Do you have to sync up the audio from this Mic in post, or is it synced up like a standard DSLR Shotgun Mic?
363828
If you use the mic's on-board memory to record the sound track, then yes, you will need to sync up the audio track to video track in post. If you use the line-out, from the mic, and plug into the line-input on your camera, then it will already be synced with the video capture.
363829
I own a Shure shotgun, not this particular one, but mine: Shure VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Microphoneis always in sync with the camera - no sync problems in post. So, I have to assume the the mike you're asking about will sync just fine.Good Luck.
771154
I bought a $60 or $70 audio-technica shotgun mic from full compass (fullcompass.com). The mic itself is great (very directional, good sound quality). Shotgun mics are the kind the pros use on a boom pole, but you can use it however you want. The only thing is that my SR1 creates a noticeable buzzing noise in the audio whenever it's recording. Some other people have the same problem. I'm waiting on that firmware update from sony to see if it helps. Just keep this in mind before you go spending a lot of money on a mic.
476826
No issues. It will improve the audio immensely. Experiment on whether to use setting 1, 2, or 3 for mic level in camera will suit your needs. I go to the zoom h1 for recording but you can go to the camera direct.
55304
I haven't had any feedback issues with it in general. The only times it does is if the gain input is too high or you cover the mic (which is the way feedback happens on regular mics too).
175642
I'm using the "Rode VIDEOMIC Directional Shotgun Mic w/Mount" with my canon hg10. Is not that expensive, exhibits low noise and offers a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. I truly recommend you this product.
1531114
This was a bit tricky for me as well... The receiver on the camera goes green (but shows red when you are on the wrong channel). The reciever on the camera stays red no matter what channel you are on - it just shows 'on'.I turn my Mic receiver on to show red, I then turn the camera receiver on to show green. That is the system that works best for me.Once you get it working, it is a great Mic. Good luck!
810015
Mine is pretty accurate. I haven't mic'd it because there's been no need. Never had a problem
2152764
You need an adapter. Thought you can buy a simple "passive adapter" it will perform MUCH better with DSLR preamp/mixer adapter such as the ones by juicedlink. Dual system is also a good option. Bear in mind this is a condenser mic. You'll need a battery or a device that can feed it power.
129034
It depends on how close you can get or how loud the sound is. This is not a shotgun mic, so it won't pick up sounds at a distance, but it would be a good environmental mic, if you're in close or hearing sounds all around. Most shotgun mics aren't real stereo. If you were in the woods with birds chirping right and left, this might work out very nicely. If you're going to be using a telephoto lens to video birds 30 or 50 yards away, and you want to isolate that bird's song, then probably not.
608313
I found this to be a very satisfactory solution to provided twin channel audio from a single shotgun mic. Hope this helps.
224719
Yes it does. What you see in the photo is a shotgun mic that does not come with the camera. The internal mic is that area just above and to the rear of the lens and of good quality. There are controls on the camera that let you choose which audio inputs you use, internal or external.
302980
haven't used it yet, but my other Canons (also power shots little different model) do record sound on the video. We'll try it tomorrow and let you know! It should if consistent with all other power shots I've used.
544081
You can read my full review. But when I finally got mine to pair with my Blue Tooth speakers it was on a .5 second delay / echo. Even if it would pair with your camcorder, I wouldn't use it due to the delay. The audio would be .5 second behind the lips of the person on camera
1626531
It's an XLR Shotgun Mic, but I usually use an XLR to 3.5mm jack chord. You may be able to find an XLR to 2.5mm on amazon.
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I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is this microphone. I hope this is helpful to you. I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is... » Read More I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is this microphone. I hope this is helpful to you. « Show Less
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It really is an issue. It takes several seconds to determine distance and volume level before starting the recording. You never really know when the recording is kicking in.
385777
What kind of camera are you using with this? I don't mean to be argumentative but the info says: " The mics plug into a camera's 3.5mm mic input and are powered from the standard plug-in power supplied by the DSLR camera."