This is more camera than I need, and expensive for my budget, but I need an external microphone input. What are my other choices?
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This is also more camera than I needed but I also needed the external microphone jack and the less expensive SONY models don't have that as stated in many of the reviews. I did not look at other brands. Try consumer reports for some ideas and links to other sites.
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Less than $200.00 - On Sale... Canon VIXIA HF R500 - Bang for the Buck Video Camera. Pros: Mic Input; HDMI Out; 5 Lux; 32 x Optical Zoom.
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This camera has proven to be worth the investment, for myself. The microphone jack is poorly placed, such that if the camera is set in the mode whereby opening the viewscreen door turns on the camera, and then it goes into sleep mode when left in standby, it is necessary to unplug the microphone to re-start things. Its a minor inconvenience but could have been avoided. I think the question being asked is seeking info on alternative cameras with mic jacks but you'll have to do your own homework for that. There are too many other factors to consider.
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I called Sony and they found one that worked on my handy cam. But they are pricey
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It does not seem to support an external mic. It also does not have the smart port for the EVF like the 5-series. Sony released a new Camcorder last week for pro-musicians with a special built-in mic for $300, but it doesn't have an APS-c size sensor. More for video.
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the cheapest way would be to buy a battery place it in the mic then plug into your mic input you may need an adapter to fit into the input on your sound card, but what are you recording?
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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.
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You can buy an adapter for it and plug it in and use it that way.That's what I did if I was taking a lot of photos or recording video for awhile.
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Hi, this Sony Camcorder doesn't have any microphone jack (IN) for external mic. -Ely
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Yes i would recommend a external microphone for this model camcorder. The internal microphone is a little weak for sound pickup when subjects are a small distance away even turned all the way up.
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I have not tried it, but a mic with a mini-USB plug ***might*** provide external microphone capabilities.
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Returned mine but if recall correctly mic is built-in. Should install with camera driver installation and find it it in audio devices.
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From what I understand, there is no microphone input jack for this camera. I've had the camera for a while now and I've wondered if it had this feature. What kind of microphone do you use for your other cameras?
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You need a microphone with power, a battery, because I think that camcorder doesn't provide the necessary power. Google phantom power.
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I recommend a Fiio E6 amplifier between any microphone and camera, where the mic does not have a boost function. Without this, the sound may be poor and you may be tempted to blame the mic when the problem is actually in the camera.
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The HDR AS30V does have an external mic input, however I have never used it so I can't rate it.
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Ignore my previous response. I may have misspoke on this camera, because I did not see anything in the write up about audio. The camera I purchased had a microphone built into the camera wiring cable for audio.
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There are several different models with different options. The model I bought did not come with a microphone, but it has a mic input.
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Elizabeth, Go Pro makes a mic adapter to allow using an external microphone - there are a few good videos on YouTube that explain how to use one.
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The camera doesn't supply phantom power, so, don't buy anything XLR if you get this camera. Just get a standard audio plug-supported mic.