How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

[Anonymous12]

Hello,

I am one of the consumer of Canon EOS 1200D with EF 18-55 MM Kit. I noticed that it doesn't have an audio input. However, I like to record audio from my mixer and video from my DSLR simultaneeously without video editing. Is there a way to add an audio input to the camera? 

Thanks

[Waddizzle · Accepted solution]

Negative.  You must record your audio separately, and then use video editing.  Use a digital slate to sync audio and video.

[Anonymous12]

Thank you for replying.

[Anonymous12]

Is connecting a 2.5 mm jack to the remote connector allows me to record audio and video simultaneously? Thanks

[Waddizzle]

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@Anonymous12 wrote:

Is connecting a 2.5 mm jack to the remote connector allows me to record audio and video simultaneously? Thanks

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Negative.  There are no audio inputs associated with that connector on a T5.  None.

[Anonymous12]

Ok, Thanks for the helpful response.

[Waddizzle]

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@Anonymous12 wrote:

Is connecting a 2.5 mm jack to the remote connector allows me to record audio and video simultaneously? Thanks

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Actually, come to think of it, you will record audio and video simultaneously.  Audio will be recorded by the built-in microphone.

[kvbarkley]

This is the second time recently that this bit of misunderstanding has popped up. Where do people get this idea?

[Waddizzle]

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@kvbarkley wrote:

This is the second time recently that this bit of misunderstanding has popped up. Where do people get this idea?

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The plug connector is identical to that typically used for a microphone input, stereo or mono.

[kvbarkley]

I know, but even if I thought you could randomly stick 2.5mm plugs into any 2.5 mm jack and have it work, I would think "headphone", not "microphone"