01-08-2018 06:57 AM
Hi everyone
I have a HF R800 mainly to record lectures, I also have a regular external mic,
when i plug in the mic, it stops to record audio, if I unplug the mic then the machine does record audio
also the mic works on other machines
please advise
Thank you
01-03-2019 08:03 AM
I too am having issues with the microphon port. The entire reason I purchesed the Canon Vixia R800 camcorder was to film at different locations using a handheld microphone. There are not any brands you can recomend that are compatable? It seems this was a disapointing purchase if there is no guidance on how to make this prodcut actually useable. I would really appreciate any help with this.
06-30-2019 07:57 PM
I see the mic jacks.
Is the small one for power from the camcorder or for power to the camcorder to power the mic?
Hoping to use an external Stereo mic on my Canon XL2.
Thanks
Bob AZ
03-19-2018 01:37 PM
This camera needs a self powering (condenser) microphone. You can also go to the link below and obtain a much better "User's Guide" than the one that comes with the camera.
06-18-2020 08:08 PM
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07-10-2020 07:59 AM
As others have pointed out, the lavalier microphone needs to be powered. The camcorder isn't capable of providing phantom power.
12-26-2020 07:24 AM - edited 12-26-2020 08:01 AM
I found that if I go into the "Home" menu of the Canon Vixia hf 4800, and then go to "Other Settings" and then go to the menu under the wrench icon, and then go to "AV/Headphones" and choose "Headphones", this took the static problem away and I was able to connect my Zoom H4N sound recorder to my Vixia and record without static. However, the sound technology within the Vixia is not as sophisticated as the Zoom, so there is still a quiet hiss and the Canon can't take very loud sounds or else it peaks. I'll have to record audio seperately and put the audio and video together in post.
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