Adjust Mic Levels on a Canon Rebel T7i

To adjust mic (internal or external) levels:

• The camera MUST NOT be in the A+ mode
  • It should be in M, AV, TV or P (M or AV probably best)
• Press the MENU key on the back of the camera
• Under the Camera Icon in the menu on the screen, make sure tab 1 is selected.
• Touch the “Sound Recording” line
  • Put it in “Manual” if not already
• To adjust, touch “Rec. Level”
  • Adjust higher or lower by pressing the arrow buttons
• Say a few words in a normal volume voice, with the mic you intend to use attached to the camera
• Be sure the meter lights are not going into the red area on the right.
  • Yellow is okay!
• Press “SET OK”.
• Exit the menu.