topic Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

AKtoOK — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:27:12 GMT

Hello,

I have a Canon 70D. I'm using it with an Audio Technica AT897 mic (with an XLR adapter). For some reason, when I play back recorded footage on the camera, there is no sound except for some very light static. However, when I put the footage on my computer and play it back there, the sound is perfectly fine.

I tried unplugging the mic and recording video with the built in microphone on the camera, and it played back fine. While this isn't a massive issue, it still would be nice to know if there is a fix. That way I will know if and when my external mic needs a replacement battery.

I know it isn't because my volume is turned down...

Has anyone else run into these sort of issues?

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Waddizzle — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:05:52 GMT

What happens if you record with the external microphone, and play it back with the external microphone unplugged?

If you suspect a battery problem, why don't you change it?

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Mandi — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:43:13 GMT

Hello all,

Rather than start a new thread I thought I'd try reviving this one as it seems to be the same problem.

I am brand new to this and also have a EOS 70D.

recorded without mic - playback fine

plugged in my external lavalier mic - playback no sound

No settings changed inbetween recordings.

The mic is: Premium 196" Dual-head Lavalier Microphone, Professional Lapel Clip-on Omnidirectional Condenser Mic [link disabled due to forum guidelines]

Any advice?

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Tim — Fri, 15 May 2020 23:22:51 GMT

Mandi,

We're sorry to hear that the issue persists. We recommend attempting to try a different microphone with the camera.

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Mandi — Sat, 16 May 2020 00:18:59 GMT

The mic is regularly used with other devices - PC & phone - with no trouble.

Also, looked at the manual and it talks about a wind canceling option and shows the audio screen... mine doesn't have any of that. It is only showing audio on/off. Could there be a FW issue?

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Tim — Sat, 16 May 2020 00:45:33 GMT

Mandi,

The latest version of the firmware is 1.1.3 so please ensure your camera is up to date.

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Mandi — Sat, 16 May 2020 01:48:09 GMT

None of my screens look like the manual shows.

Looking to find the FW version on SETUP screen 4 (according to the manual, that's where it should be). Only "sensor cleaning" and "battery Info" are listed.

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Tim — Sat, 16 May 2020 02:36:57 GMT

Mandi,

The reason may be due to the mode you are in. If you're not in a Program much such as P, Av, Tv or M then you will not see the comprehensive displayed only in those modes. The automatic or Basic zone modes do not have the same set of options.

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Mandi — Sat, 16 May 2020 13:22:24 GMT

Yeah, after digging more I found that. I placed it in P mode, reset settings (just in case), then updated FW.

still no sound with ext mic, only without.

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

kvbarkley — Sat, 16 May 2020 20:06:13 GMT

Does your mic need phantom power?

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Mandi — Sat, 16 May 2020 20:44:15 GMT

I thought condenser mics did not require that. That not true?

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

kvbarkley — Sat, 16 May 2020 23:27:43 GMT

I thought it was dynamic mikes that didn't need phantom power. The condenser mikes need phantom power to charge the condenser (capacitor). *Electret* Condenser mics don't need phantom power.

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

Mandi — Sun, 17 May 2020 00:54:23 GMT

Thank you for bringing this up. I dug around and found this chart from Canon:

Condenser microphone	Plug-in power (supplied from a recorder (camera) to the microphone)	Battery cell (supplied from a battery cell to the microphone)	Phantom power (supplied from external power equipment to the microphone)
Yes	Yes	No
Dynamic microphone	Generating power by itself (Power is not required for the microphone including microphones used for Karaoke)
No

This made me read more about my particular mic. I learned that it had a few additional adapters, one for DSLR cameras! I bought the mic nearly a year ago and never needed any of the extra gear and forgot they were even there. D'oh!

That fixed it!!!

Thanks again for sending me down that rabbit hole. 🙂

Re: Canon 70D w/ external mic - No sound playback on camera

ziadabdo — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:46:22 GMT

hello i have question i have the same problem with 70d dslr today , the problem is fixed when u use micropjhone with battery!!