====== BMPCC Audio ======
The BMPCC has a built-in stereo microphone and a 3.5mm stereo mini-plug input for external audio. The internal microphones are considered unusable for audio recording, unless it's simply as a reference sound for syncing an external sound source.

The frequency range is surprisingly bad and some internal noise is introduced by the camera itself.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIZ9sxMwAz4|Example 01]] [[http://vimeo.com/83495971|Example 02]]

====Professional inputs with not so professional plugs====

On the other hand, the audio-input expects a +4dBm professional (but unbalanced) line level signal, while most consumer and semi-pro equipment are outputting -10dBm levels. For that reason, the audio levels often have to be raised to reflect that difference, when dealing with -10dBm sound, a rough estimate is setting the input level sensitivity to MIC and the input volume to 50%.


====Audio Meters? Yes, they are finally here.====

With the 1.9.3 firmware update, the camera has gained simple audio meters. However, a better way to check audio may still be to connect a field monitor or EVF that displays audio levels or recording through an external field mixer.

====FAQ====

There is an audio FAQ covering most common questions on Audio with the BMPCC at the Blackmagic Forum.
[[http://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15001 | Audio FAQ @ BM Forum]]