topic Re: external mic doesn't work in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

external mic doesn't work

dlarlQma — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:53:30 GMT

I have tried both manual and auto settings, but I constantly get the three check marks and the mic off sign (first picture), Please help me. The mic I'm using is the Video Micro from Rode.

Re: external mic doesn't work

Tim — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 20:33:37 GMT

Hello dlarlQma,

You may wish to let the community know how this microphone is connected. Does it connect through the microphone terminal? If so, it should be given priority over the onboard microphone.

Re: external mic doesn't work

dlarlQma — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 20:48:14 GMT

This is how I connect the mic to the camera.

Re: external mic doesn't work

Waddizzle — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:34:50 GMT

The Rode VideoMicro requires power from the microphone jack that it connects to. What camera are you using?

Re: external mic doesn't work

dlarlQma — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 04:19:35 GMT

i use the canon t6i

Re: external mic doesn't work

Waddizzle — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:25:07 GMT

@dlarlQma wrote:
i use the canon t6i

The microphone requires a microphone input that provides phantom power, which I believe your Rebel does not provide.

Re: external mic doesn't work

dlarlQma — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:48:43 GMT

i saw a youtube video and the person just plugged the mic directly into the camera.

Re: external mic doesn't work

Waddizzle — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:03:49 GMT

@dlarlQma wrote:
i saw a youtube video and the person just plugged the mic directly into the camera.

So, what. What camera were they using? Look for a YouTube video about Phantom Power for microphones.

Re: external mic doesn't work

Waddizzle — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:07:58 GMT

@dlarlQma wrote:
i saw a youtube video and the person just plugged the mic directly into the camera.

You could also have a bad microphone. Take it up with Rode.