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Excelsis 02-15-2016 08:21 PM

Video techies - I need your help
 
I want to record videos with a camcorder and i'd like to use an external mic output.

I don't know how to connect mic to camcorder nor do i know where to look for that.

If you know, post any videos or information that would be helpful to the topic.

Pls and

Thanks a million

Manic! 02-15-2016 08:24 PM

You are looking for a mic input not output.
Look for a mic input jack on the camera. It should be the same size as the headphone jack on the phone.

Lomac 02-15-2016 08:34 PM

What camcorder are you using? Most have an audio-in jack which, as Manic! said, is the same size as a headphone jack. Typically most external mics will connect, either on their own or with an adapter. Depending on the camcorder you may not be able to adjust the volume levels though. As a result, take a couple test shots with the mic and figure out the optimal distance you need to take the audio from.

Excelsis 02-15-2016 08:41 PM

i don't even have a camcorder right now, i'm researching what i need to get.

I'd like to connect to a wireless mic, i take it that you connect to the external output?

or am i wrong and does the wireless mic connect to the mic input?

ilovebacon 02-15-2016 09:09 PM

http://www.dslrfilmnoob.com/wp-conte...Irig-Pre-2.jpg

looks like something like this but depends on your camera. Also the quality of the audio you record with might not be good. I would suggest you to record it separately with a help from another person recording on the set and combine the video and audio together with a computer application.

It's what I went through when I was filming for a school project.

Lomac 02-15-2016 10:25 PM

The best option is to use a portable audio recorder like the Zoon H4N and then sync up your audio in post production. It's what I use when I'm doing wireless lav setups.

http://static.bhphoto.com/images/ima...00_1116977.jpg

Simply plug your mics into there and adjust your audio accordingly.

Manic! 02-15-2016 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelsis (Post 8727542)
i don't even have a camcorder right now, i'm researching what i need to get.

I'd like to connect to a wireless mic, i take it that you connect to the external output?

or am i wrong and does the wireless mic connect to the mic input?

You can connect a wireless mic to a camera but wireless mics are not cheep. You are looking at spending between $300 to $500. What type of things are you trying to record?

Lomac 02-15-2016 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic! (Post 8727605)
You can connect a wireless mic to a camera but wireless mics are not cheep. You are looking at spending between $300 to $500. What type of things are you trying to record?

Picked up both my Shure and Sennheiser wireless lav setups for a couple hundred each on CL. New is nice but they can be had for a decent deal if used.

Excelsis 02-15-2016 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic! (Post 8727605)
You can connect a wireless mic to a camera but wireless mics are not cheep. You are looking at spending between $300 to $500. What type of things are you trying to record?

instructional videos

StylinRed 02-16-2016 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelsis (Post 8727524)
I don't know how to connect mic to camcorder nor do i know where to look for that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelsis (Post 8727617)
instructional videos

dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean....

:yuno: .... dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean....

:badpokerface:


:stfu: stylinred and go back to sleep.... k

Lomac 02-16-2016 10:39 AM

:lol

Mikoyan 02-16-2016 11:20 AM

OP posted: http://www.revscene.net/forums/70763...ht-vision.html
"Instructional Videos"

Seriously though, you'll need to provide more details before anyone can recommend the right equipment for your needs.

Lomac 02-16-2016 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikoyan (Post 8727771)
OP posted: http://www.revscene.net/forums/70763...ht-vision.html
"Instructional Videos"

Seriously though, you'll need to provide more details before anyone can recommend the right equipment for your needs.

Ooof. Night vision or a good low light lens? Two completely different things with completely different looks.

sonick 02-16-2016 12:58 PM

JOI <-- I didn't know it was a genre until recently. :badpokerface:

murd0c 02-16-2016 03:22 PM

This thread just reminded me I bought a camcorder 8 years ago used it once and never used it again lol


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