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\u00a9 Alison Conklin<\/p>\n<\/p>\nWhen you\u2019re creating videos, image quality is only part of the picture. Sound is crucial, too, and your FUJIFILM X Series camera is capable of giving your movies the soundtrack they deserve.<\/p>\n
There are many ways to record audio when making video, but even the simplest approach \u2013\u00a0using your camera\u2019s built-in microphone \u2013\u00a0can sound great if it\u2019s done properly. To this end, it\u2019s worth giving some thought to the settings that determine how audio is captured, and some camera-handling techniques that can prevent rookie errors from spoiling the end result.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The sensitivity of your camera\u2019s microphone can be controlled manually or set to automatic. Both of these options are useful.<\/p>\n
Automatic mode lets you focus on what\u2019s happening in front of the camera and be spontaneous with your video. When something fun is happening at a party, for example, you don\u2019t want to be messing around trying to find the right audio sensitivity \u2013 you just want to start recording the moment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The disadvantage of using automatic recording levels becomes apparent when things get momentarily quiet \u2013\u00a0the lulls between people speaking, for instance. In the absence of sound, your camera might increase the sensitivity of its built-in microphone to try and find something to record. This can lead to distracting background noise being heard, or even some audible electronic \u2018hiss\u2019 noise. And when your subject starts speaking once more, this may be too loud for a brief moment while your camera turns down its sensitivity.<\/p>\n
To set recording levels to automatic:<\/p>\n
(Note: on many X Series cameras this option is only available when the camera is in Movie mode.)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTo get around the up-down, up-down cycle of automatic sound level, try switching to manual. This gives you control over what audio sounds like.<\/p>\n
Select a dB setting, paying careful attention to the level indicators, which are telling you how loud everything sounds at the moment. Adjust the level so the indicators average at the line about two thirds of the way up. Too low and your soundtrack will be too quiet; too much and audio could sound distorted.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSince the process of manually setting recording levels is time-consuming and can rob you of your spontaneity, it\u2019s best used for things like vlogging, interviews, or recording live performances, when you have time to prepare.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Your camera\u2019s built-in microphone can be found on the top of the camera body. It\u2019s small and can be easily covered up by your fingers if you\u2019re holding the camera in an unusual way, so it\u2019s worth familiarizing yourself with its location. Consult your camera\u2019s instruction manual if you\u2019re in any doubt. The image below shows the microphone position on the X-T200; there are two holes to capture stereo sound.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Also remember that, when you\u2019re filming, the microphone picks up any sounds you make, and these may be louder that the sounds you\u2019re trying to record from your subject. Not just chuckles or your conversations with the person standing next to you (we\u2019ve all done it!), but also button presses and the clicks of the camera\u2019s control wheel.<\/p>\n
For this reason, it\u2019s good to get in the habit of setting up the camera exactly as you want it before you start filming.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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