Can I plug in an external microphone and record the sound? If so what is the size of the plug in?
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Yes you can record using a mic it is the same size as a small head phone jack
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Yes you can and it is a 3.5mm plug. There is also a 3.5mm plug for an external speaker/headphones etc.
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When you plug in a stereo headphone, the audio playback goes only to the left ear.
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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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Nope, you'll need an external audio interface for input into a computer. Also the audio interface will need to have phantom power (+40v); BUT audio texhnica does make straigh usb input mics so google them :)
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There an xlr input for external mics. I used a sony wireless system on the cam.
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It does not come with a microphone and I don't see a jack for one. It appears that the only plug-in is for an MP3 player.
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you can record in mp3 or wav at different bit rates; then remove the micro sd card and you are ready. also you have a line out jack. i haven´t used the usb port, but there is one available to try. As a general comment, it is an excellent recording device. no need to use external mic. I recorded from last rows in a piano concert of a philarmonic concert hall (not for commercial purposes of course) as well as close to a piano and singer in a small living room. Both 10/10
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Hi, this is a cassette recorder which uses Standard Audio Cassette. It has a built in microphone however, if you are in a band and need fast recordings for band jams with very loud sound, you may connect an external mic (stereo mini plug) for it to record those loud sounds. -Ely
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Does not need an external plug in mic. It has 2 internal ones built into the top of the device
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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'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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The question is what is your plug... it has a 3 point microphone standard... and 1/4" jack in one plus you can find an adapter that fits into the 3 point so you can do mini jacks... it also has phantom power... so, I don't think it is a problem. The only problem I have experienced with it is that you cannot "listen in the ear phone" when you are recording which is a feature I really wanted for video as well... it isn't 100% the kind of device you would hope for.
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Hi, yes you may be able to connect an external microphone to this Sony camera. This unit has microphone jack (stereo mini plug). -Ely
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I have a headset with mic, but any handheld mic that fits your computer's input would work. I have not tried it with my laptop's built in mic. It would probably work but I don't know if it would have the same quality as a plug in.
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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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Mike answered it right. It plugs into the USB port on your PC. That's the size of the recorder and about 3" long.
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It just has a headphone jack (1/4 inch, or if you have an adapter, smaller size). I don't see a microphone input. You can record from CD or radio.
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It depends on the recorder you plug this in to. It's just a microphone not a recorder. We have many different recorders available for this solution. Let us know more details on your preferences.