By default, the
Camera app is set to record videos in
3D Audio with
Sonic Zoom. This increases the volume from your subject to make the audio sound louder and clearer.
Sonic Zoom has
Audio Boost. Turning this feature on will boost the volume from your subject to the maximum level.
Important:
Sonic Zoom
![Sonic Zoom icon](/media/filer_public/support/us/guid-51651cb5-21ab-4fb7-a3f2-fdc9845617cc-web_MX6ArD3.png)
is only available in
Video capture mode.
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On the
Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the
Camera app.
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Switch to
Video mode.
See
Choosing a capture mode for details.
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Next to the recording button, tap the
Audio Boost icon to turn it on or off.
Icon |
State |
![Audio Boost off icon](/media/filer_public/support/us/guid-c5492513-f955-44d2-b75b-df443c2a06de-web_2taOE8z.png) |
By default,
Audio Boost is off.
|
![Audio Boost on icon](/media/filer_public/support/us/guid-8ba7e86a-bac9-465b-9c75-21327e71d6ce-web_porPVgk.png) |
Audio Boost is on.
|
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When ready, tap
to start recording.
Make sure not to cover the microphones when holding your phone.
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Do one of the following:
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Tap
to pause the recording, and then tap
to resume.
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To stop recording, tap
.
Tip: Videos recorded in
3D Audio are marked with
in
Google Photos.
Use earphones when playing back the video to enjoy immersive sound.