Does this camera allow for an external mic to be used on it?
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Yes it does, and the sound quality will be much better. For example, I use a Mic Pro from Senheiser.
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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.
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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.
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It does not come with an external microphone. Like most camcorders, it has a built-in microphone. But, there are a few external microphones for this camcorder model for sale on Amazon. Here is one: Canon VIXIA HG20 Camcorder External Microphone
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We regret to inform you this camera does not have an option to connect an external microphone to it.
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This does have a mic on the camera and transmits sound well but it does not have the ability to record anything on it's own you would have to have a.separate recording device
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I have not had the opportunity to use it but, yes the camera does have an external microphone jack.
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As far as I know there isn't, i havent come across anything showing me an input for ext. Mic. But, maybe I'm missing something. Love the camera though! !
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It does not have an external micorphone input. It simply has a microphone built-in on the top on the side opposite the shutter release button.
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You would use one of the audio inputs for plugging in this microphone. Most systems have a setting for mapping which microphone input goes to which camera. You would use the output to output audio to an external speaker for live playback of audio. You would have to have a speaker with an rca type connector to do so.
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Yes, this camcorder has an external mic input, Stereo Mini jack, and a headphone jack.
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Yes, it has a 3.5 mm external mic jack. You will not be happy with the sound using this mic jack unless you use a preamp such as a Beachtek or Juicedlink.
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Yes an external webcam is required. I have not tried it yet, but when attempted to start Skype it asked for webcam + mic
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Yes it does, I have mine with an external microphone (I bought it separately)
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Assuming you are talking about connecting it to a camera, all you have to do is plug it in. The mic jack has a switch that cuts off the internal mic, so the answer is yes but not because of any onboard intelligence.
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Does the camera have a built-in mic or mic input option? If yes, does the camera have an audio out port?
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Kevin W., I just double-checked this specific videocam again. There is no way to connect an external mic. There is 1 slot labeled "AV", but this is merely for playback purposes. The included cord that fits into this slot has at its other end the typical 3 jacks, colored red, yellow, and white.