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256 The “Recording” (Camera icon) Menu Settings

5.42 AUDIO REC LEVEL

Menu Position MENU  9  Audio Record Level

What it Does Allows you to adjust the audio levels of the built-in or
external microphones.

Recommended Setting n/a

Constraints n/a Only available when
the exposure mode dial is set to
“movie”

For those of you who want a little
more control over the volume of
your sound, the A77 II gives you
control so you don’t risk having
the silent parts of your 2-person Figure 5-89: What the Audio Record
dialog sound noisy (as what can level screen looks like. As long as you
happen with your typical can see some white bars on the right,
camcorder). the sound won’t distort.

When invoked, either from the
menu or by assigning it to a button, the entire screen is taken over with this
setting (Figure 5-89). Press the center button to go back to Live View.
Regretfully, there is no way to monitor the audio level via headphones with
this camera. You have to trust the Pseudo-VU meters.

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