Is there a standard "shoe" and an audio-in port that will work with an external microphone that requires both?
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I bought another brand (azden?) to use as an external mic and the shoe did not fit. Instead of clicking it on, we just had to have people hold the receiver. I assume the shoe on this camera only fits the Canon brand ones. Hope that helps!
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You will need an external soundcard. The more ports you need the more expensive though. I would look into something like the M-Audio Fast Track Ultra High-Speed 8x8 USB 2.0 Interface if you can shell out the price.
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It has its own built-in microphone. There is no need to plug in an external microphone.
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There is no way to connect an external audio source. The only audio option is the on-board mic....which is not bad, but not something you'd want to use for most productions...especially live streaming. I suppose it would be possible to crack open the handle near the mic, disconnect the on-board mic and rig up some kind of direct connection, but I've never tried it. It's a great camera...lots of options for people like me who live in the SD/HD world. But, when it comes to recording quality audio for video productions, I have to use a separate mic and audio recorder and then sync it up with the video in post. Not fun, but it works! There is no way to connect an external audio source. The only audio option is the on-board mic....which is not bad, but not something you'd want to use for most productions...especially live streaming. I suppose it would be possible to crack open the handle near the mic, disconnect the on-board mic and rig up some kind of direct connection, but I've never tried it. It's a great camera...lots of options for people like me who live in the SD/HD world. But, when it comes to recording quality audio for video productions, I have to use a separate mic and audio recorder and then sync it up with... » Read More There is no way to connect an external audio source. The only audio option is the on-board mic....which is not bad, but not something you'd want to use for most productions...especially live streaming. I suppose it would be possible to crack open the handle near the mic, disconnect the on-board mic and rig up some kind of direct connection, but I've never tried it. It's a great camera...lots of options for people like me who live in the SD/HD world. But, when it comes to recording quality audio for video productions, I have to use a separate mic and audio recorder and then sync it up with the video in post. Not fun, but it works! « Show Less
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Yes, make sure you select it as your default audio output with the USB dongle. If not you can buy a cable where you connect the red&white; plugs into it and it comes out as a dual 3.5mm output for audio and input for microphone.
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This sound card connects to laptop with USB. You can also use your headphones. I never tried microphone. But It should be compatible.
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I have never used an external mic, but it does have an HDMI socket and an AV OUT/DIGITAL socket, if that helps.
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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.
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My headphones came with two 1/8 RCA jacks, one for the microphone and one for the headphones. I'm sure there's an adapter you can purchase if this is a problem.
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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."
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You can but the XLR -USB calble will need to have it's own A/D convereter. This is what you are looking for. http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Female-Cable-Instruments-Microphones/dp/B0050CEEIW Check this video out too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY_C3EBiNy0
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There is no microphone jack. You will need a USB adapter in order to use an external microphone, such as one for a headset.
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Try radio shack, the mic jack is probably similar to headsets and should be easy enough to locate.
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I can verify that the audio out does work with Win 8. However I have not tried the microphone in function.
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Yes, make sure you select it as your default audio output with the USB dongle. If not you can buy a cable where you connect the red&white plugs into it and it comes out as a dual 3.5mm output for audio and input for microphone.
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Hi Donald, no you can't. The camcorder does not have a shoe to connect the external mic to. Thanks_Mitch
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Since your Audio port supports audio and voice when you plug something into it, this feature of the headset becomes a disadvantage. To answer your question, you will not be able to use both microphone and audio at the same time unless you buy an audio jack that can support both pathways. You can also buy this off of Amazon. Here is a link for one that is fairly cheap and has what you need and nothing more to it: SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD I hope that you will look forward to using this if you buy it! Since your Audio port supports audio and voice when you plug something into it, this feature of the headset becomes a disadvantage. To answer your question, you will not be able to use both microphone and audio at the same time unless you buy an audio jack that can support both pathways. You can also buy this off of Amazon. Here is a link for one that is fairly cheap and has what you need and nothing more to it: SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD I hope that... » Read More Since your Audio port supports audio and voice when you plug something into it, this feature of the headset becomes a disadvantage. To answer your question, you will not be able to use both microphone and audio at the same time unless you buy an audio jack that can support both pathways. You can also buy this off of Amazon. Here is a link for one that is fairly cheap and has what you need and nothing more to it: SYBA external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with Microphone SD-CM-UAUD I hope that you will look forward to using this if you buy it! « Show Less