topic Re: Vixia HF R800 - is it possible to record two channels via the external mic jack? in Camcorders

Vixia HF R800 - is it possible to record two channels via the external mic jack?

danielrosehill — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:23:37 GMT

If an audio input offers two channels (say, a dual wireless system) then ... is it possible to capture these separately into the Vixia HF R800. Or is everything ultimately mixed down into one track?

Re: Vixia HF R800 - is it possible to record two channels via the external mic jack?

Nick2020 — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:13:23 GMT

Hi danielrosehill,

Thanks for checking in with us.

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder is not designed to record separate audio channels from different external mic sources.

Re: Vixia HF R800 - is it possible to record two channels via the external mic jack?

danielrosehill — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:52:58 GMT

The good news:

Hooked up a passive audio mixer to the camera earlier this week.

Two discoveries to report back:

a) A passive mixer works just fine with the Vixia.

b) By outputting in stereo mode both connected mics will be recorded separately. Or rather onto one stereo channel with two tracks that can separated in post production (to edit the level of each microphone separately).