Is there no actual mic on the camcorder?
79330
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.
79331
Yes there is a mic, but you also have option on using an external mic with mic jack.
79332
Yes, there is an EXCELLENT high-fidelity sterio mike built-in. It is much more dynamic than previous Canon models - I have several. There is also a mini-hot shoe in case you want to attach an optional external mike later.
1667817
Thats odd, maybe your mics arent working. Or you source is very far away. Have you tried doing a test video where you speak directly to the camera? If you cant take it back theres a hotshoe mic available for the cameras
1227941
I know there's a microphone jack on the camera. It's just an RCA plug. Has anyone used a separate mic with the camera? If so, where did you find the microphone? I've been looking on the web. I'm glad that some things are included in the box. From the description, it seemed that there was nothing in the box but the camera -- not even a battery!
955074
It doesn't seem to have a microphone. I bought it because it came when I searched "webcam with microphone." Using it on a desktop with no mic. The picture is great, however.
1036591
It does not seem to support an external mic. It also does not have the smart port for the EVF like the 5-series. Sony released a new Camcorder last week for pro-musicians with a special built-in mic for $300, but it doesn't have an APS-c size sensor. More for video.
1701270
According to the instructions, yes. None of my cameras are equipped with microphones.
2124658
No. I personally checked the camcorder and checked the owner's manual and could not find one.
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.
1331949
Yes, there is a microphone jack on the camera and you may use an external mic.
12105
Most cameras usually have an auxiliary port for external microphones. If your camcorder does, you will need to buy an XLR-to-AUX converter cable separately.
263691
There is no microphone port. THERE IS an AV jack like a three tiered 1/8" Sony (Composite/ Left/ Right) probably for VCR Like transfers. I haven't used this. Generally consumer HD models will not support the extra jacks
97242
The product description says, "Microphone Input:Stereo Minijack". But people who bought it are saying there is no microphone jack.All the video cameras come with an on-board microphone, however.
25974
NO MIC, friend.. but for the rest it is realy good and the price is a joke. Try it! Good sounds for you..
1799137
There is no microphone jack. The camera has a very useful microphone built in however.I have 3 of these cameras.
83299
No, there is no built-in microphone. You can setup an external one with it which has an audio cable linker there.
1519744
Too my knowledge there isn't one. Computer has built in microphone and camera. Using Skype, the computer automatically defaults to the built in's.
1600643
its a standard mic, if your camcorder has an 1/8" jack input "like a headphone" jack or that on a computer, it should work.