does this(or any camcorders that anyone might know of)have a jack for an external mic?
350106
Hi, this Sony Camcorder doesn't have any microphone jack (IN) for external mic. -Ely
515212
Unfortunately Sony did not have the foresight to add an external Mic port. However, it DOES have dual Stereo speakers/microphones in the front directly below the lens. I was fortunate enough to buy three of these before the price became astronomical. Excellent sound, even without the external mic!!!
1396235
Hi, yes you may be able to connect an external microphone to this Sony camera. This unit has microphone jack (stereo mini plug). -Ely
309425
Yes, this camcorder has an external mic input, Stereo Mini jack, and a headphone jack.
1464299
There an xlr input for external mics. I used a sony wireless system on the cam.
1798359
The HC-V720 has NO headphone jack. I wish it did. The camcorder has a good built-in mic. But if you're shooting in windy conditions, the built-in mic will pick up nasty wind noise. You'll get better-quality audio by plugging in an external microphone, like a Rode Videomic with a dead cat wind muff. But you can't monitor real-time audio. If you need to use a pro-quality external XLR mic, buy something like a BeachTek audio adapter with built-in preamps -- it has a headphone jack.
2145491
It comes with an external mic. But I wouldn't buy it again. Find anything but a Pioneer.
263689
There is no external audio input. I just use a separate audio recording system and sync it back into the video during post production. Unfortunate, but at this price? It's worth it.
79331
Yes there is a mic, but you also have option on using an external mic with mic jack.
1013080
Yes to the HDMI. External mike -I don't think so. The built in mike works great. Overall I've found this camcorder to be superb. Very easy to use, with responsive controls. I use a 32GB card in mine and when we're at the beach I set it on a small tripod to film our outing and the kids playing.
2124659
no it doesn't come with an exteral mic jack...this camera came out in the year 2005 i think ..its one of the 1st consumer grade digital camcorders...and it records on tapes wich are getting more and more scars because tapes aren't being used enymore
1405925
No, it doesn't have input for external mic. Also, please see my review for the camera. We had a problem with ours in that the battery didn't hold charge more than 30 minutes. I actually returned these and bought some panasonic cameras which did keep battery charge and came with AC adapter, everything.
2078776
No not even headphone jack. However the microphone built in the camcorder is very well at capturing sounds.
161096
HI,It does NOT have an external stereo microphone or headphone mini-jack, ...
452261
No external mics included, you have to buy a kit that contains 2 external mics. Which is what I did.
161095
HI, It does NOT have an external stereo microphone or headphone mini-jack, ...
2249397
no it does not have an external audio jack of any type... and by the way, the audio is not very loud... pretty much weak...