Does this camcorder have an mic input? looking to make youtube videos and want to be able to connect a wires mic to it.
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No but the internal mic is really pretty decent, we use these on paranormal investigations and they work pretty good. I suppose it would depend on what kinda videos your gonna make. If it is relatively no background noise would be clear and with some would be distorted
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Honestly I'm not %100 sure. You would be better off buying a nikon d3200. That does have an external mic plug in and the quality is amazing. I don't use my bell and Howell as much anymore once I bought my Nikon
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It can. You can use its software to record videos, or you can go to YouTube (if YouTube is the goal) and use their on-line flash software to record. HOWEVER. When using the software that comes with the cam, you'll note that if you convert it to any format other than the ONE format it churns out, WMV, you will end up with video and audio out of sync. Not only that but upload it to YouTube, which converts it to FLV, and the same thing happens. Wow. This is a huge oversight by both Microsoft and YouTube if you ask me. And using the quick capture feature on YoUTube isn't foolproof either. Sometimes the audio gets out of sync there, too--sometimes it's okay. I'm pretty annoyed, frankly. I was going to return it, but the Logitech cam I bought to replace it didn't seem to work well either, maybe worse, so I returned it and kept this one and have a problematic time using the quick capture feature. If anyone else figures out a workaround or a better product, let us know. I tried using virtualdub and other programs to get the audio to sync, but I can't figure out how to use them properly. So frustrating.
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You will need to purchase an XLR to 3.5mm cord to be able to plug directly into the camera. Also know that the Mic is pretty long and can be seen in the shot if using a wide lens and mounted ontop of the camera. I think it's a great Mic but not the best practical size if you're looking for a Mic to mount on camera. I would recommend the Rode video Mic for that.
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yes there is a mic connection. I am using a lapel wired mic with the camera.
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Hi M. Michael, the mic is only compatible for use with camcorders that has the Active Interface Shoe wherein you can connect the receiver of the device. Thanks_Mitch
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From what I can tell, there is no external mic input on this camera. It only has AV outputs, HDMI output, and USB output. You can only use the internal mic. That being said, the internal mic is pretty good, and even gets decent sound when I record my band with it, at high volume levels. It doesn't overload the mic, which means it has some kind of good auto level control.
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The webcam does have a built-in microphone, but I've never been able to get it to work. I've only tried it once when I first got the computer, but since I never use the webcam or the microphone it wasn't a big deal to me that it didn't work. I will say this is one of the best computers I have ever owned, and I would be happy to purchase it again.
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I have a Panasonic camcorder and my new computer has no firewire plug. I was hoping that this wire would work but it doesn't. so why not give it a t so why not give it a try yourself
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There is an input plug on the camcorder. The handle plugs in to the camera. Very easy. Then you can shoot photos/video using the buttons on the handle instead of on the camera. Works great. Hope that helps.
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Hi, currently we have 2 types of wireless microphone. One is ECM-W1M that uses multi-interface shoe for its main unit and the other is ECM-AW4 that uses microphone jack. However, this camcorder HDR-CX210 doesn't have a multi-interface shoe or mic in jack. -Ely
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From what I understand, there is no microphone input jack for this camera. I've had the camera for a while now and I've wondered if it had this feature. What kind of microphone do you use for your other cameras?
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yes the mic is connected and works great, the camcorder was an exceptional buy, beech products offered much more than amazon, the agent from amazon, Larry from Australia found this item with all the excessories, much more than what amazon had listed
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there are two cables connecting with this webcam: one is usb,another is cabel for microphone. you should insert the cabel sanding for micophone into the computer microphone cave,then speak to the microphone, that ok,it is very easy! Good luck!
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If i am not wrong the camera does not have a Mic input, only the built in. You shoul be able to capture some natural sound, if you need better audio quality i would recomend another camera.
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When I looked at the description if the camera, it did not indicate that it had an external mic input. If it does, and you still want to try it, you will also need an adapter cable to convert the male xlr on the microphone to a mini plug. Good luck!
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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.
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Nope. This is a pretty basic camcorder. Does not have that kind of versatility.