does this(or any camcorders that anyone might know of)have a jack for an external mic?
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Hi, this Sony Camcorder doesn't have any microphone jack (IN) for external mic. -Ely
2142711
Hi Donald, no you can't. The camcorder does not have a shoe to connect the external mic to. Thanks_Mitch
608407
The HDR AS30V does have an external mic input, however I have never used it so I can't rate it.
1546978
I did not find a external mic jack. However there is a mic on the radio itself and the instructions say that you can record off the radio or tape or from a external source such as someone talking. We have not tried it nor do we plan to.
850532
Well, I decided to order this camcorder anyway early on Cyber-Monday when the price was slashed to $299. It just arrived, and it does have an external mic jack - yeah! By the way, the shoe is not powered, i.e. it is a cold shoe. I'll add an update about the audio quality after I get a chance to test it at a live performance.
224720
The built in stereo mic that's molded into the body, yes. That external mic you see, no. That's extra.
979724
has both internal mic and an external mic jack. I have not tried the external jack though.
2187286
Yes, I have two cables that connect my camcorder to my computer. One is short and one is long; however, you will need to ask the company or the person you are buying your camcorder from if this cable is included with your purchase. Don't forget to get a camcorder with an external mic jack (for quality audio recording) since many of the newer camcorders I've seen don't have this feature.
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Yes. I have used this camcorder on multiple occassions with a MIC in - both from an external MIC I own and a soundboard. Both work perfectly.
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No, not that I see in the online manual, plus I don't see connectivity on the camera for an external mike.http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4424086131/EN/contents/02/index.html
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The HC-V720 has NO headphone jack. I wish it did. The camcorder has a good built-in mic. But if you're shooting in windy conditions, the built-in mic will pick up nasty wind noise. You'll get better-quality audio by plugging in an external microphone, like a Rode Videomic with a dead cat wind muff. But you can't monitor real-time audio. If you need to use a pro-quality external XLR mic, buy something like a BeachTek audio adapter with built-in preamps -- it has a headphone jack.
985209
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.
2158264
Yes it does. Theres an available plugin for the external microphone. I have not purchased the mic but it is definitely there.
1283595
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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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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No, is does not have a microphone jack, but the microphone is very good and picks up clear sound from a good distance. I have never used it in a crowded or noisy situation. It's a good camera, I have been happy with it. I've used it for many recordings.
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No microphone. Some cables offered have mic wire for external mic or different model.