Does the built in 5.1 microphone record good surround sound, soundz okay through your own 5.1 speaker system? Or better to use an external mic?
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It sounds pretty good. The mic input is only stereo though so if you are looking for 5.1 the built in mic is your only option.
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The built-in microphone is working very well sound hear pretty good. It's worth to buy this HD camcorder.
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Here's a possibility: USB Multi-Channel Sound Converter With 5.1 7.1 Surround I haven't tried it yet but there are many positive comments
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Hi , it support Real 5.1 Surround sound because comes with 6 real drivers, 3 drivers each side, including subwoofer. The virtual surround is created by software and not by the speakers/drivers , in this Headset not need any software to got surround because has a 6 physical drivers , 3 in each side/ear.....
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I have had units with internal microphones and they are not very good when speaking to someone, you sound like you are in a tunnel or to much road noise. An external mic is the only way to go and the wires can be hidden very easily
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I've used it to record audio directly from a DJ audio mixer. It worked perfectly and the sound was clear.
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I have never used an external mic, but it does have an HDMI socket and an AV OUT/DIGITAL socket, if that helps.
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Sorry to say I haven't used mine much BUT, it does work. It will record your voice just fine. When you load MP3s it will also remove the voice track, but because it's blended in, you lose some of the music track as well. But, to just straight record your voice, it works fine. It has 2 external mic's but I would use a plug in. You have to be kinda close to the onboard mic's. I have used the GB10 guitar version extensively and that thing kicks butt so I would imagine this is no different. I have just used it in a very limited way.
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In the front result might be better, if you want rears I would go for some surround ones , I have that configuration for a 5.1 and works really good
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The camera has audio in, and it is good. But, if you want a very good sound you could use a external mike. It could put on the camera.
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That's a subjective question, but I have been happy with it. I use it mostly to record chamber music from small groups at fairly close distances. String instruments are usually one of the most difficult things to record, and it does quite well. It is noticeably better than the built-in microphones on my Nikon D7100. I have not used the Nikon external microphone (ME-1), but I have heard that the Rode is much better than this also. I don't have any experience with broader sounds from greater distances.
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That's what I used it for -- while it does from time to time have some limitations (occasional cross-static, minimal volume irregularities, etc [which may actually have to do with my not exactly "new 5.1 surround sound system" itself]), for the most part adaptor works great !!!! Hope that helps.
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its only supported 5.1 as real surround mean with more 2 speakers but you can feel the 7.1 surround without install 2 more speakers
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Hi Coty, have youtried the speakerphone function? how sensitive the mic is? can you speak like 0.5 m to 1 m from the mic and yet the other side still hear you clearly?
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It's good. My last system required turning the center speaker up. Occasional increase in treble but really rarely notice missing dialogue. You can always turn surround off, but we never do. Hope that helps. Watching Bourbe Legacy now.
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I have been using REW with this mic. The software is free from home theater shack and is a great tool to measure speakers and look at the measured acoustics of a room. Hope that helps
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I'm can't answer that. I installed this because my older 5.1 surround sound system has only analog inputs - one for each speaker. Placing this between the dvd player (coaxial out) and the older 5.1 system did give me surround sound. However, it appears it is no longer working. Straight from China and built to last only so long.
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There is no external audio input. I just use a separate audio recording system and sync it back into the video during post production. Unfortunate, but at this price? It's worth it.