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Canon EOS 70D DSLR camera
EOS 70D Support
FAQs & troubleshooting

External microphones that can be used with the EOS 70D.

Content Id: 8201853600


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)
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 camera’s built-in microphone will also pick up 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.

<Compatibility of microphones >

Condenser microphonePlug-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)
YesYesNo
Dynamic microphoneGenerating power by itself
(Power is not required for the microphone including microphones used for Karaoke)
No
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