I cannot find anywhere nor photo that shows whether or not the G3 has an external mic input?
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The DMc G2 use to have a mic jack. The DMC G3 does not. Not even the newest G6 cameras have a mic socket. It has a build in stereo mic on the top of the camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoLEOLYYhMc. I went and looked at my DMC GX1 and it has a stereo mic on top but no mic jack. I did find a mic socket on the GH2, GH3 and GH4 cameras.
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I did more research since I first posted an answer to this question. The new G6 has an external mic socket on the front of the camera on the left side. Here is the link to the users manual. http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMCG6K.PDF
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There an xlr input for external mics. I used a sony wireless system on the cam.
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No microphone. Some cables offered have mic wire for external mic or different model.
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The mic is external. The cord for the mic is fairly long so. Plan where you want it before you install the head unit. It works good. Also don't pay attention to the bad reviews. If your not going install a total system then the sound won't be fantastic. But why would you buy an aftermarket head unit and not install a total system. Mine works and sounds grate. It will see up to a 256gig thumb drive. Love USB bye bye CD's
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Yes Kern it has a mic input in front. There are also many other features you will love.
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The 'phones' input in the front is a headphone jack. It is not a microphone input. It is of the bigger size - 6.35 mm. And I just searched through the complete manual and there is on mention of Input jack. Incidentally I also bought a mic last week and been trying to figure out how I can hook it up but seems like I have to do it through external mixer etc.
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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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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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When I looked at the description if the camera, it did not indicate that it had an external mic input. If it does, and you still want to try it, you will also need an adapter cable to convert the male xlr on the microphone to a mini plug. Good luck!
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Dear customer, Thank you very much for you inquiry. It does not have an external microphone terminal. Thank you very much. SHOP TAKAM JAPAN
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Yes There is a mike plug on right hand side towards front near the strap.I have no experience with any type of external mikes. The onboard mike works fairly well at distances
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Yes, only the Go Pro 2 has an external microphone input. The Go Pro 3 requires a USB adapter in order for it to work. You would be best off with a skeleton case so you have an opening for the microphone
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I believe it depends on the model. From the other answers, it appears some version has an inline mic, however the one I received has no inline mic or buttons of any kind on the cord.
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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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Did you ever get one? I also have a G3 and was going to ask if it worked well with it?
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No, brought one and the mic DOES NOT work on your computer. My audio manager tells me no audio input devices are detected so NO
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You will need to purchase a USB adapter. Most recent Macs have a 3.5mm line level input, but the mic will not work without an amplifier or phantom power. The G430 has the adapter included. You can purchase the G430's adapter on an auction site. It will allow you to use the G230 with a USB port.