My camra is a HDR_PJ260 Sony. The build in mic sound is very low. Will this mic make the sound louder where people can hear it?
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It really makes your live videos come to live! Sound makes a big difference.
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I'm no professional but I believe the built-in mic(5.1ch) is superior to the directional(2.1ch?) that is included in this kit. During my first few times with the rig on the camera I found myself forgetting to turn on the external mic while it was plugged into the camera, resulting in no audio for those video recordings. Don't plan on using it for everyday recording and only if I need its directional capabilities.
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I'm no professional but I believe the built-in mic(5.1ch) is superior to the directional(2.1ch?) that is included in this kit.During my first few times with the rig on the camera I found myself forgetting to turn on the external mic while it was plugged into the camera, resulting in no audio for those video recordings. Don't plan on using it for everyday recording and only if I need its directional capabilities.
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Hi M. Michael, the mic is only compatible for use with camcorders that has the Active Interface Shoe wherein you can connect the receiver of the device. Thanks_Mitch
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That depends on the weight of the camera and attached devices. Light cameras, will show little or no noise. You should be able to add a little lubricant to further dampen any concerns of noise.
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Absolutely, that is what I do every other week with these mics. I've found that 90% of how well my podcast sounds is making sure the mics are close enough and the recording level is high enough without having the signal peak. Once it's recorded look into audio compression and you'll have yourself a great sounding podcast! Good luck!
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Yes, it will make any Mic louder. For a condenser, use the phantom power. However, this is just a preamp, not an interface, so you need an interface or A/D converter to get the signal into a computer.
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Are you using it in a low light situation? If the camera goes high ISO will likely see a lot of noise.
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While I have not personally tried this -- based on a fundamental working knowledge of electronics and personal experience with audio equipment, it should theoretically work. I would suggest, however, that you check the specifications of both the microphone and the camcorder you will be plugging it into, if possible. Often times, microphones with a 1/4" jack will have a lower impedance or output gain, as they are designed to be plugged in to higher end equipment with a separate pre-amplication unit, while microphones with a 3.5mm headphone jack have a higher gain to compensate for the lack of preamplification in the consumer level device they will be plugged into, such as a laptop. If the microphone output is lower than that which the camcorder requires, the recording may be low or inaudible. If the microphone output level is too high, it could come out distorted or even potentially damage your equipment--though this is unlikely. I would definitely double check on that. Somebody more experienced than myself could probably provide a more educated answer, but they haven't, so I hope this helps.
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Loud sound comes in fine. As far as manual audio control you're fairly limited with the onboard microphone. You can pick between two levels of sound: Normal and low. You can pick between 2.1 or 5.1, and that's about it. If you need more specialized control you can always get a small pre-amp and a microphone and run it to the line in on the camera. I've done this with several microphones and it's come out quite well.
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i have a created some recordings and have used the mic with some distance and let my normal voice, it sounds awesome! check the podcast i created with that microphone! http://traffic.libsyn.com/crmbuzz/CRMBuzz001.mp3
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DCR-SR82 is what I use it on. It works incredibly well. All cam corders should have a wireless MIC. It makes an amazing difference. I would check with Sony at there site or maybe a Sony store in the mall. Pretty sure I was told it works on most models. You need to make sure you have a boot slot on the top (where a light goes). Downfall is you cannot use a light and the Mic at the same time.
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Probably not. This mix is designed for close-up use, eg: handheld or on a stand by a singer a few inches away. Also this uses an XLR-type connector, you would need a bulky adaptor to plug into the little 1/8" jack of the camera. You would be better off with something like a Rode VideoMic, Audio Technica PRO24cm, or Sennheiser MKE400. They are all "shotgun" style mics so they'll have a tightly directional pickup pattern, they're engineered to sound great from several feet distance, and all three have a hot-shoe mount, super convenient! The Audio Technica is the cheapest and still sounds great, it's a steal. The Rode is a bit more but sounds even better. The Sennheiser is twice the price and as much as I like Sennheiser products in general frankly I don't think it sounds twice as good but it is very compact and solidly built. Those might be important considerations if weight bulk or conditions are a factor. Hope this helps!
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This isn't the best of quality mic. Phantom power may have something to do with it. Are you using it for video in camera recording? If so don't record in camera alway use external recorders. I have this mic, I don't totally hate it but I know a better quality mic would get me better sound but for the price I paid for this I'm not mad...
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if your camcorder has a mic input 1/8 or 1/4 inch size then it should but it probably won't sound very good, but I guess it depends on what type of audio you are trying to record. This is basically a karaoke mic.
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Yes! I know！the sound if very loud，even I turn gain to 0 still very loud ，my mic became background！
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From my experience the surround record mode works great, and u have all audio channels, to work with in video editing software, also there is a zoom feature that will shift audio forward, when zooming, and also a focus mode... guess it depends on the scene, and surrounding noise levels and what u plan on using it for.. external mic input ready aswell....
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You may have another sound source connected, such as a headset with a microphone. If so, that sound input may override the camera's mike.
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That would depend on your situation. I would suggest a combination of a lav and a shotgun. If you have both and record to separate channels, you're covered. Sometimes lav mics pick up body noise/shirt rubbing etc...a shotgun mic will get the best results generally... This is a great little machine. Great options and quality for the price-point.