Can you use an external mic with this model?
1180505
you cant if it's stock, but you can mod it to handle an external mic. there are youtube videos explaining the mod. hope this helps!
2158264
Yes it does. Theres an available plugin for the external microphone. I have not purchased the mic but it is definitely there.
936618
Yes you can! I have done this myself. The audio isn't that great from it, but you can definitely use a mic with it.
1617368
I have never used an external mic, but it does have an HDMI socket and an AV OUT/DIGITAL socket, if that helps.
1482257
No not that I know of. Unless you buy a wireless attachment, but if that's the case, I would recommend just buying a wireless mic.
1140369
I believe it is designed to accept an external microphone but I have only used the built-in microphone for my use.
146290
From my research, it does not have an external microphone jack. Some reviews I've found: http://www.t3.com/reviews/cameras/camcorders/panasonic-hm-ta1-review
1403175
Just to let you know you're not alone in wondering about an external mic input. I have two high-quality wireless microphones and a lot of experience using them. I won't consider a camcorder if it doesn't have an external audio input. I am disappointed that you haven't received a reply. Good Luck!
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.
27704
The mic comes in the box just plug it in to the back of the unit, then run the mic to where ever you want to put it. So no internal mic just the external mic with wire.
83299
No, there is no built-in microphone. You can setup an external one with it which has an audio cable linker there.
935095
comes with built-in microphone, but you have the option of adding an external one also. With in-operation chose of which one you want to use
700439
the model we purchased has a USB connector. It may be available with either option, verify with the source before you purchase. The description may be referring to the port to gang an additional mic if necessary (we've not needed this, works well even in a large noisy room).
1718627
It has an external mic jack but no headphone jack. It has an AV jack that a headphone jack would work with an adapter.
2087014
Yes,just plug it into Mic/Ext In.it distorted because you didn't set the format high enough. I set it at 128k in the beginning,it distorted bad.after i set it to 256k it sound very good.
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.
1617367
No it does not. This camera was not made for that type of purpose. For an external mic input, I would like to recommend Panasonic GH series.