Things You'll Need:
- Microphone Camcorder with microphone input
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Step 1
Determine what type of microphone is best. Different mics are good for different situations. Plus, the microphone you choose depends on the type of input on the camcorder. Low-end cameras usually have stereo jacks while high-end cameras have XLR jacks.
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Step 2
Put batteries into the microphone. Check which type of batteries the mic needs and place them into the correct compartment.
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Step 3
Connect the microphone to the input on the camcorder. Once the microphone is connected, the internal microphone is automatically turned off.
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Step 4
If using the XLR input, go into the camcorder's audio settings after connecting it. Then, turn the "XLR Input" to "On."
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Step 5
Switch the "XLR Mic" switch to Channel 1 or 2, depending on the terminal to which the mic has been attached.
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Step 6
Go to the "Line/Mic" switch and push it to "Mic." Then, change the channel to 1 or 2.










