Q. I currently use the JVC Everio MS120 Dual Flash Camcorder, BUT it does not have a hole for a microphone. What camcorders like this one, have this feature and what microphone would be best recommended?
A. Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes � four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video. Consumer level HD camcorders interpolate the video. This means they take one frame, make up the next 4 or 5 frames, take a frame and repeat this, over and over, for the remainder of the video, every video it takes is like this.With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.
You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You will need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/zr960
I use a Canon ZR930 to shoot the videos, then run the videos through Pinnacle Studio 14 HD Ultimate. I edit and make a 1080P file for upload to youtube. This is what I get http://youtu.be/njvi5det1Xs The Microphone you see in the video is an Apex 750. The audio goes through an Alto L-6 mixer, then stereo out to a smaller mixer then on to the MIC port on the camcorder, all these things can be seen here - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html. This will give you an idea of what can be achieved with a Canon MiniDV tape camcorder. To be exact, all videos on my youtube channel have been shot by either a Canon ZR930, ZR800 or a ZR500.
You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You will need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/zr960
I use a Canon ZR930 to shoot the videos, then run the videos through Pinnacle Studio 14 HD Ultimate. I edit and make a 1080P file for upload to youtube. This is what I get http://youtu.be/njvi5det1Xs The Microphone you see in the video is an Apex 750. The audio goes through an Alto L-6 mixer, then stereo out to a smaller mixer then on to the MIC port on the camcorder, all these things can be seen here - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html. This will give you an idea of what can be achieved with a Canon MiniDV tape camcorder. To be exact, all videos on my youtube channel have been shot by either a Canon ZR930, ZR800 or a ZR500.
What is the best external microphone for a camcorder?
Q. I am needing to video my classroom for National Board Certification. What would be best for me to hook to my camcorder to enhance everyone's sound? It needs to be able to pick up the voices of those in the back of the room, too. By the way, I can't spend too much!
A. What model camcorder do you have? What kind of audio input does it have?
Microphones don't enhance sound. They simply record it. The amount, type, and position of your mics will help in coverage of an area. Enhancement can only be done on an audio control board or in editing software outside of your camcorder.
On a professional camcorder camcorder, you will have two xlr ports. Your best bet is to use two mics - a basic shotgun mic http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FH4OEQ?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000FH4OEQ to pick up the voices in the back of the room, and a common omni-directional mic http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002M2U2C?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002M2U2C to record the people near the camera but on the far right and left. This set up allows one mic to hear what the other can't. It won't matter which mic you plug into which channel. That will be up to your personal taste. * If you can position the shotgun mic so that all the people you need to hear are in front of the mic when speaking you might not need to use the second mic.
If you have a small consumer level camcorder, it probably has a small mic in port that accepts a 1/8" mini plug (like small pugs on portable headphones) . You will have several options - listed from optimal to simplest:
1. You can purchase an XLR adapter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FT7S0Q?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000FT7S0Q that mounts under your camcorder and plugs into your mini mic input. This will allow you to use the xlr mic like the ones mentioned earlier for the professional camcorder . You can watch a video of how this works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOGKJ6mVkDU
2. You can decide to use one type of external mic that plugs into your camcorder - either a shotgun mic for http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002WTKMU?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002WTKMU or an omni-directional http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000095SAQ?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000095SAQ . * If you already have a mic on your camcorder, you can plug in the external shotgun mic to record the distant speakers and use the camcorder's mic to record the people who are near.
3. If you already have an xlr mic that you want to plug into the mini mic in port on your camcorder, you only need a different cable http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PA7GDY?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000PA7GDY .
4. If you have a hot shoe on your camcorder, compact mics are available for them http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0008D5FPE?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0008D5FPE , but you need to find the right one for your particular camcorder
If you need more help for your particular camcorder and recording situation, visit your local video supply store (not wal-mart, best buy, circuit city, fry's, or any place like that). If you do not have a video supply store in your area (like most places), go to your local musicians supply store - every city has at least 3. They will be not only be able to show you mics for your camera, but they can also help you test them and order them if not in stock.
Microphones don't enhance sound. They simply record it. The amount, type, and position of your mics will help in coverage of an area. Enhancement can only be done on an audio control board or in editing software outside of your camcorder.
On a professional camcorder camcorder, you will have two xlr ports. Your best bet is to use two mics - a basic shotgun mic http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FH4OEQ?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000FH4OEQ to pick up the voices in the back of the room, and a common omni-directional mic http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002M2U2C?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002M2U2C to record the people near the camera but on the far right and left. This set up allows one mic to hear what the other can't. It won't matter which mic you plug into which channel. That will be up to your personal taste. * If you can position the shotgun mic so that all the people you need to hear are in front of the mic when speaking you might not need to use the second mic.
If you have a small consumer level camcorder, it probably has a small mic in port that accepts a 1/8" mini plug (like small pugs on portable headphones) . You will have several options - listed from optimal to simplest:
1. You can purchase an XLR adapter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FT7S0Q?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000FT7S0Q that mounts under your camcorder and plugs into your mini mic input. This will allow you to use the xlr mic like the ones mentioned earlier for the professional camcorder . You can watch a video of how this works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOGKJ6mVkDU
2. You can decide to use one type of external mic that plugs into your camcorder - either a shotgun mic for http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002WTKMU?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002WTKMU or an omni-directional http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000095SAQ?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000095SAQ . * If you already have a mic on your camcorder, you can plug in the external shotgun mic to record the distant speakers and use the camcorder's mic to record the people who are near.
3. If you already have an xlr mic that you want to plug into the mini mic in port on your camcorder, you only need a different cable http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PA7GDY?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000PA7GDY .
4. If you have a hot shoe on your camcorder, compact mics are available for them http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0008D5FPE?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0008D5FPE , but you need to find the right one for your particular camcorder
If you need more help for your particular camcorder and recording situation, visit your local video supply store (not wal-mart, best buy, circuit city, fry's, or any place like that). If you do not have a video supply store in your area (like most places), go to your local musicians supply store - every city has at least 3. They will be not only be able to show you mics for your camera, but they can also help you test them and order them if not in stock.
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