Audio layer questions

I recorded some 720P video with an HVX 200 using a mic connected directly to the camera. I just ingested the video.
There is an audio wave form visible in the top layer, not in the second layer, a waveform in the third layer and not in the forth layer.
1.) Why did it record to the tracks this way? Why did it record tracks with no audio?
2.) The audio is spoken word and it will be uploaded to the web so I really only need one channel of it to save file size. Does it matter which of the channels with the wave length that I keep?
Thanks!!!

Stan:
Not all that familiar with the HVX; however, in answer to your Q...
The camera probably had an option set to record to 2 of four possible audio channels. In any event, unlink the connected stereo tracks and delete the tracks you don't want. <Option-L>
Obviously, keep one with the waveform! Hope that helps...
Blessings,
Craig

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