External Mic not capturing sound. I have a VIXIA HF R400. Any ideas? I've tried multiple mic's.

theaverageguy — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:09:17 GMT

All of the mic's i've tried are 3.5mm jack and something that I could attached to someone for an interview type setting. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Well, let me clarify, they a non-powered mic's.

So they DO actually capture sound, but not unless I adjust the camera setting and I put the mic right up to my mouth to and speak.

Camera has full battery etc.

Should i just buy a powered mic? Is that the solution?

Re: External Mic not capturing sound. I have a VIXIA HF R400. Any ideas? I've tried multiple mic's.

MeanGuy — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:13:39 GMT

Yes, you should use a powered mike. The range of a mike without power is extremely limited.

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External Mic not capturing sound. I have a VIXIA HF R400. Any ideas? I've tried multiple mic's.

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