Do I have to buy a separate audio recorder to use with this mic? Or just plug this mic to the camera's input and good to go? Or use both is better?
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If your camera has a 1/8" mic input, this mic will work directly with your camera (i use mine with my Nikon D7000). to use it with an external recorder, the recorder would need a 1/8" input (or adapters) to use this mic...the mic only has a 1/8" plug for connections. The mic has its own onboard power, so you won't need to use phantom power.
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You can use both ways. Personally I just plug it straight into the camera for ease of use. I use it occasionally on my DSLR but mostly with my GoPro (you would need the adapter) and a stabilizer.
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The camera records "48 kHz, 16-bit, 2-channel sound for AAC-LC (MPEG-4 Audio)" and that is a specification that should give you better than CD-quaility sound if you use a comparable external microphone setup. Your choice of mikes will depend on what you are trying to do--the variety is endless. The camera supports a mini-stereo plug so I used a good quality (&gt;$100) Sony stereo mike. (Keep in mind that Pro's record audio and video separately and mix them in production.) Using the built-in mike will never be as good as even the cheapest external ones.
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We plugged it into the microphone jack on our computer. Then, you need a program to use the microphone for recording. We used a free program called Audacity.
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I have this and I use it to record songs onto my computer. This is the physical interface that allows you to plug in mics and/or guitars etc. You also need some type of recording software such as Pro-Tools for example. Sometimes these interfaces come with a sample version of recording software which usually are pretty good quality and more than enough to record lyrics. I'm not sure if you can record with just the device and a mic. I think you would need some sort of software. their could be some free downloads on the internet. I hope this helped.
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Well what are you confused about all you gotta do is plug the USB in the mic then the mic in the computer what recording program you using?
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You need a regular mic cable (xlr ends). It connects the output of one into the input of another.
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I think you need a uni-directional mic for what you want. This is more a recording mic where sound comes from a single source.
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the cheapest way would be to buy a battery place it in the mic then plug into your mic input you may need an adapter to fit into the input on your sound card, but what are you recording?
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Yes there is a built in mic it cannot record without one. However; I think you can even plug in an external mic also.
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This microphone works independently of the camera; you can either secure it to the camera or place it nearby. I have one camera with the microphones power and the camera power feeding into a "v" shaped line and then continuing on to the DVR, but the sound has a slight bit of hollowness to it (different power converters) -- but the sound still comes in loud and clear. Good luck! You'll be picking high quality sound from distances greater than you ever anticipated. If you are running your DVR with an HDMI cable to your television, like I am, just adjust the sound level on your television to adjust the sound coming from the microphone.
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You must have an XLR male connection (cord or cordless cube) to operate this mic. What you see in the pic is exactly what you get. I use this for voice recording and it works perfectly.
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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.
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you need a mic, and a computer. It recording is great quality. We use a sure grip $200 mic with it, as well as a sock over the mic which works well.
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We plugged it into the microphone jack on our computer.Then, you need a program to use the microphone for recording. We used a free program called Audacity.
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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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The mic is MONO - only one capsule inside. The wiring is setup to plug into a camera's mic jack that appears to be "stereo" (or balanced) just like stereo headphones. The mic sends the same signal to both Left and Right channels in the camera. So what you get when using it is mono sound, recorded the same on both left and right channels without any adapters. If you want to record separate Left and Right channels (real stereo sound) you'll need a different mic... or buy two of these and adapters to mount them and adapters to plug them in but that's probably not worth it.
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You dont need the XLR adapter. You can always buy one later. I just bought one for $77.00. I advise recording your sound to a SEPARATE digital recorder, then synching it up in post later. Dont depend on the camera to record your sound. For quick interviews, use a wired lapel to camera. Shotgun on top of camera is OK for a general recording. Another option is a XLR to miniplug adapter for about $12.00, then use any decent XLR microphone. If you are doing the important documentary, I would surely record separate sound. Then synch in post Several options there for you. Good luck