Which camcorders have external microphone inputs?

Q. I need a camcorder thats capable of having an external microphone. Also, which is a good microphone to use? If possible, I also want good video quality. I want the lowest priced good ones to highest. I know I'm asking alot for a low price, but I want the best quality for the lowest price I can get.

A. for $179 kodak zi8 with external mic input

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What's the best microphone adapter for a camcorder?

Q. I own the JVC Everio MS120 Dual Flash Camcorder and not sure if a microphone adapter will work with it. What camcorders have external microphone or work with a microphone adapters?

A. If your camcorder does not have a 3.5 MM MIC jack, then you would need a Digital Audio Recorder, get one you can hook microphones, get a microphone or two, make sure you get the proper hook ups to use with your DAR. Then when you shoot, start the DAR, start recording with your camcorder, stand in front of the camcorder, make sure the audio can be heard and CLAP as loud as you can. Now record your show, do not turn anything off, no pauses with the camcorder until your done shooting. Then take the footage back to your computer, to line up audio and video, that clap is your line up point. Delete or mute the video's audio and use your external recorded audio track.

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Is There a Way to Have External Audio go With a Video Camera with No Mic Input Jack on it?

Q. I need external microphone usage but there are really good and fairly inexpensive camcorders which don't have it. Any remedies?
Would a USB-audio adapter work?

A. I am not aware of an "really good camcorder" without a mic jack. Perhaps our definitions are different... In my book, if it is a "really good camcorder", then it will have a mic jack AND manual audio control. The Canon FS series all have mic jacks - as does the Canon ZR900, ZR930 and ZR960. None have manual audio control. The Canon HV30/HV40 and Sony HDR-HC9 have a mic jack and manual audio control.

If you like the video quality of a particular camcorder and it has no mic jack, then you can capture the audio using an audio "field recorder" like those from Edirol, M-Audio, Zoom and many others... just import the audio when you import the video for editing - sync the audio and mute the audio that came in with the camcorder.

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Where do you get a decent external microphone for a video camera?

Q. I'm just going to be making a cheap, low budget film and am looking for a decent external microphone for my Cannon HG10. I'll spend between $50 to around $200 but I'd rather it be like $150. Anyone got any ideas?

A. It depends what you want the mic to do.

For a "shotgun" mic: NRG Research SA-568. This switchable condenser mic has an XLR connector but comes with two cables - XLR to 1/8" and XLR to XLR.

For a stereo mic: Audio Technica AT 825 - using XLR jacks. There is an AT-822 that is basically the same mic, but with 1/8" jack. Audio Technica Pro24-CM is pretty good, too. If you go with the AT-825, you will need a XLR adapter. Check the juicedLink or BeachTek lines.

For a wireless lav: Audio Technica Wireless Pro88W VHF system.

The mono mics (the shotgun and wireless lav) will record to only one channel on the camcorder - fix this in post production.

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Is There a Way to Have External Audio go With a Video Camera with No Mic Input Jack on it?

Q. I need external microphone usage but there are really good and fairly inexpensive camcorders which don't have it. Any remedies?
Would a USB-audio adapter work?

A. I am not aware of an "really good camcorder" without a mic jack. Perhaps our definitions are different... In my book, if it is a "really good camcorder", then it will have a mic jack AND manual audio control. The Canon FS series all have mic jacks - as does the Canon ZR900, ZR930 and ZR960. None have manual audio control. The Canon HV30/HV40 and Sony HDR-HC9 have a mic jack and manual audio control.

If you like the video quality of a particular camcorder and it has no mic jack, then you can capture the audio using an audio "field recorder" like those from Edirol, M-Audio, Zoom and many others... just import the audio when you import the video for editing - sync the audio and mute the audio that came in with the camcorder.

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Where do you get a decent external microphone for a video camera?

Q. I'm just going to be making a cheap, low budget film and am looking for a decent external microphone for my Cannon HG10. I'll spend between $50 to around $200 but I'd rather it be like $150. Anyone got any ideas?

A. It depends what you want the mic to do.

For a "shotgun" mic: NRG Research SA-568. This switchable condenser mic has an XLR connector but comes with two cables - XLR to 1/8" and XLR to XLR.

For a stereo mic: Audio Technica AT 825 - using XLR jacks. There is an AT-822 that is basically the same mic, but with 1/8" jack. Audio Technica Pro24-CM is pretty good, too. If you go with the AT-825, you will need a XLR adapter. Check the juicedLink or BeachTek lines.

For a wireless lav: Audio Technica Wireless Pro88W VHF system.

The mono mics (the shotgun and wireless lav) will record to only one channel on the camcorder - fix this in post production.

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Is There a Way to Have External Audio go With a Video Camera with No Mic Input Jack on it?

Q. I need external microphone usage but there are really good and fairly inexpensive camcorders which don't have it. Any remedies?
Would a USB-audio adapter work?

A. I am not aware of an "really good camcorder" without a mic jack. Perhaps our definitions are different... In my book, if it is a "really good camcorder", then it will have a mic jack AND manual audio control. The Canon FS series all have mic jacks - as does the Canon ZR900, ZR930 and ZR960. None have manual audio control. The Canon HV30/HV40 and Sony HDR-HC9 have a mic jack and manual audio control.

If you like the video quality of a particular camcorder and it has no mic jack, then you can capture the audio using an audio "field recorder" like those from Edirol, M-Audio, Zoom and many others... just import the audio when you import the video for editing - sync the audio and mute the audio that came in with the camcorder.

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Where do you get a decent external microphone for a video camera?

Q. I'm just going to be making a cheap, low budget film and am looking for a decent external microphone for my Cannon HG10. I'll spend between $50 to around $200 but I'd rather it be like $150. Anyone got any ideas?

A. It depends what you want the mic to do.

For a "shotgun" mic: NRG Research SA-568. This switchable condenser mic has an XLR connector but comes with two cables - XLR to 1/8" and XLR to XLR.

For a stereo mic: Audio Technica AT 825 - using XLR jacks. There is an AT-822 that is basically the same mic, but with 1/8" jack. Audio Technica Pro24-CM is pretty good, too. If you go with the AT-825, you will need a XLR adapter. Check the juicedLink or BeachTek lines.

For a wireless lav: Audio Technica Wireless Pro88W VHF system.

The mono mics (the shotgun and wireless lav) will record to only one channel on the camcorder - fix this in post production.

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