Solution
Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external stereo microphone equipped with a miniature stereo plug (3.5 mm diameter) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal as the external microphone is given the priority. Using the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) is recommended.
Caution
It is possible to use a microphone that supports plug-in power (which is supplied from a camera to the microphone)
The camera’s built-in microphone will also record the operation sound and mechanical sound of the camera during shooting. Use the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) to reduce these sounds in the movie.
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.
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 microphones used for Karaoke) | ||
No |