooting.

Using the built-in microphone

The intelligent 3-capsule microphone of the ZV-1M2 excels at picking up sound. Outdoors, you can reduce wind noise with the supplied wind screen for even clearer recording of the speaker’s voice.

Position of the built-in microphone

Wind screen

Attaching the wind screen (A) reduces wind noise. Attach it to the multi-interface shoe (B).
If wind noise is still audible with the wind screen attached, set MENU → (Shooting) → Audio Recording → Wind Noise Reduct. to On.

Wind Noise Reduct.

• A: Wind screen
• B: Multi-interface shoe
• C: Built-in microphone

Microphone directivity

Adjust the directivity of the microphone as needed from the function menu.
Depending on your recording environment, set the direction of sound pickup to Auto, Front, All Directions, or Rear. Some manual options may match your shooting situation well, such as Front if you’re recording yourself or Rear if you’re narrating a city scene.

Note: The microphone directivity setting is disabled when an external microphone is connected.

Directivity options

Auto: Automatically switches the direction of sound pickup (front or all directions) according to the recognized subject and tracking status.

Front: Picks up sound in front of the camera.

All Directions: Picks up sound from all directions around the camera.

Rear: Picks up sound behind the camera.

Refer to the Help Guide for more information, such as setting details and restrictions.
Microphone Directivity

Adjusting the audio recording level

To adjust the recording volume, select MENU → (Shooting) → Audio Recording → Audio Rec Level.
For easy adjustment, Audio Rec Level is included in the function menu by default. You can adjust the volume from the function menu as follows.

1. To access the function menu, while the movie recording screen is displayed, press the Fn (function) button or swipe up on the LCD screen.
2. Tap Audio Rec Level in the function menu, or with Audio Rec Level selected, press the center button of the control wheel.
3. To adjust the volume, tap − (minus) or + (plus) or press the left/right sides of the control wheel, and then select OK.

Using an external microphone

You can use external microphones (sold separately) that are compatible with the microphone jack or multi-interface shoe.

Microphone jack

• The 3.5 mm stereo mini jack for microphone input is compatible with 3-pole stereo mini plugs.
• Connecting an external microphone to the microphone jack automatically switches the input from the built-in microphone to the external one. Plug-in powered external microphones will be powered by the camera.
• Adjust the recording level on the camera, just as you would the recording level for the built-in microphone.
  

Multi-interface shoe

• You can use external microphones (sold separately) that are compatible with the multi-interface shoe. Digital audio interfaces are not compatible.
• Before connecting an external microphone to the multi-interface shoe, remove the wind screen.
• Adjust the recording level on the microphone. It cannot be adjusted from the camera.
  

For compatible microphones manufactured by Sony, see the following page and select "Accessories" → "Microphone."
ZV-1M2: Compatibility Information