When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's machinery. We recommend using Canon's optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any commercially available microphone compatible with the advanced accessory shoe. Also, you can use a commercially available microphone that connects to the camcorder's MIC Terminal.
- When attaching the DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any compatible microphone to the advanced accessory shoe, first extend the viewfinder and then remove the advanced accessory shoe cover. When a compatible accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe, [S ] will appear on the screen.
- You can attach a commercially available condenser microphone to the camcorder's MIC Terminal . The microphone attaches to the 3.5 mm MIC Terminal on the camcorder automatically disabling the built-in microphone. The condenser microphone must be equipped with its own power supply and rated at 600 ohms or greater.
- Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone; it may appear on the screen.
- When the DM-50 or other microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [OFF].
MIC Terminal specifications:
3.5 mm stereo minijack
-57 dBV (with 600 Ohm microphone)/5 kilohms or more