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Mike Terfo
I have a Canon FS20 camcorder and I don't like the little buzzing sound it makes when recording and the audio isn't that good. I want to find a new microphone for this camera. Any suggestions?
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There is no single "best mic"
The FS20, flash memory, consumer camcorder, has built-in stereo mics - and no manual audio control.
Since we don't know what the video/audio capture environment is that is causing the "little buzzing" you report, it is a bit of a challenge to suggest anything without having to buy something. Because we know the camcorder uses "auto mic gain" to control the audio levels recorded, we also know that if the audio levels are low, the auto mic gain will turn up the gain while "listening" for audio. This can result in the "buzzing" you report being recorded.
The FS20 also has a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio-in jack to connect an external mic. If the audio you are capturing is "normal level" (not loud bands and not someone 10 feet away whispering), then a stereo condenser mic is probably a good idea. If the audio is really loud, then you need a way to control the audio level so it is not overpowering the auto mic gain. If the audio is from far away or very low, then you want to be able to get the mic closer to the audio source without having the camera so close.
What is your budget?
Since the FS20 does not have an accessory shoe to mount a mic, you need to add one. A camera bracket (search "camera bracket" at amazon to understand what I mean). The Bower or Adorama camera brackets are inexpensive and add two accessory shoes to your camcorder. Then you can add a condenser stereo like the Audio Technica PRO-24CM.
Or... if the audio is low, getting the mic closer to the audio source might mean using a wireless lavaliere. They are expensive. But best are UHF and a portable base station that mounts to the accessory shoe you added. I use Sennheiser G3 systems.
If the audio is loud, you can use an XLR adapter (with XLR connecting mics) like the BeachTek DX-A2T or juicedLink units to control the mic gain, but that gets expensive, too... need to get mics, too.
There is no single "best mic"
The FS20, flash memory, consumer camcorder, has built-in stereo mics - and no manual audio control.
Since we don't know what the video/audio capture environment is that is causing the "little buzzing" you report, it is a bit of a challenge to suggest anything without having to buy something. Because we know the camcorder uses "auto mic gain" to control the audio levels recorded, we also know that if the audio levels are low, the auto mic gain will turn up the gain while "listening" for audio. This can result in the "buzzing" you report being recorded.
The FS20 also has a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio-in jack to connect an external mic. If the audio you are capturing is "normal level" (not loud bands and not someone 10 feet away whispering), then a stereo condenser mic is probably a good idea. If the audio is really loud, then you need a way to control the audio level so it is not overpowering the auto mic gain. If the audio is from far away or very low, then you want to be able to get the mic closer to the audio source without having the camera so close.
What is your budget?
Since the FS20 does not have an accessory shoe to mount a mic, you need to add one. A camera bracket (search "camera bracket" at amazon to understand what I mean). The Bower or Adorama camera brackets are inexpensive and add two accessory shoes to your camcorder. Then you can add a condenser stereo like the Audio Technica PRO-24CM.
Or... if the audio is low, getting the mic closer to the audio source might mean using a wireless lavaliere. They are expensive. But best are UHF and a portable base station that mounts to the accessory shoe you added. I use Sennheiser G3 systems.
If the audio is loud, you can use an XLR adapter (with XLR connecting mics) like the BeachTek DX-A2T or juicedLink units to control the mic gain, but that gets expensive, too... need to get mics, too.
What type of camcorder can have a microphone and light?
swift
I am looking for a camcorder that is capable to plug in a microphone so i can move far back from the camera and people still can hear me and a light incase it is to dark.
I'm looking for something around 800-1500 or close to that range.
And maybe nightvision?
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hi .. i was used for severe years different camcorders and ever prefer use Sony w/ nigh vision the most newer come whit the option of buy extra accessories like mic and big light.
Do you are try to buy something more professionally ..?? That's come like extended mic and different light and bunch of features.
hi .. i was used for severe years different camcorders and ever prefer use Sony w/ nigh vision the most newer come whit the option of buy extra accessories like mic and big light.
Do you are try to buy something more professionally ..?? That's come like extended mic and different light and bunch of features.
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