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Does the Vixia HF-series Camcorder Mic Input Accept Stereo Line-in Audio?

Jonathan40 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:25:48 GMT

I am considering purchasing a Vixia (HF R60, 62, 70, 72, 80, 82, etc.) for recording live music performances, and would like to know if the MIC input on the camcorder will accept stereo audio directly from a mixing console. I've noticed the input is 1/8" tip-ring-sleeve, so that makes me hopeful. Anyone try this?

Re: Does the Vixia HF-series Camcorder Mic Input Accept Stereo Line-in Audio?

Richard — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:32:30 GMT

Hi Jonathan40,

Thank you for posting.

The mic terminals on Canon's VIXIA HF R-series camcorders cannot accept line-in input.

Re: Does the Vixia HF-series Camcorder Mic Input Accept Stereo Line-in Audio?

Jonathan40 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:32:03 GMT

OK - thanks.

Re: Does the Vixia HF-series Camcorder Mic Input Accept Stereo Line-in Audio?

Sampah — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 06:51:47 GMT

Richard of Canon. Is it too much to ask Canon to mention this issue in their manuals? I have spent horus and money from not knowing Canons were not P.I.P powered and now have useless unpowered microphones sitting around. By the sounds of it, other Canon buyers are in the same situation.