ZR900 external mic problem

1. xpike
   Member

   

    Hi, im currently having a hard time finding a mic that actually works on the ZR900.

   the problem, as far as i have been able to investigate, is the type of microphone, for example, if i connect a "normal" lapel microphone, it just doesnt record a thing, i think its because its a quartz crystal microphone.

   i thought that the plug in the camera was broken or something, but if i record from a "powered" source, such as an ipod or such, it records great. i  found that if i record from a pair of headphones (yes, thats not a mistake, i connected headphones) the soundis also great, and that makes me think that a diaphragm mic would do the trick... but im still yet to find a mic that works...

   any suggestions? thnx a lot!

   Posted 3 years ago #

2. robGRAUERT
   Member

   

    I'm confused. What do you mean "record from a powered source"? Something like an ipod wouldn't connect to a camera with the same connection as a mic. Are you connecting your mic into the right port? I'm guessing you're an average Joe with an average camera, so you should be looking for an 1/8" mic jack. Some consumers cameras don't even have that though....

   Rob Grauert, Jr
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   Posted 3 years ago #

3. robGRAUERT
   Member

   

    So...I just checked out your camera at B&H. You should be connecting a mic that uses an 1/8" jack. Plug that into your mic input, which is the red hole on the left side of your camera...near the LCD...incase you didn't notice it there....

   Good Luck 

   Posted 3 years ago #

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