Any one own or use a Panasonic AG-HMC40 AVCCAM HD Camcorder? If I buy a higher end shotgun mic that uses the mini plug, will this be good enough?
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You dont need the XLR adapter. You can always buy one later. I just bought one for $77.00. I advise recording your sound to a SEPARATE digital recorder, then synching it up in post later. Dont depend on the camera to record your sound. For quick interviews, use a wired lapel to camera. Shotgun on top of camera is OK for a general recording. Another option is a XLR to miniplug adapter for about $12.00, then use any decent XLR microphone. If you are doing the important documentary, I would surely record separate sound. Then synch in post Several options there for you. Good luck
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thanks! this camera with macam is bit quirky but all in all works nicely (on the left usb port). works great with skype, and recording through macam itself (though there's no mic in the camera itself, so macam doesn't record any sound).
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I'm using the "Rode VIDEOMIC Directional Shotgun Mic w/Mount" with my canon hg10. Is not that expensive, exhibits low noise and offers a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. I truly recommend you this product.
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Thank you J. I'm sure the HV20 should work since it's DV Tape based and the video capture is made in real time.My concern is that since the HG10 works with a Hard Drive, the files copied to the computer may be in a format that the Mac cannot read... That would be a bummer.I've heard about some Sony AVCHD cameras not being compatible with the Mac and this is why I wonder about this one.I guess ultimately I can just get it and try it and return it if it doesn't work.Thanks again,Christian
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I got the same call from Panasonic. I think it is a good deal after going through following specs.http://panasonic.net/avc/camcorder/hd/hs60_tm60_sd60/specifications.html
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Usually the microphone on any camcorder is going to pick up so much ambient noise it's not worth it unless you have no alternative. If you're trying to record a speaker then you really need a mic made for speech directly in front of the speaker, or a clip-on lapel mic can do. If you can't use either a mic on a stand where the speaker is or a lapel mic, then your best bet is a shotgun mic that can zero in on where the speaker will be and the mic is situated some distance away. Good shotgun mics will eliminate the ambient noise far better than the general mic this camcorder comes with. But even they can't reduce the noise as much as just putting a good speech mic right in front of the speaker. Usually the microphone on any camcorder is going to pick up so much ambient noise it's not worth it unless you have no alternative. If you're trying to record a speaker then you really need a mic made for speech directly in front of the speaker, or a clip-on lapel mic can do. If you can't use either a mic on a stand where the speaker is or a lapel mic, then your best bet is a shotgun mic that can zero in on where the speaker will be and the mic is situated some distance away. Good shotgun mics will eliminate the ambient noise far better than the general mic this camcorder comes with. But... » Read More Usually the microphone on any camcorder is going to pick up so much ambient noise it's not worth it unless you have no alternative. If you're trying to record a speaker then you really need a mic made for speech directly in front of the speaker, or a clip-on lapel mic can do. If you can't use either a mic on a stand where the speaker is or a lapel mic, then your best bet is a shotgun mic that can zero in on where the speaker will be and the mic is situated some distance away. Good shotgun mics will eliminate the ambient noise far better than the general mic this camcorder comes with. But even they can't reduce the noise as much as just putting a good speech mic right in front of the speaker. « Show Less
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Hi Amazon Customer, the camcorder does not have a mic jack. You can only record audio with the built in stereo microphone. Thanks_Mitch
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I purchased the 6ft cord and tried it out with a Movo VXR300 mic and it worked fine. Of course I also wasn't doing anything action oriented like running through a field. I just wanted to extend the microphone closer to the person I was recording with my camcorder to get better sound quality. I don't know what model of shotgun mic you have or are planning to purchase but take a look at the male end in the picture and check to see if it's the same. The cord is a 3.5mm mini jack with the 2 separators exactly as in the picture and if yours is the same it should be fine. If your mic is mono I am not sure it will work and of course the jack size/type is different you should just look for a cord that will accommodate the size and type of jack. Might also depend on what you are plugging into. It worked perfectly well with the camcorder I have, a Canon MF50, but if you are using a DSLR or some other type of equipment to record you should check to see if the cord will match up with your equipment. If not you may need another cord or an adapter to make everything work together.
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What's your price range and what's your experience in using video editing software? The Canon HG20 is great HD camcorder. For microphone, I'd suggest the DM100 from Canon or the Sennheiser MKE400. The DM100 as a fuller sound but tends to get boomy from excess bass. The MKE400 on the otherhand sounds a little thin at times. Lastly, what hardware are you using for video editing?
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Check out the review at camcorder info dot com.It beat out all others in its price class that it was compared to in the review, (panasonic, jvc, sony).However for $400 more (double the price) the canon HV-40, for instance is really outstanding, and for $650 there are a couple better choices.
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Hi Allington, Sony HVRA1U Camcorder is a professional product and your question can be answered accurately if you send your inquiry to bis.product.support@am.sony.com, provide them with your contact details and your concern. Thanks. -Vincent
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I do not own the camcorder (I prefer Canon), but a quick look at it on Amazon shows that it has a microphone input. This means that it will work. Due to the fact that camcorders have poor pre-amps, I would suggest getting a small dedicated voice recorder like the Zoom H1 with it and use that to record sound and sync it up in post production.
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I don't recommend this mic especially for camcorder. I tried it out with my Canon Vixia HF M50 and the sound was pretty bad. It had a very pronounced hum and the sound quality wasn't there. Might be better with smart phone, but I am returning the one I purchased as it doesn't work with camcorder for me.
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I'm looking for the same thing...the mic that comes with the kw-av60bt is total crap. From the reviews, I'm thinking this might not be much better.
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I honestly do not know the answer to your question, but I do know that amazon has phenomenal return policy with their products in case this camera is not compatible with your system. If it is, you will be purchasing an excellent videocam with outstanding microphone. I use it a lot with the iFace app in my mini. Sorry that I could not give you a straight answer. Good luck.
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First off, I covet your camcorder (I'm using the FDR-ax100 - not quite up to pro yet). The MP360 motors for both pan and tilt are whisper quiet, but still might get picked up by the built in mics. I always record my audio separately and sync afterwards, so I've never really paid attention to mechanical noises. My guess is if you are attaching a shotgun or a mounted recording device at a reasonable distance from the base of the camcorder it won't be a problem. My only concern is the weight of your AX2000 may cause the motor to strain slightly and raise the noise. Nice thing about amazon is you can send it back if it does. I'd say "go for it". BTW if you read my review, the MP360 is in practice not usable past about two revolutions since the control cable raps around your tripod as it turns, so if your looking for do a multi-revolution time lapse device - keep looking. Otherwise it's well built, useful, and affordable.
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The R300 has a suprisingly good internal microphone along with a mic jack for an external microphone. It has much better user control over audio than any other entry level HD camcorder that I am aware of.