I set up my camcorder to record the input from my shotgun mic to both the left and right tracks. I set one track to a manual input and the other to automatic. I do this so that I have a back up if my manual audio goes wrong or even to correct the automatic level if it gets spooked by a quick noise or such. If need be I can adjust the track levels in Audio Director. What I was wondering this morning was when a video clip is imported directly into PD16 (obviously it becomes mono) which track does it choose? Or does it combine both? I suppose it must combine both as I could use 2 mics picking up different speakers.
I don't want to waste anyone's time as it does not cause me any trouble and usually the sound is good from the imported clip anyway. It only causes a problem when I use a lapel mic - the auto level then picks up every breath taken. I usually turn auto off then.
Regards
Nigel