Canon SL2 Microphone - External

[ajredaelli]

I have a brand new SL2. I am trying to setup an external lapel microphone. When I do that, my screen shows three ahlf circles, theicon of a mic, and the word "off" next to it. I cannot seem to get to microphone settings. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

[kvbarkley]

I was thinking that, if you have a mono mic, you could be shorting one side, maybe both if you don't push it all the way in.

[ajredaelli]

Right - that may be it. I will try and find an adapter and give it  try. I know for a fact it was pushed all the way in .... believe me, I tried! 🙂

[ajredaelli · Accepted solution]

Just to share, I found a TRSS to TRS adaptor and that did the trick - bottom line is - the original 3.5 mm (TRSS) had three small rings (4 poles) while the TRS only has two rings (3 poles). Once I used the 3 poles (TRS) the issue was resolved. I hope I got that right 🙂

Thanks all for the good advice!   

[BurnUnit]

And thanks for reporting back with that information. Not everybody will take the time to do that.

[ajredaelli]

My pleasure. Hopefully it will help someone in the future. 

[parimiti_ds]

initially external microphone worked but now it stopped and giving the same error as u had

[nickdura]

I also had this same issue. From what I have found that does not mean the mic isn't working. It means the wind filter is turned off. I hope that's true and I am still getting decent audio. I will do a test tonight with the mic plugged in and pulled out. But almost positive that's what that symbol means. It has appeared to me in all most whether + or manual or any creative modes. Try setting wind filter to on and see if the symbol still sticks around.

[Mbrein1]

Hi there,

I have the sound settings set to manual and I am still having a problem Recording any sound whether the external mic is on or off the camera.  Still have a mic with three rings in the word off showing on the screen (in Manuel mode)  when the external mic is plugged in.  I am using the LOTURE external mic On my Canon EOS SL2.