Microphone jack: Does this model have a microphone jack to connect an external microphone?
1026666
I've spent hours on google trying to figure out whether various camcorder models have microphone jacks. It is never in the description. Sometimes, if you're lucky, you can Google "(model number brand) microphone jack" and find a review which specifies. I'm pissed off. It shouldn't take this long to shop for a camera.
350106
Hi, this Sony Camcorder doesn't have any microphone jack (IN) for external mic. -Ely
2158264
Yes it does. Theres an available plugin for the external microphone. I have not purchased the mic but it is definitely there.
1499604
If by "direct recording" you mean a plug for an external microphone, yes it does have one. Otherwise I don't understand what you mean by "direct recording"
1748365
It only has the Shure connector on it. And remember guys.. this is a throw-away microphone, literally. It just doesn't last.
83299
No, there is no built-in microphone. You can setup an external one with it which has an audio cable linker there.
1938688
No mic jack. There was a built in mic I never used. I would not recommend the item in any case. The sliding tuner was undependable, and the sound was poor.
1181815
There is a built in condenser mic as well as a 3.5mm jack for an external mic if you wish to use that instead. From the manual: "You can also use commercially available microphones. Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3.5mm plug but audio levels may vary."
186921
No Tom unfortunately there isn't a microphone jack. There is a jack for HDTV and a jack for TV & of course your USB Port.
985209
No, it doesn't appear to have an external mic jack, but that hasn't been a problem for my purposes. It picks up sound very well. It has two mics (stereo) on the front under the lens.
979724
has both internal mic and an external mic jack. I have not tried the external jack though.
920639
Hi I am sorry, I don't know on the external microphones, but it is a single plug in under Mic.. Hope that helps...
1709770
This particular camera does indeed have an input jack for an external microphone. That's what I love about this camera. Not only does it have a microphone jack but it also has a built in mic. Depending on what you want to use the camera for, that may be enough for you. Me, personally, I needed this camera to do small interviews that could be uploaded to social media. For this task, and after a lot of research, I went with the Audio Technica ATR288 VHF Battery Powered TwinMic Microphone System. It comes with two lapel mics, one hand held mic, a receiever and a transmitter. I love the fact that the receiver can attach itself to this camera. I also bought the Must Have Accessory Kit for Canon. The kit comes with everything you'll need, including an external microphone that can be attached to the camera itself. Hope this helps...:-)
654464
not a mic input jack, but the unit has a built in microphone, this little unit works amazing. Would highly recommend it.
1546975
There is an "audio in" jack on the unit but I have not used it yet. I have not seen a jack for a microphone.
1922065
Yes I'm pretty sure it has a microphone. I don't know how good it works I've never tried it. You could always hook a better Mic into the microphone jack
263690
There's a microphone input jack that for an external microphone. I haven't used it yet, but that's what it's for. Enjoy your camcorder.