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.
Do not connect the camera's external microphone IN terminal to anything other than an external microphone.
Caution
You can also freely adjust the sound-recording level.
The camera’s built-in microphone will also record the operation sound during shooting and mechanical sound of the camera. These sounds in the movie may be reduced by using the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately).
It is possible to use a microphone that supports plug-in power (which is supplied from a camera to the microphone).
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.
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 |