USB mic?
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September 30, 2010 at 5:00 PM #41826
linefly11
ParticipantHi, I am an average consumer with a Canon Vixia HF10. I use it to record extreme sports mostly, but I also document everything, and I am sick of using the built-in mic. I have a very lowbudget, so I can’t go out and buy these crazy set-ups. I have a USB microphone (from the video game, Rock Band, laugh all you want) and it works great on a computer, so would it work with my Canon, if I found a way to connect them? do they make an adapter for female USB to male3.5″ jack? This might be a dumb question, but any help would be appreciated. thanks!.
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September 30, 2010 at 10:29 PM #176824
hmueller
ParticipantNo. USB mics are digitalwhereas thecamcorder mic input is analog.
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October 1, 2010 at 12:23 AM #176825
XTR-91
ParticipantThere’s probably one out there somewhere, but you’ll ending up spending more for the “adapter” (all I’ve found is transformer boxes) then you would for a fairly high-quality microphone.
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October 8, 2010 at 6:28 PM #176826
onehorn
ParticipantI think you should try out an inexpensive stereo microphone that mounts to your camcorder.
The least expensive stereo mic I have tried that actually worked is the Audio Technica ATR-6250 http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/28664cc1715de436/index.html it uses a AA battery and comes with a shoe mount and mini-jack for your camcorder.
B&H Photo has them for $33.00 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/664439-REG/Audio_Technica_ATR6250_ATR6250_Stereo_Condenser_Video_Recording.html
Even better is the Audio TechnicaPro 24-CM which sounds great. Also connects easily to your camcorder, but uses an LR44 button style battery.
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/97a500a93cd279a8/index.html
B&H Photo has these mics for $58.50
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518701-REG/Audio_Technica_PRO_24_CM_Pro_24CM_Stereo.html
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October 9, 2010 at 6:12 AM #176827
linefly11
ParticipantI checked out the latter of the 2, and it seems to fit my needs quite nicely. The price isn’t bad either! haha. I’ll probably order one soon. Thanks a lot 😀
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