Great news! New E-M1 firmware updated improves audio performance!
Olympus just released the new firmware update 1.3 for the Olympus E-M1! Like reported a while ago here on 43rumors Olympus this update mainly improves the audio quality of the camera. Here is the full improvement list:
- Dynamic range has been expanded when using the external mic. The sound level adjustment has been changed to adjust to 21 levels in accordance with this.
A function to turn the Volume Limiter on and off was added.- * When it is on, it automatically limits the mic input volume if sound input volume exceeds the designated level.
- A 0 second setting has been added to Anti-Shock mode.
- The camera operation when the Frame Rate of live view is [High] have been improved.
All info about the update can be found here: http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/