Solution
Stereo sound recording is also possible by connecting the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal as the external microphone is given the priority.
Most external microphones equipped with a 3.5 mm diameter mini plug can be used.
Caution
It is possible to use a microphone that supports plug-in power (which is supplied from a camera to the microphone) because the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D is compatible with plug-in power.
It is possible to use a condenser microphone. However, it is not possible to use a condenser microphone that requires phantom power (which is supplied from external power equipment to the microphone).
It is not possible to use a dynamic microphone.
The impedance of the microphones that can be used with the camera is around 200 Ω to 2KΩ.
The camera’s built-in microphone will also record the operation sound during shooting and mechanical sound of the camera. Use an external microphone to reduce theses sounds in the movie.
Compatibility of microphones
Condenser microphone | Plug-in power (supplied from a recorder (camera) to the microphone) | Battery cell (supplied from a battery cell to the microphone) | Phantom power (supplied from external power equipment to the microphone) |
YES | YES | NO | |
Dynamic microphone | Generating power by itself (Power is not required for the microphone including the microphone used for Karaoke) | ||
NO |