Is this cam able to take an external mic?
446332
Yes, I use mine to record my pastors sermon on Sunday and connect the sound board to the camera and it works great. This is a very good camera.
1617367
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.
2137925
no. the only way i know of to use an external mic with this camera is to sync some separately recorded audio using editing software (you can do this by looking at the visual image of the recorded sound). But for many purposes it would be much easier to just buy a camera that has a mic jack.
263690
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.
328371
I read it does not support an external drive. It does not record unless there is an internal drive.
1620728
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.
2126438
I know that Sony sells a separate microphone and that is considered the external mic. This unit records perfectly without it.
2158264
Yes it does. Theres an available plugin for the external microphone. I have not purchased the mic but it is definitely there.
1798858
Yes an external webcam is required. I have not tried it yet, but when attempted to start Skype it asked for webcam + mic
2158262
Yes it does, I have mine with an external microphone (I bought it separately)
263689
There is no external audio input. I just use a separate audio recording system and sync it back into the video during post production. Unfortunate, but at this price? It's worth it.
1422409
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.
1204566
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
1193627
Yes, it has an internal mic, and a 1/8 inch port to connect an external mic.
74087
basically any external microphone will work. The camera has a 3.5mm input, so the mic will either need that input or for it to be converted.
1481755
I have not explored the option but from my installing it, it does not seem possible without an external recording device from the output on the device.
2074413
I think that J1 cameras does not have any external mic input, so no microphone will work with it. Anyway, I tested the mic and hasn't a good performance. My advice is that if you have the time and patience to edit and sync the audio and video, you should buy a good quality audio recorder and rec your audios separately.